Please Pray for the repose of the Soul of:
Yolanda Perretti who died recently. Funeral details to follow.
Sanctuary Lamp
The lamp burns for the deceased members of the Uglietta, Booth & Mapson Families.
Pray for the Dead
Please pray for our dead on their anniversaries:
Fr Edmund Tyler, Fr Thomas Crowe, Dr Jack Hesketh-Beasley, Alice Quinlan, Margaret Gibson, Mrs Anne Hughes, Mollie Cosgrove, Margaret Keniry,
Kathleen Owen, Kathleen Denyer, John Mudd, Bertram Barrett, May Lobb,
James McKeon, Edith Turner, Nora Murphy, Catherine Weston, Kathleen Lee,
Ray Parascandolo, Irene Chessher, Pamela Gafga, Annie Lawrence,
Rose Whitehead, Walter Burrill, Marion Button, Gerald Melhuish,
Gwendoline Underwood & George Houston.
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.
Corpus Christi
Dear friends in Christ
This Solemnity goes back to the thirteenth century. It was first established in the diocese of Liege, and Pope Urban IV instituted it in 1264 for the entire Church. The meaning of this feast is the consideration of and devotion to the Real Presence of Christ in the Blessed Eucharist. The centre of the feast was to be, as Pope Urban IV described it, a popular devotion reflected in hymns and joy. In the same year St Thomas Aquinas, at the Pope’s request, composed for this day two Offices which have nourished the piety of many Christians throughout the centuries. In many different places the procession with the Monstrance through the streets gives testimony of the Christian people’s faith and love for Christ, who once again passes through our towns, The Procession began in the same way as the feast itself. One day, as Jesus was leaving the city of Jericho, to continue His journey towards Jerusalem, He passed by a blind man who was begging for alms at the side of the road. When he heard the sound of the little crowd that was following the Master, he asked what it meant. The people around him answered: Jesus of Nazareth is passing by. If this Sunday, when the Blessed Sacrament is carried through our towns, someone asked the same question, we can truly respond in the same way. The Blessed Sacrament is simply the most precious gift that exists on earth: God-with-us. Jesus in the Eucharist is our only hope, our consolation and the food for our journey through this earth to Heaven. May this Day be a moment to celebrate our Faith in the abiding presence of Jesus amongst us. Do come and participate in the Eucharistic Procession this Sunday that begins in the church at 4pm and is followed by a Parish Tea. God bless you!
Msgr Kevin Hale
Corpus Christi
Dear friends in Christ
This Solemnity goes back to the thirteenth century. It was first established in the diocese of Liege, and Pope Urban IV instituted it in 1264 for the entire Church. The meaning of this feast is the consideration of and devotion to the Real Presence of Christ in the Blessed Eucharist. The centre of the feast was to be, as Pope Urban IV described it, a popular devotion reflected in hymns and joy. In the same year St Thomas Aquinas, at the Pope’s request, composed for this day two Offices which have nourished the piety of many Christians throughout the centuries. In many different places the procession with the Monstrance through the streets gives testimony of the Christian people’s faith and love for Christ, who once again passes through our towns, The Procession began in the same way as the feast itself. One day, as Jesus was leaving the city of Jericho, to continue His journey towards Jerusalem, He passed by a blind man who was begging for alms at the side of the road. When he heard the sound of the little crowd that was following the Master, he asked what it meant. The people around him answered: Jesus of Nazareth is passing by. If this Sunday, when the Blessed Sacrament is carried through our towns, someone asked the same question, we can truly respond in the same way. The Blessed Sacrament is simply the most precious gift that exists on earth: God-with-us. Jesus in the Eucharist is our only hope, our consolation and the food for our journey through this earth to Heaven. May this Day be a moment to celebrate our Faith in the abiding presence of Jesus amongst us. Do come and participate in the Eucharistic Procession this Sunday that begins in the church at 4pm and is followed by a Parish Tea. God bless you!
