A New Parish Priest for St Thomas'

Are you a priest with the vision and energy to lead our parish into the next stage of its journey, and the conviction to teach the catholic faith and proclaim the gospel of Christ in our local community? If so, then you may be the man God is calling to be our new Vicar. Following the retirement of our Vicar after 19 years’ service in this parish, the appointment of his successor represents an exciting opportunity to build on the great work that has already been done.

Brentwood is situated in the South West of Essex and is a pleasant, busy town conveniently placed for London (35 minutes by train) but surrounded by countryside and villages. The church of St Thomas of Canterbury, situated just off the main High Street in the town centre, occupies a prominent position. Not only is it physically prominent, but through its mission and outreach the church plays an integral part in the local community and the life of the Borough.

The impressive Victorian church building provides a fitting setting for our worship. We are blessed with a full set of bells, rung every Sunday, and a magnificent pipe organ. Over 100 people are involved with music in our parish, from choristers to organ scholars. The adjoining church centre has a hall and kitchen, toilet facilities and several smaller office and meeting rooms.

Mass is celebrated daily, and a team of enthusiastic volunteers enable the church and centre, with its café and bookstall, to be kept open most days of the year. The church centre also houses a pre-school, whilst about half a kilometre away stand our Infant and Junior schools with which the Church maintains extremely close links.

The electoral roll of 395 represents a cross section of the community from young families to retirees. Parish groups range from the “61 Club” for the older members of the congregation and the toddler group for the youngest.

We are looking for a priest who above all believes, lives out and teaches the faith of the Church as found in scripture and expressed in the creeds, and is committed to the catholic understanding of sacraments, order and moral life. The PCC has passed and recently reaffirmed Resolutions A and B of the Priests (Ordination of Women) Measure and the current parish clergy are members of SSC who look to the Bishop of Richborough for pastoral care. (Read the "Who we are looking for" section of the Parish Profile)

 

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