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Our parish of St Thomas of Canterbury promotes God's kingdom of justice, love and peace through worship, the proclamation of the Word and prayer. As a community we serve those in need and support God's family in all areas of life.
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A FAIRTRADE PARISH
Follow this link to the Universalis website for readings and prayers for the day
This year to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Lent Fast Day, CAFOD is inviting us to give it up! - not only for Fast Day itself but across the whole of Lent.
Whatever you give up this Lent - biscuits, wine, magazines, a meal - it can be transformed into lasting change for a child, a family, even a whole community in the developing world. Special themed envelopes are available to help you think about what you can give up and how it can help.
It's so simple: Give something up for Lent and give the money you save to CAFOD. To find out more click here>>
To watch the CAFOD give it up! videos click here>>.
For this year's Fairtrade Fortnight, the Fairtrade Foundation asked the nation to join in The Big Swap. For two whole weeks they asked you to swap your usual stuff for Fairtrade stuff. Your usual bananas for Fairtrade bananas, your usual cotton socks for Fairtrade cotton socks, and your usual cuppa for a Fairtrade cuppa. Although Fairtrade Fortnight has ended for this year, you can continue to use your wallet to make a stand.
To find out more about The Big Swap and Fairtrade click the player above or follow this link >>.
 DATES FOR YOUR DIARY . . .
Tuesdays of Lent - LENTEN LUNCHES12.15pm - 1.15pm, Becket Centre. The Lenten Lunches began last week and we are particularly grateful to our friends from other local Churches who came to support us. We raised £84 towards the Haiti Appeal. Please make a note in your diary to come and join us every Tuesday during Lent when homemade soup and French bread will be served at a very reasonable cost of £2. We look forward to seeing you there.Tuesday, 9th - TUESDAY CLUB (Over 55’s)2pm, Becket Centre. Tony O’Connor from the Waltham Abbey Museum will be giving a talk on the history of Epping. Tea will be served. All are welcome.
Wednesday, 10th - "SCIENCE OF EMOTION": TALK BY JEFF LEE
4pm, Trinity Catholic High School, Lower Site Hall Science of Emotion. CANCELLED
Wednesday, 10th - LENTEN TALKS 20108pm, Becket Centre. Fr. Austin will present the third talk on “Why Go to Mass”. If there are any parishioners who would like a transcript of these talks, please contact the parish office.
Saturday, 13th - PAMPER DAY
10am - 4pm, St. Antony’s School Fundraising Pamper Day. Treatments, lunches, stalls. Forms available from the school office or from the back of the church.
Friday, 19th - "MARRIAGE AND FAMILY WHAT IS THE FUTURE"7pm, Becket Centre. The Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith MP for Chingford and Woodford Green and Chairman of the Centre for Social Justice will be giving a talk and taking questions on this important subject.Saturday, 27th - BEN NEVIS QUIZ NIGHT in aid of the Alzheimer's Society 7.30pm for 8pm, Trinity School. Tables of 8-10. Bring own drinks, glasses and nibbles. Tickets £5 from Sue Musiu (07932 584 735 text or ‘phone).
Saturday, 27th - DAY FOR RENEWAL
10am - 4.30pm, Sion Community, Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood. Theme “I Thirst” Speaker Fr. Angelus. Everyone welcome. Please bring a packed lunch.
FOR THE PEOPLE OF HAITI
At this time of darkness for the people of Haiti
We remember all those who have died in the earthquake,
And the thousands who are injured, homeless or afraid.
God in your love and compassion, you are with us always.
You understand the devastation of bereavement,
May your spirit comfort those who mourn.
God, in your love and compassion, you are with us always.
You are a light that shines in the darkest times,
Guide, support and strengthen all those in need.
God in your love and compassion, You are with us always.
We ask this in the name of Christ your son,
Who became flesh and lived among us.
Amen.
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Our grateful thanks to all parishioners for their most generous offerings.
So far £3,995.60 has been raised.
To date, supporters in Brentwood Diocese have sent over £100,000 to CAFOD. The total raised by CAFOD is over £2,600,000 – thank you! If you still wish to donate please do so. If donating by Gift Aid please ensure your name and address is on the envelope.
For the latest report on the CAFOD Brentwood website click here>>
 
News from
CAFOD Brentwood
Read all about Lent 2010 and other stories around the Diocese. Highlights include: Tsunami update – 5 years on: “We want to send peace and happiness and a long life to everyone in England who sent money” Ibi Nurni, 66 who now has a new house. Find out what happened (or didn’t!) in Copenhagen . . . To get the Lent newsletter click here >>
 AFTER MASS REFRESHMENTS
Fairtrade tea and coffee is served after 10am and 11.30am Mass at St Thomas'. After the 10am Mass we get a lot of families and the children love it. After 11.30am Mass the group is older - a lot of people who like to linger and catch up with friends, especially people living alone.
 For the past 12 months, our Fairtrade tea and coffee has been provided to us by Waitrose, Buckhurst Hill in support of our Fairtrade parish status. Thanks to Waitrose and the generosity of all of you who join us for tea/coffee on Sundays, we have been able to donate £400 to charity last year.
Come and join us for a cuppa and a chat this Sunday. YOU ARE SUPPORTING A GOOD CAUSE WHEN YOU DO!
If you would like to join the rota for serving Fairtrade tea and coffee after 10am or 11.30am Mass, please contact Pat Bell, via the Parish Office. It's a great way to meet people if you are new to the parish.
Click here to go to the Waitrose website to learn more about beating poverty from George Alagiah the well-known BBC presenter whose other role, as patron of the Fairtrade Foundation, helps him find solutions to the poverty he has so often reported on.
Click here to download the specially produced After Mass Refreshments leaflet (above right).
 EIGHT-HUNDREDTH YEAR OF THE FRANCISCANS (OFM)
Follow this link to read reports of all the events in the Jubilee Year 2009. To view online the latest issue of Franciscan News, the bulletin of news and views of the Friars Minor in Great Britain, click here >>
NEW TO THE PARISH?
If you are new to the parish or have moved within the parish, please contact the Parish Office so we can keep our records up to date.
Download the New Parishioner / Change of Address form (pdf file, 312Kb) here >>
Follow this link to see earlier events previously listed on this page
Any Christian community tries to live out the commandment of Christ to love God and one's neighbour as thyself. Both aspects are inseparable and support for CAFOD enables us to help those in great need.
A recent estimate indicates that we throw away enough food to feed the starving in the whole of Africa. We urge all to review their lifestyle and the effects that a secular and consumerist society have had upon our existence. Live simply so that others may simply live!
Click here to go to the page on this website for details of the Brentwood Diocesan branch of CAFOD. Click here to go directly to the CAFOD Brentwood website, from where you can access the latest newsletter.
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St Thomas
Saturday: 6pm (First Mass of Sunday)
Sunday: 8.30am, 10am (Children's Liturgy)
11.30am (Traditional Choir)
Weekdays: 10am (Blessed Sacrament Chapel)
The Rosary is said every Wednesday after 10am
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Sunday: 9am (Children's Liturgy)
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Chigwell Convent
Sunday: 10am (Children's Liturgy)
Weekdays: 6.50am (Morning Prayer), 9.30am
Saturday: 10am
First Wednesday of month no morning Mass
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