The Presentation of The Lord
This Sunday celebrates the joint moment of the Presentation of Jesus and the Purification of Our Lady in the Temple. It completes the mystery of Christmas and the moment Jesus is recognised by Simeon as the Light of the Nations. As you know, I have long believed that the completion of our new Parish Centre is also a sign to our locality that the Church mirrors the image of Christ in our world. I hope that many of you will participate in the Opening of our new Parish Centre next Sunday. It will begin at 1.00pm in the church with a short liturgy and blessing at which the Bishop will preside. There will be a specially commissioned Te Deum sung and then we will process to the new building where there will be an afternoon of celebration which will conclude with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament in the Church at four o’clock.
I thank all those who have pledged a new chair for the building: there was a wonderfully generous response to this final Fundraising request.
Part of the new Parish Centre complex includes a memorial garden for the Holy Souls. It is now possible to bury the cremated remains of Parishioners there. Please do speak to me if you wish to use this facility either in the event of a death in the family or for the interment of ashes which are already in your possession. There will be a suggested donation for these burials but this provision is available from now to any Parishioner.
If you are accessing the Parish website you will be seeing a new format. It is now possible to subscribe via the website to receive the Newsletter electronically each week.
I much look forward to our celebrations next Sunday and give thanks to God and His Mother for all your efforts which have brought us to this milestone.
God bless you all!
Fr Kevin Hale
Custodian for the New Parish Centre
Person required for paid position of Custodian for the Parish Centre. Working hours can be negotiated, but this position will include weekend and evening working as required.
If you, or any of your family or friends are interested, please email Parish Centre Committee at gmail.com for a job description and person specification. You should then send in your CV, with a covering letter demonstrating how your experience and skills match the essential requirements and attributes of the role.
Closing date for applications is 21st February. We are more than happy to consider a job share.
Custodian for the New Parish Centre
Person required for paid position of Custodian for the Parish Centre. Working hours can be negotiated, but this position will include weekend and evening working as required.
If you, or any of your family or friends are interested, please email Parish Centre Committee at gmail.com for a job description and person specification. You should then send in your CV, with a covering letter demonstrating how your experience and skills match the essential requirements and attributes of the role.
Closing date for applications is 21st February. We are more than happy to consider a job share.
Money Matters
Counters are Clare English, Cassie Kelly and Jacky Hoggett
Newsletter Folders are Linda Wall and Lisa Hall
We pray for the departed on their anniversaries
Fr Eric Bindloss Smith, Fr Francis Richardson, Fr Alan Wilcox, Rev Francis Richardson, Mrs Kathleen Jennett, Francis Faulkner, Mary Quinn, Pamela Woodley, Myrtle Conridge, Edward Atherton, Florence Miller, James Kerr, Teresa Phelan, John Dickens, Bernard Pycroft, Miss Eyre, Mrs Winifred Wallen, Michael John Shrapnel, Teresa O'Brien, Lilian Abbott, Elizabeth Judge, Margaret O'Connor, Robert Roberton, Margaret Pearson, Victor Maguire, Joseph Ruggiero, Henry Moores, Catherine Burn, Modge Ditton, Emma Oldham, Veronica Read & Peter Heritage
May their Souls and the Souls of all the Faithful Departed Rest in Peace
The Knights of St Columba
The Knights of St Columba Council 192 Southend is organising a day Pilgrimage to Boulogne Sur Mer, France, in honour of Our Lady of Walsingham on Sunday 24th August 2014 (Bank holiday weekend). Departs 6.25 am, Mass in late afternoon then return ferry, arriving home approximately 22.00. Price: Adults £34.50, OAP £33.50, children - limited number free. Those interested please contact Liam on -7952 954833, Damian 07887 678741 or email Liam dot Rand at btopenworld.com to register interest.
The Knights of St Columba
The Knights of St Columba Council 192 Southend is organising a day Pilgrimage to Boulogne Sur Mer, France, in honour of Our Lady of Walsingham on Sunday 24th August 2014 (Bank holiday weekend). Departs 6.25 am, Mass in late afternoon then return ferry, arriving home approximately 22.00. Price: Adults £34.50, OAP £33.50, children - limited number free. Those interested please contact Liam on -7952 954833, Damian 07887 678741 or email Liam dot Rand at btopenworld.com to register interest.
