Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD Sunday 14th April
Saturday 5.30pm Vigil Malcolm & DJanet Cheshire - 64th Wedding Anniversary (MC)
6.30pm–7.30pm Exposition & Confession
8.00am Mass Joe Lynham, RIP (K&LW)
9.30am Mass Eric Newman, RIP (BH)
11.30am Mass James Bartle, RIP (AT) (preceded by Blessing & Procession of Palms)
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction
Monday 15 Monday in Holy Week
9.00am Mass Martin Payne, RIP (Anniv) (V&NP)
Confessions after Mass
Tuesday 16 Tuesday in Holy Week
9.00am Mass Intentions of Fr Kevin
Confessions after Mass
Wednesday 17 Wednesday in Holy Week
9.00am Mass Alexander Clarke, RIP (Anniv) (SH)
Confessions after Mass
Thursday 18 Maundy Thursday
9.00am Office of Lauds
8.00pm Solemn Mass of the Lord’s Supper Albert Cook, RIP (Anniv) (SD)
Watching at Altar of Repose until Midnight; Confessions; Compline 11.45pm
Friday 19 Good Friday
9.00am Office of Reading & Lauds
10.00am Children’s Way of the Cross
3.00pm Solemn Liturgy of Our Lord’s Passion
8.00pm Way of the Cross
Confessions after all Services
Saturday 20 Holy Saturday
9.00am Office of Reading & Lauds
Confessions 10-12 Noon
8.30pm Easter Vigil & First Mass of Easter The People of the Parish
EASTER SUNDAY - Sunday 21st April
8.00am Mass Audrey & Selwyn Lewis, RIP (Anniv) (JL)
9.30am Mass Deceased members of the Clarke Family (BH)
11.30am Mass Joyce Foy, RIP (RS)
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction
The Sacrament of Penance is available on request
Services from the church are live streamed
Counters & Folders
Counters: Mary Cook & Jacky Hoggett
Folders: Jane Trower & Clare English
Is God calling you to be a priest?
There is a monthly vocations group for those who would like to find out more about a possible vocation to the priesthood. There will be a talk, time of prayer and some food. The sessions take place at St Edmund of Canterbury church, 9 Traps Hill, Loughton, IG10 1SZ. Tuesdays: 7th May, 4th June and 2nd July. Please contact Fr Mark Swires, Vocations Promoter for more information: vocprom@dioceseofbrentwood.org
Holy Places Collection - Good Friday
Please support this annual collection at the end of the Good Friday liturgy, which helps support the shrines in the Holy Land at a time of great religious unease.
St Helen's Parish, Westcliff on Sea is celebrating its 150th Anniversary in May with the following events
On Friday 24th May there will be a mass at 5:30pm followed by a special dinner with Bishop Alan Williams at 7pm in celebration of all the couples who were married at St. Helen’s Church over the years. Please contact the office on 01702 342324 for tickets.
On Saturday 25th May from 6 to 8.15pm there will be a concert featuring beautiful songs, instrumentals and dance by talented young people from Brentwood Diocesan schools and churches. No tickets required but there will be an opportunity to make a donation. Coffee and cake will be available in the hall during the interval.
On Saturday 26th May there will be an International Food Festival starting with a cultural show at 12pm. Adult £8/ Children £3 (please contact the office on 01702 342324).
Newsletter Folders Required
Would you be available to join our rota to help fold Newsletters on a Friday morning at about 10.15/10.30am? Our teams work in twos and it takes about an hour and a half. We have a rota which means you would only have to fold every five to six weeks. If you think you would be able to help, please contact the Parish Office on 478078.
Flower Festival 15th June 2019
Thank you to everyone who has responded to our request for help with the Flower Festival this year. We now have about 15 Hymns covered, but we still have room for a few more! If you would like to have a go please contact Jo 474062 or Theresa, 335122 as soon as possible.
National Catholic Men's Pilgrimage to Walsingham Saturday 27th - Sunday 28th April 2019
A warm invitation to the second annual pilgrimage for Catholic men. Meet, talk and share the faith with other men; listen to speakers, celebrate confession and Mass, pray for families, the nation and the Church. We welcome lay and religious, single and married, young and old, fathers and sons. "When England returns to Walsingham, Our Lady will return to England". Pope Leo XIII, 1887
In partnership with the Catholic National Shrine of Our Lady and Catholic Man UK. For more information visit www.catholicmenspilgrimage.co.uk
Men's Weekend Retreat from 10th to 12th May 2019
‘Lord teach us to pray’. A retreat for men of all ages who desire to draw closer to God in prayer. Book online at www.sioncommunity.org.uk/mens-weekend-retreat.html or email for a booking form to admin@sioncommunity.org.uk.
