Notice to Altar Servers
All servers, who have indicated that they will be serving over the Easter period, are requested to attend rehearsals on:
Tuesday 31st March at 6pm (rehearsal for Maundy Thursday)
Wednesday 1st April at 6pm (rehearsal for Good Friday)
Saturday 4th April at 12:00 (rehearsal for Easter Vigil)
All rehearsals will last approximately an hour. Bernard Arscott
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Notice to Altar Servers
All servers, who have indicated that they will be serving over the Easter period, are requested to attend rehearsals on:
Tuesday 31st March at 6pm (rehearsal for Maundy Thursday)
Wednesday 1st April at 6pm (rehearsal for Good Friday)
Saturday 4th April at 12:00 (rehearsal for Easter Vigil)
All rehearsals will last approximately an hour. Bernard Arscott
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Notice to Altar Servers
All servers, who have indicated that they will be serving over the Easter period, are requested to attend rehearsals on:
Tuesday 31st March at 6pm (rehearsal for Maundy Thursday)
Wednesday 1st April at 6pm (rehearsal for Good Friday)
Saturday 4th April at 12:00 (rehearsal for Easter Vigil)
All rehearsals will last approximately an hour. Bernard Arscott
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PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD
First Reading Isaiah 50: 4-7
Second Reading Philippians 2: 6-11
Gospel Matthew 15: 1-39
Preface of the Passion of the Lord
Eucharistic Prayer 3
Saturday 28th March
5.30pm Mass: May Downey, RIP
Sunday 29th March
8.00am Mass Kathleen McIlwee, RIP
9.30am Mass The People of the Parish
11.30am Mass Neil O’Keefe, RIP
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction
PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD
First Reading Isaiah 50: 4-7
Second Reading Philippians 2: 6-11
Gospel Matthew 15: 1-39
Preface of the Passion of the Lord
Eucharistic Prayer 3
Saturday 28th March
5.30pm Mass: May Downey, RIP
Sunday 29th March
8.00am Mass Kathleen McIlwee, RIP
9.30am Mass The People of the Parish
11.30am Mass Neil O’Keefe, RIP
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction
PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD
First Reading Isaiah 50: 4-7
Second Reading Philippians 2: 6-11
Gospel Matthew 15: 1-39
Preface of the Passion of the Lord
Eucharistic Prayer 3
Saturday 28th March
5.30pm Mass: May Downey, RIP
Sunday 29th March
8.00am Mass Kathleen McIlwee, RIP
9.30am Mass The People of the Parish
11.30am Mass Neil O’Keefe, RIP
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction
Fifth Sunday of Lent
Dear friends in Christ
With this Fifth Sunday, we begin the period of Lent known as Passiontide. The emphasis of this sacred season moves from the consideration of personal conversion to our contemplation of the face of Christ in His Cross and suffering, It is a time of the year full of drama and pathos - our churches appear sombre with their purple drapes - as we move towards The Week in which will be accomplished all of the central event of our salvation. How should we view this time? Above all, it is a moment to be with Jesus, accompanying Him in the Way of the Cross, trying to learn lessons for ourselves, so that we might imitate Him in all of His virtues. We can only rejoice and celebrate Easter and the new life promised us, if we have trod the road to Calvary. Each of us has a Via Crucis or Calvary in our own lives; a weakness, sickness or mental suffering which we need the strength to bear. Ask Our Lord in these days now, for the fortitude to continue bravely with whatever it is we face; for the courage and grace to remain with Him, along the Way of the Cross, and beside the Cross on Calvary. We will always find Mary there too, with Jesus and with us, as we make our way on pilgrimage homeward. God bless you all and grant us the grace to persevere in these final weeks of Lent.
