Dates for your Diary
Saturday 22nd July Walsingham Centenary Pilgrimage
Monday 24th-Friday 28th July Parish/Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes
7th October - 15th October Parish Mission
Please Pray for the Repose of the Soul of
TheresaYates, RIP who died on Sunday 11th June. Her funeral will take place at Southend Crematorium on Wednesday 19th July at 2.20pm.
Please Pray for the Dead on their anniversaries
Canon Daniel Harnett, Fr Edmund Dobson, Fr Patrick Taylor, Fr James McEvoy, Margarita Ekers, Mary James, Andrew Wardle, Madeleine Bullock-Jarman, Hope Bailey-Pillow, Joan Slattery, Norah Jordan, Donald Joyce, Ellen Gardner, Joseph Ketterer, James Dawson, Andrew Regan, Mabel Buckley, Bill Prior, Margaret Orme, David Finnigan, Caroline Hardy, Kathleen Butt, Jane Bickmore, Charles Fletcher, Jane Mawdsley, Alice Collins, Aislinn Lane, Elsie Witty, Irene Huggett, Frank McEvoy Pamela Johnson, Francis Kenney, Geraldine Hayter, Joan Farmer, Winifred Martin & Marian Bukowski.
May their Souls & the Souls of all the Faithful Departed rest in peace.
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Dear Friends in Christ
The image of Christ carrying the Cross - consonant with the words of the Gospel this weekend - reminds us that Jesus came to free mankind from our burdens by taking them upon Himself: Come to me all you who labour and are overburdened and I will give you rest…United with Christ always, the difficulties, crosses and sacrifices of this life on earth are bearable and tolerable. The Christian life, when lived in authentic imitation of Christ, allows us to live in such a manner as to relieve others of their burdens. Sometimes this will mean us doing some small acts of service and charity. At times it will mean giving a word of encouragement or hope. At other times it will be to help someone to look at Jesus so that they may see their situation in a clearer perspective, with the light of the Master. We may think too of those aspects of our behaviour with which sometimes, without really meaning to, we make life harder for others…our whims and fancies, our rash judgements, negative criticism, lack of consideration for others, or unkind words. Looking at Jesus carrying the Cross helps us to see our lives always in the perspective of His, and to live knowing He carries us and our burdens, and asks us to do the same for others.
Dear Friends in Christ
The image of Christ carrying the Cross - consonant with the words of the Gospel this weekend - reminds us that Jesus came to free mankind from our burdens by taking them upon Himself: Come to me all you who labour and are overburdened and I will give you rest…United with Christ always, the difficulties, crosses and sacrifices of this life on earth are bearable and tolerable. The Christian life, when lived in authentic imitation of Christ, allows us to live in such a manner as to relieve others of their burdens. Sometimes this will mean us doing some small acts of service and charity. At times it will mean giving a word of encouragement or hope. At other times it will be to help someone to look at Jesus so that they may see their situation in a clearer perspective, with the light of the Master. We may think too of those aspects of our behaviour with which sometimes, without really meaning to, we make life harder for others…our whims and fancies, our rash judgements, negative criticism, lack of consideration for others, or unkind words. Looking at Jesus carrying the Cross helps us to see our lives always in the perspective of His, and to live knowing He carries us and our burdens, and asks us to do the same for others.
Thanks to all of you who came and participated in the Parish Meeting and Garden Party last Sunday; we’ve done very well this year weather-wise for our outdoor events! Thank you for all the positivity and good energy that you express on these occasions. A special thank you to those who prepared the food and wine which made the evening another memorable and enjoyable occasion.
God bless you all!
Msgr Kevin Hale
Priest@LourdesLeigh.org ✚ 01702 478078
Homily available at LourdesLeigh.org
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary time
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday 9th July
Saturday 5.30pm Vigil Ted Wilson, RIP (Anniv) (EW)
6.30pm–7.30pm Exposition & Confession
8.00am Mass Intentions of Renata Butler (Rosary Group)
9.30am Mass David Ward, RIP
11.30am Mass The People of the Parish
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction
Monday 10 Feria
9.00am Mass Lilian & Jim Fegan, RIP (JC)
12.30pm Requiem Mass John Oliver, RIP
7.00pm Mass Year 6 Leavers Mass
Tuesday 11 ST BENEDICT, Ab
9.00am Mass Intentions of Renata Butler (JB)
Wednesday 12 Feria
9.00am Mass Mary Merrick & Mary Byrnes, RIP (AR)
Thursday 13 St Henry, Holy Roman Emperor
9.00am Mass Patricia Armstrong, RIP (Anniv) (JA)
Friday 14 St Camillus de Lellis, Pr
12Noon Mass John & Renata Butler (90th & 85th Birthdays) (RB)
Saturday 15 St Bonaventure, Bp, D
10.00am Mass John Kidney, RIP (IS)
10.30am-11.30am Exposition & Confessions
The Holy Rosary is prayed after morning Mass during the week
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday 16th July
Saturday 5.30pm Vigil The People of the Parish
6.30pm–7.30pm Exposition & Confession
8.00am Mass Bill & Josie Russell, RIP (Anniv) (JL)
9.30am Mass Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou, RIP (JC)
11.30am Mass All those who prayed for Renata Butler - Thanksgiving (RB)
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction
The Sacrament of Penance is available on request
Baptisms
We congratulate the parents of Arabella Brooks-Brien, Olivia Farnham,
Conan Pearson, Molly Mernagh, Jocelyn Curran, Harrison Curran, Leo Barnett, Parker Brooks & Florence Tanner who were Baptised recently at Our Lady of Lourdes. May God bless them and their families as they grow in His knowledge and love.
Lourdes Fund
There has been a small Fund in the Parish to assist young people going on pilgrimage to Lourdes for some years now. It was first endowed by the late Bishop Patrick Casey and has practically dried-up. If there are any groups or individuals who through fundraising or donations would like to continue to endow this Fund then please make any donations payable to the Parish of Leigh-on-Sea and designated it for the Lourdes Fund. Many thanks.
APF Boxholders
If you have not had your box opened in the last six months would you please give it in to the office or to me personally in the next few weeks. I have received the Summer Missio, if you have not already received one from me please take one from the back of the church in the usual place. Don't forget to collect your emptied boxes from the back of the church. Thank you. Joan Caunce, 01268 757505.
SVP St John Bosco Children’s Summer Holiday Camp
The SVP St John Bosco Camp offers children aged 8-13 a sports and activity based holiday on a campsite in the Essex countryside. Run with a Catholic ethos, the camp is especially for children who may not have any other holiday this year.
The boys’ camp runs for two weeks during the Summer holiday, from 22nd July to 5th August, and the girls’ camp runs for one week from 5th to 12th August. Please note that the boys’ camp age range is 8 to 13 while the girls’ is 9 to 12. Children are accepted for one week only. The suggested camp donation is £145 for a child to stay at camp for a week.
If you require any further information or application forms then please contact either the Boys booking secretary (PaulHayes 07534065347 6-9pm only) or Girls booking secretary (Gemma O’Flaherty 07491811167 between 6pm and 9pm). It is advisable to book early, as preferences for specific periods may not be possible. Forms can also be obtained from www.svpboscocamp.org.uk. Enquiries and bookings can also be dealt with by emailing bookings@svpboscocamp.org.uk.
Counters & Folders
Counters: Linda Wall & Brian Mountier
Folders: Bobby Newman & Emma Beardsell
Serving the Homeless
Sincere thanks to those parishioners who purchased raffle tickets for our Grand Summer Draw. These will be on sale throughout the summer from any member of our Committee or, alternatively, please contact Jo Ronan 474062, Linda Wall 558217 or Nina Bridgeman 472536. Tickets cost £1 each or you can purchase a book of 5 tickets for £5.
Art Exhibition & Sale
The Live Simply Group invites you to an exhibition & sale of beautiful original paintings & craft from Kenyan artists in the Parish Centre. The work will be on display from 10.30am Saturday 15th July until 8.00pm; and then again, on Sunday 16th July, from 8.30am until 2.00pm. Refreshments will be available. All proceeds will go to Kenyan Orphan Fund & Ugandan Project. Why not pop in after Mass or tell your friends?
Quiz & Chips Night
This will be held in Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Centre on Saturday 22nd July, 6.30pm for 7pm start. Maximum 8 people per table. Prizes for the winners. Fish & Chips will be served, bring your own drinks and nibbles. £10 per person. Raffle donations gratefully received. All proceeds go to the Parish Lourdes Fund. For tickets please contact Phyllis on 07969465518 or Darrell on 07825686249.
Sea of Voices
We have been going for over a year now and have sung in various locations. We could still do with more voices, male and female. We meet upstairs in the Parish Centre 7.45pm to 9.15pm on Wednesday evenings. Do come along and see what you think with a view to joining. We also need an Assistant Musical Director. If interested, or know of someone, please contact Darrell on 07825686249.
Thank You
Vivien Clancy and family would like to thank parishioners for their prayers, support and kind messages of sympathy on the death of her brother-in-law, John Kidney. Vivien would also like to thank parishioners for their cards, gifts and good wishes on the occasion of her 98th birthday.
Carmelite Pilgrimage to Aylesford Priory - Sunday 16th July
Leigh on Sea Lay Carmelite Pilgrimage to Aylesford Priory for the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Holy Mass at 12Noon. Coach from bus stop opposite Our Lady of Lourdes Church at 9.15am (also pick up at bus stop opposite Nazareth House at 9am.) Fare £12. To book a seat on the coach telephone Bernadette Lane on 01702 421891 or 07963 300518. Please bring a packed lunch. All welcome.
Catholic Women’s League
The last CWL business meeting before the Summer break is on Monday, 10th July at 2pm in the Newman Room. Normal service will be resumed on Monday 11th September. Please feel welcome to join us.
Volunteering for HARP
HARP the local homeless charity are looking for volunteers to help collect donations on Saturday 15th July between the hours of 9am-5pm at Waitrose, Fossetts Way, Southend-on-Sea SS2 4DQ. If you have an hour or two spare on that day please contact Lisa Walton 01702415834 lisa.walton@harpsouthend.org.uk Many thanks.
Diocesan Centenary Pilgrimage to Walsingham Saturday 22nd July
The main celebration of our Centenary this year will take place at Walsingham and will be a Diocesan-wide event. Two coaches will travel from our Parish at a cost of £10 per adult, £5 per child. The coaches will leave Our Lady of Lourdes Church at 8am and depart from Walsingham no later than 5pm. If you would like to book a ticket for the coach please call in at the Parish Office as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Monies should be paid at the time of booking. The Parish Office is open from 9am to 1pm, Monday to Friday. Alternatively, put your name and cash/cheque (payable to Our Lady of Lourdes) in an envelope and post it through the Presbytery door.