HARP'S Spring Walk - Sunday 28th April 2019 at 2pm
Join us for a gentle 3.5 mile stroll along the Prittle Brook Greenway, from Priory Park to Belfairs Park. Every step you take will show your solidarity with local homeless people and help HARP beat homelessness for good. Enjoy free tea and cake at the Belfairs Woodland Centre. The route is pushchair friendly, and dogs on leads are welcome. https://www.harpsouthend.org.uk/spring-walk-2019
Save the Date: Saturday 11th May!
March for Life UK is happening in London. Join thousands of other pro-lifers in creating awareness of the hurt and damage abortion causes and helping to promote a culture of life. Inside festival (LifeFest19) 9.30am - 1.30pm, booking required. The march starts at 2pm (no booking required). For more information see posters/leaflets, go to marchforlife.co.uk or call 07773501721/ 0788550511.
Catholic Newspapers
The number of Catholic Papers sold at the back of church has been steadily dwindling over the years. The Parish has also been losing money through the sale of these Papers. We have therefore decided that from Easter we will not stock newspapers in the Parish. However, there are a couple of alternative ways of receiving these newspapers which are both more efficient and cost effective. From now onwards if you wish to receive a Catholic Paper each week, please either subscribe directly to the publisher, so that it can be delivered to your home; or take-out a subscription to receive it electronically. We shall still continue to sell the Magnificat booklets each month.
Pilgrimage to Knock
Led by Fr. John Corbyn, fully escorted Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine, 27th May 2019. £649.00 pp sharing. Price includes flight with 10kg hand luggage, transfers, 4 nights’ in Knock House Hotel with FULL BOARD. All entertainment/ day trips and guided tours included. Single room supplement £100. Contact Patricia on 01268 762 278 or 07740 175557 or email knockpilgrimages@gmail.com. Knock Pilgrimages is a member of the Travel Trust Association and is fully protected by ATOL T7613.
Serving the Homeless
The Committee are organising a quiz evening to be held on Saturday 11th May at 7.30 pm in St Margaret's Church Hall in Lime Avenue. Tables of 8, cost £5 per person, bring your own drinks and nibbles. If you would like to book a table please ring Linda 558217 or Nina 472536.
Ladies Group
The next Meeting will be on Thursday, 2nd May when we welcome Mr. Cook from Cooks Coaches who will be giving an interesting talk on the history of the company and will bring some brochures, so don't miss out on a chance to vote for a good day out!! We wish all our members a happy and peaceful Easter, and thank you for your continued support. Cynthia & Jan.
Dates for your Diary
Saturdays 11th & 18th May First Holy Communions - 10.30am
Sunday 19th May Visitation and Confirmation
Monday 22nd-Saturday 27th July Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes
First Thursday of every month Meeting of Parish Evangelisation Team 8pm
We Pray for our Sick
Jim McEvoy, Bill O’Connell, Sheena Evans, Janet Weale, Charlotte O’Neil, Ella Williams, David Kislingbury, Mark Shepherd, Eileen Bines, Frank Bramley, Mark Hartley, Gillian Oldham, Basil Emmerson, Austin Butler, Christine Robinson, John Lavery, Paul Keane, Rosemary Bragard, Rose Craft, Maureen Gooding, Dympna Addecott, Pat Lynch, Christian Ryan, Mike Rubbert, Tina Doveaston, Addi Brady, Ben Wilson, Patricia Fleming, Nicky Wigmore, Nan Carrit, Eileen Wilson, Patricia Spikin, Sandra Fagan, Edna Wallace, Beryl Dixon, Nick Evans, Vicky Jack, Lyn Gopee, Mary Boyce, Kristin Hallenga, Anne O’Neill, Cheryl Shallis, Anthony McEvoy, Justin Stark, Sheila Netherton, David Blyth, Janet Woods, Lynne Hilkene, June Moncaster, Laura & Anne Breen, Breda Lynch, Maria Clark, Roy Widdecombe, Johanna Lynch, 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, Lorraine Hart, Linda Dean, Wyn McCafferty, Antonella McConalogue, Eddie McConalogue, David Clark, Georgina Cornwell, Annie Holland, Ivor & Joanne Knight, Brian Beresford, Rebecca Peake, David Clark, Connor Bourke, Mattia Mollica, Sharon Levill, Bernadette Lane, Maureen Ward, Irena Solecki, Lanto Bellis, Doreen Troughton, Marguerite Harris, Andrew Exley, Richard Collins, Niqui Denkmayer, Elizabeth McConalogue, Kean Smith, Mick Cordingley and children Thomas Ball, Liam Davis, Connie Price,Albert Chambers, Fergus Grant, Mary Isherwood, Lucy Price & Frazer Gregory.