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'Striving to be 'CHRIST in the World'

The Catholic parish of
St George the English Martyrs

Rocks! We are called to be rocks on which the risen Jesus builds a life of love and service

Kim and Family!

Fr Brett's Party!

Fr Brett's Party!

Fr Brett's Party!

Baptisms of Josh Mia and Max with Parents James and Louise

Baptisms of Primrose and Thea with Parents JJ and Paris

Seb's Baptism with Parents, family and friends

Louie with Parents Matt and Nichola

Tendai Commissioned as a new Altar Server!

Roisin's Baptism! With Fr Brett and Parents Louise and Peter

Nathan receives his Guild of St Stephen medal!

Rosie's Baptism!

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Brett's Weekly Reflection

My dear friends,
One of the themes we get from the scriptures this weekend is that of ‘service’ which was also a big theme of Pope Francis’ pontificate.
In the 1st Reading, Abraham greets three men standing outside his home and offers them hospitality. It’s interesting that there are three of them, perhaps an echo of the Trinity? There have been various scholarly views on who they might be, e.g. three angels, the pre-incarnate Christ and two angels etc. The reading itself doesn’t explain who they are but when we consider one of the core teachings of the bible about caring for the stranger, perhaps they are stand-in for every person? I’m reminded of Jesus’ words in Matthew 25:40, “I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!”
Abraham and Sarah give a warm welcome to the three, providing them with generous hospitality. That’s not all, the three men bring some amazing news – Sarah will soon have a son! The theme of Service continues in the 2nd Reading. Here, Paul is writing from prison (not an uncommon occurrence!) rejoicing that God has called him to be a servant of the Good News. Perhaps this is somewhat surprising, since if my ministry took me in the same direction, I’m not sure I would be praising God for being locked up, quite the opposite!
Today’s Gospel follows on from the story of the sending out of the seventy two, who will take nothing with them and will rely on the hospitality and welcome of the townspeople when they visit, this is a lesson in trust, not only of God, but others. We might flinch at the latter, as human beings are not always trustful. But perhaps this is also a lesson in how to handle misplaced trust as well.
Today, we hear how Jesus himself visits a village and is welcomed by Martha. On entering the house, Martha gets busy in the kitchen with a keen eye on hospitality, while Mary is seated at the feet of Jesus listening to him. When Martha complains that Mary isn’t doing anything, Jesus responds, “Mary has chosen the better part, and it will not be taken from her.”
I always feel a bit sorry for Martha; she’s only trying her best. I guess the spiritual journey is a combination of both listening and doing – each facet informs the other. For those of us who get bogged down in lots of doing and not much listening, this gospel is a useful lesson. It’s also a reminder that it’s not easy to get the balance right, for any of us.
Finishing up of the theme of Service, each of us is called to serve, but we each serve in our own way, bringing our special skills, our personality and our way of being and doing. If we tried to build a house by employing only a plumber, we would miss out on the skills and contribution of the electrician and the bricklayer. We need everyone, women and men, boys and girls!
Wishing you well for the week,

Fr Brett

Safeguarding for All

Our Parish Safeguarding Representative, Sharon Chambers, helps support the safety and wellbeing of everyone in the parish. She is also our parish administrator and helps support volunteers and parishioners by responding to concerns and incidents within our parish community.
She can be contacted by email on: shoeburyness@brcdt.org or contacted during office hours on: 01702 292726
Please check her availability using the current 'office hours' information further down.
Our Diocesan Safeguarding Coordinator, Simon Moules, can be contacted on: 01277 265234 or emailed @ simonmoules@brcdt.org

Safeguarding - Safe Spaces


Safe Spaces is a free national support service which offers a confidential, personal, and safe space for anyone who has been abused through their relationship with either the Church of England, The Church in Wales or The Catholic Church in England and Wales, regardless of age, gender or sexual orientation.

It is run by 'First Light' an independent organisation with extensive experience in supporting those who have experienced or are experiencing sexual abuse or domestic violence, including survivors and victims of church-related abuse. Safe Spaces can be contacted at Safe Spaces England and Wales 0300 303 1056

National Safeguarding Standards


Please click on the link above for further information.

Safeguarding Learning Portal (LMS)


To complete free online training, named CSSA LMS Training, Please Click on the highlighted Portal link above. When you are logging in, please be sure to add Diocese of Brentwood and your role for our records.
You will then be directed to Level 1,2 or 3 to complete the course applicable to you.

Defribrillator Guidance VIDEO


Safeguard each other. Help save a life ...

Shaping Our Future!  

In his recent letter to us, the Bishop has asked us to examine more closely the recommendations and implications, in the 'Shaping Our Future' document.

'Shaping Our Future' The Brentwood Diocese Vision Document (2019)

The Southend Partnership Response  Comprising of the Parishes of: St. Peters, Eastwood; Our Lady of Lourdes & St. Joseph, Leigh-on-sea; Our Lady Help of Christians & St. Helen, Westcliff; Sacred Heart of Jesus, Southend with St. John Fisher, Prittlewell; St. George & The English Martyrs, Shoeburyness with St. Gregoryʼs, Thorpe Bay; St. Teresa of the Child Jesus, Rochford with St. Pius X, Hockley.

