News

First Holy Communion Session 4

8th Jan 2019

First Holy Communion Session 4 will be on Saturday 19^th January at 9.00 a.m.  Parents must also attend this Session together with their child(ren).

Palm Leaves/Crosses

8th Jan 2019

Please let me have your old palm leaves/crosses latest Sunday 24^th February, to be burnt for Ash Wednesday ashes. There will be a box at the back of the Church under the table. Ash Wednesday this year is 5^th March.

Priority Services Register

21st Dec 2018

How would you cope if you had no electricity for a short while? In the rare event of a power cut, you can get help from UK Power Networks. This company looks after the electricity network in your parish (no matter who you pay your energy bill to) and also runs a free Priority Services Register for people with medical needs, families with babies and the elderly. Being on the Register gives you free access during a power cut to services including a welcome pack with useful advice about preparing for a power cut, a home visit by our staff or the British Red Cross and a 24-hour priority phone number. To join the Priority Services Register for extra help during a power cut email: psr@ukpowernetworks.co.uk, visit: ukpowernetworks.co.uk/priority or call: 0800 169 9970

Church Cleaning for Christmas

14th Dec 2018

Please come along, if you can, on Friday 21st December between 10.00 a.m. and 12 noon to help clean the Church. Male parishioners would be most welcome too. Many hands make light work. Coffee and mince pies are also on offer.

Sewing machines for Uganda

14th Dec 2018

We have suddenly been given cost free access to a container to be sent to Uganda at the end of December.  We would like to send second hand sewing machines (manual or electric) to a village project (which Sr. Monica Butler has visited and has supported for many years).  Sewing machines are invaluable since they enable villagers to produce items for sale and hence support their family financially.  If you are able to donate a sewing machine please contact Catherine Boyle on 0787 6341039 as soon as possible.

Ingatestone Mass Times

14th Dec 2018

This weekend please remember to take the Mass schedule for Christmas and the New Year.  Please note the following:

Thursday 27th December (Parish Feast Day) Mass will be at 9.00 a.m. followed by refreshments.
Monday 31st December Mass will be at 9.00 a.m. there will be no 7.00 p.m. Mass but 10.30 p.m.  – 11.30 p.m. there will be Eucharistic Adoration Holy Hour and Benediction followed by a social gathering to welcome in the New Year.

Stock Christmas Mass Times
Christmas Eve: Confessions 11 a.m. – 12 noon.  Carols 7.30 p.m. followed by Christmas Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.
Christmas Day: Mass of Christmas 9.00 a.m.

Christmas Mass Times

8th Dec 2018

Monday 24^th December       Ingatestone    6.00 p.m. (Children’s Christmas Liturgy)
Ingatestone    9.00 p.m. Carol Service followed by Christmas Mass at 9.30 p.m.

Tuesday 25^th December       Stock              9.00 a.m. Mass

 

More details will be available next week for the Christmas Octave and New Year Liturgies.

Church Cleaning for Christmas

8th Dec 2018

Please come along, if you can, on Friday 21^st December between 10.00am and 12 noon to help clean the Church. Male parishioners would be most welcome too.  Many hands make light work. Coffee and mince pies as well.

Sick and Infirmed Parishioners

1st Dec 2018

Do you know of any parishioners who are unable to attend Masses?  If you have their contact number please let me know so that I can contact them to arrange a visit and celebrate the Sacrament of the Sick with them during Advent.  Fr. Anthony

Parish Third Social Meal

1st Dec 2018

Thank you to everyone who participated in last Thursday’s social meal.  The raffle raised £93 for parish funds.

Children’s and Young Families Christmas Mass

1st Dec 2018

Children’s Liturgy and Cake Sale

1st Dec 2018

Thank you to everyone who bought cakes last weekend to raise funds for our Parish Christmas Tree.  The total sum raised was £93.67.

Church Flowers for Christmas

1st Dec 2018

There will be a collection for Christmas flowers after Masses this weekend and next.

Children’s Christmas Colouring Competition

1st Dec 2018

Parents please encourage children who are up to age 12 to collect the Christmas colouring sheets from Fr. Anthony.  Please return sheets by Sunday, 16th December.  We have two Advent Calendars and some religious Christmas cards for sale.  Please see Fr. Anthony if you would like to buy them.

