Year of Mercy Parish Prayer Intention
For those experiencing difficulties in Marriage and family life and for all who bear the pain of the break-up in relationships
Nazareth House
A Coffee Morning will be held at Nazareth House, 111 London Road, Southend on Saturday 30th January starting at 10.30am. Admission Free and will be run by the Friends of Nazareth House.
Do you have some spare time and would like to help others, then why not volunteer at Nazareth House? The Sisters are looking for people to enhance the life of the Residents, by sitting with them, assisting at mealtimes, bringing the Resident out for a walk/shopping etc. You can help for as little or as long as you can and if you are there during mealtime, then you will be provided with a hot meal. If you would like to help sister Brigid on 01702 345627 or email superior.southend.uk@nazarethcare.com
Baptism Preparation
The next preparation sessions will take place on Tuesday 26th January & Tuesday 2nd February in the Parish Centre, beginning at 8pm. For further information, please contact Paul & Diane Watts on 01702 4783096.
ABC - About Being Catholic
The series of talks designed to give an insight into the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church recommences this Monday, 18th January at 8pm: The Fall and Baptism. 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.
Money Matters
Offertory: Thank you for your generous offerings received last weekend, which amounted to £1,588.25.
Counters: Linda Wall & Sandie Hippard.
Newsletter Folders: Bobbie Newman & Emma Beardsell.
Scripture Group
Fr Con Joyce’s Scripture Group will meet in the Parish Centre 8pm-9pm on Thursday, 28th January. 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.
CWL
The CWL Christmas Hamper was won by Mrs Toni Cousins and raised £308 which has been divided between ‘Serving the Homeless’ and a couple of other CWL National Charities. A big thank you to all those who have supported us in any way over the past year, we wish you all a very blessed 2016.
CWL
The CWL Christmas Hamper was won by Mrs Toni Cousins and raised £308 which has been divided between ‘Serving the Homeless’ and a couple of other CWL National Charities. A big thank you to all those who have supported us in any way over the past year, we wish you all a very blessed 2016.
Catechesis for children from year 6 to year 9
The first catechesis meeting will be on Saturday 30th January from 3pm to 4pm, in the church hall. Then there will be a monthly meeting. It will be a fantastic opportunity to get together, receive catholic information and learn how to pray. If you are interested, please leave your details at the parish office or just come along.
Catechesis for children from year 6 to year 9
The first catechesis meeting will be on Saturday 30th January from 3pm to 4pm, in the church hall. Then there will be a monthly meeting. It will be a fantastic opportunity to get together, receive catholic information and learn how to pray. If you are interested, please leave your details at the parish office or just come along.
Helen Leonard - Growing up in The Tower of London
The CWL warmly invite you to come and listen to Helen Leonard giving an insight into ‘Growing up in the Tower of London’. Helen’s father was a Beefeater and life was very different. But you will have to attend the Parish Centre on Monday, 25 January at 2pm to find out more. There will be a nominal charge of £2.00 which will include refreshments. We look forward to seeing you there.
Helen Leonard - Growing up in The Tower of London
The CWL warmly invite you to come and listen to Helen Leonard giving an insight into ‘Growing up in the Tower of London’. Helen’s father was a Beefeater and life was very different. But you will have to attend the Parish Centre on Monday, 25 January at 2pm to find out more. There will be a nominal charge of £2.00 which will include refreshments. We look forward to seeing you there.
Sacrament of Confirmation
The Bishop will visit our Parish on Wednesday, 18th May to confer the Sacrament of Confirmation. If there is any adult, young or old, who wishes to receive this Sacrament, please complete a Registration Form from the back of church before the start of Lent (10th February) so that the preparation can begin on the First Sunday of Lent. Young people applying should be in Year 10 and above.
Sanctuary Lamp
The lamp burns for the intentions of the deceased members of the Lawrence Family.
Pray for the Dead
Please pray for our dead on their anniversaries:
Fr Kenneth Green, Canon Charles Kuypers, Mgr Canon David Donnelly,
Fr John Meehan, Bp Bernard Ward, Fr Christopher Quirke, Pope Benedict XV,
Bp Arthur Doubleday, Canon Patrick Hartley-Anderson, Patrick Connolly,
Brenda Campbell,Germaine Cave-Palmer, Renee Warburton, Bridget Kelly,
Robert Garson-Gratidge, Mrs Breeda Hayes,, Maud Reddy, Catherine Woods, Eugene Regan, Anne Ryan, Bernard Leonard, John Dillon, Ilene Axson,
Dora Arhott, Teresa Moule, Courtney Choat-Kelly, Kathleen Goddard,
Hubert Conolly, Jimmy Baker, Catherine Morris, Frances Emmerson, Rose Nice, Isabel King, Mary Vermeulen, John Dillon, T. Fitzpatrick, Mary Lilian Clarke
and Ellen Rose Brooks.