fr Kevin Hale
Fifth Sunday of Lent
Dear friends in Christ
With this Fifth Sunday, we begin the period of Lent known as Passiontide. The emphasis of this sacred season moves from the consideration of personal conversion to our contemplation of the face of Christ in His Cross and suffering, It is a time of the year full of drama and pathos - our churches appear sombre with their purple drapes - as we move towards The Week in which will be accomplished all of the central event of our salvation. How should we view this time? Above all, it is a moment to be with Jesus, accompanying Him in the Way of the Cross, trying to learn lessons for ourselves, so that we might imitate Him in all of His virtues. We can only rejoice and celebrate Easter and the new life promised us, if we have trod the road to Calvary. Each of us has a Via Crucis or Calvary in our own lives; a weakness, sickness or mental suffering which we need the strength to bear. Ask Our Lord in these days now, for the fortitude to continue bravely with whatever it is we face; for the courage and grace to remain with Him, along the Way of the Cross, and beside the Cross on Calvary. We will always find Mary there too, with Jesus and with us, as we make our way on pilgrimage homeward. God bless you all and grant us the grace to persevere in these final weeks of Lent.
fr Kevin Hale
Year B, Psalter Week 1
Monday 23rd Feria
9.15am Mass: Mary Josephine Herbert, RIP
Tuesday 24th Feria
9.15am Mass: Intentions of John & Renata Butler, RIP
Wednesday 25th THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD
9.15am Mass: Peter Griffin, RIP
Thursday 26th Feria
9.15am Mass: John & Sarah Lavery, RIP
5.00pm Body in Church: Stephen Charles Fontana, RIP
Friday 27th Feria
6.30am Mass: Jim Quinn, RIP
12Noon Mass: Intentions of Henry & Joan Herbert
2.00pm Requiem Mass: Stephen Charles Fontana, RIP
8.00pm: Way of the Cross & Benediction
Saturday 28th Feria
10.00am Mass: Fatima Balolong (Thanksgiving)
Confession – the Sacrament of Penance – is also available on request
Holy Rosary is said after morning Mass during the week
The Altar Society
The Altar Society are looking for a responsible person to manage the cleaning of the votive candle stands by the Sacred Heart statue. It needs to be done weekday mornings before 1pm. If there is someone who would love to do this task, please contact the Parish Office. Thank you.
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Walsingham - Saturday 23rd May
Our former Vicar General, Fr John Armitage, is the new Rector of the Roman Catholic Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham and Bishop Alan will be celebrating Mass. A coach is being organised for the day from St. Helen’s Westcliff-on-Sea. Coach £15 per person, departing from St. Helen’s. To book a seat please contact the office 01702 342234 or email westcliff@dioceseofbrentwood.org
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Walsingham - Saturday 23rd May
Our former Vicar General, Fr John Armitage, is the new Rector of the Roman Catholic Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham and Bishop Alan will be celebrating Mass. A coach is being organised for the day from St. Helen’s Westcliff-on-Sea. Coach £15 per person, departing from St. Helen’s. To book a seat please contact the office 01702 342234 or email westcliff@dioceseofbrentwood.org
Carmelite Meeting
The next Carmelite meeting is on Saturday, 28th March at the earlier time of 12pm to 3pm. This will be in the Parish Centre starting with a shared lunch, followed by the meeting, lead by the Carmelites National Leader, John Berry. All parishioners are welcome for all or part of the time.
Serving the Homeless
At the beginning of March, Southend YMCA completed work on two properties which will provide accommodation for 8 young people. Due to your continuing generosity, including a collection of well over £2,000 in January, STH has been able to support this project. You have allowed us to help fund some of the building costs and covered the total cost of furnishing all the rooms and equipping two kitchens! Fr Kevin blessed one of the properties for us on 26th February.
Our next fundraising event is a Quiz Night, at 7.30pm on 18th April at St Margaret’s Church Hall, Lime Avenue. Tables of 8 (max), £3.50 per person. Bring your own drinks and snacks. Come and help us make even more money for our projects! To book a table phone Jo 474062 or Theresa 335122.
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