Teaching Vacancy
Saint Joseph’s Catholic School, Canvey Island
Full time teacher KS1
Start date 1st September 2014
We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative class teacher who is an outstanding practitioner capable of demonstrating high standards of teaching, learning and sympathetic to the ethos and aims of our Catholic School. Applications from NQTs will be considered
Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. Application forms and further details are available from the school. Applications must be made on a CES application form.
Closing date 24th February 2014 midday
Interviews week commencing 3rd March 2014
St Joseph’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Teaching Vacancy
Saint Joseph’s Catholic School, Canvey Island
Full time teacher KS1
Start date 1st September 2014
We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative class teacher who is an outstanding practitioner capable of demonstrating high standards of teaching, learning and sympathetic to the ethos and aims of our Catholic School. Applications from NQTs will be considered
Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. Application forms and further details are available from the school. Applications must be made on a CES application form.
Closing date 24th February 2014 midday
Interviews week commencing 3rd March 2014
St Joseph’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Call to Holiness
Southend Deanery Evenings of Recollection for Lent
Blessed Pope John XXIII
Fr Kevin Hale Parish Priest, Our Lady of Lourdes, Leigh-on-Sea
13th March
Our Glorious English Martyrs
Fr Gerard Skinner Parish Priest, St Francis of Assisi, Notting Hill
20th March
Blessed Pope John Paul II
Fr Terry Martin Vocations Director, Diocese of Arundel & Brighton
27th March
The Cause of G K Chesterton
Fr John Udris Spiritual Director, St Mary’s Seminary, Oscott
3rd April
- Talk or meditation
- Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
- Office of Night Prayer
- Benediction
- Confession, if desired
- Refreshments in the hall afterwards
Nazareth House, London Road, Southend SS1 1PP
8pm on Thursdays
Call to Holiness
Southend Deanery Evenings of Recollection for Lent
Blessed Pope John XXIII
Fr Kevin Hale Parish Priest, Our Lady of Lourdes, Leigh-on-Sea
13th March
Our Glorious English Martyrs
Fr Gerard Skinner Parish Priest, St Francis of Assisi, Notting Hill
20th March
Blessed Pope John Paul II
Fr Terry Martin Vocations Director, Diocese of Arundel & Brighton
27th March
The Cause of G K Chesterton
Fr John Udris Spiritual Director, St Mary’s Seminary, Oscott
3rd April
- Talk or meditation
- Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
- Office of Night Prayer
- Benediction
- Confession, if desired
- Refreshments in the hall afterwards
Nazareth House, London Road, Southend SS1 1PP
8pm on Thursdays
The Presentation of the Lord
Year A
First reading Malachi 3:1-4
Second reading Hebrews 2:14-18
Gospel Luke 2:22-40
Preface of The Presentation
The Roman Canon
Parish Mass Book page 297
Saturday 1st February
5.30pm vigil Mass Deceased members of the McHale family
6.30pm Exposition of the Eucharist and Penance
Sunday 2nd February
8.00am Mass The People of the Parish
9.30am Mass Ursula Turner RIP
11.30am Mass Rose and Charlie D'Souza, wedding anniversary
1.30pm Polish Mass
4.00pm Sung Latin Mass (1962 Missal) Peter Griffin, RIP anniversary
5.30pm Vespers and Benediction
The Presentation of the Lord (Services)
Year A
First reading Malachi 3:1-4
Second reading Hebrews 2:14-18
Gospel Luke 2:22-40
Preface of The Presentation
The Roman Canon
Parish Mass Book page 297
Saturday 1st February
5.30pm vigil Mass Deceased members of the McHale family
6.30pm Exposition of the Eucharist and Penance
Sunday 2nd February
8.00am Mass The People of the Parish
9.30am Mass Ursula Turner RIP
11.30am Mass Rose and Charlie D'Souza, wedding anniversary
1.30pm Polish Mass
4.00pm Sung Latin Mass (1962 Missal) Peter Griffin, RIP anniversary
5.30pm Vespers and Benediction
Dear Friends in Christ
I spoke last Sunday about how, as a Church and Parish, we exist to be — in the words of Pope Francis — Missionary Disciples of Jesus Christ. All of the doctrine, worship, pastoral outreach and resources of the Church should be placed at the service of drawing every single soul into the Family of those who believe in Jesus Christ. When planning our new Parish Centre, I stated at the outset that, this was to be a major help in fostering the internal life of the Parish so as to help us go out and announce the Gospel. In a short while, all of the Parish Groups will have a wonderful new base and resource in which to continue what has been happening in this Parish since it was re-founded over a century ago. I hope that you have all made a note of the day and time of the Opening Ceremony — 1.00pm on Sunday 9th February — and that it will be a joyous celebration of a great achievement which the Parish Family can be proud of.
