We pray for the departed on their anniversaries
Canon Thomas Norris, Fr Feargus Saurin, Fr Andrew Dorricott, Canon Patrick Palmer, Canon Basil Booker, Fr John O’Callaghan, Canon Brian Grady, Sarah Jane Coyne, Ronald Turner, Wilhelmina Chalk, Leslie Porter, Anita Dawson, David McClusky, Elizabeth McCarthy, John Brown, Petronella Jennett, Mary Deyong, Arthur Leftley, Bertha Nesnas, Mary Hardie, Mabel Salter, Dorothy Hosmer, Denys Hale, Fred Parsons, Arthur Chadwick, Patrick Shanahan, Peggy Choppin & Mary Donovan.
May their Souls & the Souls of all the Faithful Departed rest in peace
Fifth Sunday of Easter
First Reading: Acts 9: 26-31
Second Reading: John 3: 18-24
Gospel: John 15: 1-8
Eucharistic Prayer 1
Preface of Easter 5
Saturday 2nd May
5.30pm Mass: Intentions of Andy Harris
Sunday 3rd May
8.00am Mass Chris Keville, RIP
9.30am Mass Intentions of Patsy Major
11.30am Mass People of the Parish
1.30pm Polish Mass
4.00pm Mass: Intentions of Bernadette Zovaro & Derek Timothy
Extraordinary Form
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Dear friends in Christ
The image for this Sunday is that of the Good Shepherd. It is one of the earliest and most beloved images of Christ, who leads the lost sheep homewards. If you spend some time meditating on the statue of Jesus in the Memorial Garden outside the church, you will see how the gaze of Jesus is one that lovingly wants to lead us back to the House of the Father. We can see too, the holes that the nails made in His body, reminding us that Jesus Christ is Victor as the letters below on the altar proclaim.
This Sunday is the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. This is what our Holy Father Pope Francis said recently as part of his message for this Sunday: Dear young friends, never be afraid to go out from yourselves and begin the journey! The Gospel is the message which brings freedom to our lives; it transforms them and makes them all the more beautiful. How wonderful it is to be surprised by God’s call, to embrace his word, and to walk in the footsteps of Jesus, in adoration of the divine mystery and in generous service to our neighbours! Your life will become richer and more joyful each day!
If you are wanting to pray for our current students for the Priesthood by name, they are: Gary Dench, Rick Fernandez, Paschal Uche, and with Michael Barwick beginning seminary in the autumn.
There is a second collection this weekend for Vocations Promotion within the Diocese, especially vocations to Priesthood and the Religious Life, and is the only source of income for this work. On the website www.brentwoodvocations.org you will find Pope Francis’ Message for today, and video of a conversation with Bishop Alan about his call to priesthood, along with much more information for anyone considering a vocation to priesthood or the religious life. You are also very welcome to contact the Vocations Director, Fr Dominic Howarth, on 01268 281732 or frdominic@brentwoodvocations.org Above all please pray earnestly each day that God will inspire, and young people respond, to the call to follow Jesus in a life of consecrated unconditional service to His Church. God bless you all!
Msgr Kevin Hale
Year B
Monday 27th Feria
9.00am Mass: Charles & Alice Whitefield, RIP
Tuesday 28th Feria
9.00am Mass: Barbara Blaker, RIP
Wednesday 29th St Catherine of Siena, V, D
9.00am Mass: Intentions of the Mothers’ Prayer Group
Thursday 30th Feria
9.00am: Intentions of Fatima Balling
Friday 1st May Feria
12Noon: CWL Intentions
12.30pm: Exposition after Mass until
8.00pm: Holy Hour & Benediction
Saturday 2nd St Athanasius, Bp, D
10.00am: Peppi Miller, RIP
Fourth Sunday of Easter
First Reading: Chronicles 36: 14-16, 19-23
Second Reading: Ephesians 2: 4-10
Gospel: John 3: 14-21
Eucharistic Prayer 3
Preface of Easter 4
Saturday 26th April
5.30pm Mass: Bertha Nesnas, RIP
Sunday 27th April
8.00am Mass Pauline Kidney, RIP
9.30am Mass Intentions of Maureen Ward
11.30am Mass People of the Parish
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction
Class Teacher - Our Lady of Ransom Catholic School - MPR/UPR Full time & permanent - September 2015
The Governing Body of Our Lady of Ransom Catholic School is looking to appoint an outstanding, enthusiastic and highly-motivated class teacher, to join our friendly and dedicated team. The successful candidate will need to be a strong practitioner committed to achieving high standards of pupils’ learning. The post would suit an experienced or newly qualified teacher who is either a practising Catholic or willing to support the strong Catholic ethos of our school. Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. For more details please contact ~Mr Parascandolo (Head Teacher) via the school office (01268 785741). Application forms from www.olorcps.net.
Closing date: Thursday 30th April 2015 (5pm)
Interviews: Week commencing 4th May 2015
Class Teacher - Our Lady of Ransom Catholic School - MPR/UPR Full time & permanent - September 2015
The Governing Body of Our Lady of Ransom Catholic School is looking to appoint an outstanding, enthusiastic and highly-motivated class teacher, to join our friendly and dedicated team. The successful candidate will need to be a strong practitioner committed to achieving high standards of pupils’ learning. The post would suit an experienced or newly qualified teacher who is either a practising Catholic or willing to support the strong Catholic ethos of our school. Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. For more details please contact ~Mr Parascandolo (Head Teacher) via the school office (01268 785741). Application forms from www.olorcps.net.
