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Dec 2022
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Dec 2022
Dear friends, on Friday 16th at 7:30pm, we will be celebrating a beautiful Mexican tradition of following the footsteps of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem called the Posada. This celebration re-enacts the journey of Mary and Joseph, their rejection at some doors and finally finding a place to welcome the child Jesus into the world. The journey will take us outside the Church initially and finish in St Francis Hall with a warm drink, some food and the singing of Christmas Carols together. This is something that children will enjoy and there......
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Nov 2022
Applications are now being accepted for teenagers who wish to receive the sacrament of Confirmation at the parish in 2023. The application form is available at this link:https://forms.gle/iTFvgJ5J8tABTTBY6 Candidates must have a date of birth between 29th May 2005 and 28th May 2009. Please note, you must have the applicant’s baptismal certificate ready to upload as part of the application process. The deposit payment of £80 will be due in January at the first parents’ meeting. If you have any questions about the process, please contact Catherine Wallis-Hughes on stantonysyouthproject@gmail.com or 07807348223.......
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Nov 2022
Dear friends, this winter, starting on Saturday January 14th we will be once again hosting the night shelter for the homeless in our parish. Once a week, every Saturday night, we will be welcoming about 15 men/women to stay for the night, offer them a supper and then breakfast. For this to happen we need a lot of generous hearts and hands. We need to sit down and take stock and plan for this new season. In view of this we will be having a meeting on Tuesday December 6th at 6:30pm......
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Oct 2022
We are starting a pin-board where parishioners can attach photos of their loved ones and deceased family members, so we can pray for them. You may include the name of your loved one, and their dates if deceased. Please bring photos smaller than a postcard size. You can attach them yourself to the pinboard by St Antony’s altar. Over sized pictures will be removed. Please do not remove other people’s photos. Photos will be removed periodically as the board fills up....
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Oct 2022
Bishop Alan Williams has recorded a video inviting all to come and pray with the relics of St Bernadette at the Cathedral on Sunday 16th/Monday 17th October or at Our Lady of Lourdes, Wanstead on 18th/19th October. He will celebrate Mass at 11.30am on 16th at Brentwood Cathedral and at 7.30pm on 18th at Wanstead. There will be a youth Mass at 6.30pm on Sunday 16th in Brentwood Cathedral. The Bishop’s video message can be found here: A personal invitation from Bishop Alan to visit the relics of St Bernadette – Brentwood......
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Sep 2022
This year marks the 10th year of the presence of the Brothers of St John at St Antony’s. Next Sunday October 2nd at 12 noon there will be a mass of Thanksgiving and a gathering for some refreshments afterwards. I hope you can join us on that day. Please bring some food and drinks to share. Fr John....
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Sep 2022
Deepen your Faith with SymbolonJoin us this coming Friday September 23rd at 7:30pm (Via Zoom)Jesus: The Way, the Truth, and the LifeA Powerful Study on the Life of Jesus Christ The marvelous treasures of the Catholic Faith—the Eucharist, Mary, the saints, and the Creed—are all centered on a single figure: Jesus Christ. Jesus is more than a historical or theological figure. He is our Savior, our Redeemer, our Lord, and our God. While many of us already know a lot about him, how well can we say we really know him? Filmed......
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Sep 2022
Prophets: Messengers of God’s MercyDiscover the Messages the Prophets Have for You God sent prophets at critical times to call the people back to their covenant relationship. Prophets proclaimed the consequences of continued sin, called people to repentance, and declared God’s faithful love. They also spoke of the future to shed light on current events and to reveal God’s plans and purposes. It is nearly impossible to understand the work and the message of Jesus without theprophetic books. In The Prophets: Messengers of God’s Mercy, presenter Thomas Smith examines who the prophets......
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Sep 2022
Any adults who would like to become Catholic, receive confirmation, or find out more about the Catholic faith, are invited to register for the RCIA course. To find out more or to register, contact Catherine on stantonysyouthproject@gmail.com or 07807348223. Registrations are open from now until the end of September....