Dear Friends in Christ
I spoke last Sunday about how, as a Church and Parish, we exist to be — in the words of Pope Francis — Missionary Disciples of Jesus Christ. All of the doctrine, worship, pastoral outreach and resources of the Church should be placed at the service of drawing every single soul into the Family of those who believe in Jesus Christ. When planning our new Parish Centre, I stated at the outset that, this was to be a major help in fostering the internal life of the Parish so as to help us go out and announce the Gospel. In a short while, all of the Parish Groups will have a wonderful new base and resource in which to continue what has been happening in this Parish since it was re-founded over a century ago. I hope that you have all made a note of the day and time of the Opening Ceremony — 1.00pm on Sunday 9th February — and that it will be a joyous celebration of a great achievement which the Parish Family can be proud of.
Year 2 Psalter Week 3 2014
Monday 27th St Angela Merici, virgin
9.15 am Mass Alex McFarlane RIP anniversary
Tuesday 28th St Thomas Aquinas, Doctor of the Church
9.15 am Mass Mark Solecki, RIP anniversary
Wednesday 29th
9.15 am Mass Winifred Rosanna Smith, RIP anniversary
Thursday 30th
9.15am Mass Intentions of Father Michael Butler
7.00pm Meditation in Our Lady’s chapel a prayer of silence, simplicity and stillness
Friday 31st St John Bosco, Priest
12.00 noon Mass Lilian Craven RIP
Saturday 1st February
10.00am Mass Maureen Connolly, RIP
10.30am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Penance
We pray for our sick
Addi Brady, Albert Chambers, Andrew & Monica Neate, Anne Breen, Anne O'Neill, Annie Holland, Anthony Gwatkins, Anthony King, Anthony McEvoy, Antonella McConalogue, Barbara Blaker, Barbara Sheaf, Belinda Balazsi, Ben Wilson, Beryl Dixon, Breda Lynch, Brita Irons, Chas Taylor & children, Cheryl Shallis, Coleen Worley, David Blyth, Dawn Deleigh, Dympna Addecott, Eddie McConalogue, Edna Wallace, Edward Martin, Eileen Wilson, Ellen Laurence, Fergus Grant, Frazer Gregory, Georgina Cornwell, Gerard Rodgers, Janet Woods, Jean Laurent Marie, Jim Quinn, Joan Fairchild, Joanna Luciani, Johanna Lynch, Johnnie Poole, Josephine Griggs, June Moncaster, Justin Stark, Kathleen Farrell, Kristin Hallenga, Kriston Barnes, Liam Davis, Lois McLennan, Lorraine Hart, Lucy Price, Lyn Gopee, Lynne Hilkene, Marcia Clarke, Margaret Harrington, Margaret Orme, Margaret Roberts, Maria Clark, Mary Boyce, Maureen Regan, Nan Carrit, Neil O'Keefe, Nick Evans, Nicky Wigmore, Nicola Hanna, Noel Kolb, Norma McCleverty, Pat Armstrong, Pat Lynch, Patricia Breslin, Patricia Flemming, Patricia Spikin, Paul DeNaeyer, Pauline Wilsher, Peter Robson, Rose Craft, Roy Widdecombe, Sandra Fagan, Sheila McBrearty, Sheila Netherton, Simon Marshall, Stella Hale, Teresa Yates, Thomas Ball, Thomas Corrigan, Trudy Sighe, Vera Farrow, Vicky Jack & Wyn McCafferty