Please pray for the 46 teens who will be Confirmed this Saturday, 16 July 2022 by Bishop Paul McAleenan (pictured) at St Joseph and the English Martyrs Church. The Confirmandi will be split over two Masses: 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. The 46 young adults have been preparing for their Confirmation by attending a YouCat-based
Please note that there will be no Exposition or Confessions on 16 July. This is because of the two Confirmation Masses which will be held at St Joseph and the English Martyrs Church. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. The Exposition and Confessions will go back to normal next weekend, and Fr Peter and Fr
The Second World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly takes place on 24 July with the theme: ‘In old age they will still bear fruit’ (Psalm 92:15). Pope Francis has requested that we use this day to honour those who have taken further steps on their life journey, particularly grandparents. Pope Francis writes: “Along with
The effects of the increased costs of living are starting to hit foodbanks hard..
We warmly welcome Deacon Patrick Van der Vorst to the parish…
In preparation for their Confirmation Day on Saturday, 16 July, over 40 of our young people recently met for a Half-Day Retreat in the Parish Centre. It was a fulfilling session in which they, with their Catechists, enjoyed a number of activities. There was discussion time, in which they challenged themselves to consider questions such
As the Church gears up to celebrate the 2nd World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly on 24 July, Pope Francis is calling on Catholics to pray throughout the month for the elderly. His July prayer request comes on the heels of last month’s intention for families, and was accompanied by The Pope Video. “We
Don’t miss our bring-your-own Parish Picnic after the 11:00 Mass on Sunday 10 July 2022. This is our chance to get together as a parish in the Monastery Gardens, something we have been prevented from doing since the pandemic began over two years ago. Bring your own food to share and let us enjoy community
Some of our Confirmation young people have been working hard this year to tend the green space around St Joseph’s Church. They now hope to spend time on Saturday 9 July 2022 between 10am and1pm tending the grounds of Most Holy Redeemer, Sayesbury Road in Sawbridgeworth (CM21 0ED). For this one-off session we do need
In September and October this year, the relics of St Bernadette will journey on pilgrimage to England, Scotland, and Wales for the very first time. This very special once-in-a-lifetime event will provide an opportunity for people of all ages and backgrounds to experience the special gifts and charisms of Lourdes, including in various churches in
