Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday 29th October
Saturday 5.30pm Vigil The People of the Parish
6.30pm–7.30pm Exposition & Confession
8.00am Mass John Jarvis, RIP (M&TD)
9.30am Mass Raymond Claiden, RIP (J&FO’B)
11.30am Mass John Kidney, RIP (W&PO)
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction
6.15pm Body in Church Anne Young, RIP
Monday 30 Feria
9.30am Requiem Mass Anne Young, RIP
Tuesday 31 Feria
9.00am Mass Jeremiah & Catherine Brennan, RIP (Anniv)(KE)
Wednesday 1 November ALL SAINTS - Holyday of Obligation
9.30am Mass Mildred Jackson, RIP (PL) - with children from OLOL School
12Noon Mass Joan & Joe Hurley - Golden Wedding Anniversary (MR)
8.00pm Mass Mike & Winnie McHale, RIP (WMcH)
Thursday 2 ALL SOULS
9.00am Mass Marie Hale, RIP (Anniv)
12Noon Mass Intentions of the Holy Father
8.00pm Mass Parish Requiem for deceased of the last year
Friday 3 St Martin de Porres, Rel
12Noon Mass Intentions of the CWL
12.30pm Exposition after Mass until
8.00pm Holy Hour & Benediction
Saturday 4 St Charles Borromeo, Bp
10.00am Mass Maureen Regan, RIP (CR)
10.30am-11.30am Exposition & Confession
Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday 5th NOVEMBER
Saturday 5.30pm Vigil Mary de Souza, RIP (ZDS)
6.30pm–7.30pm Exposition & Confession
8.00am Mass Peter Herzog, RIP (Anniv) (JL)
9.30am Mass The People of the Parish
11.30am Mass Michael & Delia McHale, RIP (WMcH)
4.00pm Mass André Hinbest, RIP (CC) - Extraordinary Form
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction
Gaudeamus Christmas Concert, Friday 15th December 2017, 7.30pm
Gaudeamus is a chamber choir of 26 singers based in Leigh-on-Sea. They sing a wide range of music ranging from Renaissance to present day works but are particularly noted for their a capella (unaccompanied) singing. They will be singing a variety of Christmas carols and also the audience will be invited (and actively encouraged!) to participate in some well-known carols during the concert.
All are welcome.
Tickets will be available at the door for £8. Tea and coffee with mince pies will be served in the hall during the interval. If you would like more information please contact Nigel Warwick-Brown (member of 9.30 Mass music group) on 07402324626.
Reception Open Afternoon for Prospective Parent
We are holding tours on 15th and 17th November to show parents around our Reception classes and the facilities for children here at Our Lady of Lourdes. This opportunity to visit Reception is open to any parent that has a child who will be starting school in September 2018.
The visits will begin at 1.30pm on both days, however please make sure you contact the School Office on 01702 475689 to book in, as we would like to spread our visitors over the two days, thank you. We look forward to welcoming new parents and children to our school.
Our Church to be floodlit red for November
Our church will be floodlit in red for the duration of November to raise awareness of the persecution of Christians in the Middle East. This will be following the example of other great churches and cathedrals around the country. At present, Christians suffer greater hostility across the world than any other religious group. A recent report suggests that 200 million Christians, or 10 per cent of Christians worldwide, are socially disadvantaged, harassed or actively oppressed for their beliefs. This is deeply disturbing and the floodlighting of our churches in red is to remind people of this. If the right to express religious beliefs freely is taken from people, then their humanity and dignity will be as well. Christianity risks being wiped out altogether in some regions of the world, such as the Middle East. It is time for governments and international bodies to highlight the human rights abuses faced by Christians in the Middle East and to respond to them. If they don’t, then Christianity will be wiped out in this region in a systematic and violent way. During November, nobody passing our church at night will be able to turn a blind eye to it and nobody, believer or non-believer, Christian or non-Christian, should turn a blind eye to the persecution of Christians in the Middle East.
Parish Social Events in the Parish Centre
Saturday 28th October - Cancelled due to lack of support.
Friday 3rd November Kai McKenzie is Michael Bublé in a tribute evening for adults. One of the UK’s leading Michael Bublé acts and previously entertained at the Parish Centre in 2014 and in Southend Cliffs in March. 8pm to 10.30pm. Tickets £10. Bring your own drinks.