'Believing, not belonging ..'''Why Catholics no longer come to Church' Brentwood Diocese Research Report Summer 2023

Parish Diary

This is what we are about ..

'We plant the seeds that one day will grow.
We water seeds already planted,
knowing that they hold future promise.
We lay foundations that will need further development.
We provide yeast that produces far beyond our capabilities.
We cannot do everything,
and there is a sense of liberation in realising that.
This enables us to do something, and to do it very well.
It may be incomplete, but it is a beginning, a step along the way, an opportunity for the Lord’s grace to enter and do the rest.
We may never see the end results,
but that is the difference between the master builder and the worker.
We are workers, not master builders;
ministers, not messiahs.
We are prophets of a future not our own.'

Oscar Romero

Our Rosary Group

Not Just the usual rosary.
We meet for Fellowship, Worship Music, Prayers and the Rosary. If you're looking for something new, A spiritual uplift, Meet new people and obtain a sense of wellbeing?
Then join us in praying For World Peace Vocations, and the conversion of sinners and much more🙏🏼
Any Tuesday 3.30pm @St George’s Church.
All welcome! Just come through the front Entrance Or call Kaz to find out more 07786 000391

Concerned about Social Justice?

As part of its involvement in the wider Justice and Peace community, our Parish Justice & Peace Group participates in local, national and international events. The members of the Parish are invited to participate. Our work is not only about raising money; issues such as food poverty, trafficking, genocide, climate change, recycling, energy conservation, pollution, are all of great concern. Check the newsletter for the date and time of the next meeting. All welcome to come along and hear about the projects we are involved in or planning.

New members for each group would be very welcome.
If you would like to find out more about our work please contact/speak to Brian Fitzgerald (bfitzg6306@sky.com or 07817842604)

CAFOD Details Here!

Our New Pastoral Parish Council

Pope Francis asked all of us to listen more to each other, to be more open and prayerful, to have a mutual respect for one another, supporting each other in our community.
With this in mind we have moved to a more ‘’open approach’ to all that goes on in the parish. We propose an ‘open invitation’ to all parishioners to attend all pastoral parish council meetings and greater representation on the council.
Permanent PPC members will include: Our Parish Priest, Parish Secretary, The MC, The Steward of the Gospel, Our Parish school Headteacher, A Youth Representative, The Chairs of; Finance, 669, Justice & Peace, plus others co-opted by the Parish priest who are actively involved in running parish activities. There will also be 3 elected members, voted on by you the parishioners.
We hope that this ’Open Forum’ style Council will encourage greater involvement by all of you in our parish community and cover all aspects of parish life. Our aim will be to unify and support our community and its future needs.

Diocesan Employment Vacancies

School Vacancies Click HERE

General Vacancies Click HERE

School Foundation Governor Vacancies Further Information HERE
May 2025 School Vacancies PDF May 2025 School Vacancies PDF

Mary's Meals Video

Mary’s Meals serves nutritious school meals to children living in some of the world’s poorest communities. The promise of a good meal attracts these hungry children into the classroom, giving them the energy to learn and hope for a better future.

We are already feeding more than two million children every school day and together, we can reach the next hungry child waiting for Mary’s Meals. It costs just £15.90 to feed a child in a place of education for a whole school year.
Watch Believe's Story Believe is just one of the 1,035,637 children we're feeding across the globe with your support. Out of every £1 donated, at least 93p is spent on their charitable activities.

Please give what you can today.

Bible Readings - online

All your daily Mass Readings here online, including the Psalms, Morning, Evening and Night Prayers.

Sacred Space - daily prayer

We invite you to make a 'Sacred Space' in your day, praying here and now, as you visit our website, with the help of scripture chosen every day and on-screen guidance. 'Sacred Space'

St Vincent's Foodbank

Pope Francis asks us not to forget the hungry and marginalised. So please don’t forget the SVP helping the vulnerable in the Southend area.
Bring an item to Mass next week please!
With the colder nights coming we want to ensure we can support the community that are sleeping on the streets of Southend. We need of Sleeping bags, Hoodies, Jogging bottoms all sizes, Gloves, Hats, Coats and Socks. Please drop donations into the Church office or bring to Mass and we will deliver.
Our Foodbank is running very low of the below items at present. We are constantly providing food for Homeless, vulnerable guests and families who are experiencing food and fuel poverty.
JustGiving Campaign Focus: Keep Hope Alive in 2025
We are excited to announce that St Vincent’s Centre Southend is bringing our Market to St Helen's Catholic Church, Westcliff (27 Milton Road, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 7JP) every Thursday, Market Opening Hours: Morning: 9:00am – 11:00 am Afternoon: 2:30pm – 4:30pm Our goal is to support local families by providing food and essentials.

