Pentecost Sunday
Saturday 14th Feria
10.30am Mass First Holy Communion
5.30pm Vigil Mass The People of the Parish
Sunday 15th May
8am Mass Francés Copeland, RIP
9.30am Mass Mary & John Sheehy, RIP (Anniv)
11.30am Mass Vi Coveney, RIP
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction
Monday 16th Feria
9am Mass Fatima Balolong (Intentions & Thanksgiving)
Tuesday 17th Feria
9am Mass Intentions of the Corrigan Family
Wednesday 18th St John 1, P, M
9am Mass Intentions of Esther Clark
7.30pm Confirmation Mass
Thursday 19th St Dunstan, Bp
9am Mass Charles & Alice Whitefield, RIP
Friday 20th St Bernadine of Siena, Pr, Rel
12Noon Mass Intentions of Susan Griffin
Saturday 21st St Christopher Magallanes, Pr & Comps, Mm
10.00am Mass Thomas Byrnes (Special Intentions)
5.30pm Vigil Mass Gwendoline Underwood, RIP
Sunday 22nd May
8am Mass Francis & Paul Emmerson, RIP
9.30am Mass The People of the Parish
11.30am Mass Intentions of Ignacio Ayerbe
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction
Pentecost Sunday
Saturday 14th Feria
10.30am Mass First Holy Communion
5.30pm Vigil Mass The People of the Parish
Sunday 15th May
8am Mass Francés Copeland, RIP
9.30am Mass Mary & John Sheehy, RIP (Anniv)
11.30am Mass Vi Coveney, RIP
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction
Monday 16th Feria
9am Mass Fatima Balolong (Intentions & Thanksgiving)
Tuesday 17th Feria
9am Mass Intentions of the Corrigan Family
Wednesday 18th St John 1, P, M
9am Mass Intentions of Esther Clark
7.30pm Confirmation Mass
Thursday 19th St Dunstan, Bp
9am Mass Charles & Alice Whitefield, RIP
Friday 20th St Bernadine of Siena, Pr, Rel
12Noon Mass Intentions of Susan Griffin
Saturday 21st St Christopher Magallanes, Pr & Comps, Mm
10.00am Mass Thomas Byrnes (Special Intentions)
5.30pm Vigil Mass Gwendoline Underwood, RIP
Sunday 22nd May
8am Mass Francis & Paul Emmerson, RIP
9.30am Mass The People of the Parish
11.30am Mass Intentions of Ignacio Ayerbe
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction
Summary of Amoris Laetitia - The Joy of Love:
Chapter three: “Looking to Jesus: The vocation of the family” (58-88)
The third chapter is dedicated to some essential elements of the Church’s teaching on marriage and the family. This chapter is important because its 30 paragraphs concisely depict the vocation of the family according to the Gospel and as affirmed by the Church over time. Above all, it stresses the themes of indissolubility, the sacramental nature of marriage, the transmission of life and the education of children. Gaudium et Spes of Vatican II, Humanae Vitae of Paul VI, and Familiaris Consortio of John Paul II are widely quoted.
The chapter provides a broad view and touches on “imperfect situations” as well. We can read, in fact: “‘Discernment of the presence of ‘seeds of the Word’ in other cultures (cf. Ad Gentes 11) can also apply to the reality of marriage and the family. In addition to true natural marriage, positive elements exist in the forms of marriage found in other religious traditions’, even if, at times, obscurely” (AL 77). The reflection also includes the “wounded families” about whom the Pope – quoting the Final Report of the 2015 Synod extensively – says that “it is always necessary to recall this general principle: ‘Pastors must know that, for the sake of truth, they are obliged to exercise careful discernment of situations’
(Familiaris Consortio, 84). The degree of responsibility is not equal in all cases and factors may exist which limit the ability to make a decision. Therefore, while clearly stating the Church’s teaching, pastors are to avoid judgements that do not take into account the complexity of various situations, and they are to be attentive, by necessity, to how people experience and endure distress because of their condition” (AL 79)
Cont’d next week …
Social News
QUIZ + FISH N’ CHIPS SUPPER at the PARISH CENTRE. Organised by the Social Committee for Saturday 25th June; Doors open from 6.30pm after mass for 7.00pm start with supper at 8pm and finish of quiz around 10.00pm. Tickets £10 (no concessions)per person up to maximum 8 per table, available from Phyllis, Marian and Darrell shortly. Bring your own drinks but teas and coffees served. Good raffle and Prizes for the Quiz winners! Proceeds will be donated to the Church funds. Contact Darrell 07825686249 Phyllis 07969465518.
Next event is being planned for Saturday 16th July for ‘Back to the 1960’s’ dance (1960s dress optional!!) with Martin Jaye. Details to be announced.
Helpers. We still need willing committee members and helpers at events. If you would like to help (and it would be great to have new faces as well as our old faithfuls!) please contact Phyllis, Darrell or leave a message in the Parish Office for the Lourdes Social Committee.
Community Choir. The ‘Sea of Voices’ choir has now met to agree a start date of Wednesday 8th June at 7.30pm. We have a fantastic 35 names already (!) but are in need of a few more gentlemen, and young singers over 15 will also be very welcome. A newsletter has been produced giving more details which is available in the Parish Centre where teas and coffees are served. Contact Darrell for more information etc.
ST AIDAN’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY ACADEMY, Benton Road, Ilford, Essex IG1 4AS
Tel 020 8590 5223 Fax 020 8503 8344, email: hr@st-aidans.redbridge.sch.uk
Require: Foundation Stage/KS1/KS2 Class teachers
Salary: TLRs considered - Required from September 2016 (or sooner, if available)
Visits to the Academy are warmly welcomed.
