ABC - About Being Catholic
The series of talks designed to give an insight into the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church continues this Monday, 14th March at 8pm: The Triduum. 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.
Walsingham House
There are currently two vacancies for Assistant Managers to begin in August 2016, and two remaining vacancies for 2016/17 volunteer Retreat Team Members. Contact leightonwalker@dioceseofbrentwood.org or call 01268 515970. For the Assistant Manager vacancies, full details at www.bcys.net/job-opportunities.
Summer Lourdes with the BCYS – places for those in school year 13 are still available. We are in Lourdes 13th – 20th August; for those with A-level results that week we will have Internet and phone connections for you to get your results, call Unis, etc. Forms at www.bcys.net or call 01268 515970. There are also a tiny handful of places left for anyone in year 10-12.
Jordan Kelly is running the Marathon to raise money for Walsingham House – can you support him? Jordan is Assistant Manager at Walsingham House, and all the money he raises will be invested in new equipment and decoration at the House, including new beds, to enhance the retreat experience for over 5,000 young people from our Diocese every year (a lot of what we have is now 10 years old). Send a cheque payable to “Walsingham House” to Jordan Kelly, Marathon Appeal, Walsingham House, Lionel Road, Canvey Island, Essex SS8 9DE or support online via http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/JordanKelly95 with the reference ‘Marathon’.
Friday Film Night
Many thanks to all those who attended last week’s film night which raised £260.00 for Fr Dominic’s Calais Refugee appeal. Live Simply meets next Monday 14th March in the parish centre from 10.15-11.45am, the last meeting before Easter. Meetings commence again on Monday 11th April.
Lenten Lunches
Next Friday, 18th March is the last Lenten lunch. Lunch will be served at 12.30pm, upstairs in the Parish Centre. A contribution of £4.50 will include homemade soup, rolls, cheese, fruit, tea or coffee. This year all proceeds will be sent to Fr Dominic Howarth’s Calais Refugees’ Project.
Money Matters
Offertory: Thank you for your generous offerings received last weekend, which amounted to £1,801.31.
Counters: Shirley Murphy & John Murphy.
Newsletter Folders: Pauline Jordan & Maureen Ward.
First Holy Communion 2016
There will be a parent’s meeting on Wednesday 16th March at 8pm in
The Parish Centre for those parents who have a child making their First Holy Communion in May.
Walk of Witness - Good Friday
Starts at our Our Lady of Lourdes/Leigh Road Baptist at 10:30. Goes along Leigh Road. Meets people from St. Michael’s and Westcliff URC at the junction of Leigh Road, King’s Road and Mount Avenue at 10:45. Continues along Leigh Road to the Park.
Reception into the Church
During the 11.30am Mass this Sunday, those wishing to be received into the Church will be presented with copies of the Lord’s Prayer. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
Fourth Sunday of Lent
Dear friends in Christ
We are at the mid-way point of Lent this weekend and there is a lighter tone to the liturgy which is seen in the use of rose as the liturgical colour, flowers and the organ playing! The Gospel itself relates to us the best short-story ever told: the joy of the repentant son and merciful father. Each of us is that Prodigal Son. Human life is in some way a constant returning to our Father’s house. We return through sorrow, through that conversion of heart which means a desire to change. It means a firm decision to improve our lives, a decision which is expressed in sacrifice and self-giving. We return to our Father’s house by means of that sacrament of pardon in which by confessing our sins, we put on Jesus Christ again and become His brothers and sisters, members once more of God’s family.
As we are in this Jubilee Year of Mercy, it would be important to keep in our minds all of the riches of God’s mercy that are opened-up for us at this time and of which we could avail ourselves. One of the practices of the Jubilee Year is a pilgrimage to a holy place, such as Rome or Lourdes. All Cathedrals around the world are also places where the Jubilee Indulgence may be gained, including our own Cathedrals in Brentwood and Westminster; here you will be able to pass through the specially opened Holy Doors. A Plenary Indulgence is the complete remission of sin. To obtain the Plenary Indulgence we simply follow the norms laid-down by Pope Francis: To experience and obtain the Indulgence, the faithful are called to make a brief pilgrimage to the Holy Door, open in every Cathedral or in the churches designated by the Diocesan Bishop, and in the four Papal Basilicas in Rome, as a sign of the deep desire for true conversion. Ideally, one would go to confession, receive Communion and perform the indulgenced works all on the same day, but it is sufficient that these sacraments and prayers be carried out within several days (about 20) before or after the indulgenced act. Prayers for the Pope’s intentions is left to the choice of the Faithful, but an Our Father and a Hail Mary are customary. One sacramental Confession suffices for several plenary indulgences, but a separate Holy Communion and a separate prayer for the Holy Father’s intentions are required for each plenary indulgence. Exceptions can be made by confessors for the sick and the homebound. Indulgences can always be applied either to oneself or to the souls of the deceased, but they cannot be applied to other persons living on earth.
