Sacrament of Confirmation
Anyone desiring to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation at Pentecost (School Year 10 and above) should send their names to Father Kevin before the end of February. Preparation will begin soon after that.
Please pray for the repose of the soul of:
Barbara Blaker who died on 6th February 2015. Funeral details to follow.
Sanctuary Lamp
This week the Sanctuary Lamp burns for the intentions of the Diggines Family.
We pray for our sick
Tina Doveaston, Pat Lynch, Rose Craft, Teresa Yates, Addi Brady, Gerard Rodgers, Ben Wilson, Patricia Fleming, Nicky Wigmore, Brita Irons, Eileen Wilson, Patricia Spikin, Patricia Breslin, Sandra Fagan, Edna Wallace, Beryl Dixon, Nan Carrit, Nick Evans, Margaret Harrington, Lyn Gopee, Kristin Hallenga, Anne O’Neill, Cheryl Shallis, Vicky Jack, Vera Farrow, Anthony McEvoy, Sheila Netherton, Dympna Addecott, Marcia Clarke, Justin Stark, Monica Neate, Stella Hale, Mark Braley, Margaret Roberts, Roy Widdecombe, Anne Breen, David Blyth, Ellen Laurence, Lynne Hilkene, Johanna Lynch, Janet Woods, Thomas Corrigan, Mary Boyce, June Moncaster, Breda Lynch, Sheila McBrearty, Anthony King, Trudy Sighe, Norma McCleverty, Belinda Balazsi, Kathleen Farrell, Edward Martin, Joanna Luciani, Pauline Wilsher, Simon Marshall, Johnnie Poole, Kriston Barnes, Barbara Sheaf, Maureen Regan, Maria Clark, Antonella McConalogue, Josephine Griggs, Coleen Worley, Fr Jean Laurent Marie, Eddie McConalogue, Georgina Cornwell, Pat Armstrong, Lorraine Hart, Dawn Deleigh, Noel Kolb, Wyn McCafferty, Annie Holland, Fr Martin Buckley, Peter Wilkinson, Chas Taylor, Vi Coveney, Martha Braun, John Lavery, Phyllis Tait, Ivor Knight, Linda Dean, Brian Beresford, Rebecca Peake, Connor Bourke, Mattia Mollica, Sharon Levill, Bernadette Lane, David Kislingury, Hannah Harris, David Askew, Frank Nagle and children Thomas Ball, Liam Davis, Albert Chambers, Fergus Grant, Peter Robson, Lucy Price, Mary Isherwood, Frazer Gregory and baby Talia Emery.
We pray for the departed on their anniversaries
Fr Alan Wilcox, Canon Bernard Manning, Pope Pius XI, Fr Donald Mills, Fr Charles Snell, Rev William Smith, Modge Ditton, Emma Oldham, Veronica Read, Peter Heritage, Alice Whitfield, Eugenie Ballard, Doris Wenninger, Edmund O'Sullivan, Patrick Jennett, Charles Oldham, John Armstrong, Victor Gosling, Carmen Ashley, John Young, Bernard Ward, Catherine Shanahan, Gordon Watts, Jessie Hempstead, Annie Jackson, Monica Crighton, Cajetan Soares, Eric Wallen, Mary Mulhern, Patrick O'Donnell, Martin Ryan, Daphne Rickard, Ivy Spratt, Christine Riddell, Joan Stanley and Malcolm Atkinson.