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 17th May 2016.
ST AIDAN’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY ACADEMY, Benton Road, Ilford, Essex IG1 4AS
Tel 020 8590 5223 Fax 020 8503 8344, email: hr@st-aidans.redbridge.sch.uk Require: Foundation Stage/KS1/KS2 Class teachers Salary: TLRs considered - Required from September 2016 (or sooner, if available) Visits to the Academy are warmly welcomed. Closing date for applications: Tuesday 17th May 2016.
Dates for your Diary
Wednesday 18th May
Bishop’s Visitation & Confirmation Mass at 7.30pm
Sunday 29th May
Corpus Christi Procession at 4pm
Sun 14th to Sat 20th August
Parish/Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes
KNIGHTS OF SAINT COLUMBA PILGRIMAGE TO AYLESFORD PRIORY
On Sunday 12th June join us at Aylesford Priory to celebrate the feast of Saint Columba with an open air Mass, picnic in the grounds or enjoy a meal in the restaurant and process with the Knights through the beautiful Rosary Walk in the afternoon. Adults £13 – OAP £12 – Children Free (13 places only available)
Pick-Up points: Sacred Heart Church, Southchurch – Nazareth House, Westcliff – Our Lady of Lourdes, Leigh. To book your place please phone Liam 07952 954833, Damian 07887 678741 or email: liam.rand@btopenworld.com
KNIGHTS OF SAINT COLUMBA PILGRIMAGE TO AYLESFORD PRIORY
On Sunday 12th June join us at Aylesford Priory to celebrate the feast of Saint Columba with an open air Mass, picnic in the grounds or enjoy a meal in the restaurant and process with the Knights through the beautiful Rosary Walk in the afternoon. Adults £13 – OAP £12 – Children Free (13 places only available)
Pick-Up points: Sacred Heart Church, Southchurch – Nazareth House, Westcliff – Our Lady of Lourdes, Leigh. To book your place please phone Liam 07952 954833, Damian 07887 678741 or email: liam.rand@btopenworld.com
Counters & Folders
Counters: Jan Lewis, Sandie Hippard & Nina Bridgeman.
Newsletter Folders: Amanda Phipps & Clare English.
Scripture Group
Fr Con Joyce’s Scripture Group will next meet in the Parish Centre 8pm-9pm this Thursday, 19th May. 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.
St.Mary's Catholic Primary School Tilbury
We have a vacancy for a Deputy Headteacher, starting September, to join our lovely school. Salary Range - Leadership 6 – 10 (plus fringe)
Closing Date for Applications: 23rd May - Interview Date: 27th May 2016
For further details contact Alison Bishop, Tel: 01375 843254 or visit the school’s website www.stmarys.thurrock.sch.uk.
St.Mary's Catholic Primary School Tilbury
We have a vacancy for a Deputy Headteacher, starting September, to join our lovely school. Salary Range - Leadership 6 – 10 (plus fringe)
Closing Date for Applications: 23rd May - Interview Date: 27th May 2016
For further details contact Alison Bishop, Tel: 01375 843254 or visit the school’s website www.stmarys.thurrock.sch.uk.
Parish Centre
Please join us for tea/coffee (and cakes!) in the Parish Centre after 9 o'clock Mass on Mondays and Thursdays.
Parish Centre
Please join us for tea/coffee (and cakes!) in the Parish Centre after 9 o'clock Mass on Mondays and Thursdays.
Weekend Readers
If you would like to read at the weekends please give your name to the Parish Office stating at which Mass you would like to read. Thank you. Jane Allard.
Weekend Readers
If you would like to read at the weekends please give your name to the Parish Office stating at which Mass you would like to read. Thank you. Jane Allard.
Sanctuary Lamp
The lamp burns for the intentions of the deceased members of the Siani Family.
Pray for the dead
Please pray for our dead on their anniversaries:
Canon Brian Grady, Fr Augustine Davidson, Mgr Canon John Howell,
Fr John Boyle, Fr Stanley Joynes, Fred Parsons, Arthur Chadwick,
Patrick Shanahan, Peggy Choppin, Mary Donovan, Michael McDermott,
Cestain Szymczak, Margaret Park, May Downey, Mary Jones, Wally Hurst,
Philip Wilson, Vera Fogarty, Charlotte Anderson, Robert King, Patrick O’Sullivan, Joyce Wilkinson, Iris Amner, John Lyons, Constance Newton,
Dorothy Kyrke-Smith, Margaret Philp, Joseph Edwards & John Smith.
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.
The Ascension
Dear friends in Christ
Forty days ago we celebrated Easter and on this Sunday Jesus ascends to Heaven to take His place once more with the Father. Christ awaits us there with His glorified body, with the signs of His redemptive suffering; the marks of His Passion which St Tomas saw and touched. As the Apostles gazed into Heaven as Jesus went from their sight, the Angels told them that it was now time to begin the task before them, that there was not a minute to be wasted. With the Ascension, the earthly mission of Christ comes to a close, and ours, as His disciples, begins. Jesus wishes each of us to remain in our place, sanctifying the world from within, improving it and placing it at the feet of God. Only then will the world be a place where human dignity is valued and respected, a place where people live in peace, in true peace, the peace which is so closely linked to God.
Please pray for Michael Halsall who will be Ordained Priest next Saturday in St Peter’s Church, Eastwood. Michael was Received into the Church here almost a decade ago having been the Vicar of St Luke’s, Southend. The establishment of the Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham by Pope Benedict, has made it possible for Michael to received Priestly Ordination and he will serve that Community once Ordained. It is the fulfilment of a long spiritual pilgrimage for Michael and we offer him, and his family, our prayerful support and warmest good wishes.
Msgr Kevin Hale