Let us be generous with ourselves and the Holy Souls in Purgatory, by visiting these holy places and trying to gain the Indulgence; Lent is the perfect opportunity to undertake this beautiful work of charity. God bless you in your resolutions and good works during this second-half of Lent!
Msgr Kevin Hale
Fourth Sunday of Lent
Dear friends in Christ
We are at the mid-way point of Lent this weekend and there is a lighter tone to the liturgy which is seen in the use of rose as the liturgical colour, flowers and the organ playing! The Gospel itself relates to us the best short-story ever told: the joy of the repentant son and merciful father. Each of us is that Prodigal Son. Human life is in some way a constant returning to our Father’s house. We return through sorrow, through that conversion of heart which means a desire to change. It means a firm decision to improve our lives, a decision which is expressed in sacrifice and self-giving. We return to our Father’s house by means of that sacrament of pardon in which by confessing our sins, we put on Jesus Christ again and become His brothers and sisters, members once more of God’s family.
As we are in this Jubilee Year of Mercy, it would be important to keep in our minds all of the riches of God’s mercy that are opened-up for us at this time and of which we could avail ourselves. One of the practices of the Jubilee Year is a pilgrimage to a holy place, such as Rome or Lourdes. All Cathedrals around the world are also places where the Jubilee Indulgence may be gained, including our own Cathedrals in Brentwood and Westminster; here you will be able to pass through the specially opened Holy Doors. A Plenary Indulgence is the complete remission of sin. To obtain the Plenary Indulgence we simply follow the norms laid-down by Pope Francis: To experience and obtain the Indulgence,the faithful are called to make a brief pilgrimage to the Holy Door, open in every Cathedral or in the churches designated by the Diocesan Bishop, and in the four Papal Basilicas in Rome, as a sign of the deep desire for true conversion. Ideally, one would go to confession, receive Communion and perform the indulgenced works all on the same day, but it is sufficient that these sacraments and prayers be carried out within several days (about 20) before or after the indulgenced act. Prayers for the Pope’s intentions is left to the choice of the Faithful, but an Our Father and a Hail Mary are customary. One sacramental Confession suffices for several plenary indulgences, but a separate Holy Communion and a separate prayer for the Holy Father’s intentions are required for each plenary indulgence. Exceptions can be made by confessors for the sick and the homebound. Indulgences can always be applied either to oneself or to the souls of the deceased, but they cannot be applied to other persons living on earth.
Let us be generous with ourselves and the Holy Souls in Purgatory, by visiting these holy places and trying to gain the Indulgence; Lent is the perfect opportunity to undertake this beautiful work of charity. God bless you in your resolutions and good works during this second-half of Lent!
