The CWL would like to extend a big thank you to all those who contributed to the Coffee Morning. To those who baked for it and those who came to give their support by buying a cup of tea/coffee. We raised the superb sum of £240.60 which has been sent to Macmillan Cancer Care.
To keep the Parish Centre looking as pristine as it is, we need your help with the cleaning. No heavy lifting involved, light cleaning duties on a rota basis. If you are able to help, please contact the Parish Office.
The CWL would like to extend a big thank you to all those who contributed to the Coffee Morning. To those who baked for it and those who came to give their support by buying a cup of tea/coffee. We raised the superb sum of £240.60 which has been sent to Macmillan Cancer Care.
Ronnie Joseph Olliffe RIP who died on 1st October 2014. Funeral details to follow.
Fr Henry Healy, Fr David Logue, Canon Edward Heery, Fr Harold Cahill, Fr Alfred Clements, Pope Pius XII, Jean-Marie Mahieu, Doris Kelly, Derick Wheeler, James Wood, Sheelagh Sheridan, Adele Petronis, Ethel Shepherd, Alan Adamson, Kathleen Lionet, Walter Wood, Daphne Sounes, James Roberton, Joyce Pycroft, Henry Hart, Thomas Gunsell, Ronald Ballard, Mary Sawyer, Julia Shields, Amelia Eaglesfield, Mary Clark, Moira O'Riordan, Francis Gurney, Charles Cutter, Arthur Hooper, Chloe Watts, Valerie Martin & Thomas Costello.
Year A
First Reading Isaiah 5:1-7
Second Reading Philippians 4:6-9
Gospel Matthew 21:33-43
Preface of Sunday 4
Eucharistic Prayer 3
Saturday 4th October
5.30pm Mass Eileen Pearson, RIP (Anniv)
Sunday 5th October
8.00am Mass Ernest & Phyllis Cheeseman, RIP
9.30am Mass Carla Joanna Hale, RIP
11.30am Mass The People of the Parish
1.30pm Polish Mass
4.00pm Private Intention (Extraordinary Form)
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction
Dear friends in Christ
The liturgy of this weekend inclines us to reflect on the virtue of obedience. This is a virtue that springs from our God-given freedom. When we obey what is asked of us by legitimate authority – Church or State – then we are actually conserving our freedom for choosing the good. Christ obeyed the Will of His Father, not because he had to, but rather because He wanted to. His obedience extended to everything in His life on earth, even to the accepting of death, death on a cross. Thus the virtue of Christian obedience unites us with the mystery of the Cross and our redemption.
I have been very encouraged by the attendance at the recent three Talks on the Faith. I hope that many of those who showed an interest in the Catholic Faith might consider now continuing with our weekly About Being Catholic evenings which explore the Faith in greater depth with a view to entering the Church at Easter. Please encourage, and pray for, anyone you know – friend or family member - who may be nibbling!
Next weekend we welcome to the Parish Mr David Black from Aid to the Church in Need. He will be speaking at the Masses about the work of this wonderful Charity which helps the Church in the parts of the world where it is being persecuted. We have heard many tragically sad stories in recent times about the suffering of our brothers and sister in the Faith – such as in Iraq and Syria – and this is an opportunity to help them in a practical way. ACN is a Pontifical Charity which means it is under the direct patronage of the Pope and brings relief in his name, directly to those who need it in the Suffering Church. God bless you all!
Fr Kevin Hale
9.15am Mass: Noreen Kellehar, RIP (Anniv)
2.00pm Requiem Mass: Ann Walker, RIP
Tuesday 30th St Jerome, Pr, D
9.15am Mass: Elizabeth ‘Lily’ Dean, RIP
Wednesday 1st October St Thérèse of the Child Jesus (Lisieux), V, D
9.15am Mass: Intentions of Brian & Anne Holt
Thursday 2nd The Holy Guardian Angels
9.15am Mass: Marie O'Donovan, RIP
Friday 3rd Harvest Fast Day (First Friday of the Month)
12 Noon Mass: CWL Intentions
12.30pm: Exposition after Mass until
8.00pm: Holy Hour & Benediction
Saturday 4th St Francis of Assisi, Rel
10.00am Mass Neil O'Keefe, RIP
Confession – the Sacrament of Penance – is also available on request
Holy Rosary is said after morning Mass during the week
A large bunch of keys were found in the Church. Please call at the Parish Office if they are yours.
A large bunch of keys were found in the Church. Please call at the Parish Office if they are yours.
Nazareth House—A Coffee Morning will be held at Nazareth House,
111, London Road, Southend on Sea, on Saturday 11th October starting at 10.30am. Admission Free and will be run by the Friends of Nazareth House.
Happy’s Circus is coming to Our Lady of Lourdes!
Come and join us to watch crazy clowns, magical illusions and daring trapeze artists as well as enjoying drinks, a BBQ, candyfloss, popcorn and face painting!
Date - Saturday, 4th October. Doors opFriends of Our Lady of Lourdes Schoolen at 12.30pm, show starts 2-4.30pm
Tickets - £7.50 each. (Under 2’s free if sitting on lap!).
Tickets available from school or call Ali Kane on 07888 695878 or Carrie James on 07799 475464.
Happy’s Circus is coming to Our Lady of Lourdes!
Come and join us to watch crazy clowns, magical illusions and daring trapeze artists as well as enjoying drinks, a BBQ, candyfloss, popcorn and face painting!
Date - Saturday, 4th October. Doors opFriends of Our Lady of Lourdes Schoolen at 12.30pm, show starts 2-4.30pm
Tickets - £7.50 each. (Under 2’s free if sitting on lap!).
Tickets available from school or call Ali Kane on 07888 695878 or Carrie James on 07799 475464.
Offertory: Thank you for the generous offerings received last weekend, which amounted to £2,467.16
Counters are Linda Wall, Sandie Hippard & Mary Kennedy.
Newsletter Folders are Amanda Phipps, Clare English & Sarah Bagnall.
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
Saturday 29th November at The Most Holy Redeemer Church, Billericay
Director: Kathy Underhill, Organist: Andrew Wright
In aid of CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young)
Sunday 29/10 2.00-4.15pm Rehearsal—Most Holy Redeemer Church
Sunday 2/11 2.00-4.15pm “ “
Sunday 9/11 2.00-4.15pm “ “
Sunday 16/11 2.00-4.15pm “ “
Sunday 23/11 2.00-4.15pm “ “
Saturday 29/11 2.00-5.00pm
8.00pm Concert
Copies of the Requiem will be available at the first rehearsal (deposit £5, which is refundable or may be donated to CRY). Please register your intention to sing ASAP with Kathy Underhill on 01277 626661 or kathyunderhill@btinternet.com
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
Saturday 29th November at The Most Holy Redeemer Church, Billericay
Director: Kathy Underhill, Organist: Andrew Wright
In aid of CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young)
Sunday 29/10 2.00-4.15pm Rehearsal—Most Holy Redeemer Church
Sunday 2/11 2.00-4.15pm “ “
Sunday 9/11 2.00-4.15pm “ “
Sunday 16/11 2.00-4.15pm “ “
Sunday 23/11 2.00-4.15pm “ “
Saturday 29/11 2.00-5.00pm
8.00pm Concert
Copies of the Requiem will be available at the first rehearsal (deposit £5, which is refundable or may be donated to CRY). Please register your intention to sing ASAP with Kathy Underhill on 01277 626661 or kathyunderhill@btinternet.com
