AN INTRODUCTION
TO THE PARISH
The Catholic Parish of Hoddesdon was only founded in 1932 although there was a little Catholic Chapel dedicated to St Catherine which stood where now stands the Clock Tower. This was used by pilgrims on the route to Walsingham and is mentioned as early as 1242. In 1898 an order of nuns, known as the Canonesses of St Augustine, purchased Rawdon House and re-named it St Monica’s Priory. The small chapel there was also used by the handful of Catholics who attended Mass on Sundays.
In 1932 the Canons Regular of St Augustine moved into Hoddesdon and founded the parish. They bought Esdaile House and used it as a house of studies for students of their Order, but also they were responsible for running the new parish. So, their Prior Fr Vincent Scully was the first parish priest of Hoddesdon. Parishioners attended Mass in the House chapel. In 1933 the Sisters of Our Lady arrived in Hoddesdon where they opened a convent, St Cross, and school. In 1935 the first part of St Augustine’s school was built by the parish.
In 1958 the Augustinians left Hoddesdon and the Archdiocese of Westminster took over the parish, sending Fr John Longstaff to be the first Diocesan parish priest. St Augustine’s Priory was demolished in order that a new church could be built on the same site. However, its vast cellars were retained as a crypt. This crypt was fully refurbished in 1995 to make a suitable meeting place for larger gatherings of parishioners.
In 1962 the new church of St Augustine was opened. This church was reordered firstly in 1989 and secondly in 1996; and redecorated in 2010.
LITURGY SCHEDULE
MONDAY8.15am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
9.00am Morning Prayer
9.15am Mass
TUESDAY
8.15am Adoration
9.00am Morning Prayer
9.15am Mass
WEDNESDAY
8.15am Adoration
9.00am Morning Prayer
9.15am Mass — followed by coffee in the crypt
THURSDAY
Please check the newsletter each week.
FRIDAY
11–12 noon Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
The first Friday of every month: 7.30pm Mass
and 8.00pm Holy Hour
SATURDAY
10am Mass – Confession: 10.30–11am
4.00pm Italian Mass
5.30-6pm Sacrament of Reconciliation
6.30pm First Mass of Sunday
SUNDAY
9.15am Mass (with Children’s Liturgy)
11.15am Mass
First Sunday of every month: 5.00pm Latin Mass
HOLY DAYS
9.30am, 12 noon and 8.00pm Mass
The Rosary is said after each weekday Mass.
Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, situated in the Presbytery garden, & open to parishioners for prayer.
St Augustine’s
Catholic Church
High Street, Hoddesdon EN11 8DS
Telephone: 01992-440986
Fax: 01992-440244
Email:
A brief guide to the parish
Parish Priest: Fr Philip Miller
LITURGY
ALTAR SERVERS
c/o Presbytery 440986
MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION & READERS
Pat Kavanagh449282
CHILDREN’S LITURGY
Sunday liturgy of the Word for children aged 4 and above.
9.15am SundayClaire Hay 07971.063520
MUSICIANS — To lead the parish in music for the liturgy.
9.15am Sunday Mass Keith Newell 01920.465161
9.15am Sunday Mass Gabby Hanley440803
The two groups lead the music on alternate Sundays.
SACRISTAN — Assisting with all the preparations for the liturgy.
Ellen Bartlett464677
FLOWER ARRANGING
A team of arrangers who provide flowers for church decoration.
Gemma Castle 462215
CATECHESIS
BAPTISM — Preparing parents for children’s baptism
See newsletter for announcement of regular (two-monthly) Baptism preparation led by Fr Philip. 440986
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS (RCIA) — Preparing adults for Baptism and for Reception into full Communion with the Catholic Church (also, Adult Confirmation)
See newsletter for details of the course.440986
FIRST CONFESSION & FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
Preparing children of the parish in yr 3 & above for these Sacraments
Vicky Lee-Lozone 01279-862688
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
Preparing young people of the parish (yr 9 & above) for this Sacrament.
See newsletter for details of the course.440986
MARRIAGE PREPARATION — To offer a vision of marriage enabling engaged couples to prepare well for their married lives.
6 months notice needed, for Weddings.440986
ENGAGED ENCOUNTER;
MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT
Courses offered in the locality for engaged and for married couples.
Michel & Jackie Jordan01920-412606
PARISH ADMINISTRATION
PARISH SECRETARY; NEWSLETTER/MAGAZINE
Details of services, meetings, parish & diocesan events, requests etc.
Dawn Bates 440986
CHILD PROTECTION
Parish representative to ensure safeguarding procedures
Claire Hay 07971.063520
FINANCE & GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE
Parish accounts and advice on all aspects of parish financial matters.
Bill Pollard461315
PLANNED GIVING — Boxes of planned giving envelopes are available for parishioners to use for their Mass offering.
Bill Pollard461315
GIFT AID — To increase donations to the church using tax relief.
Bill Pollard461315
200 CLUB — To raise funds for St Augustine’s Under-5’s
Theresa Casbard 301551
REPOSITORY
To provide a selection of suitable books, greeting cards and prayer books.
Carol Grimley 01920-870637
FAITH COMMUNITY
ALL SAINTS’ COMMUNITY — Prayer, reflection and friendship with our brothers and sisters with special needs.
Mary Briggs534891
ST AUGUSTINE’S WOMEN’S FORUM
We meet to discuss current religious and social issues
Lynn O’Bryan 468482
Teresa Ivison468966
CHURCHES TOGETHER IN HODDESDON
To promote united activities and greater understanding between the Christian denominations.
Judith Lloyd Jones465372
LUNCH CLUB – Held every Tuesday at 12.30pm in the crypt. All are welcome!
Mary Briggs 534891
YOUNG PEOPLE
BROWNIES
Mary Briggs & Maria Scott534891
YOUNG ADULTS (16–30)
c/o Fr Philip440986
Facebook: “Young-adults StAugustines”
MISSION & SOCIAL ACTION
CaFOD — information about and funding for CaFOD’s ventures in helping development and relieve poverty.
Anne Byrne467097
TRAIDCRAFT — A Christian initiative creating opportunities for the poor in the “Third World.”
Maria Hunt 421048
JUSTICE & PEACE GROUP — To raise awareness of some areas of injustice, to pray about these and where possible to take some action.
Tony Barrell 442430
STREET PASTORS — an ecumenical venture with other local Christians to provide a friendly face on the streets on Friday night.
Pat Kavanagh 449282
ASSOCIATION FOR THE PROPAGATION
OF THE FAITH (APF) — Donations to overseas missions.
Ellen Bartlett 464677
SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF UNBORN CHILDREN —
Anne Byrne467097
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
ST AUGUSTINE’S UNDER 5’S PRE-SCHOOL
(alongside Church)To develop physical, mental & social skills whilst having fun
Lynn O’Bryan 460614
ST AUGUSTINE’S PRIMARY incl. NURSERY
(Riversmead, Hoddesdon)
Head: Mrs Gillian Napier 463549
ST CROSS PRIMARY
(Upper Marsh Lane, Hoddesdon)
Head: Mrs Kathryn Hall 467309
ST EDMUND’S INDEPENDENT MIXED
(Old Hall Green, Ware)
Head: Mr Paolo Duran 01920-821504
ST IGNATIUS SECONDARY SCHOOL
(Great Cambridge Road, Enfield)
Head: Mrs Mary O’Keefe 717835
ST MARY’S SECONDARY MIXED
(Bishops Stortford)
Head: Mr A Celano 01279-654901