Msgr Kevin Hale
Fourth Sunday in Lent
Saturday 5th Feria
10am Mass Patricia Breslin, RIP
5.30pm Vigil Bertha Nesnas, RIP
Sunday 6th March
8am Mass Maureen Caulfield, RIP
9.30am Mass Jim & Teena Rockell, RIP
11.30am Mass The People of the Parish
4pm Mass Pat Burke, RIP - Extraordinary Form
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction
Monday 7th Feria
9am Mass Joan Hogan, RIP (Anniv)
Tuesday 8th Feria
9am Mass Charles & Alice Whitefield
Wednesday 9th Feria
9am Mass John Joe Swann, RIP (Anniv)
Thursday 10th Feria
9am Mass Jan Harris,RIP (Anniv)
5pm Body in Church: Aoife O’Sullivan, RIP
Friday 11th Feria
6.30am Mass Special Intentions
12Noon Mass Intentions of Noel & Chris Murray
4pm Funeral: Aoife O’Sullivan, RIP
8.00pm Stations of the Cross & Benediction
Saturday 12th Feria
10am Mass Flurry Murnane, RIP
5.30pm Vigil Mass Carmel Kislingbury-50th Wedding Anniversary
Sunday 13th March
8am Mass The People of the Parish
9.30am Mass Intentions of the O’Sullivan Family
11.30am Mass Melvyn Calton, RIP (Anniv)
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction
Fourth Sunday in Lent
Saturday 5th Feria
10am Mass Patricia Breslin, RIP
5.30pm Vigil Bertha Nesnas, RIP
Sunday 6th March
8am Mass Maureen Caulfield, RIP
9.30am Mass Jim & Teena Rockell, RIP
11.30am Mass The People of the Parish
4pm Mass Pat Burke, RIP - Extraordinary Form
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction
Monday 7th Feria
9am Mass Joan Hogan, RIP (Anniv)
Tuesday 8th Feria
9am Mass Charles & Alice Whitefield
Wednesday 9th Feria
9am Mass John Joe Swann, RIP (Anniv)
Thursday 10th Feria
9am Mass Jan Harris,RIP (Anniv)
5pm Body in Church: Aoife O’Sullivan, RIP
Friday 11th Feria
6.30am Mass Special Intentions
12Noon Mass Intentions of Noel & Chris Murray
4pm Funeral: Aoife O’Sullivan, RIP
8.00pm Stations of the Cross & Benediction
Saturday 12th Feria
10am Mass Flurry Murnane, RIP
5.30pm Vigil Mass Carmel Kislingbury-50th Wedding Anniversary
Sunday 13th March
8am Mass The People of the Parish
9.30am Mass Intentions of the O’Sullivan Family
11.30am Mass Melvyn Calton, RIP (Anniv)
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction
Lenten Lunches
We look forward to serving you lunch on Friday at the Lenten Lunch. There are only two Friday Lenten Lunches left for you to participate in, the last lunch being 18th March. Lunch will be served at 12.30pm, upstairs in the Parish Centre. A contribution of £4.50 will include homemade soup, rolls, cheese, fruit, tea or coffee. This year all proceeds will be sent to Fr Dominic Howarth’s Calais Refugees’ Project.
Scripture Group
Fr Con Joyce’s Scripture Group will meet in the Parish Centre 8pm-9pm this Thursday, 10th March. 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.
ABC - About Being Catholic
The series of talks designed to give an insight into the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church continues this Monday, 7th March at 8pm: The Moral Life. 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.
BOLLYWOOD NIGHT – AN EXOTIC NIGHT TO REMEMBER
The Knights of Saint Columba presents a celebration of Indian culture through food, film and music. A two course Indian buffet to include vegetarian options, the third course Ice Cream. £10 per person includes your food, film and music – wine, beer, juice and tea & coffee will be available to purchase on the evening. When booking your tickets state if you require an alternative to Indian food as this cannot be organised on the night. A sensational raffle, the top prize a 42" Toshiba TV plus many, many more prizes – tickets available at £1 each. The Bollywood Night is in aid of the Knights of Saint Columba and our chosen partners – MISSIO; Nazareth House and B.E.E.F. (Brentwood Ecclesiastical Education Fund). To be held at Saint Peters’ Parish Hall on Saturday 16th April, doors open at 6:30pm for a 7pm start. To book your place please speak to Liam 07952 954833 or Damian 07887 678741 or email: liam.rand@btopenworld.com. If you require a lift to this event please let us know when booking.
BOLLYWOOD NIGHT – AN EXOTIC NIGHT TO REMEMBER
The Knights of Saint Columba presents a celebration of Indian culture through food, film and music. A two course Indian buffet to include vegetarian options, the third course Ice Cream. £10 per person includes your food, film and music – wine, beer, juice and tea & coffee will be available to purchase on the evening. When booking your tickets state if you require an alternative to Indian food as this cannot be organised on the night. A sensational raffle, the top prize a 42" Toshiba TV plus many, many more prizes – tickets available at £1 each. The Bollywood Night is in aid of the Knights of Saint Columba and our chosen partners – MISSIO; Nazareth House and B.E.E.F. (Brentwood Ecclesiastical Education Fund). To be held at Saint Peters’ Parish Hall on Saturday 16th April, doors open at 6:30pm for a 7pm start. To book your place please speak to Liam 07952 954833 or Damian 07887 678741 or email: liam.rand@btopenworld.com. If you require a lift to this event please let us know when booking.