The Holy Family Sunday

Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, "Rise, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain there till I tell you; for Herod is about to search for the child, to destroy him."

Matthew 2:13

Christmas

And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, full of grace and truth; we have beheld his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father.

John 1: 14

Joy to the World: the Lord has come! Merry Christmas!

4th S of Advent

 "Behold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and his name shall be called Emmanuel" (which means, God with us). 

Matthew 1:23

3rd Sunday of Advent

Truly, I say to you, among those born of women there has risen no one greater than John the Baptist; yet he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

Matthew 11:11

2nd Sunday of Advent

In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea,  "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."  For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah when he said, "The voice of one crying in the wilderness:  Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight."

Matthew 3:1-3

Christmas bazaar

CHRISTMAS FAYRE; Thank to everyone who helped make Saturday such a great success – for those who organised the day, those who prepared the stalls , those who cooked , those who donated gifts and cakes - those who came and supported the day = EVERYONE WHO HELPED MAKE IT SUCH A HAPPY DAY.

Advent

PASTORAL LETTER

on

WAKE UP CALL

My dear People,

Advent is a wake- up call; and wake up calls are all the more important on dark winter mornings; and all the more difficult to respond to!

Indeed, in the Reading from St Paul’s Letter to the Romans which we have just heard he said:

‘You must wake up now….the night is almost over…

it will be daylight soon’ (Romans 13: 11-12).

The purpose of this wake- up call is very clear. It’s not simply to get us out of bed, but it’s a call to renew in our hearts and minds the demands of Faith:

‘Let us give up all the things we prefer to do under the cover of the dark;

Let us arm ourselves and appear in the light’ (Romans 13:12).

Advent is the time to refresh in our lives the patterns by which we follow Christ and are attentive to Him. Indeed, Jesus uses the same language:

‘Stay awake,’ he says, ‘because you do not know the hour

when the Master is coming’ (Matthew 24:42).

Four times in a relatively short Gospel we have this phrase ‘Stay awake’. Vivid and immediate are the warnings. They are conveyed through the person of a doorkeeper who must stay alert since the Master may return unexpectedly and must not find us sleeping.

This invites us to be in a state of readiness and yearning. It means keeping our eyes fixed on the Lord; it means trying to live the life he wants us to live. I find it beautifully expressed in these words of Blessed John Henry Newman:

‘That person watches for Christ who has a sensitive, eager, apprehensive mind;

who is awake, alive, quick-sighted and zealous in seeking and honouring Him

and who looks out for Him in all that happens and does not lose sight of His Crucifixion and Resurrection.

That person watches for Christ, who would not be over-agitated or overwhelmed

If they found He was coming, at once.’

May this Advent be a time of profound grace and joy for you all. Let us not be distracted by the commercialism of the season, but stay awake to its deeper meaning and rejoice in its blessings.

+ Thomas
Bishop of Brentwood

Christ the King

 And Jesus said to him, "Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise."

Luke 23: 43

32nd Sunday

 And Jesus said to them, "The sons of this age marry and are given in marriage;  but those who are accounted worthy to attain to that age and to the resurrection from the dead neither marry nor are given in marriage,  for they cannot die any more, because they are equal to angels and are sons of God, being sons of the resurrection.

 Luke 20:34-36

31st Sunday

THANK YOU to all who helped make the celebration of ST.CEDD’S FEAST so special last Sunday.

For the prayerful Mass with music and the children’s welcoming hymn, the Bidding prayer in 11 languages, the African Offertory Procession and the great participation of everyone in the Mass. Special thanks to all those who donated food and drink for the lunch in the hall and especially to those who organised the occasion. It was a very happy day.

St Cedd pray for our parish

Feast of Saint Cedd

Today in our parish we are celebrating our Parish Feast of St Cedd. In 653 St.Cedd sailed from Lindisfarne, an outpost of Iona,Northumbria, as part of the Celtic mission and landed at Bradwell on Sea, in Essex. He spread the Faith with people of Essex and built a chapel which is still there today.

St.Cedd pray for us and our parish. 

29th Sunday

And will not God vindicate his elect, who cry to him day and night? Will he delay long over them?

 Luke 18:7

after Mission

Thanks be to God for the last week and such a blessed time. 

the door is opened

Come in and be part of

Parish Mission - Monday to Friday (8-11 October 2013)

3, 2, 1... mission

Heavenly Father,
We pray that our Parish Mission may be a time of grace and renewal for all.
We ask you to bless all families in our Parish especially those who are expecting difficulties.
Bless the old, the young, the poor, the sick, the unemployed and those in sorrow or despair.
Help us dear Lord to grow in faith and love of you. Amen.

UK and PL prayer

Lourdes 2013 the true story

hope you have seen the trailer 

so it is time to the full story

Lourdes 2013 

25th Sunday

It is an advert but...

 "He who is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much; and he who is dishonest in a very little is dishonest also in much.  If then you have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will entrust to you the true riches?  And if you have not been faithful in that which is another's, who will give you that which is your own? 

Luke 16:10-12

19 September 1846

Our Lady of La Salette - pray for us. 

count down

Waiting for 19th of September 
 anniversary of the Apparition of Our Lady of La Salette, 

I want invite to move to this amazing place in France. 

P.S. - film is from YouTube

I have seen there some film about La Salette far away from the truth 

to know the Apparition and the Message please visit: www.lasalette.co.uk

Lourdes 2013

short movie from holiday...

waiting for some feedback and testimonies from young people...

23rd Sunday

 So therefore, whoever of you does not renounce all that he has cannot be my disciple.

Luke 14: 33

no more war

22nd Sunday

He said also to the man who had invited him, "When you give a dinner or a banquet, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your  kinsmen or rich neighbours, lest they also invite you in return, and you  be repaid.

Luke 14: 12

15.08 The Assumption

Our Heavenly Mother - pray 4us ...

August 2013

Welcome to all our visitors and a very happy, restful and safe holiday to all of the parish family

of St. Cedd’s, whether you are away or staying at home.

Fr.Adam and Fr.Christopher  

16th Sunday

But the Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things; one thing is needful. Mary has chosen the good portion, which shall not be taken away from her."

 Luke 10:41n

15th Sunday

Which of these three, do you think, proved neighbour to the man who fell among the robbers?" He said, "The one who showed mercy on him." And Jesus said to him, "Go and do likewise."

Luke 10:36n

14th Sunday

After this the Lord appointed seventy others, and sent them on ahead of him, two by two, into every town and place where he himself was about to come. 

Luke 10:1

SS.Peter and Paul, Apostles

I will make you fishers of men...

12th Sunday

And he said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" 

Luke 9:20

11th Sunday

Then turning toward the woman he said to Simon, "Do you see this woman? I entered your house, you gave me no water for my feet, but she has wet  my feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair.  You gave me no kiss, but from the time I came in she has not ceased to kiss my feet.  You did not anoint my head with oil, but she has anointed my feet with ointment.  Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much; but he who is forgiven little, loves little."  And he said to her, "Your sins are forgiven."  Then those who were at table with him began to say among themselves, "Who is this, who even forgives sins?"  And he said to the woman, "Your faith has saved you; go in peace."

 Luke 7:44-50

double celebration

Last Sunday we were praying together with First Holly Communion children thanksgiving for this precious moment in their lives.
We had also among us two newly ordained La Salette priests. They were in our parish as seminarians before, having their pastoral practice.
This time they came to pray with us and to offer a very special blessing reserved for newly ordained priests only.

10th Sunday

Soon afterward he went to a city called Na'in, and his disciples and a great crowd went with him.  As he drew near to the gate of the city, behold, a man who had died was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow; and  a large crowd from the city was with her.  And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her and said to her, "Do not weep."  And he came and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still. And he said, "Young man, I say to you, arise."  And the dead man sat up, and began to speak. And he gave him to his mother.  Fear seized them all; and they glorified God, saying, "A great prophet has arisen among us!" and "God has visited his people!"  And this report concerning him spread through the whole of Judea and all the surrounding country.

 Luke 7:11-17

Corpus Christi

In Hoc Signo vinces...

( In this sign you will conquer ) 

together

Trinity Sunday

What an astonishing mystery! There is one Father of the universe, one Logos (Word) of the universe, and also one Holy Spirit, everywhere one and the same; there is also one virgin become mother, and I should like to call her 'Church'

Clement of Alexandria (150-215 AD)

Pentecost

On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came  and stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you."  When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord.  Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I send you."  And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit.  If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained."

 John 20:19-23

Ascension

Jesus said to the Eleven: "Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, and that repentance and forgiveness of sins should be preached in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem.  You are witnesses of these things.  And behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you; but stay in the city, until you are clothed with power from on high."  Then he led them out as far as Bethany, and lifting up his hands he blessed them.  While he blessed them, he parted from them, and was carried up into heaven.  And they returned to Jerusalem with great joy,  and were continually in the temple blessing God.

Luke 24:46-53

6th Easter Sunday

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.  You heard me say to you, `I go away, and I will come to you.' If you loved me, you would have rejoiced, because I go to the Father; for the Father is greater than I.  And now I have told you before it takes place, so that when it does take place, you may believe.

John 14:27-29

5th Easter Sunday

A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; even as I have loved you, that you also love one another.  By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another."

John 13:34-35

4th Easter Sunday

My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me; and I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish, and no one shall snatch them out of my hand.  My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father's hand.  I and the Father are one."

John 10:27-30

3rd Easter Sunday

When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord; you know that I love you." He said to him, "Feed my lambs." A second time he said to him, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord; you know that I love you." He said to him, "Tend my sheep." He said to him the third time, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" Peter was grieved because he said to him the third time, "Do you love me?" And he said to him, "Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you." Jesus said to him, "Feed my sheep.

John 21:15-18

Divine Mercy Sunday

I desire that the Feast of Mercy be a refuge and shelter for all souls, and especially for poor sinners. On that day the very depths of My tender mercy are open. I pour out a whole ocean of graces upon those souls who approach the fount of My mercy.

Jesus 

Easter 2013

This is the day – Easter Day!

Christ is risen!

Hallelujah!

Make this day, Lord, a step closer to heaven.

This day, Lord, may I know myself loved and valued.

This day, Lord, may I notice the beauty around me, in things great and small.

This day, Lord, may I not miss the messages of joy, of peace, of hope that you send me.

This day, Lord, this day make the day of my resurrection.

Easter Blessings to all our parishioners and visitors,

Fr.Adam, Fr.Christopher

The Holy Week

We commemorate all these events not merely that we might remember them, but by being present to the reality of Jesus’ death and resurrection. He indeed will be at the Festival What about you?

+Thomas McMahon

Bishop of Brentwood

5th Sunday of Lent

Early in the morning he came again to the temple; all the people came to him, and he sat down and taught them. The scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in adultery, and placing her in the midst  they said to him, "Teacher, this woman has been caught in the act of adultery. Now in the law Moses commanded us to stone such. What do you say about her?"  This they said to test him, that they might have some charge to bring against him. Jesus bent down and wrote with his finger on the ground.  And as they continued to ask him, he stood up and said to them, "Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her."  And once more he bent down and wrote with his finger on the ground.  But when they heard it, they went away, one by one, beginning with the eldest, and Jesus was left alone with the woman standing before him.  Jesus looked up and said to her, "Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?"  She said, "No one, Lord." And Jesus said, "Neither do I condemn you; go, and do not sin again."

John 8:2-11

youth + stations of the cross

STATIONS OF THE CROSS  led by Confirmandi. 

Pastoral letter

PASTORAL LETTER

(To be read at all Masses on the 5^th Sunday of Lent, 16^th/17^th March)

CELEBRATI0N HOLY WEEK

My Dear People,

The first Gospel for the season of Lent opens with these words: “Filled with the Holy Spirit Jesus left the Jordan and was led by the Spirit through the wilderness, being tempted there by the devil for forty days”. These words are a powerful reminder that Lent is a journey in which the Spirit guides us and we are asked to be open to the promptings of the Spirit. The purpose of this Lenten journey is to prepare our hearts and minds to celebrate the life-giving events of Holy Week.

The last Gospel for the season of Lent ends with these words: “The Jewish Passover drew near, and many of the people who had gone up to Jerusalem to purify themselves looked out for Jesus, saying to one another as they stood about in the Temple, ‘What do you think? Will he come to the festival or not?” One thing will be certain – Jesus will be there. What about you?

Holy Week isn’t like an anniversary or re-enactment. In the liturgy the once and for all Saving events of our redemption and especially the death and resurrection of Jesus are celebrated and in the power of the Spirit are made present in every time and place. But, we ourselves have to be open to this.

The ‘Great Week’ begins with PALM SUNDAY. Jesus comes in humility, on a donkey – and so the procession with palms followed by the reading of the Passion.

On Wednesday evening we have the MASS OF CHRISM in the Cathedral. The presence of Jesus is now highlighted under the form of Oil to be blessed and used for the sacraments in the coming year. On this day the Lord ordained His first priests and so, at this service, all the clergy renew their commitment. It is a most moving ceremony and I warmly invite you to join us.

HOLY THURSDAY begins the three days when Jesus journeys through suffering and death into the life of the Resurrection. We recall the institution and real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist as we celebrate the Mass of the Lord’s Supper. It is also an evening of prayer when we spend time in the presence of the Lord so that we may accompany him in his journey.

On GOOD FRIDAY Jesus appears as the ‘suffering servant’ portrayed by Isaiah.

This liturgy is also a reminder that the Cross, although apparently an image of defeat, is actually a sign of victory – God’s selfless love triumphs over human sin and selfishness.

The EASTER VIGIL is the high point and the very heart of our celebration. We celebrate Jesus risen and glorious. The liturgy begins with a festival centred around light, word, water and culminates in the celebration of the Eucharist. We renew our baptismal promises whereby we commit ourselves to ‘pass over’ from sin to a new life in Christ. The joy of Easter night has been heightened by the fact that over 300 people around the diocese will be baptised or received into full Communion. The joy of this most holy night flows into Easter Sunday – known as the ‘Great Day’ or the ‘Great Easter’.

We commemorate all these events not merely that we might remember them, but by being present to the reality of Jesus’ death and resurrection. He indeed will be at the Festival What about you?

+Thomas McMahon

Bishop of Brentwood

Habemus Papam

Our New Pope Francis and his first words: 

Brothers and sisters good evening. 

You all know that the duty of the Conclave was to give a bishop to Rome. It seems that my brother Cardinals have gone almost to the ends of the earth to get him… but here we are. I thank you for the welcome that has come from the diocesan community of Rome.



First of all I would like to say a prayer pray for our Bishop Emeritus Benedict XVI. Let us all pray together for him, that the Lord will bless him and that our Lady will protect him.

Our Father…

Hail Mary…

Glory to the Father…

And now let us begin this journey, the Bishop and the people, this journey of the Church of Rome which presides in charity over all the Churches, a journey of brotherhood in love, of mutual trust. Let us always pray for one another. Let us pray for the whole world that there might be a great sense of brotherhood. My hope is that this journey of the Church that we begin today, together with the help of my Cardinal Vicar, may be fruitful for the evangelization of this beautiful city.

And now I would like to give the blessing. But first I want to ask you a favour. Before the Bishop blesses the people I ask that you would pray to the Lord to bless me – the prayer of the people for their Bishop. Let us say this prayer – your prayer for me – in silence. 

I will now give my blessing to you and to the whole world, to all men and women of good will.

Brothers and sisters, I am leaving you. Thank you for your welcome. Pray for me and I will be with you again soon... We will see one another soon. 

Tomorrow I want to go to pray to the Madonna, that she may protect Rome.

Good night and sleep well!

source:  www.radiovaticana.va

4th Sunday of Lent

for this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found.'

 Luke 15:22

together

Stations of the cross together with St. Paul's Parish last Friday

use your mobile :-)

send text message 

CEDD13£ ( after '£' without space you put how much you donate: 1, 3, 5 or 10 or....) 

to  700 70

3rd Sunday of Lent

My eyes are always on the Lord, for he rescues my feet from the snare.

Ps 24: 15-16

project Lourdes 2013

A group of young people from Our Parish going to Lourdes this summer is rising money for they trip.

we had Christmas cards, bag packing, coffee morning and now we want invite you to use your mobile....

very simple, easy and fast....

send text message 

CEDD13£ ( after '£' without space you put how much you donate: 1, 3, 5 or 10 or....) 

to  700 70

(it is done with agreement of Brentwood Diocese

so do not be surprised when you receive thanks
from them but everything goes to our group) 

Thank You and God bless. :-)

and some pictures from our recent activity :-) 

stations of the cross led by families

2nd Sunday of Lent

 Now about eight days after these sayings he took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray.  And as he was praying, the appearance of his countenance was altered, and his raiment became dazzling white.  And behold, two men talked with him, Moses and Eli'jah,  who appeared in glory and spoke of his departure, which he was to accomplish at Jerusalem.  Now Peter and those who were with him were heavy with sleep, and when they wakened they saw his glory and the two men who stood with him.  And as the men were parting from him, Peter said to Jesus, "Master, it is well that we are here; let us make three booths, one for you and one  for Moses and one for Eli'jah" -- not knowing what he said.  As he said this, a cloud came and overshadowed them; and they were afraid as they entered the cloud.  And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, "This is my beloved Son [my Chosen]; listen to him!"  And when the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. And they kept silence and told no one in those days anything of what they had seen.

  Luke 9:28-36

we pray for the Pope

Pope Benedict XVI 

announces his resignation at end of month

Dear Brothers,
I have convoked you to this Consistory, not only for the three canonizations, but also to communicate to you a decision of great importance for the life of the Church. After having repeatedly examined my conscience before God, I have come to the certainty that my strengths, due to an advanced age, are no longer suited to an adequate exercise of the Petrine ministry. I am well aware that this ministry, due to its essential spiritual nature, must be carried out not only with words and deeds, but no less with prayer and suffering. However, in today’s world, subject to so many rapid changes and shaken by questions of deep relevance for the life of faith, in order to govern the bark of Saint Peter and proclaim the Gospel, both strength of mind and body are necessary, strength which in the last few months, has deteriorated in me to the extent that I have had to recognize my incapacity to adequately fulfill the ministry entrusted to me. For this reason, and well aware of the seriousness of this act, with full freedom I declare that I renounce the ministry of Bishop of Rome, Successor of Saint Peter, entrusted to me by the Cardinals on 19 April 2005, in such a way, that as from 28 February 2013, at 20:00 hours, the See of Rome, the See of Saint Peter, will be vacant and a Conclave to elect the new Supreme Pontiff will have to be convoked by those whose competence it is.
Dear Brothers, I thank you most sincerely for all the love and work with which you have supported me in my ministry and I ask pardon for all my defects. And now, let us entrust the Holy Church to the care of Our Supreme Pastor, Our Lord Jesus Christ, and implore his holy Mother Mary, so that she may assist the Cardinal Fathers with her maternal solicitude, in electing a new Supreme Pontiff. With regard to myself, I wish to also devotedly serve the Holy Church of God in the future through a life dedicated to prayer. 
From the Vatican, 10 February 2013 

BENEDICTUS PP XVI

source: www.en.radiovaticana.va