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 in Ordinary Time
First reading Isaiah 62: 1-5
Second reading Corinthians 12: 4-11
Gospel John 2: 1-11
Preface of Sunday 1
Eucharistic Prayer 3
Saturday 16th January
5.30pm Mass Bertha Nesnas, RIP
Sunday 17th January
8am Mass Margaret Kerr, RIP
9.30am Mass Breeda Hayes, RIP (Anniv)
11.30am Mass The People of the Parish
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction
The Baptism of The Lord
Dear friends in Christ
The Baptism of Jesus which we celebrate this weekend recalls the moment when each of us became a Child of God. With his divine adoption we are able to address God with the familiarity of a parent. Today we can give thanks for the first Sacrament we received by which we enjoy communion with God in His Body the Church.
During this second month of the Year of Mercy our Parish Family Prayer Intention is: for those experiencing difficulties in Marriage and family life and for all who bear the pain of the break-up in relationships. A small group pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy in the church every afternoon at three o'clock for this intention; if you would like to take a turn in leading this simple devotion, please sign the list which is in the Sacristy; there are small cards with the prayers, beneath the image of Jesus Divine Mercy in the Lady Chapel.
Just one year ago I was appointed Vicar General of the Diocese. As you know, this has made certain changes necessary in my daily life and routine and I thank you for the understanding and patience you have shown over this last year, as at times I have not always been as available as I would have liked. My thought initially was that a move to a smaller Parish would be prudent but the Bishop is happy for me to continue as your Parish Priest for the time being. I am extremely grateful for all the help I get from within the Parish by so many of you who collaborate in the day-to-day workings; also the Clergy who offer their help with Masses when I am required to be elsewhere. Please continue to keep me in your prayers as I am still learning how to do my work for the Bishop and our Diocese. On Thursday 11th February - feast of Our Lady of Lourdes - there will take place the initiation of the new Canons of the Diocese during a Mass in Brentwood Cathedral at 7pm. You are all invited! May God continue to bless you all.
Msgr Kevin Hale
The Baptism of The Lord
Dear friends in Christ
The Baptism of Jesus which we celebrate this weekend recalls the moment when each of us became a Child of God. With his divine adoption we are able to address God with the familiarity of a parent. Today we can give thanks for the first Sacrament we received by which we enjoy communion with God in His Body the Church.
During this second month of the Year of Mercy our Parish Family Prayer Intention is: for those experiencing difficulties in Marriage and family life and for all who bear the pain of the break-up in relationships. A small group pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy in the church every afternoon at three o'clock for this intention; if you would like to take a turn in leading this simple devotion, please sign the list which is in the Sacristy; there are small cards with the prayers, beneath the image of Jesus Divine Mercy in the Lady Chapel.
Just one year ago I was appointed Vicar General of the Diocese. As you know, this has made certain changes necessary in my daily life and routine and I thank you for the understanding and patience you have shown over this last year, as at times I have not always been as available as I would have liked. My thought initially was that a move to a smaller Parish would be prudent but the Bishop is happy for me to continue as your Parish Priest for the time being. I am extremely grateful for all the help I get from within the Parish by so many of you who collaborate in the day-to-day workings; also the Clergy who offer their help with Masses when I am required to be elsewhere. Please continue to keep me in your prayers as I am still learning how to do my work for the Bishop and our Diocese. On Thursday 11th February - feast of Our Lady of Lourdes - there will take place the initiation of the new Canons of the Diocese during a Mass in Brentwood Cathedral at 7pm. You are all invited! May God continue to bless you all.
Msgr Kevin Hale
The Baptism of the Lord
Monday 11th Feria
9am Mass John Hannah Tyner, RIP (Anniv)
Tuesday 12th St Aelred of Rievaulx, Ab
9am Mass Joe De Lobel, RIP
4.00pm Body in Church: Maureen Regan, RIP
Wednesday 13th St Hilary, Bp, D
9am Mass Tim McCarthy, RIP (Anniv)
12.15pm Requiem Mass: Maureen Regan, RIP
Thursday 14th Feria
9am Mass Eric Major, RIP (Anniv)
Friday 15th Feria
12Noon Mass Mabel Parsons, RIP
Saturday 16th Our Lady on Saturday
10am Mass Gabriel Craven, RIP (Anniv)