Msgr Kevin Hale
The Body and Blood of Christ
Saturday 28th Our Lady on Saturday
10.00am Mass Paschal Sanchez & Genovese Facilites (MG)
5.30pm Vigil Mass Anne Shaves, RIP
Sunday 29th May
8am Mass The People of the Parish
9.30am Mass Peter Flaherty, RIP
11.30am Mass Intentions of Pedro Ayerbe
4.00pm Corpus Christi Procession
NO Vespers & Benediction
Monday 30th The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
10am Mass Maureen Regan,RIP
Tuesday 31st Dedication of Cathedral Church of St Mary & St Helen
9am Mass Intentions of Marie Rubbert
Wednesday 1st June St Justin, M
9am Mass Stella Mary Hale, RIP (Anniv)
5.15pm Body in Church: Joseph Dray, RIP
Thursday 2nd Ss Marcellinus & Peter, Mm
9am Mass Breda Walsh, RIP
2.00pm Requiem Mass: Joseph Dray, RIP
Friday 3rd The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
12Noon Mass CWL Intentions
12.30pm Exposition after Mass until
8.00pm Holy Hour & Benediction
Saturday 4th The Immaculate Heart of Mary
10.00am Mass Eileen Walsh, RIP
5.30pm Vigil Mass Bertha Nesnas, RIP
Sunday 5th June
8am Mass Intentions of Fatima Balolong
9.30am Mass Jeremiah O’Gorman, RIP
11.30am Mass The People of the Parish
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction
The Body and Blood of Christ
Saturday 28th Our Lady on Saturday
10.00am Mass Paschal Sanchez & Genovese Facilites (MG)
5.30pm Vigil Mass Anne Shaves, RIP
Sunday 29th May
8am Mass The People of the Parish
9.30am Mass Peter Flaherty, RIP
11.30am Mass Intentions of Pedro Ayerbe
4.00pm Corpus Christi Procession
NO Vespers & Benediction
Monday 30th The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
10am Mass Maureen Regan,RIP
Tuesday 31st Dedication of Cathedral Church of St Mary & St Helen
9am Mass Intentions of Marie Rubbert
Wednesday 1st June St Justin, M
9am Mass Stella Mary Hale, RIP (Anniv)
5.15pm Body in Church: Joseph Dray, RIP
Thursday 2nd Ss Marcellinus & Peter, Mm
9am Mass Breda Walsh, RIP
2.00pm Requiem Mass: Joseph Dray, RIP
Friday 3rd The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
12Noon Mass CWL Intentions
12.30pm Exposition after Mass until
8.00pm Holy Hour & Benediction
Saturday 4th The Immaculate Heart of Mary
10.00am Mass Eileen Walsh, RIP
5.30pm Vigil Mass Bertha Nesnas, RIP
Sunday 5th June
8am Mass Intentions of Fatima Balolong
9.30am Mass Jeremiah O’Gorman, RIP
11.30am Mass The People of the Parish
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction
On Holy Communion
The Church teaches us that the Mass is the source and summit of the Christian life. From this follows the essential importance of our participation at the Mass every week; this is not simply a precept of the Church but a commandment of God Who wills His People to join together in worship every Sunday, the Lord’s Day. The best and ultimate expression of our participation is Eucharistic Communion. Our Holy Communion with Christ at Mass is an expression of our faith in His real presence in the Sacrament; it signifies our communion with one another; and it is an assent to the full body of teaching of the Catholic Church; this is the meaning of the Amen we pronounce at the moment of reception. There are often people at Mass who cannot receive for various reasons, either because they are not Catholic, have not received first Holy Communion or because there are spiritual obstacles which have not been overcome. Each of us participates in the Mass according to our capacity, but it is our presence at Mass that is important whether or not we receive Holy Communion. There has evolved the custom, for those not receiving, to come forward and with a clear indication (e.g. arm placed on our shoulder) to receive the sign of the Cross; this is not precisely a blessing - the blessing is given to everyone at the end of Mass - but a symbol of the touch of Christ at that moment.
In preparation for Holy Communion, if we are receiving, we should have fasted from food and drink (except water) for one hour. This is not necessary if we are elderly or have to take medicine. Above all, it is necessary that we be in a state of grace; this means that if we are conscious of serious sin we should have gone to sacramental Confession first.
