Sixth Sunday of Easter
First reading Acts 10: 25-26, 34-35, 44-48
Second reading John 4: 7-10
Gospel John 15: 9-17
Eucharist Prayer 3
Preface Easter 5
Saturday 9th May
5.30pm Mass The People of the Parish
Sunday 10th May
8am Mass Intentions of Sister Mary Juliana
9.30am Mass James Keefe, RIP
11.30am Mass May Downey, RIP (Anniv)
4pm Polish Mass
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Dear Friends in Christ
Throughout this month of May, some of our beautiful sacramental celebrations take place: first holy communion, confirmations, and the season for weddings begins. Also, some of the most beautiful feasts of the year occur during this month. All of which reminds us, that the cycle of our lives is rooted firmly in the life of the mysteries of Christ and His Church. I ask you to pray for all those who are preparing to receive these sacraments at this time.
This month of May is also traditionally the time when we give a higher profile to the place of the Blessed Mother in our lives and in the life of the church. We can choose to do this in a variety of ways from the making of pilgrimages to her shrines and places dedicated to her, to praying the holy rosary and her litany, to the simple customs which involve us looking at her life and virtues more lovingly.
However we go about living this Marian month of May, the intention and result should be the same: that of getting Mary to draw us more deeply into the life of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. May she obtain for us, by these simple tokens of devotion, especially in our parish dedicated to her, a strong
Easter faith and an understanding of what it means to be in relationship with
her Son.
God bless you!
Msgr Kevin Hale
Year B
Monday 4th THE ENGLISH MARTYRS
10.00am Mass: Gwendoline Underwood, RIP
Tuesday 5th Feria
9.00am Mass: Intentions of the Fontana Family
5.00pm Body in Church: Patrick Dunbar, RIP
Wednesday 6th St John Payne, Pr, M
9.00am Mass: Bertha Nesnas, RIP (Anniv)
2.30pm Requiem Mass: Patrick Dunbar, RIP
Thursday 7th Feria
9.00am: John Holland, RIP
Friday 8th Feria
12Noon: Barbara & Frank Blaker, RIP
Saturday 9th Feria
10.30am: First Holy Communion Mass
Year B
Monday 4th THE ENGLISH MARTYRS
10.00am Mass: Gwendoline Underwood, RIP
Tuesday 5th Feria
9.00am Mass: Intentions of the Fontana Family
5.00pm Body in Church: Patrick Dunbar, RIP
Wednesday 6th St John Payne, Pr, M
9.00am Mass: Bertha Nesnas, RIP (Anniv)
2.30pm Requiem Mass: Patrick Dunbar, RIP
Thursday 7th Feria
9.00am: John Holland, RIP
Friday 8th Feria
12Noon: Barbara & Frank Blaker, RIP
Saturday 9th Feria
10.30am: First Holy Communion Mass
Music in May - Saturday 23rd May at 7.30pm
An evening of music from the shows and popular variety repertoire being given by Victor Patterson and The Two Elizabeths at St Saviours Church, Kings Road. Tickets are £8, no concessions. Refreshments free. To book your ticket please phone 01702 347369. A charity raffle will be held. Proceeds to Christian Aid.
Music in May - Saturday 23rd May at 7.30pm
An evening of music from the shows and popular variety repertoire being given by Victor Patterson and The Two Elizabeths at St Saviours Church, Kings Road. Tickets are £8, no concessions. Refreshments free. To book your ticket please phone 01702 347369. A charity raffle will be held. Proceeds to Christian Aid.
Feast of Our Lady of Fatima
Mass will be celebrated at Nazareth House on Wednesday, 13th May at 4pm followed by procession whilst praying the Rosary at 4.45pm and Benediction at 5.15pm. Refreshments in the hall afterwards. All welcome to honour Our Lady on this special day.
Feast of Our Lady of Fatima
Mass will be celebrated at Nazareth House on Wednesday, 13th May at 4pm followed by procession whilst praying the Rosary at 4.45pm and Benediction at 5.15pm. Refreshments in the hall afterwards. All welcome to honour Our Lady on this special day.
Thank you from the Knights of Saint Columba
The Charity Breakfast for CWL Housing that took place on Saturday,
25th April at St Peter’s raised £229.35. Thank you for your support and magnificent generosity.
Scripture Group
Fr Con Joyce’s Scripture Group meets fortnightly in the Parish Centre
from 8pm to 9pm. Next meeting on Thursday 14th May.
NEPAL
In the wake of the recent earthquake and the ensuing suffering in Nepal there will be a spontaneous retiring collection this weekend. CAFOD will distribute these funds in the name of the Church. Please use a Gift Aid envelope if you can. Donations can be sent to the Parish Office too during the week.
NEPAL
In the wake of the recent earthquake and the ensuing suffering in Nepal there will be a spontaneous retiring collection this weekend. CAFOD will distribute these funds in the name of the Church. Please use a Gift Aid envelope if you can. Donations can be sent to the Parish Office too during the week.
Brentwood Catholic Children’s Society
The Brentwood Catholic Children’s Society is hosting an evening of classical music in the beautiful surroundings of Ingatestone Hall on Saturday 23rd May at 7.30pm. Come and enjoy an exciting and varied programme with three professional musicians all with local ties. Tickets are £22 and include wine and nibbles. For tickets or further information, please call Amy Pether on 01268 784544 or email apether@bccs.org.uk
BCCS will also be hosting a Charity Golf Day at The Rayleigh Golf and Country Club, Hullbridge on Monday 22nd June 2015. Tickets are priced at £50 per person and include bacon rolls & tea/coffee on arrival, 18 Hole Stableford Competition, ‘nearest the pin’ & ‘longest drive’ initiative and a Golfers’ Lunch. Places are limited to 72 players so please book early in order to avoid disappointment. Please contact: Julie Abbott 01268 784544 / 07912277413 / jabbott@bccs.org.uk
The Brentwood Catholic Children’s Society (BCCS) needs a new Social Worker to join the excellent team. Experience of direct work with children and families is essential and for an information pack please contact the Director at swebb@bccs.org.uk The role can be full or significant part time.
Baptismal Course
The next Baptismal Course will take place in the Parish Centre on Tuesday
5th and Tuesday 12th May from 8 pm to 9.30 pm.
Money Matters
Offertory: Thank you for your generous offerings received last weekend, which amounted to £1,269.71and the £519.10 donated to the Vocations Programme.
Counters: Toni Cousins, Mary Cook & Jacky Hoggett.
Newsletter Folders: Tom O’Callaghan & Rita O’Callaghan.
We pray for the repose of the souls
Patrick Dunbar, RIP. His Body will be received into the Church at 5pm on Tuesday, 5th May and his Requiem Mass will be held at 2.30pm on Wednesday, 6th May followed by committal at Southend Crematorium.
Phyllis Tait, RIP who died last weekend. Funeral details to follow.
We pray for the repose of the souls
Patrick Dunbar, RIP. His Body will be received into the Church at 5pm on Tuesday, 5th May and his Requiem Mass will be held at 2.30pm on Wednesday, 6th May followed by committal at Southend Crematorium.
Phyllis Tait, RIP who died last weekend. Funeral details to follow.