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Year B
First Reading Job 7: 1-4, 6-7
Second Reading Corinthians 9: 16-19, 22-23
Gospel Mark 1: 29-39
Eucharistic Prayer 3
Preface of Sunday 4
Saturday 7th February
5.30pm Mass Mary de Souza, RIP
Sunday 8th February
8.00am Mass Deceased members of McHale Family
9.30am Mass John & Gertrude Haden, RIP (Anniv)
11.30am Mass The People of the Parish
4.00pm Polish Mass Intentions of Frank & Barbara Blaker
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction
Fourth Sunday of the Year
Dear friends in Christ
The Gospel for this Sunday’s Mass tells us about the cure of a man possessed by the devil. This victory over the unclean spirit is yet another proof of the coming of the Messiah, who arrives at length to free mankind from their most dreaded slavery: the slavery of the devil and of sin. The Church is always slow, however, to attribute many happenings to the direct intervention of the devil. But in principle we cannot deny that in his determination to cause harm and to lead us to evil, Satan can resort to these extremes in order to assert his superiority. He knows that as a result of original sin we have remained prone to evil, so we need to be on the watch so as to discern and reject the wiles of the Evil One. Ultimately God’s grace and power are all victorious and, provided we surround ourselves with prayer, we can be calm and assured of the protection we need. A very helpful prayer which has been used for many generations is to St Michael the Archangel, asking that he will protect us in the day of battle against the wickedness and snares of the enemy… try making that part your daily routine of prayer, especially at the end of Mass, as we go into the world, fortified for the Christian life.
This weekend we welcome to our Parish Mr Steven Webb, Director of the Brentwood Catholic Children’s Society. Each year the Crib Offerings go to this important Charity and Steven will be addressing some words to us at the end of the Masses about the work of the Society in our Diocese.
God bless you all!
Fr Kevin Hale
Year B, Psalter Week 4
Monday 2nd THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD
9.15am Mass: Gabriel Craven, RIP (Anniv)
Tuesday 3rd St Anne Line, M
9.15am Mass: John Kelly, RIP
Wednesday 4th Feria
9.15am Mass: Barrington Grayi, RIP (Anniv)
Thursday 5th St Agatha, V, M
9.15am Mass: Doney O'Keefe, RIP
Friday 6th St Paul Miki and Companions, Mm
2.15pm Requiem Mass: Frances Emmerson, RIP
3.00pm Exposition until
8.00pm Holy Hour & Benediction
Saturday 7th Our Lady on Saturday
10.00am Mass Wendy McCarthy, RIP
Confession – the Sacrament of Penance – is also available on request
Holy Rosary is said after morning Mass during the week
ABC - About Being Catholic
The series of informal talks designed to give an insight into the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church will continue starting at 8pm in the Parish Centre. 2nd February - The Paschal Mystery/The Eucharist. You are welcome to attend some or all of these talks; if you would like more information please speak to Fr Kevin or telephone Pat O’Connell, Tel 01702 712123.
The Sacred Heart School & Nursery - Deputy Headteacher
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery is expanding to two form entry from September 2015. We are a friendly, caring and highly achieving school serving the parishes of Sacred Heart and St John Fisher in Southend-on –Sea. The Governors of our good school, which serves the community in Southend-on Sea, invite applications for the following positions that will help us as we grow. Leadership Scale L7 – L12.
A practising Catholic with a clear vision for inclusive Catholic education for all our pupils; A leader with vision and experience, able to motivate and inspire staff and children and develop their own and others’ leadership skills; An outstanding and inspirational teacher who leads by example and is committed to providing high quality learning experiences for all children; An up to date practitioner with an understanding of the new curriculum and a creative approach to learning; A practitioner who can demonstrate that they have had an impact in raising standards through high expectation and support; A well-organised professional with excellent inter-personal and communication skills. The role offers the opportunity to: Support the Headteacher in leading and managing the school, in our exciting journey of expansion; Work in close partnership with our dedicated and supportive staff and Governing body; Teach unique children who are keen to learn and work with our loyal and helpful families; Develop your career with us as we expand year on year.
Our mission is Loving God, Loving One Another, Loving our world and Loving our learning. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to support this commitment. All applications must be completed using the Catholic Education Service Application Form.
Please contact the school office via email at office@sacredheart.southend.sch.uk or call on 01702 468052 for an application pack.
Closing Date: 23rd February 2015. Interview Date: 13th March 2015
Antiques & Collectables Evening
Gilbert Room in the Parish Centre, Friday 13th February from 7.30 pm. Local expert Trevor Cornforth of Chalkwell Auctions will entertain with a short talk followed by answering questions and telling you about the antiques and collectables brought along on the night. PLEASE BRING NO MORE THAN TWO ITEMS YOU WOULD LIKE APPRAISED.
