A D.V.D. prepared on behalf of the Bishops' Conference will be shown and a discussion held, led by Dr Anita Weerakroon;  Dr Simon Whitehead and Nicola Whitehead.  Catholic Action to defeat this legislation is necessary in the interests of every family in the parish.
[Any Queries to Stan Holder Telephone--01992 572520].

FINANCE COMMITTEE
Will now take place on Wednesday 10th May at 8.00 p.m. (transferred from May 4th).
NEW ORGANIST
Mr James Devor, assistant organist at Brentwood Cathedral, has agreed to play the organ here at the 11 o'clock Mass twice a month.  We welcome him to our team of musicians.
WHAT'S THE POINT OF PRAYER?
A view from the pew.   A series of three talks and discussions to address this topic will take place in the hall  8.00--9.30 p.m. on Wednesdays 24th May, 31st May and 7th June.
PARISH ASSEMBLY  Wednesday 14th June 2006   (A date for your diary)
Would all Parish Organisation Leaders please ensure their reports are prepared and into the Presbytery by end of May for inclusion in the Annual Report to the Parish.
PARISH CENSUS
A Parish Census is planned to be conducted during May when the whole area will be circulated with Census Forms.  Thanks to all who came and  "stuffed" envelopes last Thursday. We now need volunteers to deliver to all roads in our parish, including North Weald and Theydon Bois.  We would be grateful for offers, however small, to deliver prepared envelopes to each address in each Road.  Please contact Martin Higham 01992 574943 for details. Thanks.
BRENTWOOD DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES AND NEED
FOR A DOCTOR
24th to 29th July 2006.  For further details, apply to Fr. James.  The Pilgrimage Director is searching for a medical doctor to join our medical team as part of our Pilgrimage  Please contact Fr Jean Claude Selvini on 0208500 3953 or Cathy O'Connor on 01206 501146 if you can help.  Funding is available.
JUMBLE SALE  -  SATURDAY 3rd JUNE 2006
Volunteers are needed to man stalls and assist the day before (Friday evening) at our forthcoming Jumble Sale on 3rd June.  If you can take a poster to advertise the event, please contact Janet Abbott on 01992 571128.
REPOSITORY STALL
The new repository cupboard is now operational and  will be open after the 11 O'clock Mass each Sunday. It is hoped that volunteers will man the cupboard after other Weekend Masses in due course.  Please speak to Fr. James or Deacon Duncan.
NEW PARISHIONERS: Please make yourselves known to Fr. James or Deacon Duncan, so we can welcome you to our community and inform you about it.
PARISH WEBSITE
Has gone live-- current and past newsletters are available together with details of parish organisations.  Please let Chris Hoare have any amendments (via the Presbytery).

THE GIFT OF SCRIPTURE
This is on sale £3.95 from the back of the Church--please put money in with that for papers.

CHOSEN AND CALLED: THE CATHOLIC PRIEST
A residential weekend for men over 18 years of age who wish to explore, discuss, ask questions and pray about a call to the Catholic Priesthood takes place from Friday evening 2nd to Sunday lunchtime 4th June 2006 at Abbotswick.  Please talk with your Parish Priest or Fr. Joseph Silver Vocations Director 01268 553425 or e-mail him bdvocations@aol.com for further details.

JOURNEY IN FAITH
Next year's Journey-in-Faith Group will meet fro September onwards (approximately 2 weekly) with a view to possible reception etc at Easter 2007.  Please let Deacon Duncan, Stan Holder or Fr. James know if you think you might like to join this group, or if you know of someone who might be interested.

SPRING INTO ACTION FOR THE CHILDREN'S SOCIETY
Brentwood Catholic Children's Society will be holding it's annual Sponsored Fun Walk on Saturday 20th May 2006.  This is one of the Society's major fund-raising events and a great day out for all the family and a chance to help children in need throughout the Diocese.  Ring 01268 784544 for sponsor forms & details.
New Website--Childcare;  www.bccs.org.uk for more information on society's work.
Brentwood Catholic Children's Society--Annual Open Meeting
The Director and Trustees of The Brentwood Catholic Children's Society warmly invite you to their Annual Open Meeting on Saturday, 13^th May 2006 at 11am. The Meeting will be held at our Head Office, Childcare House, Little Wheatley Chase, Rayleigh Essex, SS6 9EH after which light refreshments will be available. Please come along and bring your family and friends to find out more about the work of the Society and to meet the staff.

CHRISTIAN AID WEEK 14th - 20th May
Collector's Packs will be available next weekend.  Note we are only allowed to collect within the appointed dates.  More help needed is parish is to fulfil it's obligation.  Contact Dorothy Whitehouse (577173).

THANKS TO THE WHISTERS
Many thanks to Maureen McClean and her happy band of Whist players for their contribution to Parish Funds in the financial year just ended.  An amount of £150 was collected.  The group is always looking for not-too-serious new members.  Maureen McClean can be contacted on 573292.

VACANCY
The Governors of St. Joseph's Convent School for Girls (3-11 years), Wanstead, are seeking to appoint a Mainscale Class Teacher for September 2006.  Please phone 020 8989 4700 for further details.  Visits welcome.  Closing date 10th May 2006.

CHRISTIAN AID
On Saturday 6th May 10.30-12.30 a coffee morning will be held at the United Reformed Church, Lindsey Street for Christian Aid.  Plants, toys, cakes and much more on sale.  Please try and attend.  Everyone most welcome.  Also, on Wednesday 10th May a collection for Christian Aid will take place outside Tesco Epping.  Collectors needed for one hour sessions between 9.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m.  Please phone Mary Morgan 01992 574719.  Your help will be deeply appreciated.