Friday 24th November Quiz starts 7.30pm. Tickets £6 each (includes Mulled Wine and mince pie).
Sunday 31st December New Year’s Eve party with Disco, 8pm to 12.15am Tickets £5 (family ticket £20).
Christmas Bazaar, Sunday 3rd December, 2017
Everyone is welcome to join us after 8am Mass right through to 1.30pm. We need your donations of unwanted gifts, bottles, toiletries and good quality raffle prizes. You can leave these in the old Baptistry. We really hope that you can join us for delicious refreshments. Come along and bag a bargain. If you wish to help on the day please contact Sue Lawford 07816141492 or Angela Clements 07940183452.
Scripture Group
Fr. Con's Scripture Group will next meet on Thursday 9th November in the Parish Centre from 6.30pm to 7.30pm.
Journey of Faith (RCIA)
A series of informal talks, designed to give an insight into the teachings and traditions of the Catholic church, continues on Monday 30th October at 8pm in the Parish Centre with Divine Revelation. You are welcome to attend some or all of these talks; if you would like more information please speak to Fr Kevin.
November Dead ListEnvelopes for the November dead list are at the back of the church. Please place names and offering in the box provided
Envelopes for the November dead list are at the back of the church. Please place names and offering in the box provided.
Baptism Course
The next Baptism Course will be held on Tuesdays 7th and 14th November 8-9pm in the Newman Room of the Parish centre.
Dates for your Diary
Thurs 2nd Nov Annual Parish Requiem for the Deceased of the last year - 8pm
Friday 10th Nov Sung Requiem Mass in the Extraordinary Form - 8pm
Thurs 30th Nov Sat 2nd December - The Forty Hours Prayer
Sunday 10th Dec Advent Organ Recital by James Devor 5.30pm (with Benediction)
Friday 14th Dec Carols with the Gaudeamus Choir - 7.30pm
Friday 29th Dec Mass with the Bishop and seminarians of our Diocese - 12Noon
Counters & Folders
Counters: Linda Wall & Sheila West
Folders: Tom O’Callaghan & Rita O’Callaghan
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School - Cleaner Vacancy
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our friendly school, for 10 hours per week, Point 7. You will be responsible for cleaning within all areas of the school and any other additional areas that may need cleaning. The hours are 2 per day either before or after school. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to support this commitment. For more details please contact the office by phone on 01702 475689 or email finance@ourladyoflourdes.southend.sch.uk.
Closing date for applications is Thursday 9th November 2017 at 5pm.
Serving the Homeless
Our next fundraising event is "Songs from the Musicals" featuring Elizabeth Upsher and the Southend YMCA on Saturday 18th November in the Parish Centre. Tickets cost £12 and include an Italian buffet supper. Please bring your own drinks. Tickets are available from Linda 558217, Theresa 335922 or Nina 472536.
School Admission Forms
Parents wishing to apply to Catholic Primary Schools for the next academic year are required to obtain a Letter of Catholic Practise from their Parish Priest. This must be requested from your Parish Priest in person and only one per child will be issued. Please come to the Parish Centre for these on Saturday, 28th October between 2pm and 4pm or Sunday 29th October between 4pm and 5pm. For those who cannot make either of these dates please come to the Sacristy at 9am on Monday 30th October.
These are issued only to practising Catholics (i.e. those who attend weekly Mass). Furthermore, this practise of the Faith will be viewed over a period of time and not just the weeks prior to an application. Parish Priests may also look at the date of Baptism, noting those children who have been Baptised soon after birth as compared to those Baptised with proximity to school age. This is a matter of justice to all involved in applying for places in our Schools. Our schools are often oversubscribed and in order to be fair, preference will justly be given to those who live and practise the Faith as well as who contribute to the life of the Church through the various ways in which that support is given. If you are not a practising Catholic this Certificate will not be given; you may still apply to a Catholic School but your application will considered under another category for Admissions.
Please pray for the Repose of the Soul of
William (Bill) Marooney, RIP who died recently. Funeral details to follow.
Blessing of Graves
The Priests of the Deanery will be blessing Graves at Sutton Road Cemetery on Sunday, 12th November from 3.00pm. Candles are now available for purchase from the Repository for three pounds.