Pray for the Dead
Please pray for our dead on their anniversaries:
Fr Gordon Godfrey, Pope John Paul I, Fr Bernard Wakeling, Mrs Emily Bailey,
Pat MacHaughton, Moira Stuart, Violet Shrimpton, Stephen McGough,
Doreen Reynolds, Eileen Scott, Elizabeth Butler, Elizabeth Fresh, Patrick Quinlan, Rebecca Clarke, Marion McNamara, Theresa O’Riordan, Elizabeth Barker,
Arthur Sanctuary, Mary Fletcher, Charles Bartley, Madeleine Beckett, Edith Riley, Vera Osborne, Mark Hillson, Peter Vella, Ethel Bartley, Annie Thompson,
Annie Levary, Lily Bartley, Patrick Quinn, John Martin, Percy Sentinella,
William Spedding & Ronnie Olliffe.
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.
Twenty-fifth Sunday of the Year
Dear friends in Christ
We have all become accustomed to seeing the unbelievable efforts people put into improving their lifestyle or standard of living. At times we may be taken aback by the lengths people will go to acquire wealth, power and fame. The media frequently puts the spotlight on ambitious people and their accomplishments. We Christians must put the same amount of zeal into the service of God. This is the essence of what the liturgical readings at Mass this Sunday teach.The Gospel of the unjust steward is an example of this.
St Augustine asks: Why did the Lord propose this parable? Not because that servant was a model for us to imitate. Nonetheless, the worldly-wise steward had an eye to the future. So too should the Christian have this determination to secure his eternal reward. If not, the steward puts him to shame. The Master praised the quick-wittedness, the decisiveness, the shrewdness, the firm resolve of the steward who made the most of a difficult situation. He did not give in to discouragement.
Last weekend I spoke about a recent Pastoral Letter on Catholic Education to Parents, Teachers and Governors which I had collaborated-on with our Primary School. I hope that many of you will have had the opportunity to read it, especially our families, and all who have a concern for our Catholic Education system and in particular Our Lady of Lourdes School. It can be read on the Parish and School websites via the link.
Thank you for the generous response to the Appeal last weekend which the Society of St Vincent de Paul made. Be assured that their funds are constantly being put to good use through the practical works of charity they undertake on behalf of the Parish Family. May God bless you all!
Msgr Kevin Hale
Twenty-fifth Sunday of the Year
Dear friends in Christ
We have all become accustomed to seeing the unbelievable efforts people put into improving their lifestyle or standard of living. At times we may be taken aback by the lengths people will go to acquire wealth, power and fame. The media frequently puts the spotlight on ambitious people and their accomplishments. We Christians must put the same amount of zeal into the service of God. This is the essence of what the liturgical readings at Mass this Sunday teach.The Gospel of the unjust steward is an example of this.
St Augustine asks: Why did the Lord propose this parable? Not because that servant was a model for us to imitate. Nonetheless, the worldly-wise steward had an eye to the future. So too should the Christian have this determination to secure his eternal reward. If not, the steward puts him to shame. The Master praised the quick-wittedness, the decisiveness, the shrewdness, the firm resolve of the steward who made the most of a difficult situation. He did not give in to discouragement.
Last weekend I spoke about a recent Pastoral Letter on Catholic Education to Parents, Teachers and Governors which I had collaborated-on with our Primary School. I hope that many of you will have had the opportunity to read it, especially our families, and all who have a concern for our Catholic Education system and in particular Our Lady of Lourdes School. It can be read on the Parish and School websites via the link.
Thank you for the generous response to the Appeal last weekend which the Society of St Vincent de Paul made. Be assured that their funds are constantly being put to good use through the practical works of charity they undertake on behalf of the Parish Family. May God bless you all!
Msgr Kevin Hale
Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday 17th St Robert Bellarmine,Bp, D
10.00am Mass Intentions of the Wall Family (K&LW)
5.30pm Vigil Mass Intentions of Mya Strzetelska (MS)
Sunday 18th - Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
8am Mass Eileen Hood, RIP (TA)
9.30am Mass The People of the Parish
11.30am Mass Intentions of O’Keefe Family, RIP (UO)
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction
Monday 19th St Januarius, Bp, M
9.00am Mass Ann Power-Connelly, RIP (MM)
Tuesday 20th St Andrew Kim Tae-Gon, Pr & Companions, Mm
9.00am Mass The Dec’d Members of the Beech Family (JC)
4.15pm Body in Church: Jim Scott, RIP
Wednesday 21st ST MATTHEW, Ap, Evangelist
9.00am Requiem Mass Jim Scott, RIP
7.30pm Knights of St Columba 1000th Celebration Mass
Thursday 22nd Feria
9.00am Mass Pat & John Moon & Valerie Griggs, RIP (SM)
Friday 23rd St Pius of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio)
12Noon Mass The Dec’d Members of Young & Hall Families (LY)
Saturday 24th Our Lady of Walsingham
10.00am Mass Jack Houlihan, RIP (Anniv) (CH)
5.30pm Vigil Mass Intentions of Marta Strzetelska (MS)
Sunday 25th - Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
8am Mass Joe Murphy, RIP (F&JO’B)
9.30am Mass Bernadette & Derek Timothy (1st Wedding Anniv)
11.30am Mass The People of the Parish
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction
Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday 17th St Robert Bellarmine,Bp, D
10.00am Mass Intentions of the Wall Family (K&LW)
5.30pm Vigil Mass Intentions of Mya Strzetelska (MS)
Sunday 18th - Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
8am Mass Eileen Hood, RIP (TA)
9.30am Mass The People of the Parish
11.30am Mass Intentions of O’Keefe Family, RIP (UO)
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction
Monday 19th St Januarius, Bp, M
9.00am Mass Ann Power-Connelly, RIP (MM)
Tuesday 20th St Andrew Kim Tae-Gon, Pr & Companions, Mm
9.00am Mass The Dec’d Members of the Beech Family (JC)
4.15pm Body in Church: Jim Scott, RIP
Wednesday 21st ST MATTHEW, Ap, Evangelist
9.00am Requiem Mass Jim Scott, RIP
7.30pm Knights of St Columba 1000th Celebration Mass
Thursday 22nd Feria
9.00am Mass Pat & John Moon & Valerie Griggs, RIP (SM)
Friday 23rd St Pius of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio)
12Noon Mass The Dec’d Members of Young & Hall Families (LY)
Saturday 24th Our Lady of Walsingham
10.00am Mass Jack Houlihan, RIP (Anniv) (CH)
5.30pm Vigil Mass Intentions of Marta Strzetelska (MS)
Sunday 25th - Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
8am Mass Joe Murphy, RIP (F&JO’B)
9.30am Mass Bernadette & Derek Timothy (1st Wedding Anniv)
11.30am Mass The People of the Parish
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction
Carmelites
The next Carmelite meeting is on Saturday, 24th September. We have a quiet time in the Church at 2pm followed by the Rosary at 2.15pm. We then go to the Parish Centre Newman Room for the meeting. This commences with a cup of tea, talk about our spiritual growth and how we can help one another spiritually, we then have Lectio divina, the meeting usually finishes by 5pm. All parishioners are welcome for all or part of the meeting, why don’t you come and see what we do?
