Dorothy Cole, RIP
Thank you from Brian Holt and Family to those who attended the Requiem Mass, sent Mass Cards, Sympathy Cards and prayers offered for the repose of the soul of my mother. A Mass of thanksgiving will be offered for all your intentions
Dorothy Cole, RIP
Thank you from Brian Holt and Family to those who attended the Requiem Mass, sent Mass Cards, Sympathy Cards and prayers offered for the repose of the soul of my mother. A Mass of thanksgiving will be offered for all your intentions
We pray for the departed on their anniversaries
Fr David Papworth, Fr Stephen Keane, Lily de Lobel, Maria Robinson, Vincent Glauda, Teresa Booty, Doris Lowe, Leonard Stevenson, Christopher Barrago, William Smith, Joseph Herinckx, Les Smith, Len Murray, James Jones, Dawn Pursey, John Dillon, Magdalaine Rubeck, Philippa Soggee, Jean Kerr, Arthur John Watkins, Frank Mann, Hugh Palmer, Helen Enright, Dr Anna (Reggie) Kemmerling, Carmen Georges & Bridie Corrigan.
Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading Kings 19: 9,11-13
Second Reading Romans 9:1-5
Gospel Matthew:14:22-23
Preface of Sunday 5
Eucharistic Prayer 3
Saturday 9th August
5.30pm Mass Diana Underwood, RIP (Anniv)
Sunday 10th August
8.00am Mass Lily de Lobel, RIP (Anniv)
9.30am Mass The People of the Parish
11.30am Mass Vincent Glauda, RIP (Anniv)
4.00pm Polish Mass
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction
Year 2, Psalter Week 2
9.15am Mass: Maureen Mann, RIP
Tuesday 5th Dedication of the Basilica of St Mary Major
9.15am Mass Michael Kelly, RIP (Anniv)
Wednesday 6th TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD
9.15am Mass Anna Norfolk, RIP
Thursday 7th St Sixtus II, P and Comps, Mm
9.15am Mass Tom & Kitty Lydon - 60th Anniversary Thanksgiving
Friday 8th St Dominic, Pr
12Noon Mass Kennedy Family,RIP
Saturday 9th ST TERESA BENEDICTA OF THE CROSS, V, M
10.00am Mass Frank Mann, RIP
2.30pm Mass Ints Tom & Kitty Lydon - 60th Anniversary of Marriage
Confession – the Sacrament of Penance – is also available on request
Holy Rosary is said after morning Mass during the week
Eighteenth Sunday of the Year
Dear friends in Christ
The miracle of the multiplication of food beside the lakeside (the Gospel of this Sunday) demonstrates the power and love of Jesus. That power and love are what allows us to recognise the Body of Christ under the Sacramental signs. Down the centuries it is the Eucharist that has fed the multitude of God’s People. As St Thomas Aquinas puts it: Whether one receives or a thousand do, each receives the same as the other. He cannot be exhausted. This is how the miracle acquires its significance, without losing any of its reality. It is wondrous in Itself, but it ends up being even more wonderful than expected. The crowds that were attracted to Jesus are evidence of the strength of His Person. They are content to travel without provisions in order to simply encounter Him. This is a good reminder to us all that whenever we face the problems of life, a visit to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament will always gives us comfort.
Part of our own preparation for Mass and Holy Communion is the Sacrament of Penance, Confession. By this Sacrament too, we encounter Jesus and His mercy, and by the grace given to us we are purified of our sins and our soul is made more ready to receive the Divine Guest who comes to us in the Eucharist. In this way, the Church teaches us that the one Sacrament leads us to the other and in fact makes our reception of Holy Communion more profound through the purity of heart that accompanies our receiving Him.
God bless you!
Fr Kevin Hale
Mr David Finnigan, RIP
The Requiem Mass for Mr David Finnigan will be held in Brentwood Cathedral at 11.30 am on Wednesday, 6th August.
Mr David Finnigan, RIP
The Requiem Mass for Mr David Finnigan will be held in Brentwood Cathedral at 11.30 am on Wednesday, 6th August.
