Pray for the Dead
Please pray for our dead on their anniversaries:
Fr Brian Drea, Fr Michael Healy, Fr Bernard Pownall, Fr John Lane, Fr Geoffrey Pye, Fr Eamonn Magrath, Anne Woods, Hugh Smyth, Barbara Clarke, Brigid Hill, Doris Masters, Ana Dawson, William Johnson, Bruce Pond, John Newton,
Thomas O’Hanlon, Mary Ring, Mary O’Leary, John Parsons, Walter Scott,
Patrick Lyons, Clare Clarke, Karen Anderson, Hilda Eid, Georgina Francis,
Ann Dunbar, Ivy Heale, Cecilia Upsher, Marie O’Carroll, John Burke,
Ronald Clarke, Eugene Grant & Alexander Black.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Second Sunday of Advent
First reading Baruch 5: 1-9
Second reading Philippians 1: 4-6, 8-11
Gospel Luke 3: 1-6
Preface of Advent 1
Eucharistic Prayer 3
Saturday 6th December
5.30pm Mass Bertha Nesnas, RIP
Sunday 7th December
8am Mass Maurice Bartley, RIP
9.30am Mass The People of the Parish
11.30am Mass Intentions of Thomas Corrigan
4.00pm Diana Smith, RIP - Extraordinary Form
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction
Scripture Group
Fr Con Joyce’s Scripture Group will meet in the Parish Centre 8pm-9pm this Thursday, 3rd December. These meetings are held to give us a better understanding of the Bible, to encourage us to read it and so help us to come closer to Jesus in our daily lives as Christians. All welcome.
MARGUERITEVILLE’S CHRISTMAS PARTY
Our Lady of Lourdes’s own Country music club is holding its special Christmas party to live music on Saturday 19th December at St James’ Church Hall, Elmsleigh Drive, starting 7.30pm, with guest artist Jim Worton. This is an entrance by ticket only event – price £8 - and we ask everyone to bring some Christmas party food to share. Prizes will be given for the best western dressed couple; gentleman and lady. Special Christmas raffle will be held - prize donations always welcome for this! Please see Bernadette Lane or Darrell Binding (phone 07825686249) to donate any prizes or get tickets which are selling fast! Profits go to the Parish Centre Fund.
MARGUERITEVILLE’S CHRISTMAS PARTY
Our Lady of Lourdes’s own Country music club is holding its special Christmas party to live music on Saturday 19th December at St James’ Church Hall, Elmsleigh Drive, starting 7.30pm, with guest artist Jim Worton. This is an entrance by ticket only event – price £8 - and we ask everyone to bring some Christmas party food to share. Prizes will be given for the best western dressed couple; gentleman and lady. Special Christmas raffle will be held - prize donations always welcome for this! Please see Bernadette Lane or Darrell Binding (phone 07825686249) to donate any prizes or get tickets which are selling fast! Profits go to the Parish Centre Fund.
APF Boxholders
As we are now approaching the end of the Financial Year, if you have not had your box opened in the last twelve months please leave it in the Parish office or give it to me personally (at the latest 7th December). I have left the Autumn edition of the Missio at the back of church in the usual place. If you have not already received one please take one. Thank you. Joan Caunce, Secretary, 01268 757505.
St. Vincent de Paul Society (SVP)
The St. Vincent de Paul Society (SVP) would like to say thank you to an anonymous donor for their recent kind donation of £20.
Advent afternoon of recollection
On Saturday 12th December between 2pm and 4:30pm at Saint Peters’, Eastwood, led by Fr. Jeff Woolnough on the Mysteries of the Incarnation contained within the Angelus. There will be an opportunity to make your confession and the day will end with Benediction and tea. All welcome. Sponsored by the Knights of Saint Columba.
Advent afternoon of recollection
On Saturday 12th December between 2pm and 4:30pm at Saint Peters’, Eastwood, led by Fr. Jeff Woolnough on the Mysteries of the Incarnation contained within the Angelus. There will be an opportunity to make your confession and the day will end with Benediction and tea. All welcome. Sponsored by the Knights of Saint Columba.
Brentwood Catholic Children’s Society - Tree of Angels
In remembrance of a loved one, BCCS invites you to dedicate a symbolic angel on their christmas Tree of Angels. The Tree of Angel Service will be held at Our Lady of Ransom church, Rayleigh on Sunday 6th December at 4pm. For further information contact Julie Abbott 01268 784544/jabbott@bccs.org.uk
Brentwood Catholic Children’s Society - Tree of Angels
In remembrance of a loved one, BCCS invites you to dedicate a symbolic angel on their christmas Tree of Angels. The Tree of Angel Service will be held at Our Lady of Ransom church, Rayleigh on Sunday 6th December at 4pm. For further information contact Julie Abbott 01268 784544/jabbott@bccs.org.uk
Parish/Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 14th-20th August 2016
Next year the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place around the Solemnity of Our Lady’s Assumption. A Parish group is being planned to coincide with the Diocese being there with our Bishop (and Vicar General!). Six nights (full board) travelling with British Airways via Toulouse and staying at the Grand Hotel Moderne will cost £635. Please indicate your interest by putting your name on the list in the Parish Office.
Parish Safeguarding Person
After several years in the role, Mrs Vanessa Ashcroft is stepping-down as our Parish Safeguarding Person; we are very grateful to her for the time and professionalism she has given to this important and sensitive post.
Miss Jackie Sullens will be her replacement and she can be contacted through
the Parish Office.
Parish Safeguarding Person
After several years in the role, Mrs Vanessa Ashcroft is stepping-down as our Parish Safeguarding Person; we are very grateful to her for the time and professionalism she has given to this important and sensitive post.
Miss Jackie Sullens will be her replacement and she can be contacted through
the Parish Office.
ABC - About Being Catholic
The series of informal talks designed to give an insight into the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church continues every Monday starting at 8pm in the Parish Centre. 30th November: Mary and the Four Last Things and Social Evening. 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 on 01702 712123.
Brentwood Catholic Children’s Society Gift Mass
There will be a Gift Mass on Sunday 13th December at 9.30am. Please write clearly on the gift whether it is for a boy or girl and what age range it would suit. Gifts for teenagers would also be much appreciated and if you are struggling with ideas, then Gift Vouchers are always very welcome.
Brentwood Catholic Children’s Society Gift Mass
There will be a Gift Mass on Sunday 13th December at 9.30am. Please write clearly on the gift whether it is for a boy or girl and what age range it would suit. Gifts for teenagers would also be much appreciated and if you are struggling with ideas, then Gift Vouchers are always very welcome.
Money Matters
Offertory: Thank you for your generous offerings received last weekend, which amounted to £1,373.35.
Counters: Tony Cousins, Mary Cook and Jacky Hoggett.
Newsletter Folders: Bobby Newman & Emma Beardsell.
CWL Christmas Hamper
Tickets for the CWL Christmas Hamper will go on sale after all Masses starting next weekend, 5th December after the 5.30pm Mass. The draw for the Hamper will take place on the 21st December. You will have plenty of time over the 3 weekends to buy your tickets. Proceeds will be divided between ‘Serving the Homeless’ and other CWL National Charities.