The full list of needy items is on their Facebook page, but includes: Tinned Veg Meals; UHT Milk; Squash; Coffee; Tinned Fruit; Tinned Custard/Rice pudding; Pasta Sauces;
Roll-On Deodorant; Sunscreen; Shampoo; Shower Gel; Toilet Rolls; Bottled Water; Sanitary Products; Tinned Meat/Fish.
Please drop anything that you can spare into the Presbytery or give it to one of the Ushers.
Visit their SVP Facebook Page

Fr Brett

Prayers for the Sick

Please pray for all those who are sick or housebound in our parish, as well as our friends and family. Father of goodness and love, hear our prayers for the sick members of our community and for all who are in need. Amid mental and physical suffering may they find consolation in your healing presence. Show your mercy as you close wounds, cure illness, make broken bodies whole and free downcast spirits.
May these special people find lasting health and deliverance, and so join us in thanking you for all your gifts. We ask this through the Lord Jesus who healed those who believed.
ANNIVERSARIES IN JULY
Please remember the following:
† Fr. Pat Taylor, Trevor York-Starkey, Nancy Cuffe, Thomas James Hatch, George Ranger, Frederick Bradley, Robert Wicks, Stella Yuille, Catherine Woods, Bridget Du Boisson, Terry Murphy, Adalmair Gabrielli De Amorim, Tony Brown, Joan Clarke, Peter Grant, Joan Skipper, Leslie Skingle, Hannah Hance, Vicky Cutter, Frank Miller, Mary Regan, Mary Cole, Joan Baron, Paul Duddy, Tom Finigan, Lilian Fenwick, Vera Sheehan, Jean Jagelman, Norman Reid, Angelina Vidler, Curtis Sweet, William Raycraft, Alex Jarno, Mary Browne, Robert Wheatley, Michael Kelly, Catherine Doherty, Kathleen Wallen, Cornelius Kelliher, Julia Kalogerides, Bridget Tobin, Bill Cooke, Frank Smith, Suhaila Mana, Philomena O’Sullivan, Bridie Priestley, Rob Duggan, Jim Murphy, Roland de Cruz, Caroline Bell, Paul Herbert, William Bryan, Eileen Jones, Marjorie Smith, Jo Williams, Conrad Britto †

Fr Brett

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COFFEE MORNINGS!

No Coffee Morning this weekend. The last one before the Summer break will take place next weekend, Sunday 27th July and will be hosted by 669, our Fundraising Team.
The first one back after the holidays is on the 7th September and will be a McEvoy’s Freebie!
If anyone is interested in booking a Coffee Morning for their charity, please email the Office.
Fr Brett

ROSARY AND PRAYERS

We meet for Fellowship, Worship Music, Prayers and the Rosary. If you're looking for something new, A spiritual uplift, Meet new people and obtain a sense of wellbeing?
Then join us in praying For World Peace Vocations, and the conversion of sinners and much more🙏🏼
Any Tuesday 3.30pm @St George’s Church.
All welcome! Just come through the front Entrance Or call Kaz to find out more 07786 000391
Fr Brett

JUBILEE YEAR 2025!

'A Year of Hope'
The theme is “Pilgrims of Hope”, and is a year of hope for a world suffering the impacts of war, the ongoing effects of COVID-19, and a climate crisis. It embraces six themes: care for creation, food poverty, managing debt, modern slavery, forgiveness, rest and worship.
Fr Brett

JOIN OUR 300 CLUB!

If you are interested in participating in this fundraiser for the church, please return your form to the church office as soon as possible. If your form went out with the Christmas recycling, please contact Sharon, who will be able to arrange a new one!
Fr Brett

GIFT AID?

Remember, if you 'Gift aid' it then every for every donation we receive from you we can claim back 25% from the Govermment!

COMPLETE A FORM HERE!

Useful Downloads ..

Pre-Booking App

Click to submit your booking intentions and check hall availablity

'Terms & Conditions'

Full hall hire terms and conditions

Our Parish Council

Brief guide to its constitution, membership and meeting records

Gaudete et Exsultate

Pope Francis - 'Rejoice and be Glad'

'The Light of Faith'

Pope Francis - Encyclical

Catechism of the Church

The full Catholic catechism

'Laudato Si'

Care for our common home and each other

'Amoris Laetitia'

Pope Francis - a reflection on family life

'Evangelii Gaudium'

'The Joy of the Gospel'

Mass Intentions

A brief guide when making mass intentions

Parents Guide

A brief helpful guide for parents with young children

'Instrumentum Laboris'

Supporting the faith development of young people - Pope Francis

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Video

A short video clip from our youth choir ...

St George's Church
Shoeburyness

Priests have served St George's since 1832. The current building was built in 1939, to serve the community of Shoebury, Great Wakering and Thorpe Bay.

We also have a 'Chapel of Ease', St Gregory's, located in The Broadway, Thorpe Bay.

Links


  • Brentwood RC Diocese
  • Brentwood Catholic Children's Society
  • Brentwood Catholic Youth Service
  • St George's Catholic Primary School
  • The Catholic Bishops' Conference

Links


  • The Vatican
  • Catholic Education Service
  • Citizens Advice Bureau
  • Samaritans
  • Womens Refuge: 0808 2000247
  • Our GDPR terms and conditions

Contact Us


shoeburyness@brcdt.org

01702 292726

96 Ness Road
Shoeburyness SS3 9DH

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