In receiving Holy Communion the universal norm of the Church is reception upon the tongue; in England there is the Indult (a special permission) for receiving Communion in the hand as well. Whichever form we choose, it is important that we indicate clearly and receive with proper care and reverence. Before we receive, we should make an act of adoration in recognition of the One we are receiving; this takes the form of a genuflection or deep bow as the person in front of us is receiving. St Augustine reminds us: Adore first, what you are to receive. If receiving upon the tongue, the proper manner is to extend our tongue so that the Sacred Host can be placed upon it easily; the Host should not be pecked-at or snatched with the lips; moving targets are also difficult to communicate! If receiving in the hand, this is done by placing one hand upon the other, receiving the Host in the palm and then placing it into the mouth carefully before moving away. Children especially, are asked to ensure that they raise their hands to a suitable height and stand close to the priest or extraordinary minister. The Host should not be snatched or walked-away with; we ask everyone to be vigilant in this. When receiving the Blood of Christ from the chalice, we take the chalice carefully with both hands, sip, and carefully return it. In whichever manner we receive we pronounce a distinct and audible Amen.
The period after Holy Communion is for private prayer, and if there is a Communion chant or hymn, this is followed by a period of silent thanksgiving. It is a help and kindness to everyone else at Mass if a prayerful silence is observed, remembering that this time is an intimate moment of Communion with Jesus, our Lord and God. Those who have not received Communion might like to make what is called a Spiritual Communion at this point, using a formula such as:
I wish Lord to receive You now, with the purity, humility and devotion with which Your most holy Mother received You, and with the spirit and fervour of the Saints……
There is nothing greater in the whole of our Catholic Faith than the Presence of Jesus with us at Mass and in Holy Communion. We can never grow too-used to this Gift and Mystery and by continually reminding ourselves of Who it is we receive, then we will approach the Altar with ever greater awareness, faith and devotion.
On Holy Communion
The Church teaches us that the Mass is the source and summit of the Christian life. From this follows the essential importance of our participation at the Mass every week; this is not simply a precept of the Church but a commandment of God Who wills His People to join together in worship every Sunday, the Lord’s Day. The best and ultimate expression of our participation is Eucharistic Communion. Our Holy Communion with Christ at Mass is an expression of our faith in His real presence in the Sacrament; it signifies our communion with one another; and it is an assent to the full body of teaching of the Catholic Church; this is the meaning of the Amen we pronounce at the moment of reception. There are often people at Mass who cannot receive for various reasons, either because they are not Catholic, have not received first Holy Communion or because there are spiritual obstacles which have not been overcome. Each of us participates in the Mass according to our capacity, but it is our presence at Mass that is important whether or not we receive Holy Communion. There has evolved the custom, for those not receiving, to come forward and with a clear indication (e.g. arm placed on our shoulder) to receive the sign of the Cross; this is not precisely a blessing - the blessing is given to everyone at the end of Mass - but a symbol of the touch of Christ at that moment.
In preparation for Holy Communion, if we are receiving, we should have fasted from food and drink (except water) for one hour. This is not necessary if we are elderly or have to take medicine. Above all, it is necessary that we be in a state of grace; this means that if we are conscious of serious sin we should have gone to sacramental Confession first.
In receiving Holy Communion the universal norm of the Church is reception upon the tongue; in England there is the Indult (a special permission) for receiving Communion in the hand as well. Whichever form we choose, it is important that we indicate clearly and receive with proper care and reverence. Before we receive, we should make an act of adoration in recognition of the One we are receiving; this takes the form of a genuflection or deep bow as the person in front of us is receiving. St Augustine reminds us: Adore first, what you are to receive. If receiving upon the tongue, the proper manner is to extend our tongue so that the Sacred Host can be placed upon it easily; the Host should not be pecked-at or snatched with the lips; moving targets are also difficult to communicate! If receiving in the hand, this is done by placing one hand upon the other, receiving the Host in the palm and then placing it into the mouth carefully before moving away. Children especially, are asked to ensure that they raise their hands to a suitable height and stand close to the priest or extraordinary minister. The Host should not be snatched or walked-away with; we ask everyone to be vigilant in this. When receiving the Blood of Christ from the chalice, we take the chalice carefully with both hands, sip, and carefully return it. In whichever manner we receive we pronounce a distinct and audible Amen.
