Year 2, Psalter Week 1
9.15am Mass: Fr John Caden, RIP
Tuesday 29th St Martha
9.15am Mass Intentions of Lambert Family
Wednesday 30th St Peter Chrysologus, Bp, D
9.15am Mass Paul Swann, RIP (Anniv)
5.30pm Body in Church: Dorothy Cole, RIP
Thursday 31st St Ignatius Loyola, Pr
11.00am Requiem Mass Dorothy Cole, RIP
Friday 1st August St Alphonsus Liguori, Bp, D
12Noon Mass CWL Intentions
12.30pm Exposition after Mass until
8.00pm Holy Hour & Benediction
Saturday 2nd St Eusebius of Vercelli, Bp
10.00am Mass Clare Chadwick, RIP (Anniv)
Confession – the Sacrament of Penance – is also available on request
Holy Rosary is said after morning Mass during the week
Seventeenth Sunday of the Year
Dear friends in Christ
The Church is like a net cast into the sea of the world which brings in a haul of all kinds. So it is made-up of Saints and sinners, the good and the weak; there is a place for everyone in the Church. In the Gospel of this Sunday Jesus tells us that the treasure we are searching for is to be found in his Church; this is because the Church is in fact His very self, His own Body. According to Saint John Paul II the Church is a Mother through whom we are born to a new life in God. A mother should be loved. She is holy with regard to her Founder, her words and her doctrine, but she is, nevertheless, composed of sinful men. It is our duty to make a positive contribution in the life of the Church, to help her progress along the way of faithful renewal (7.11.”82).
We have begun the Summer holidays and to those of you who are fortunate enough to be going away for a while, I wish you a joyful and relaxed time with family and friends. Whether we are at home or away, let us remember that we need to keep God at the centre of all we are and do, so that we may genuinely find fulfilment and refreshment in the One who alone gives us life.
God bless you all!
Fr Kevin Hale
Gift Aid
Thank you to all those who Gift Aid their offertory and other donations. The tax refund received for Gift Aid donations in 2013/14 was £23,779. Some of this money will also be sent to the Charities that the Parish supported.
Also, please would you kindly ensure that you use the correct envelope. The white envelope is for Offertory and Parish donations and the orange envelope is for the Charity specified on that envelope. Thank you.
Money Matters
Offertory: Thank you for the generous offerings received last weekend, which amounted to £1,347.23
Counters are Bob Hall, Kitty Edwards & Vanessa Ashcroft.
Newsletter Folders are Pauline Jordan & Maureen Ward
Deanery Mass - Monday 8th September
All staff in our Catholic schools have been invited to the Deanery Mass at St Bernard’s High School, Milton Road, Westcliff on Sea, at 4.00pm for 4.15pm on Monday, 8th September 2014, followed by refreshments. If you are working in a non-Catholic School, you would be very welcome to join us.
Deanery Mass - Monday 8th September
All staff in our Catholic schools have been invited to the Deanery Mass at St Bernard’s High School, Milton Road, Westcliff on Sea, at 4.00pm for 4.15pm on Monday, 8th September 2014, followed by refreshments. If you are working in a non-Catholic School, you would be very welcome to join us.
APF Boxholders
I have left copies of the Summer Missio at the back of the Church (on the ledge at the side door). If you have not yet received yours please take one.
Joan Caunce, Secretary, 01268 757505
Nazareth House Fundraising BBQ - Saturday 2nd August
Nazareth House are holding a Barbecue on Saturday 2nd August to raise funds for a new patio area. There will be a full lunch barbecue, raffles, tombola, Irish coffees, teas/cakes in the hall, fire engine & police car, face painting and much, much more. Entertainment will be by the Yardarm Folk Group,
Tickets are £5 for adults and £2 for children.
Nazareth House Fundraising BBQ - Saturday 2nd August
Nazareth House are holding a Barbecue on Saturday 2nd August to raise funds for a new patio area. There will be a full lunch barbecue, raffles, tombola, Irish coffees, teas/cakes in the hall, fire engine & police car, face painting and much, much more. Entertainment will be by the Yardarm Folk Group,
Tickets are £5 for adults and £2 for children.
Chartwell House, Kent
This is the last opportunity to book a coach trip to Chartwell House, former home of Winston Churchill, for Thursday 18th September. Cost £30.00 each, including coach fare, entrance to house and garden and afternoon tea. If you are interested please phone Cynthia or Pat on Southend 477384/479795 for more details.