Closing date: Thursday 30th April 2015 (5pm)
Interviews: Week commencing 4th May 2015
Scripture Group
Fr Con Joyce’s Scripture Group meets fortnightly in the Parish Centre
from 8pm to 9pm. Next meeting on Thursday 30th April.
Parish Fundraising
We are currently sixteen members short of our 200 target. Subscription is
£5 per month, either by cash, cheque or direct debit. If you would like to
join please fill in a form which can found at the back of the Church or ring Linda Wall on 01702 558217. This months winners are:
1st Prize £150 164 Mrs C McHugh
2nd Prize £100 129 Mrs C Mitchell
3rd Prize £75 21 Mr P Parry
4th Prize £50 19 Mrs A Liddell
5th Prize £25 145 Mr V Copeland
Parish Fundraising
We are currently sixteen members short of our 200 target. Subscription is
£5 per month, either by cash, cheque or direct debit. If you would like to
join please fill in a form which can found at the back of the Church or ring Linda Wall on 01702 558217. This months winners are:
1st Prize £150 164 Mrs C McHugh
2nd Prize £100 129 Mrs C Mitchell
3rd Prize £75 21 Mr P Parry
4th Prize £50 19 Mrs A Liddell
5th Prize £25 145 Mr V Copeland
Dates for your Diary
Saturdays 9th, 16th & 23rd May First Holy Communion Masses - 10.30am
Sunday 7th June Corpus Christi Procession - 4 pm
Dates for your Diary
Saturdays 9th, 16th & 23rd May First Holy Communion Masses - 10.30am
Sunday 7th June Corpus Christi Procession - 4 pm
Knights of Saint Columba Pilgrimage to Aylesford
Join us on Sunday 14th June on a coach excursion to Aylesford Priory where we will take in a late morning open air Mass and enjoy the procession through the Rosary Walk during the afternoon. We will be joined by Knights from all over the South of England for this magical day to celebrate the life of St Columba. Picnic in the grounds or enjoy a wonderful lunch in The Friars restaurant. Coach pick-up points are: Sacred Heart Church, Southchurch Road - Nazareth House, London Road - Our Lady of Lourdes, Leigh Road. Adults £14 - OAP £13 - Children Free. (A limited number of free spaces for children available, first come, first served). Please phone Liam 07952 954833 OR Damian 07887 678741 for further information.
Knights of Saint Columba Pilgrimage to Aylesford
Join us on Sunday 14th June on a coach excursion to Aylesford Priory where we will take in a late morning open air Mass and enjoy the procession through the Rosary Walk during the afternoon. We will be joined by Knights from all over the South of England for this magical day to celebrate the life of St Columba. Picnic in the grounds or enjoy a wonderful lunch in The Friars restaurant. Coach pick-up points are: Sacred Heart Church, Southchurch Road - Nazareth House, London Road - Our Lady of Lourdes, Leigh Road. Adults £14 - OAP £13 - Children Free. (A limited number of free spaces for children available, first come, first served). Please phone Liam 07952 954833 OR Damian 07887 678741 for further information.
Catholic Women’s League
CWL Social meeting 2pm on Monday 27th April in the Parish Centre -
Bob Craven will be giving an illustrated talk about the TRAMSTOP SHELTER; a project to restore the old seafront shelter at the bottom of Thorpe Hall Avenue as a facility for disabled and community groups. All parishioners welcome.
Catholic Women’s League
CWL Social meeting 2pm on Monday 27th April in the Parish Centre -
Bob Craven will be giving an illustrated talk about the TRAMSTOP SHELTER; a project to restore the old seafront shelter at the bottom of Thorpe Hall Avenue as a facility for disabled and community groups. All parishioners welcome.
World Day of Prayer for Vocations
There is a second collection this weekend (25th/26th April), on Good Shepherd Sunday, the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. The collection is for Vocations Promotion within the Diocese, especially vocations to priesthood and the religious life, and is the only source of income for this work. On the website
www.brentwoodvocations.org you will find Pope Francis’ message for today, and video of a conversation with Bishop Alan about his call to priesthood, along with much more information for anyone considering a vocation to priesthood or the religious life. You are also very welcome to contact the Vocations Director,
Fr Dominic Howarth, on 01268 281732 or
frdominic@brentwoodvocations.org
World Day of Prayer for Vocations
There is a second collection this weekend (25th/26th April), on Good Shepherd Sunday, the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. The collection is for Vocations Promotion within the Diocese, especially vocations to priesthood and the religious life, and is the only source of income for this work. On the website
www.brentwoodvocations.org you will find Pope Francis’ message for today, and video of a conversation with Bishop Alan about his call to priesthood, along with much more information for anyone considering a vocation to priesthood or the religious life. You are also very welcome to contact the Vocations Director,
Fr Dominic Howarth, on 01268 281732 or
frdominic@brentwoodvocations.org
World Day of Prayer for Vocations
There is a second collection this weekend (25th/26th April), on Good Shepherd Sunday, the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. The collection is for Vocations Promotion within the Diocese, especially vocations to priesthood and the religious life, and is the only source of income for this work. On the website
www.brentwoodvocations.org you will find Pope Francis’ message for today, and video of a conversation with Bishop Alan about his call to priesthood, along with much more information for anyone considering a vocation to priesthood or the religious life. You are also very welcome to contact the Vocations Director,
Fr Dominic Howarth, on 01268 281732 or
frdominic@brentwoodvocations.org