Reconciliation Service

1st Dec 2018

Reconciliation Service will be held on Wednesday, 19th December at 7.30 p.m. in Brentwood Cathedral.

Vision Document: Shaping Our Future

1st Dec 2018

This weekend marks a key milestone in the Steward of the Gospel process as the Vision Document: Shaping Our Future is published. Bishop Alan has recorded a video message to all parishioners that can be viewed on the Diocese’s website by clicking on the News button. Please take time to watch and listen to this message in the coming days. In the News section you will also find a link to the Vision Document: Shaping Our Future.   The Vision Document: Shaping Our Future is designed as an online resource in line with our early commitment to making better use of technology and it has links through to other websites and documents. Viewing the document on line enables it be read in large print and some people have access to read aloud functions. Wherever possible we would urge you to read the document online but in the parish we have hard copies of the booklets for those who cannot access the online version.

Ingatestone Stewards of the Gospel

1st Dec 2018

This weekend there will be a screening of Bishop Alan’s video message regarding the restructuring of the Diocese.

Ingatestone Stewards of the Gospel

24th Nov 2018

After Mass on Saturday 1^st December and Sunday 2^nd December there will be a screening of Bishop Alan’s video message regarding the restructuring of the Diocese.

National Youth Sunday

16th Nov 2018

National Youth Sunday is next weekend and there will be a retiring collection at both Masses to provide support, formation and opportunities for young people and those who journey with them, centred in deepening their relationship with Jesus Christ.  The BCYS and Walsingham House at Abbotswick work with thousands of young people and hundreds of catechists and youth leaders in parishes across our Diocese, as well as Secondary school lay chaplains.

Sunday Mass Readers

16th Nov 2018

Please contact Aileen as soon as possible to arrange new Readers Rota for January – 3rd March 2019

CTS Stand

16th Nov 2018

Advent begins on 1st December and the board has been revamped.  You will find the emphasis is on spiritual encouragement for Advent!

Children’s Liturgy of the word CAKE SALE

16th Nov 2018

The Children’s Liturgy of the Word will be holding a cake sale on Sunday 25th November 2018 after the Youth Sunday 11.00 a.m. Family Mass.   Please support the cake sale which is raising money for the Parish Church Christmas Tree

First Holy Communion 2019

4th Nov 2018

ICW Christmas Raffle

4th Nov 2018

1st  prize £350.00 cash; 2nd prize a meal for two at the Blue Strawberry; 3rd prize a Luxury hamper; plus other luxury prizes. Tickets will be on sale after all masses from 10 November. The draw will take place on the 16th December after 11:00 a.m. mass. Please support this worthy cause, as all proceeds from the raffle go to Church Funds.

Ingatestone Parish Maintenance Fund 2018

4th Nov 2018

April £48.88; May £143.85; June £139.20; July £111.40; August £210.82; September £196.00; October £166.00. Total amount raised to date £1,016.15. Many thanks for your generous contributions towards our Parish Maintenance Funds.

Feast of Christ the King (Solemnity) Youth Sunday 25th November

28th Oct 2018

Feast of Christ the King (Solemnity)  Youth Sunday 25th November will be a Young Families and Children’s Mass.  The children are invited to create an art project of crowns and sceptres and are encouraged to dress in a costume for that Sunday’s Mass.

Small Hymn Books

28th Oct 2018

Small Hymn Books  we seem to have mislaid a number of small hymn books.  Please would you check if you have one at home and kindly return it.  The Church is open and the books can be discreetly returned.

Holy Souls Envelopes

28th Oct 2018

Holy Souls Envelopes  are available at the back of the Church for your  November Dead List (Ingatestone and Stock Parishes)  Please take an envelope and return with a list of the dead you wish to be remembered during November together with the stipend.  Please add your Gift Aid number if you have one.  Remember to return by 2nd November the index cards you have decorated together with the names of deceased relatives and friends.

First Holy Communion 2019

28th Oct 2018

Registration is now closed and the Enrolment Mass will be next week, on Sunday, 4th November at 11.00 a.m.

School Forms

21st Oct 2018

Fr. Anthony will sign the Certificate of Catholic Practice for parents who wish to enrol their child in a Catholic school.  Parents must bring along their child’s baptismal certificate to the Parish Room every Monday ONLY after the 7.00pm Mass in the Parish Room.

Blessing of Graves

13th Oct 2018

Blessing of Graves, Fryerning  will take place on Saturday 17th November at 10.30 a.m.

Holy Souls Envelopes

13th Oct 2018

Holy Souls Envelopes  are available at the back of the Church for your  November Dead List (Ingatestone and Stock Parishes)  Please take an envelope and return with a list of the dead you wish to be remembered during November together with the stipend.  Please add your Gift Aid number if you have one.

Pastoral Parish Council

13th Oct 2018

Pastoral Parish Council There are forms at the back of the Church for all Parishioners to complete and return to Fr. Anthony, Jan Myers or Yvonne Falcone before 24th October as the PPC will need to prepare a report for the AGM in November.  Thank you.

Happy Animal Blessing (Feast of St Francis of Assisi)

8th Oct 2018

Our four-legged friends including Orio, Raffles, Zoe, Max, Tom and Jerry gathered with their owners to be blessed by Fr Anthony as part of the Feast of St Francis of Assisi.

Volunteers needed to help with tea and coffee after Mass

6th Oct 2018

Volunteers needed to help with tea and coffee after 11.00 Mass on Sundays. Please contact Fr. Anthony or Philippa Webb if you can help. Thank you.

Rosary Prayers

6th Oct 2018

Rosary Prayers  will be said every Wednesday after 9.00 a.m. Mass during October, please join us.

CAFOD Harvest Fast Day

30th Sep 2018

CAFOD Harvest Fast Day is 5th October.  There are envelopes on the table at the back of the Church for your use.  Please put your gift aid number on the envelope if you have one.  Retiring collection will be taken after all Masses on 6th/7th October.

Parish Bingo and Fish and Chip Night

15th Sep 2018

Unfortunately due to school holidays this event has been cancelled but we hope to try and arrange for next year.

Gardening and Maintenance Group

1st Sep 2018

Our volunteer team need donations of some second hand equipment:  spades, rakes, wheelbarrow, petrol strimmer and a hedge trimmer would be greatly appreciated.  We also need to borrow a double/triple extension ladder for a couple of weeks if possible.    If you can donate any items we would like to have them by Friday 14^th September.  Many thanks.

Friday 14th September 2018 - Feast of The Exaltation of the Cross

1st Sep 2018

Please come join the Catholic Parish of St. John the Evangelist & St. Erconwald, Ingatestone for a day of Prayer & Fasting.   We begin with morning prayer at 10.00 a.m. and thereafter the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed till 6.30pm with Benediction.  Mass will be celebrated at 7.00 p.m. in the church (please note that there will be NO 6.00 p.m. Mass at the Almshouses that evening).  A sign up sheet is on the table by the entrance of the church for those who like to spend quiet time with the Blessed Sacrament and pray for our broken church and fragile world in desperate need of healing/reconciliation.

St. John’s Ride and Stride Saturday 8th September

1st Sep 2018

Thank you to all the people who have signed up to welcome visitors to our Church, there are still spaces if anyone can spare an hour.  Striding – anyone in either Ingatestone or Stock who is interested in joining a guided walk round Chelmsford should contact Helen Shaw (354230).  Walks will start from Chelmsford Bus Station when the 10.22 bus arrives (depart Ingatestone 9.58).  Walk as far as you like, there are up to 10 churches in 2 miles!  Good luck to all of you who have sponsor forms and enjoy the day next Saturday.

Ride and Stride Ingatestone Saturday 8th September St. John’s

27th Aug 2018

Thank you to all those who have already requested a sponsor form. More will be available after the Masses this weekend.  Do your children have bikes?  Why not join them to ride some local churches? Lists of Local Churches and suggested routes (from 2 to 10  miles) will be available soon.  

Gardening and Maintenance Group

27th Aug 2018

Our volunteer team need donations of some second hand equipment:  spades, rakes, wheelbarrow, petrol strimmer and a hedge trimmer would be greatly appreciated. We also need to borrow a double/triple extension ladder for a couple of weeks if possible. If you can donate any items we would like to have them by Friday 14^th September. Many thanks.

Parish Bingo Night

27th Aug 2018

With apologies but due to unavailability of halls at Margaretting and Fryerning we are unable to hold our Bingo and Fish and Chip Night. A new date has not yet been confirmed.

Ingatestone and Stock celebrate the Sacraments

17th Aug 2018

Baptisms: Please pray for Beauden Stephen Junior Williams who will be baptised on 26^th August and Luca Gambazza on 18^th November.  All baptisms begin at 2.00 p.m. in the parish church at Ingatestone.  Please contact Fr. Anthony as soon as you can to register and arrange for a baptism preparation course.

Infant Baptism Preparation Courses:  Contact Fr. Anthony to arrange your course which will either be on 12^th September; 17^th October; 14^th November or 19^thDecember.  Courses begin at 7.30 p.m. on Wednesday’s in the Parish Room.  Next available Baptism dates 16^th September; 21^st October and 18^th November.  2019 dates are 9^th January; 13^th February; 15^thMay; 12^th June and 17^th July.  Please Notethere are no Baptisms during the Advent and Lenten seasons.  2019 Baptism dates are; 13^th January; 19^th May; 16^th June and 21^st July.  Extra Baptism 6^th January the Feast of the Epiphany at 11.00 a.m. Mass.

First Holy Communion 2019:   Registration commences on 8^th/9^th September for those children who will be at least eight years of age in May 2019.  Please ask Fr. Anthony for a Registration form in August 2018 and make sure you return the completed form, together with the child’s Baptismal Certificate (photocopy) by 21^stOctober as no late Registrations will be considered.  Enrolment Mass will be on Sunday 4^th November at 11.00 a.m.

Parish AGM

7th Jul 2018

Parish AGM will be on Sunday 18^th November immediately after 11.00am Mass. Please keep this date free.

Feedback to diocesan letter

7th Jul 2018

 

Summer BBQ was a roaring success!

1st Jul 2018

Thank you to everyone who helped support our annual BBQ last weekend and also those that helped out, especially the cooks who had to grill in the barmy heat! We managed to raise £299 for the Church.

Social Theology on Tap Sessions (SToTS)

1st Jul 2018

The first session will be on Wednesday 18^th July 7.30pm at The Cricketers, Fryerning.  Please share this information with those who come to our parish for Masses.  Everyone is welcome.  We pray together in Church and we also balance at play to keep the ‘spirits’ high.  Looking forward to seeing many of you party animals then.

Pastoral Visits

1st Jul 2018

There are many new faces and families at Masses over the past weeks. If you and your family have just moved to the area, please register and fill out a pastoral visit form and we can arrange a visit and have your new home blessed. If you are an old boy/girl in the parish and want to help me avoid idleness, please arrange for a pastoral visit too.

Greta Boons RIP

1st Jul 2018

Greta’s funeral will be on Friday 20^th July at Bentley Crematorium at 10.30am, immediately followed by Memorial Mass at 11.30am in our Parish Church.

Peter’s Pence

1st Jul 2018

This weekend there will be a retiring collection for Peter’s Pence. Your offerings to the Holy Father are destined to Church needs, to humanitarian initiatives and social promotion projects, as well as to the support of the Holy See. The Pope, being Pastor of the whole Church, is attentive to the material needs of poor dioceses, religious institutes and of faithful in grave difficulties (the poor, children, the elderly, those marginalised and the victims of war or natural disasters; concrete aid to Bishops or dioceses in need, Catholic education, assistance to refugees and immigrants, etc.).

Ingatestone 100 Club

24th Jun 2018

Subscription form for the year 2018/19 is available on the table at the back of the Church.  Please complete the subscription form as soon as possible.

Fire Marshall Training

17th Jun 2018

This free course will be held on Tuesday 3rd July 7.30 p.m. at Billericay Parish. Attendance is compulsory for all those who volunteered to be Fire Marshalls. Please contact Trevor Rhodes 079688 68357 to book your place before 26th June.

Day for Life

17th Jun 2018

Day for Life is the day in the Church’s year dedicated to raising awareness about the meaning and value of human life at every stage and in every condition. The Church teaches that life is to be nurtured from conception to natural death. This year’s Day for Life is celebrated on Sunday, 17 June 2018 and there will be a retiring collection for this worthy cause.

Day for Life is celebrated annually by the Catholic Church in Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales.  The proceeds of the Day for Life collection to be held in parishes in England and Wales assists the work of the Anscombe Bioethics Centre and other life-related activities supported by the Church.