The period after Holy Communion is for private prayer, and if there is a Communion chant or hymn, this is followed by a period of silent thanksgiving. It is a help and kindness to everyone else at Mass if a prayerful silence is observed, remembering that this time is an intimate moment of Communion with Jesus, our Lord and God. Those who have not received Communion might like to make what is called a Spiritual Communion at this point, using a formula such as:
I wish Lord to receive You now, with the purity, humility and devotion with which Your most holy Mother received You, and with the spirit and fervour of the Saints……
There is nothing greater in the whole of our Catholic Faith than the Presence of Jesus with us at Mass and in Holy Communion. We can never grow too-used to this Gift and Mystery and by continually reminding ourselves of Who it is we receive, then we will approach the Altar with ever greater awareness, faith and devotion.
Sick and Retired Clergy Fund
The Sick & Retired Clergy Fund is part of the Diocesan Charity which helps and supports our retired and sick clergy. As a Charity we rely on the generosity of the Parishes and individual donations to keep the Fund in a healthy state. Another valuable means is by including a bequest in your Will; a Form of Bequest can be found on page 36 of the Brentwood Diocesan Directory. Your generosity through donations, the annual collection and bequests is greatly appreciated.
Sick and Retired Clergy Fund
The Sick & Retired Clergy Fund is part of the Diocesan Charity which helps and supports our retired and sick clergy. As a Charity we rely on the generosity of the Parishes and individual donations to keep the Fund in a healthy state. Another valuable means is by including a bequest in your Will; a Form of Bequest can be found on page 36 of the Brentwood Diocesan Directory. Your generosity through donations, the annual collection and bequests is greatly appreciated.
ST BERNARD’S HIGH SCHOOL-Exam Invigilators
Tel: 01702-608005, Fax: 01702-390201 E-mail: sjc@stbernards.southend.sch.uk
The School is looking to recruit further Exam Invigilators to join its bank of staff who oversee examinations in the School. Full training will be provided. Hourly rate: £7.50 Deadline for applications: Tuesday 7 June 2016, 9.00am. The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment.
Further details and application form on our website: www.stbernardswestcliff.org.uk
ST BERNARD’S HIGH SCHOOL-Exam Invigilators
Tel: 01702-608005, Fax: 01702-390201 E-mail: sjc@stbernards.southend.sch.uk
The School is looking to recruit further Exam Invigilators to join its bank of staff who oversee examinations in the School. Full training will be provided. Hourly rate: £7.50 Deadline for applications: Tuesday 7 June 2016, 9.00am. The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment.
Further details and application form on our website: www.stbernardswestcliff.org.uk
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 - with maximum 8 people 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 or Phyllis 07969465518.
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 - with maximum 8 people 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 or Phyllis 07969465518.
Repository
Please note that the Repository will be CLOSED on Sundays 29th May and
5th June 2016.
Counters and Folders
Counters: Toni Cousins, Mary Cook & Jacky Hoggett.
Newsletter Folders: Tom O’Callaghan & Rita O’Callaghan
New Parish Community Choir 'Sea of Voices'
First practice on Wednesday 8th June in the Gilbert Room. Over 36 members of the Choir so far but its not too late! More male voices needed; younger voices especially welcome! Initial joining fee £5 and £3 weekly practices during term times. Contact Darrell manybindings@hotmail.co.uk or 07825686249.
New Parish Community Choir 'Sea of Voices'
First practice on Wednesday 8th June in the Gilbert Room. Over 36 members of the Choir so far but its not too late! More male voices needed; younger voices especially welcome! Initial joining fee £5 and £3 weekly practices during term times. Contact Darrell manybindings@hotmail.co.uk or 07825686249.
Please pray for the repose of the soul of:
Joseph William Patrick Dray who died on Friday 20th May. His Body will be received into the church on Wednesday 1st June at 5.15p and his Requiem Mass will take place on Thursday 2nd June at 2pm, followed by committal at Sutton Road Cemetery.