We Pray for the Dead on their Anniversaries
Fr James Hawes, Episcopal ordination of Bishop Alan Williams, SM, Fr James Edward Littleton, Fr Patrick Curran, Fr Bill Brown, Mary Ellen Sutcliffe, Elizabeth Anne Gandee, Derek Cousins, Brenda Pearson, Leslie Earl, Marlon Lane, Anna Hlustik, Emannella Hillman, Christine Rigg, Gareth Lewis, Cecil Compton, Benita Skellon, Patrick Clarke, Jim Robinson, Albert Nichols, Marguerite Cave, John Lloyd, John Kidney, Frank Clancy, Gustave Rombaut, Lionel Conway, Paul Stewart King, Josephine Studd, Julie Quaile, Mary Henderson, Iris Bell, Harriet Thompson, Reginald Brierley, Joan Wiltshire & Alfred Edwards.
We pray for our sick
We pray for the sick of our parish
“Father,
by the power of your Spirit
you have filled the hearts of your faithful people
with gifts of love for one another.
Hear the prayers we offer for our relatives and friends.
Give them health of mind and body
that they may do your will with perfect love.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.”
Sanctuary Lamp
The Sanctuary Lamp burns for the Deceased Members of the McGeoghegan Family.
Please pray for the repose of the souls of
MIKE WORSLEY, formerly of this Parish, who died on Wednesday, 10th June. His Requiem Mass will take place on Monday, 13th July at 10.45am followed by committal at Southend Crematorium.
CATHERINE (KITTY) LYDON who died on Friday, 19th June. Her Requiem Mass will take place on Monday, 6th July at 1.30pm followed by burial at Sutton Road Cemetery.
BRIAN CRAWLEY who died on Saturday, 6th June. His Requiem Mass will take place on Wednesday, 29th July at 11.00am followed by committal at Southend Crematorium.
Requiescant in pace
Dates for your Diary
Saturday 11 July
Flower Festival
Saturday 11 July
3pm Mass of Thanksgiving for Marriage and Family Life, Brentwood Cathedral
Wednesday 15 July
9.30am OLOL Leavers Mass
Sunday 19-Friday 24 July
Lourdes Pilgrimage
Sea of Voices Anniversary Summer Concert
This year marks the tenth anniversary of our Sea of Voices community choir and we’ll be holding our Summer concert on Sunday 26th July at 3pm in the parish centre. All funds raised will go towards the purchase of a new electric piano organ for use in the church and by the choir in the parish centre. Tickets at £5 will go on sale in early July so please mark the date in your calendars now! Any help towards the concert e.g. teas and coffees and donations of raffle prizes would be very appreciated- thank you! Tickets will be made available at the Parish office as usual. Contact Darrell Binding mobile 07825686249
OLL Ladies Group
We meet again on Thursday, 2 July from 10am in the Parish Centre. All ladies welcome to enjoy some social time with friends new and old . This week we will be doing our bit to contribute our art and craft skills to support the upcoming Flower and Craft Festival, an annual event held in our Church. No pressure to join in so just come along and enjoy coffee and cake plus a fun Raffle.
Repository News
Please feel free to come and browse our stock of religious items. We have a few copies of the 3 year Missal, plus a small selection of books for your spiritual reading. Our large selection of cards includes those special Wedding Anniversaries, Baptisms, Get Well etc.
Please ask one of the volunteers for help if you do not see what you are looking for.
Food Donations
Please add any donations to the SVP box in the Repository. DRY GOODS only please, hygiene items also welcomed.
Dani Cauchi, who leads the St. Vincents center in Southend gave a talk recently explaining the SVP Centre are able to offer a discounted food market service, for those in need. Any contribution is appreciated. Thank you.
Sallie Pollock SVP @ OLOL
MISSIO Red Boxes
I have received the summer Missio magazines. If you have not received one from me personally please take one from the back of the Church in the usual place. Thank you. Joan Caunce, Secretary.
Internal Vacancy -Deputy Director OF Education– Cathedral House
An internal vacancy has arisen for a Deputy Director of Education to join the Education Department at Cathedral House, Brentwood. The position is a permanent full-time role , working term time only plus 5 days. The start date for the role will be around January 2027 or earlier.