Chartwell House, Kent
This is the last opportunity to book a coach trip to Chartwell House, former home of Winston Churchill, for Thursday 18th September. Cost £30.00 each, including coach fare, entrance to house and garden and afternoon tea. If you are interested please phone Cynthia or Pat on Southend 477384/479795 for more details.
Pilgrimage to Boulogne Sur Mer
There are a few tickets left on Southend Knights of St Columba pilgrimage to Boulogne Sur Mer to honour Our Lady of Walsingham on Sunday, 24th August, 2014. Air conditioned coach.
Price £34.50. Concessions £33.50. Some free child places available.
Please phone for more details: Damian: 07887 678741 or Liam: 07952 954833 or email liam.rand@Gtopenworld.com
Pilgrimage to Boulogne Sur Mer
There are a few tickets left on Southend Knights of St Columba pilgrimage to Boulogne Sur Mer to honour Our Lady of Walsingham on Sunday, 24th August, 2014. Air conditioned coach.
Price £34.50. Concessions £33.50. Some free child places available.
Please phone for more details: Damian: 07887 678741 or Liam: 07952 954833 or email liam.rand@Gtopenworld.com
Table Top Sale
Hire a table top in the Parish Centre for £10 and sell your preserves, craft, bric-a-brac, books etc. at the CWL Table Sale on Saturday 4th October. To book a table phone 01702 479795 or email olbats@talktalk.net
Prudential Ride London - Surrey 100 - Sunday 10th August 2014
Feeling inspired by Team GB heroes such as Bradley Wiggins? Why not take part in this fantastic new cycling challenge which takes in the route of the London 2012 Olympic Road Race. Starting in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, the 100 mile route will take you and 25,000 other cyclists through traffic free streets out into Surrey’s stunning country roads and hills before returning to London to finish along the Mall.
This is cycling’s equivalent to the London Marathon and promises to be a truly spectacular event. This will be a really challenging event as you have to train to a level that ensures you’ll complete the 100 miles in nine hours, and you’ll be sharing the road with 20,000 other cyclists.
The Brentwood Catholic Children’s Society has a limited number of charity places in the Ride London Surrey 100. You must be able to complete the 100 mile route in less than 9 hours and commit to raise a minimum sponsorship of £750. If you would like to be considered for one of our places or would like further information then please contact Sarah on 01268 784544 - swhite@bccs.org.uk
Prudential Ride London - Surrey 100 - Sunday 10th August 2014
Feeling inspired by Team GB heroes such as Bradley Wiggins? Why not take part in this fantastic new cycling challenge which takes in the route of the London 2012 Olympic Road Race. Starting in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, the 100 mile route will take you and 25,000 other cyclists through traffic free streets out into Surrey’s stunning country roads and hills before returning to London to finish along the Mall.
This is cycling’s equivalent to the London Marathon and promises to be a truly spectacular event. This will be a really challenging event as you have to train to a level that ensures you’ll complete the 100 miles in nine hours, and you’ll be sharing the road with 20,000 other cyclists.
The Brentwood Catholic Children’s Society has a limited number of charity places in the Ride London Surrey 100. You must be able to complete the 100 mile route in less than 9 hours and commit to raise a minimum sponsorship of £750. If you would like to be considered for one of our places or would like further information then please contact Sarah on 01268 784544 - swhite@bccs.org.uk
The Brentwood Catholic Children’s Society - Golf Classic
Friday 19th September 2014
2014 is a very special year for BCCS, as it sees us celebrating our 30th Anniversary and we are proud and privileged to say we have been supporting children and families in our community for the last 30 years.
The Golf Classic is an annual charity golf day held at Ilford Golf Club and now in its 27th year is one of the most popular events in our fundraising calendar. The price remains the same as last year: £45 non Ilford Golf Club members / £25 Ilford member price includes 18 hole Stableford Competition, Nearest the Pin/ Longest Drive Comp & 3 Course Evening Meal. Contact: John Buckley 01708 455887 / j.buckley@hotmail.co.uk
The Brentwood Catholic Children’s Society - Golf Classic
Friday 19th September 2014
2014 is a very special year for BCCS, as it sees us celebrating our 30th Anniversary and we are proud and privileged to say we have been supporting children and families in our community for the last 30 years.
The Golf Classic is an annual charity golf day held at Ilford Golf Club and now in its 27th year is one of the most popular events in our fundraising calendar. The price remains the same as last year: £45 non Ilford Golf Club members / £25 Ilford member price includes 18 hole Stableford Competition, Nearest the Pin/ Longest Drive Comp & 3 Course Evening Meal. Contact: John Buckley 01708 455887 / j.buckley@hotmail.co.uk