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




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