PARISH NOTICES
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
Application forms are now available to download here: FHC APPLICATION FORM or on the new Parish Facebook page (Our Lady Queen of Peace Braintree) and at the back of the church.
The programme will consist of monthly sessions on a Saturday for the children with a separate workshop for their parents taking place at the same time. Sessions will commence in October and run through to June 2025.
If your child is in Year 3 and above and has been baptised then please enrol them in the programme submitting the application form to the parish office by the 13th October at the latest.
Workbooks will be provided for your child with accompanying parent’s workbook at a cost of £20. If you are unable to manage this cost then please speak to Fr David or Deacon Jamie in confidence.
The initial introductory meeting for parents will be on the 15th October at 7pm in the Parish Hall. We look forward to meeting you all then.
CONFESSIONS AND EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:
Confessions and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will take place on Saturday
mornings between 10.30am and 11.30am.
The Church of Our Lady Queen of Peace Braintree was founded in 1939.It is believed to be the last Church to be opened before the outbreak of the Second World War. Our parish is a vibrant community, with a programme of worship, faith development and many activities.
Address: The Presbytery, The Avenue, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3HY
Telephone No: 01376 326779
Email: braintree@brcdt.org
Office open: Tuesday , Wednesday and Thursday (9.00am—3.30pm)
Clare Smith—Administrator
Mass Times
| Day | Time | |
| Saturday | Mass | 6.00pm |
| Sunday | Mass | 9.00am |
| Mass | 11.00am | |
| Monday | ||
| Tuesday | Mass | 9.30am |
| Wednesday | Mass | 9.30am |
| Thursday | Mass | 9.30am |
| Friday | Mass | 9.30am |
Please take a look at the weekly newsletter for up to date information on days and times of Masses.
News Letters
- Saturday 19th October/ Sunday 20th October 2024 TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (B)
- Saturday 12th October/ Sunday 13th October 2024 TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (B)
- Saturday 5th October/ Sunday 6th October 2024 TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (B)
- Saturday 28th September/ Sunday 29th September 2024 TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (B)
- Saturday 21st September/ Sunday 22nd September 2024 TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (B)
- Saturday 14th September/ Sunday 15th September 2024 TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (B)
- Saturday 7th September/ Sunday 8th September 2024 DEDICATION OF OUR CHURCH
- Saturday 31st August/ Sunday 1st September 2024 TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME(B)
- Saturday 24th August/ Sunday 25th August 2024 TWENTY FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (B)
- Saturday 17th August/ Sunday 18th August 2024 TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (B)
SafeGuarding
We are all made in the “image and likeness of God”. Given this clear truth of faith, all abuse, always and everywhere, is wrong. It is a serious Crime.
Parish Safeguarding Officer is Jacqui Leech
Read More …
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Before Confession
…
During Confession
…
After Confession
…
Read More …
Perfect Contrition and Sprititual Communion
What to do if you cannot go to Confession or receive Holy Communion Because of the COVID-19 virus.
Read More …
Catholic Bishops’ Conference
A Letter from the President and Vice President on behalf of all Bishops of the Conference.
Read more …