Prayer for Day for Life  We pray for the victims of human trafficking that they may be helped to rebuild their lives after the traumatic experiences they have gone through.  AMEN

Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage 2018

10th Jun 2018

If you have any Intentions/Petitions for Fr. Anthony to take to Our Lady’s Shrine in Lourdes in July please place them in an envelope marked ‘Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage 2018’ and hand to Fr. Anthony or post in the green letterbox no later than Sunday 22^nd July.

London Marathon 2018 - WELL DONE PHILIPPA

6th May 2018

I would like to express my sincere thanks to all the parishioners who kindly sponsored me to run the London Marathon. As it was the hottest to date, I was a lot slower than I’d hoped for but managed to get round in 5 hours 29 mins. I have subsequently raised in the region of £2,000 for Dementia UK and will be collecting any outstanding money over the next few weeks or if people prefer they can donate online via my Just Giving page www.justgiving.com/Philippa-Webb  

Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage 2018

5th May 2018

Patrick Bourbery will be representing our Parish and working with BCYS assisting sick pilgrims. He is trying to raise funds for his fare and if you would like to sponsor his pilgrimage. Kindly send your donation to Fr. Anthony marking envelope ‘Patrick’s Lourdes Pilgrimage’. Many thanks.

Parish Maintenance Fund

15th Apr 2018

There is a container at the back of the Church if you would like to contribute to this Fund. If you are in the gift aid scheme please make sure you use your gift aid envelope which is in your gift aid pack of envelopes.  This is a monthly contribution. Please do not put empty gift aid envelopes in the offertory collection.

Sponsor a Rose Bush

15th Apr 2018

You may have noticed that the ground has been cleared along the pavement and behind the bench as we are hoping to plant rose bushes each side of the entrance to the church grounds. If you would like to sponsor a rose bush or two the cost is £20 per bush. Please complete a ‘Sponsor a Rose Bush’ form at the back of the Church.

Office of the Hours (Easter Triduum)

24th Mar 2018

Parishioners are encouraged to come for Night Prayer at 11.45pm on Holy Thursday after Keeping Watch and then to come for Morning Prayer on Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday at 9.30am.

Good Friday is a day of Fasting and Abstinence

24th Mar 2018

All able bodied children and adults under the age of 65 must Fast on Good Friday.

Parish Quiz Night

18th Mar 2018

Thanks to everyone who came and supported the Quiz Night on Friday which raised £500 for our Parish. Congratulations to the winning team, who were made up the Sankeys', the O'Connors' and Anne Bryne, who not only won the main quiz with a score of 74.5/90 but also the marathon round!

Baptismal Certificates required

18th Mar 2018

Would all parents whose children were baptised between May 2007 and August 2016 please let me have a copy of their child’s Baptismal Certificate. If you have mislaid the Certificate please write a letter stating the full name of your child(ren), date of birth, date of baptism, names of Godparents and officiating minister.  

Church Cleaning for Easter

17th Mar 2018

On Thursday 29^th March 10.00 a.m. – 12 noon come and spring clean the Church for Easter. There will be coffee, tea and hot cross buns.  Many hands make light work so please come along if you can. All welcome.

Easter Raffle Tickets

17th Mar 2018

The ICW are selling Easter raffle tickets. First prize a large chocolate Easter egg; tickets will be on sale after Masses, until the draw, which will take place on the 25 March. Please do support us in our fundraising as proceeds go to Church funds.

Thank you very much for your support for last weekend’s cake sale.

Easter Flowers

17th Mar 2018

There will be a collection for flowers to decorate our Church during Easter next weekend.  There are envelopes at the back of the Church and if you have a gift aid number please include it on the envelope.  Thank you.

Grass Cutting

16th Mar 2018

Can you offer some time once a month to cut the grass around the Church and garden. Please contact Fr. Anthony if you can help. Thank you.

First Children's Mass of 2018

11th Mar 2018

Bishop Alan goes #SiLent!

10th Mar 2018

For 12 hours, from 8am to 8pm, on Tuesday 27^th March, the Tuesday of Holy Week, Bishop Alan will be completely silent (except for occasional communication with his cat, Delia). This is part of a national initiative, “Million Minutes,” adopted this year by the BCYS, to encourage all of us to (re)discover the peace, tranquility and value of silence: within the stillness, God speaks. Every minute of silence can also be sponsored, raising money for projects led by young people in our Diocese. 

Empowering Vulnerable Children ( EVC ) Uganda Appeal 10 / 11 March 2018

3rd Mar 2018

Next weekend there will be a collection for this that works with some of the poorest children in the world in order to take them out of hopeless poverty and provide them with real hope for the future through education. On the weekend of 10 and 11 March Judi Fawcett, a Trustee, will talk briefly after all the Masses about the work. 

Sunday Children’s Masses

1st Mar 2018

Fr. Anthony will focus the Readings and his Homily on children and their families. These liturgies will be celebrated at 11.am on 25^th March Palm Sunday Procession (please assemble in the car park by 10.45am weather permitting), 13^th May, 8^th July, 30^th September, 25^th November Youth Sunday.

The Season of Lent

28th Feb 2018

The Season of Lent began last Wednesday and Fr. Anthony will be leading faith and scripture sharing and Lenten Catechesis on Fridays: 2^nd March, 9^th March and 23^rd March 7.30 - 9.00pm in the Parish Room.  The sign-up sheet is available at the back of the Church.

Women’s World Day of Prayer

22nd Feb 2018

Women’s World Day of Prayer will be held on Friday 2^nd March at 10.00 a.m. at St. Edmund and St. Mary’s Church.  All are welcome including men, and refreshments will be served.  Surinam is the country represented this year.

JONNIERCON’VIVIA

20th Feb 2018

Chinese New Year celebrations last week went well and everyone had a great time. The raffle raised £186 for parish funds. Thank you for coming along. Our next social meal to celebrate Pentecost will be on Thursday, 24th May. 

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Walsingham – 26th May 2018

18th Feb 2018

Join Bishop Alan and other parishes around the Diocese of Brentwood in Walsingham as we honour Our Lady of Walsingham. We will celebrate Mass at the Basilica before walking the Holy Mile to the grounds of Walsingham Abbey to celebrate Vespers and Benediction on the site of the Holy House.  Let Fr. Anthony know if you are interested in going. See poster at back of Church.

First Holy Communion

18th Feb 2018

The next session is Saturday 24^th February 9.00 – 10.30am. Children must attend this session but not parents.  Session 9, Saturday 10^th March – Mothering Sunday celebration (parents and child must attend).

siLENT from Million Minutes In the Diocese of Brentwood

16th Feb 2018

Steward's of the Gospel recent questionnaire

11th Feb 2018

The Committee would like to thank everyone for participating in the recent questionnaire. The Stewards of the Gospel have collated the information received and will be reporting at the Diocese meeting on 24th February.

The Mass Explained

10th Feb 2018

Bishop Thomas will give a talk in the Conference Room, Cathedral House, Brentwood on 10th February at 10.30am. The talk will give something of the history and meaning of the different parts of the Mass to help us to a greater understanding of our Sunday celebration.

SiLent - an evening for young people at Brentwood Cathedral

3rd Feb 2018

An evening for young people aged 14-25, with Barry and Margaret Mizen speaking at 6.30pm, then the BCYS monthly Youth Mass at 8.00pm. Come and hear a story of amazing forgiveness and hope. Come and be introduced to SiLent. Come and enjoy the company of young people from across the Diocese. Pizza and drinks provided. If you are bringing a group please email gabriellafusi@dioceseofbrentwood.org. If you want to know more about SiLent please visit www.millionminutes.org/brentwood

Racial Justice Sunday

26th Jan 2018

This weekend there will be a retiring collection for Racial Justice Sunday.

Peace Sunday

11th Jan 2018

There will be a retiring collection this weekend for Pax Christi.  In his 2017 World Peace Day message Pope Francis reminded us that we are all artisans for peace with others through simple actions sustained by prayer.  Over the past year Pax Christi has seen an increased demand for its wide ranging advocacy and campaigning resources.

JONNIERCON’VIVIA

7th Jan 2018

The first of our three social meals will be held on Thursday 8^th February at Izumi in Warley at 7.30pm to celebrate Chinese  New Year of the Dog Reunion Dinner. There is a sign-up sheet at the back of the Church – closing date for signing up is Sunday 4^th February.

BCCS Crib Donations

7th Jan 2018

The proceeds of the Crib Collection are donated each year to the Brentwood Catholic Children’s Society to support those children and families who need their help. We would like to ask you to take a moment to pray for those children and families for whom Christmas may be a difficult time. On behalf of the trustees, staff and the children and families who we are privileged to help, we thank you for your support and wish you a very Happy New Year.  The Crib this year will again be displayed until 2nd February.