Carmelites
The next Carmelite meeting is on Saturday, 24th September. We have a quiet time in the Church at 2pm followed by the Rosary at 2.15pm. We then go to the Parish Centre Newman Room for the meeting. This commences with a cup of tea, talk about our spiritual growth and how we can help one another spiritually, we then have Lectio divina, the meeting usually finishes by 5pm. All parishioners are welcome for all or part of the meeting, why don’t you come and see what we do?
Scripture Group
Fr Con Joyce’s Scripture Group will next meet in the Parish Centre 8pm-9pm on Thursday, 22nd September. Fr. Con will be talking about the prophets starting with Isaiah. 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.
Serving the Homeless
Our next event is an Italian Tapas Evening with Magic by Paul Clancy. Additionally Elizabeth Usher will sing some Italian operetta songs. This will be held in the Parish Centre on Saturday 22nd October at 7.00 pm. Tickets cost £10 each and are available from Jo Ronan 474062, Nina 472536 or Theresa 335122. Please bring your own drinks for the evening.
Serving the Homeless
Our next event is an Italian Tapas Evening with Magic by Paul Clancy. Additionally Elizabeth Usher will sing some Italian operetta songs. This will be held in the Parish Centre on Saturday 22nd October at 7.00 pm. Tickets cost £10 each and are available from Jo Ronan 474062, Nina 472536 or Theresa 335122. Please bring your own drinks for the evening.
New Altar Servers Required
Any child who has received First Communion and would like to become an
Altar server please come to a meeting on Wednesday 21st September at 4pm
in the Church.
New Altar Servers Required
Any child who has received First Communion and would like to become an
Altar server please come to a meeting on Wednesday 21st September at 4pm
in the Church.
Readers at Weekend Masses
Would you like to read at weekend Masses? All ages from teenagers upwards welcome. No experience needed - just an enthusiasm to communicate scripture clearly to parishioners through the Mass. A short training session will be provided. If interested, please pass your name onto the Parish Office -
01702 478078 or office@lourdesLeigh.org.
Readers at Weekend Masses
Would you like to read at weekend Masses? All ages from teenagers upwards welcome. No experience needed - just an enthusiasm to communicate scripture clearly to parishioners through the Mass. A short training session will be provided. If interested, please pass your name onto the Parish Office -
01702 478078 or office@lourdesLeigh.org.
Knights of Saint Columba 1000th Celebration Mass
Council 192 Southend was inaugurated on 1st January 1928 – on Wednesday
21st September 2016 we celebrate our 1000th Council meeting. Join us to celebrate this wonderful landmark with Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes and Saint Joseph, Leigh-on-Sea, on Wednesday 21st September at 7:30pm. We thank God for the Knights who have gone before us and built the foundations on which we now stand and ask God to give the strength to continue the good work so future generations may enjoy this wonderful organisation’s principles – Charity, Unity and Fraternity.
Knights of Saint Columba 1000th Celebration Mass
Council 192 Southend was inaugurated on 1st January 1928 – on Wednesday 21st September 2016 we celebrate our 1000th Council meeting. Join us to celebrate this wonderful landmark with Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes and Saint Joseph, Leigh-on-Sea, on Wednesday 21st September at 7:30pm. We thank God for the Knights who have gone before us and built the foundations on which we now stand and ask God to give the strength to continue the good work so future generations may enjoy this wonderful organisation’s principles – Charity, Unity and Fraternity.
Saturday 24th September - Going Deeper
An initial meeting will take place at St Helens at 11am - 1pm. An opportunity to walk through the Spiritual exercise of Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits. Thanks to the Idaho Jesuits a programme has been developed for the laity to follow the path that every Jesuit takes during their formation. Usually taking place over a 30 day silent retreat, this course is designed to run over 9 months. Each participant would be asked to follow a daily prayer plan, which can take between 15-30 minutes. We are hoping to meet every two weeks in the hall, and have a Jesuit guide us and offer input every two months. There is a small admin charge of £5 for the course booklet. All those who are looking to deepen their walk with the Lord will not be disappointed. If you are interested please contact the office and leave your contact details or email Andy at gospelstewards@gmail.com or phone 07722 043074.