The Diocese serves a network of 90 schools: comprising 72 primary and 18 secondary schools, providing for the formation and educational needs of some 40,000 children and young people. The role of Deputy Director of Education is an inspiring, rewarding and fulfilling position. The successful candidate will join a dedicated and committed team at a significant time for the education sector, for Catholic education nationally, and for the schools and colleges across our own Diocese as we look to serve Bishop Alan and the mission of our Church with Christ as the foundation of our entire educational enterprise. As Deputy Director you will be expected to establish good relationships with each authority as well as engaging with the Regional Director, DfE, and Ofsted so that our schools and their staff are well served. The role offers the opportunity to utilise your existing skills, gifts and talents in new and innovative ways as we look to preserve and protect our distinctive educational heritage and history whilst forming and co-constructing an authentically Catholic educational landscape for the future.
We are looking for someone who has:
Extensive leadership experience in an education context, at Headteacher/Deputy level in school/academy/diocesan leadership or local authority/SIP setting
A strong grasp of current educational issues (including CMATs’ evolving role within the parish, diocese and local community)
A deep knowledge and understanding of Catholic education as structured in this country
A requirement of the post is that applicants must be practising Catholics. If you would like to apply for this role please forward your CV to hr@brcdt.org.
Initial approaches will be treated in strict confidence. Closing date: Monday 29 June at 5 pm, interviews will be carried out in July.
Flower & Crafts Festival 2026
Saturday 11 July
It is getting closer..... Thank you to all those parishioners who have already volunteered to take part. To make the day a success we now need to make sure that we encourage friends and neighbours to visit on 11th July. Some people are very nervous of entering a church and need an invitation to do so. Please try to be pro-active in advertising the event and of course make sure that you visit yourself.
On the day we will need people in the church to welcome visitors and also we need donations of cakes and biscuits to serve as refreshments in the Parish Centre. Cake makers we need you! These can be dropped off on Friday morning 10th July or on Saturday morning itself.
This is our chance to open up our wonderful church to our local community, to let people explore what it means to be a Christian. Our theme this year of The Beatitudes can be seen as a handbook for our Christian life.
Jo Ronan
Talks on the Gospels
Jesus opens the Scriptures to his disciples
Let Him do this for you through these inspirational talks from Brant Pitre
Monday mornings 10.30am in the Parish Centre
June 29th, July 13th The Gospel of Matthew
Wednesdays 7.30pm in the Parish Centre
July 8th & 22nd The Four Gospels
Mass of Thanksgiving for Marriage and Family Life
Bishop Alan Williams will preside at the annual Mass at Brentwood Cathedral on Saturday, 11th July at 15.00; followed by a Reception.
If any married couples—with their family—would like to participate in this celebration, please let fr Kevin know and he will give you a formal invitation. We would like to invite especially any couples who are celebrating a significant anniversary of Marriage this year.
St John Bosco Children’s Camp—Summer 2026
Children’s Summer Camp places are filling fast! Applications are open for children currently in school year 5 – 7 (i.e. aged 9-12 in August 2026) to spend a week at camp. 25th July – 1st August or 1st – 8th August. Activities include archery, fishing, AquaPark visit, football, kayaking and much more. The camp is especially for children who may not otherwise have a summer holiday. Suggested donation £200, but full bursaries are available. All application details and full information are at www.boscocamp.co.uk. Places are going quickly – you are encouraged to apply this week.
Young Vincentians
Our next meeting is on Monday 6th July from 5.15pm. Young Vincentians Committee.
Seniors Exercise & Balance Class
10am Tuesdays
Parish Centre
£6
You are invited to join the Exercise & Balance Class for Seniors which is held every Tuesday morning in the Parish Centre. The class starts at 10am and lasts one hour. Exercises are done to music and each session costs £6.
St Bernard’s High School
Vacancy for a Learning Support Assistant—Full time, term time only (37 hours per week)
For details, please visit our website: www.stbernardswestcliff.org.uk under School Information/Vacancies.
Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School
Vacancy for a Learning Support Assistant - Early Years
For details, please visit our website: https://sites.google.com/olorcps.net/olor-website/school-info/vacancies
St Bernard’s High School
Open Evening for Year 5 Students (Starting Year 7 in September 2027)
Thursday 9 July 2026 5.30pm to 8.30pm
We would be delighted to welcome Year 5 girls and their parents/carers to our Open Evening. This is an evening for girls wishing to join Year 7 in September 2027.