Entrance is £5 (£8 a couple) including refreshments. Tickets available from Darrell Binding Tel 07825686249; from the Parish Office (01702 478078) and on the door. All welcome. Organised by the Lourdes Social & Fundraising Committee.
Antiques & Collectables Evening
Gilbert Room in the Parish Centre, Friday 13th February from 7.30 pm. Local expert Trevor Cornforth of Chalkwell Auctions will entertain with a short talk followed by answering questions and telling you about the antiques and collectables brought along on the night. PLEASE BRING NO MORE THAN TWO ITEMS YOU WOULD LIKE APPRAISED.
Entrance is £5 (£8 a couple) including refreshments. Tickets available from Darrell Binding Tel 07825686249; from the Parish Office (01702 478078) and on the door. All welcome. Organised by the Lourdes Social & Fundraising Committee.
The Sacred Heart School & Nursery - Deputy Headteacher
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery is expanding to two form entry from September 2015. We are a friendly, caring and highly achieving school serving the parishes of Sacred Heart and St John Fisher in Southend-on –Sea. The Governors of our good school, which serves the community in Southend-on Sea, invite applications for the following positions that will help us as we grow. Leadership Scale L7 – L12.
A practising Catholic with a clear vision for inclusive Catholic education for all our pupils; A leader with vision and experience, able to motivate and inspire staff and children and develop their own and others’ leadership skills; An outstanding and inspirational teacher who leads by example and is committed to providing high quality learning experiences for all children; An up to date practitioner with an understanding of the new curriculum and a creative approach to learning; A practitioner who can demonstrate that they have had an impact in raising standards through high expectation and support; A well-organised professional with excellent inter-personal and communication skills. The role offers the opportunity to: Support the Headteacher in leading and managing the school, in our exciting journey of expansion; Work in close partnership with our dedicated and supportive staff and Governing body; Teach unique children who are keen to learn and work with our loyal and helpful families; Develop your career with us as we expand year on year.
Our mission is Loving God, Loving One Another, Loving our world and Loving our learning. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to support this commitment. All applications must be completed using the Catholic Education Service Application Form.
Please contact the school office via email at office@sacredheart.southend.sch.uk or call on 01702 468052 for an application pack.
Closing Date: 23rd February 2015. Interview Date: 13th March 2015
Cleaner Wanted
Can anyone recommend a cleaning lady for a small flat—fortnightly at £10 per hour. Please phone 01702 710891.
Cleaner Wanted
Can anyone recommend a cleaning lady for a small flat—fortnightly at £10 per hour. Please phone 01702 710891.
Money Matters
Offertory: Thank you for the generous offerings received last weekend, which amounted to £1,640.07
Counters are Linda Wall & Sheila West.
Newsletter Folders are Mary Johnson & Josephine Vickers.
We pray for the departed on their anniversaries
Fr Joseph Burns, Fr Eric Bindloss Smith, Fr Francis Richardson, William Gannon, Patricia Robinson, Robert Jones, Kathleen Jennett, Francis Faulkner, Mary Quinn, Pamela Woodley, Myrtle Conridge, Edward Atherton, Florence Miller, James Kerr, Teresa Phelan, John Dickens, Bernard Pycroft, Winifred Wallen, Michael Shrapnel, Teresa O'Brien, Lilian Abbott, Elizabeth Judge, Margaret o'Connor, Robert Roberton, Margaret Pearson, Victor Maguire, Joseph Ruggiero, Henry Moores & Catherine Burn.
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Year B
First Reading Deuteronomy 18: 15-20
Second Reading Corinthians 7: 32-35
Gospel Mark 1: 21-28
Eucharistic Prayer 3
Preface of Sunday 3
Saturday 31st January
5.30pm Mass Pearl Scaife, RIP (Anniv)
Sunday 1st February
8.00am Mass Edward Wright, RIP
9.30am Mass The People of the Parish
11.30am Mass John & Hannah Tyner, RIP (Anniv)
1.30pm Polish Mass
4.00pm Peter Griffin, RIP (Anniv) Extraordinary Form
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction