Live Simply Cake and Craft Sale
The Live Simply group will be holding a cake sale after 9.30am and 11.30am Masses on Sunday July 15th in the Parish Centre.The proceeds will go to an educational charity for refugees RSN (Refugee Support Network).
There will also be an opportunity to buy some beautiful hand-made crafts from Africa supporting KOFUP ( Kenyan Orphans Fund and Ugandan project). All are welcome.
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Evangelisation Team
One objective of the PET is to help strengthen the faith and formation of those present. Another PET objective is to encourage us in identifying opportunities to share our faith with others and some members described the ordinary, everyday situations they had taken to share their faith along with a hand of friendship. Since we have all received the Lord’s command , ‘Go make disciples of all nations..’, all parishioners are considered members of the PET and all are invited to its meetings, to be held in the Parish Centre on the first Thursday of each month (with the exception of August), 8-9pm. Next meeting: Thursday, 5th July.
Please pray for the Repose of the souls of
TERESA O’BRIEN, RIP who died on Friday 15th June. Her body will be received into the Church on Sunday 8th July at 6pm and her Requiem Mass will take place on Monday 9th July at 12.45pm, followed by committal at Southend Crematorium.
TERESA PARASCANDOLO, RIP who died on Wednesday 27th June. Her Requiem Mass will be held on Friday 6th July at 9.15am followed by committal at Southend Crematorium.
DAVID GURNEY, RIP who died on Thursday, 21st June. Funeral details to follow
We pray for our Sick
Margaret Owens, Basil Emmerson, Christine Robinson, Rosemary Bragard, Mark Wilson, John Lavery, Paul Keane, Rose Craft, Maureen Gooding, Pat Lynch,Mabel Addecott, Christian Ryan, Mike Rubbert, Maureen Deekes, Tina Doveaston, Addi Brady, Ben Wilson, Patricia Fleming, Nicky Wigmore, Brita Irons, Eileen Wilson, Patricia Spikin, Sandra Fagan, Edna Wallace, Beryl Dixon, Nan Carrit, Nick Evans, Vicky Jack, Lyn Gopee, Mary Boyce, Kristin Hallenga, Anne O’Neill, Cheryl Shallis, Anthony McEvoy, Justin Stark, Sheila Netherton, David Blyth, Dympna Addecott, Janet Woods, Lynne Hilkene, June Moncaster, Laura & Anne Breen, Breda Lynch, Maria Clark, Roy Widdecombe, Johanna Lynch, Sheila McBrearty, Anthony King, Chas Taylor, Norma McCleverty, Belinda Balazsi, Johnnie Pool, Edward Martin, Joanna Luciani, Pauline Wilsher, Simon Marshall, Kriston Barnes, Hugh Isaacs, Josephine Griggs, Colleen Worley, Dawn Deleigh, Antonella McConalogue, Fr Jean Laurent Marie, Eddie McConalogue, Georgina Cornwell, Lorraine Hart, Wyn McCafferty, Linda Dean, Annie Holland, Martin Buckley, Martha Braun, Jane Jowers, Ivor & Joanne Knight, Brian Beresford, Rebecca Peake, David Clark, Connor Bourke, Mattia Mollica, Sharon Levill, Bernadette Lane, David Kislingury, Maureen Ward, Irena Solecki, Lanto Bellis, Doreen Troughton, Marguerite Harris, Andrew Exley, Rosemary Arscott, Richard Collins, Niqui Denkmayer, Elizabeth McConalogue, Kean Smith, Mick Cordingley, Ernie Worsley and children Thomas Ball, Liam Davis, Albert Chambers, Fergus Grant, Mary Isherwood, Lucy Price, Connie Price & Frazer Gregory.
Please Pray for the Dead on their Anniversaries
Fr James Edward Littleton, Fr Patrick Curran, Fr Patrick Carthy, Fr Bill Brown,Canon Thomas Barrett, Albert Nichola, Marguerite Cave, John Lloyd, John Kidney, Frank Clancy, Gustave Rombaut, Lionel Conway, Paul King, Josephine Studd, Julie Quaile, Iris Bell, Harriet Thompson, Reginald Brierly, Joan Wilshire, Alfred Edwards, Mirian Jackson, Kathleen Ford, Gertrude Bridges, Elsie Asher, Edmund Gdembiewski, Ann Littlewood, Marie Clements, Alfred Johnson, Jennifer Lyons, Joseph Bond, Dorothy Blaker, Ronald Conner, Brian Finnigan, Dorothy Burder, Susan Hayes, Alison Shepherd & Elizabeth (Lily) Dean.
May their Souls & the Souls of all the Faithful Departed rest in peace.
The Nativity of St John the Baptist - Sunday 24th June 2018
Only every six years does the Birthday of St John the Baptist fall on a Sunday, and when it does, it takes precedence over the normal Sunday liturgy. Apart from the Nativity, the only two births that are celebrated in the liturgical calendar are those of Our Blessed Mother and St John the Baptist. He is the bridge between the Old and New Testaments; the last of the old and first of the new Prophets. He compared himself to the Best Man at a wedding: He must increase, I must decrease. He was born so that he might point the way to Christ, and he still does this today as we hear his words every day at Mass: Behold the Lamb of God…
Dear Friends in Christ
Only every six years does the Birthday of St John the Baptist fall on a Sunday, and when it does, it takes precedence over the normal Sunday liturgy. Apart from the Nativity, the only two births that are celebrated in the liturgical calendar are those of Our Blessed Mother and St John the Baptist. He is the bridge between the Old and New Testaments; the last of the old and first of the new Prophets. He compared himself to the Best Man at a wedding: He must increase, I must decrease. He was born so that he might point the way to Christ, and he still does this today as we hear his words every day at Mass: Behold the Lamb of God…
Next Sunday, 1st July, is the occasion of the Parish Annual Meeting and Garden Party. I extend an invitation to anyone who plays an active part in the Parish, in whatever way, to come along and celebrate the last year and so that I may thank you for all you contribute to the family of the Parish. We shall begin with a short Meeting at 6.30pm at which the annual reports can be received and the annual accounts approved. Do come along, even if only for a short time.
Last weekend our Flower Festival was a fabulous occasion of fragrance and colour. It was very inspiring to see the lives of Saints and aspects of Parish life expressed in the blooms. Thank you and well done, all those who contributed or made the arrangements that adorned the Church. It’s a shame they couldn’t last longer!
With every blessing for this coming week!
Msgr Kevin Hale
Priest@LourdesLeigh.org ✚ 01702 478078
Homily available at LourdesLeigh.org
THE NATIVITY OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST - Sunday 24th June
Saturday 5.30pm Vigil William Armstrong, RIP (Anniv) (JA)
6.30pm–7.30pm Exposition & Confession
8.00am Mass Ints of Amy & Andy Kwasnica (25th Wedding Anniv) (MC)
9.30am Mass The People of the Parish
11.30am Mass Winnie Barrett, RIP (MF)
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction
Monday 25 Feria
9.00am Mass Intentions of Frank Maguire (RB)
Tuesday 26 Feria
9.00am Mass Intentions of Anna Wiktorska (AW)
Wednesday 27 St Cyril of Alexandria, Bp, D
9.00am Mass Marcia Clarke, RIP (SH)
5.00pm Body in Church: Bridie Satelle, RIP
Thursday 28 St Irenaeus, Bp, M
10.30am Requiem Mass Bridie Satelle, RIP
Friday 29 SS PETER and PAUL, App - Holy Day of Obligation
9.15am Mass Deceased Members of the Scott Family (MS) (with OLOL School)
12Noon Mass Gareth Lewis, RIP (Anniv) (JL)
8.00pm Mass The People of the Parish
Saturday 30 The First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church
10.00am Mass Patrick Clarke, RIP (Anniv) (BH)
10.30am-11.30am Exposition & Confession
THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - Sunday 1st July
Saturday 5.30pm Vigil Guy Bragard, RIP (RB)
6.30pm–7.30pm Exposition & Confession
8.00am Mass John Kidney, RIP (Anniv) (JL)
9.30am Mass Veronica & Juan Billena, RIP (RW)
11.30am Mass The People of the Parish
4.00pm Mass Extraordinary Form
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction
The Sacrament of Penance is available on request
We pray for our sick
Margaret Owens, Basil Emmerson, Christine Robinson, Rosemary Bragard, Mark Wilson, John Lavery, Paul Keane, Rose Craft, Maureen Gooding, Mabel Addecott, Christian Ryan, Mike Rubbert, Pat Lynch, Teresa O’Brien, Maureen Deekes, Tina Doveaston, Addi Brady, Ben Wilson, Patricia Fleming, Nicky Wigmore, Brita Irons, Eileen Wilson, Patricia Spikin, Sandra Fagan, Edna Wallace, Beryl Dixon, Nan Carrit, Nick Evans, Vicky Jack, Lyn Gopee, Mary Boyce, Kristin Hallenga, Anne O’Neill, Cheryl Shallis, Anthony McEvoy, Justin Stark, Sheila Netherton, David Blyth, Dympna Addecott, Janet Woods, Lynne Hilkene, June Moncaster, Laura & Anne Breen, Breda Lynch, Maria Clark, Roy Widdecombe, Johanna Lynch, Sheila McBrearty, Anthony King, Chas Taylor, Norma McCleverty, Belinda Balazsi, Johnnie Pool, Edward Martin, Joanna Luciani, Pauline Wilsher, Simon Marshall, Kriston Barnes, Hugh Isaacs, Josephine Griggs, Colleen Worley, Dawn Deleigh, Antonella McConalogue, Fr Jean Laurent Marie, Eddie McConalogue, Georgina Cornwell, Lorraine Hart, Wyn McCafferty, Linda Dean, Annie Holland, Martin Buckley, Martha Braun, Jane Jowers, Ivor & Joanne Knight, Brian Beresford, Rebecca Peake, David Clark, David Askew, Connor Bourke, Mattia Mollica, Sharon Levill, Bernadette Lane, David Kislingury, Maureen Ward, Irena Solecki, Lanto Bellis, Doreen Troughton, Marguerite Harris, Andrew Exley, Rosemary Arscott, Richard Collins, Niqui Denkmayer, Elizabeth McConalogue, Kean Smith, and children Thomas Ball, Liam Davis, Albert Chambers, Fergus Grant, Mary Isherwood, Lucy Price, Connie Price, Frazer Gregory and baby Talia Emery.
Please Pray for the Dead on their Anniversaries
Canon James Dacey, Fr James Hawes, Francesco Antonio Ciccone, Peter Liddell, Rosemary Conway, Frank Cope, Marie Patricia Kidd, Stella Migdalski, Mildred Turner, Henry Adamson, Rory MacNaughton, Julie Emerson, Dr Pat Collins, Joseph Whomes, Rosemary Montgomery, Esther Wilkins, Mary Ellen Sutcliffe, Elizabeth Anne Gandee, Marlon Lane, Derek Cousins, Leslie Earl, Anna Hlustik, Emannella Hillman, Christine Rigg, Gareth Lewis, Cecil Compton, Benita Skellon, Patrick Clarke & Jim Robinson.
May their Souls & the Souls of all the Faithful Departed rest in peace.
Please Pray for the Repose of the Souls of
BARBARA ADAMS, RIP who died on Thursday 7th June. Her Requiem Mass will be held on Monday 2nd July at 10.00am, followed by committal at Southend Cemetery.
BRIDIE SATELLE, RIP who died on Friday, 8th, June. Her body will be received into the Church on Wednesday 27th June at 5pm and her Requiem Mass will be held on Thursday 28th June at 10.30am, followed by committal at Southend Cemetery.
DAVID GURNEY, RIP who died on Thursday, 21st June. Funeral details to follow.
The St John Bosco Childrens Summer Camp at Aldham Essex
This is a activities camp with a Catholic ethos that runs as follows :-
· Week One Saturday 21st July to 28th July 2018 for Boys
· Week Two Saturday 28th July to 4th August 2018 for Boys
· Week Three Saturday 4th August to 11th August 2018 for Girls
It is for children aged 8 to 13 and costs £145 per week. Should you require an application form or more information then please look on the website
http://svpboscocamp.org.uk For any enquiries then please email the boys camp at boysbookings@boscocamp.co.uk or the girls camp at girlsbookings@boscocamp.co.uk
Pilgrimage to Aylesford Priory - Sunday 15th July
To celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Holy Mass 11.30 am. Procession, & Benediction at 3.30 pm. Please bring a packed lunch. Coach from bus stop across the road from Our Lady of Lourdes Church, leaving at 9.15am. Fare £15.00. To book seat on the Coach please telephone Bernadette on 01702 42189l or 07963300518.
200 Club Results
Thank you to everyone who supports the 200 Club. The results of the May draw are as follows:
1st prize £150 57 Mrs S Phillips
2nd Prize £100 36 Mr A Bush
3rd Prize £ 75 169 Mrs L Dray
4th Prize £ 50 42 Mrs Susan Miller
5th Prize £ 25 47 Mrs G Cobb
The 200 Club continues to provide funds to support the running of the Parish Centre. Forms are available from the back of the church or ring Linda Wall on 01702 558217.
Fundraising Meal at East - 3rd July 2018 at 6.30pm
(33 Alexandra St, Southend-on-Sea SS1 1BW) The Annual Kwasnica meal at East to raise funds for us to go to Lourdes with the Brentwood Catholic Youth Service is back! We will be spending a week in the service of sick and elderly pilgrims as well as having the opportunity to deepen our own faith. However, we need to pay for our own travel and accommodation. To help us on our way, please join us for a scrumptious 'all you can eat' Chinese meal, raffle (donations welcome) and great company. Tickets will be £14 (adult) and £6.50 (child) and are available on the door. Drinks are additional. All are welcome and we look forward to seeing you there! For more information please contact Amy on 07847517148.
Many thanks.
Joseph, Rachel and Jacob Kwasnica.
The Two Elizabeths - ELIZABETH DUNLOP & ELIZABETH UPSHER
Pupils & Guests present: A Summer Afternoon Concert on Sunday 1 July 2018
in aid of Havens Hospices
Tickets cost £10.00 (inc cake and tea ) Please note the time—2.00 p.m.
in the Parish Hall, St Helen’s Road, Westcliff SS0 7JP
Please ring Elizabeth 01702 347369 to book your seats. (Please do book in advance for catering purpose
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Evangelisation Team
The first meeting of the Parish Evangelisation Team (PET) was held on Thursday, 7th June, with thirty parishioners attending. One objective of the PET is to help strengthen the faith and formation of those present and to this end we started with a short, informative talk on our need to pray if we seek to deepen our relationship with God – the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Another PET objective is to encourage us in identifying opportunities to share our faith with others and some members described the ordinary, everyday situations they had taken to share their faith along with a hand of friendship. Congratulated were the organisers of our parish Flower Festival (Saturday 16th June) for initiating this occasion with its intention of drawing newcomers into our beautiful church, hopefully sowing seeds of curiosity, maybe faith! Since we have all received the Lord’s command , ‘Go make disciples of all nations..’, all parishioners are considered members of the PET and all are invited to its meetings, to be held in the Parish Centre on the first Thursday of each month (with the exception of August), 8-9pm.
Next meeting: Thursday, 5th July.
Parish Centre - call for help one hour per week
To keep the Parish Centre looking pristine and clean, we are looking for some more volunteers to help support the existing cleaning team. No heavy lifting involved. If you are able to help your support would be much appreciated. Please contact the Parish Office or Steve on 0792 939 1890. Thank you.