Friars of the Renewals

26th Nov 2017

During Advent we will be collecting the following items for those less fortunate than ourselves:  Clothing (dark items), pants, vests, T-shirts , trousers and track suits, socks, Beany hats, gloves, scarves, jumpers and heavy jacket.  Foodstuffs: sugar, instant coffee, canned chopped tomatoes, squash (orange, lemon, and blackcurrant) onion and garlic. Household items: toilet rolls, kitchen rolls, cling film, foil, heavy duty bin bags, orange recycling bags, disposable gloves and toilet cleaning items.  All items will be collected until w/e 17^th December.

Ride And Stride Ingatestone 2017

15th Nov 2017

We have received a cheque for £535 from the Friends of Essex Churches.  This is half the total collected and will go to parish funds.  The organiser’s comment was ‘Congratulations on another fine effort.’  Fr. Anthony and I would like to reinforce this and thanks again all the Riders, Striders and those who welcome visitors to both the Almshouses and St. John’s and a huge thankyou to the sponsors.  Helen

Animal Blessing 2017

8th Oct 2017

The next Animal Blessing to celebrate the Feast of St Francis of Assisi will be held on Sunday 7th October 2.30pm.

Commissioning of Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

24th Sep 2017

The following parishioners have been trained and commissioned by Fr. Anthony as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion.  They have received spiritual, theological and practical preparation to fulfil this ministry in the Parish of Ingatestone and Bishop Alan has officially given them faculties for the next five years as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion.

Stewards of the Gospel

7th Sep 2017

The next important stage of the Stewards of the Gospel discernment process is upon us! A document setting out a vision and strategy to take our diocese forward was published at http://www.dioceseofbrentwood.net/news/ 

Good Friday Walk of Witness

19th Apr 2017

Over 50 people from the four village churches took part in the walk of witness on Good Friday after Stations of the Cross as St John's. Some of our wonderful young people helped to carry the cross as we walked up to the Anglican Parish Church stopping at the Elim and URC churches for prayer on the way.

ICW Supports Local Charity- Kids Inspire

21st Feb 2017

The ICW holds a variety of fund raising events throughout the year donating proceeds to Church funds. Each year the ladies also select a worthy cause from the local area to whom they make a smaller contribution. This year’s chosen charity is Kids Inspire: http://kidsinspire.org.uk.
Kids Inspire support young people across Essex who are at an educational, social or economic disadvantage, for example, they might be experiencing relationship abuse, anxiety or be subject to bullying. The Charity mainly supports those recovering from trauma or dealing with emerging mental health issues. Their goal is to ensure no child is left without the love, support and healing they need to live full and happy lives.
We were moved to hear the stories of neglect, suffering and deprivation and delighted to be able to support the work done by Kids Inspire who achieve such remarkable results.

Pictured, Chairwoman Sue Parulis, together with members of the ICW, hands over a cheque for £200 to Kids Inspires’ Paula Ashfield.

Parish Dinner - Lunar New Year: 25-January 2017

25th Jan 2017

43 parishioners were delighted to join Fr Anthony in celebrating the Lunar New Year Reunion Dinner at Izumi on Wednesday 25 January. Fr Anthony was going home for a visit and wanted to celebrate with us before he left. We all learnt something new; whether it was chatting to a parishioner we hadn’t previously spoken to or listening to Fr Anthony explain the tradition of giving red envelopes – these are usually given with money in them but Fr Anthony’s gift to us were red envelopes containing all a list of the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit. Further photos of this wonderful event can be seen on the Gallery Page.

Recent Baptisms

15th Jan 2017

Sienna, Bernie & Joseph - 3 of the newest members of our parish. These infants were baptised on 7th & 8th January 2017. They were presented to the rest of our congregation and they also received their baptism certificates on the 15th January at the 11am mass.

Steward of the Gospel Meeting for Youth - Cancelled

12th Jan 2017

The 12th January Steward of the Gospel Meeting for Youth has been cancelled due to snow making it dangerous for everyone to travel to. A new meeting date will be arranged shortly.

Art Competition

24th Dec 2016

Our Children have taken part in an art competition to depict what Advent and Christmas mean to them and their families. Their wonderful creations can be seen here and prizes will be given at the First Mass of Christmas on 24-Dec (6pm).

St John’s ICW Grand Christmas Draw

11th Dec 2016