ABC - About Being Catholic
The series of informal talks designed to give an insight into the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church continues every Monday starting at 8pm in the Sacristy. You are welcome to attend some or all of these talks.
If you would like more information please speak to Father Kevin or telephone Anne Aldridge on 352395
Money Matters
Thank you for your generous offerings last weekend, which totaled £1,463.46
Counters are Eileen Gurney, John Harley, John Murphy and Shirley Murphy
Newsletter Folders are Amanda Phipps, Clare English and Sarah Bagnall
Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2014
This will take place from Monday 19th – Thursday 22nd May 2014. Cost, including four full days (three nights) in Lourdes, flights and full board: adults £460; child (under twelve) £370. For further information, and to reserve places, please contact the Parish Office or Our Lady of Lourdes School Office. Please give names in by 11th February.
Booking forms and itineraries are available from the Parish Office: Office at LourdesLeigh.org
Submission of notices
With the advent of the new website, we have a new way to submit notices such as this one: please go to LourdesLeigh.org; from the menu choose “Submit a Notice”
Submission of notices
With the advent of the new website, we have a new way to submit notices such as this one: please go to LourdesLeigh.org; from the menu choose “Submit a Notice”
Catholic Women’s League
The Catholic Women’s League is holding a Discussion Afternoon on Monday 27th January at 2pm in the Sacristy
New members are welcome
Weekend Readers
We are short of readers for the 5.30pm Saturday and 8am Sunday Masses
Anyone willing to read at weekend Masses please call Jane Allard on 01702 713382
Coffee Morning, Bring & Buy for Women’s World Day of Prayer
Friday 7th February in the Church Hall of Sacred Heart Church, Southchurch Road, after Morning mass (9.45a.m. – 12.00 noon). The coffee morning is an opportunity to raise additional funds for the Day of prayer that takes place in March. This is a day when women all over the world unite in prayer for a one hour prayer service which is compiled by women from one country . The same service is used throughout the world. This year’s service has been prepared by the women of Egypt and is on the theme “Streams in the Desert”. Money raised at the services is used for charitable donations all over the world and the full detail of accounts is found in the service booklet. Please drop in and support this cause. Homemade Cakes and Bring and Buy included.
Coffee Morning, Bring & Buy for Women’s World Day of Prayer
Friday 7th February in the Church Hall of Sacred Heart Church, Southchurch Road, after Morning mass (9.45a.m. – 12.00 noon). The coffee morning is an opportunity to raise additional funds for the Day of prayer that takes place in March. This is a day when women all over the world unite in prayer for a one hour prayer service which is compiled by women from one country . The same service is used throughout the world. This year’s service has been prepared by the women of Egypt and is on the theme “Streams in the Desert”. Money raised at the services is used for charitable donations all over the world and the full detail of accounts is found in the service booklet. Please drop in and support this cause. Homemade Cakes and Bring and Buy included.
Collection Counter Required
Pauline Jordan has counted the Offertory collection for many years. We thank her for her sterling service. Pauline is now stepping down so we need a replacement on Monday mornings, one week in 6.
If you can help please contact the Parish Office on 478078
Collection Counter Required
Pauline Jordan has counted the Offertory collection for many years. We thank her for her sterling service. Pauline is now stepping down so we need a replacement on Monday mornings, one week in 6.
If you can help please contact the Parish Office on 478078
SVP
David Cameron has awarded the St. Vincent de Paul Society a “Big Society Award”. The St. Vincent de Paul Society turns concern into action. The Society’s incredible number of volunteers build on a 200 year history of lending a practical hand to support those in need. We are hoping that it will create interest from people who want to become members.
New Parish Centre
Parish Centre white goods: thank you for your very generous donations towards white goods for the new Parish Centre. While the opening is imminent, it’s not too late to donate. Please collect a form from the back of the church and either post it with your payment in the donations box or return to the Parish office.
New Parish Centre
Parish Centre white goods: thank you for your very generous donations towards white goods for the new Parish Centre. While the opening is imminent, it’s not too late to donate. Please collect a form from the back of the church and either post it with your payment in the donations box or return to the Parish office.
First Holy Communion 2014 (February)
There will be a parent’s meeting on Wednesday 5th February at 8pm in Our Lady of Lourdes School Hall for those parents who have a child making their First Holy Communion in May.
Parish Fundraising
Thank you to everyone who supports the Parish 200 Club. This month’s winners are:
1st Prize £150 (196) Commander C Paterson
2nd Prize £100 (46) Mrs M Johnson
3rd Prize £75 (56) Mrs M Fernandes
4th Prize £50 (157) Mrs E Pazda
5th Prize £25 (118) Mrs C Haldenby
Homelessness Sunday
This weekend there is a special collection for ‘Serving the Homeless’, our local ecumenical homelessness charity. Our Church was one of the founder members of this charity and you, as a parish, and as individuals, have supported us very generously over the last 20 years. We would particularly like to thank all those who helped us over the Christmas period to exceed our targets for financing Christmas dinners and presents for clients of HARP at the Day and Night shelters and housing projects in Southend.
In March there will be the official opening of HARP’s new Bradbury Centre in York Road which will provide co-ordinated Day and Night services as well as education and training to help clients break out of the cycle of poverty and homelessness. Serving the Homeless has been a significant donor to this project over the last 3 years.
We continue to rely on your generosity, to help us to support the work of HARP and Southend YMCA, who are supporting the youngest and most vulnerable members of our society. Our aim is not just to feed and shelter the homeless, although that is the vital first step, but to support those projects and initiatives that help people to turn their lives around.
Once again the Committee would like to thank all of you for your prayers and support.
Jo Ronan (Chairwoman, Serving the Homeless)
Homelessness Sunday
This weekend there is a special collection for ‘Serving the Homeless’, our local ecumenical homelessness charity. Our Church was one of the founder members of this charity and you, as a parish, and as individuals, have supported us very generously over the last 20 years. We would particularly like to thank all those who helped us over the Christmas period to exceed our targets for financing Christmas dinners and presents for clients of HARP at the Day and Night shelters and housing projects in Southend.
In March there will be the official opening of HARP’s new Bradbury Centre in York Road which will provide co-ordinated Day and Night services as well as education and training to help clients break out of the cycle of poverty and homelessness. Serving the Homeless has been a significant donor to this project over the last 3 years.
We continue to rely on your generosity, to help us to support the work of HARP and Southend YMCA, who are supporting the youngest and most vulnerable members of our society. Our aim is not just to feed and shelter the homeless, although that is the vital first step, but to support those projects and initiatives that help people to turn their lives around.
Once again the Committee would like to thank all of you for your prayers and support.
Jo Ronan (Chairwoman, Serving the Homeless)