Site Manager at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
We are seeking to appoint a Site Manager with effect from October 2014. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate previous experience and success in being responsible for the management, security, maintenance and smooth running of premises and grounds including the management of contracts for cleaning and building works.
An enthusiastic team player with a genuine desire to take pride in creating a clean, safe and stimulating learning environment are important qualities that we are looking for in the person we wish to employ. Knowledge of health and safety regulations, maintenance skills, physical fitness, flexibility in working hours and good planning and prioritisation skills are also key requirements of the position.
Hours would be by agreement but would need to provide a level of cover Monday to Friday between the hours of 07.30 and 18.00. The position attracts a salary at Band 17-21 of the NJC pay scales.
For the application form, please follow the link below. The closing date for applications is Friday 22nd August 2014.
http://www.catholiceducation.org.uk/schools/application-forms
Please choose the link ‘Support Staff Application Form’, download and return to the school office via post or e-mail, please email to finance@ourladyoflourdes.southend.sch.uk
Money Matters
Offertory: Thank you for the generous offerings received last weekend, which amounted to £1,262.31
Counters are Jan Lewis, Sandie Hippard & Josephine Viccars.
Newsletter Folders are Angie Martin & Joseph Martin.
Site Manager at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
We are seeking to appoint a Site Manager with effect from October 2014. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate previous experience and success in being responsible for the management, security, maintenance and smooth running of premises and grounds including the management of contracts for cleaning and building works.
An enthusiastic team player with a genuine desire to take pride in creating a clean, safe and stimulating learning environment are important qualities that we are looking for in the person we wish to employ. Knowledge of health and safety regulations, maintenance skills, physical fitness, flexibility in working hours and good planning and prioritisation skills are also key requirements of the position.
Hours would be by agreement but would need to provide a level of cover Monday to Friday between the hours of 07.30 and 18.00. The position attracts a salary at Band 17-21 of the NJC pay scales.
For the application form, please follow the link below. The closing date for applications is Friday 22nd August 2014.
http://www.catholiceducation.org.uk/schools/application-forms
Please choose the link ‘Support Staff Application Form’, download and return to the school office via post or e-mail, please email to finance@ourladyoflourdes.southend.sch.uk
Southend Across Group
Southend Across Group urgently require a male helper with some care experience to travel to Lourdes. Dates of travel: 25th September - 4th October. Assistance with funding may be available. For more information please contact Sheila Hussey on 01268 780668.
Southend Across Group
Southend Across Group urgently require a male helper with some care experience to travel to Lourdes. Dates of travel: 25th September - 4th October. Assistance with funding may be available. For more information please contact Sheila Hussey on 01268 780668.
Sanctuary Lamp
This week the Sanctuary Lamp burns for the intentions of the Hiscock Family.
We pray for the departed on their anniversaries
Pope Paul VI, Deacon Frederick Wall, Fr Henry Tilley, Fr David Coghlan, Fr Hugh Verity, Cecilia Newton, Phyllis Fairman, John Higgins, Maureen Mann, Walter Owen, Stella Blackburn, Sister Vincent, Catherine Hayes, Timothy O'Shea,Anthony Poulton, Jim Collins, John Sandford, Phyllis Burke, Arthur Holdstock, Phyllis Glazebrook, Peter Matthews, Clarice Gannon, Margret Taylor, Teresa Baxter, Lilian Sutton, Andrea Uglietti, Ethel Morgan, Patrick Blissett & Daran Persaud.
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Year A
First Reading Isaiah 55: 1-3
Second Reading Romans 8:35,37-39
Gospel Matthew:14:13-21
Preface of Sunday 4
Eucharistic Prayer 3
Saturday 2nd August
5.30pm Mass Mavis & John Packer, RIP
Sunday 3rd August
8.00am Mass The People of the Parish
9.30am Mass Henryk Konieczka, RIP (Anniv)
11.30am Mass Peter Liddell, RIP (Anniv)
1.30pm Polish Mass
4.00pm Extraordinary Form Private Intention
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction