We Pray for our Sick
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, 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.
Please Pray for the Dead on their Anniversaries
Fr Edward Thomas, Canon James Dacey, Fr James Hawes, Francis Woodward, Sidney Baldwin, Anthony Gwatkin, Francesco ciccone, Peter Liddell, Rosemary Conway, Frank Cope, Marie Kidd, Stella Migdalska, Mildred Turner, Henry Adamson, Rory MacNaughton, Julie Emerson, Dr Pat Collins, Joseph Whomes, Rosemary Montgomery, Esther Wilkins, Teresa Parascandolo, Mary Sutcliffe, Elizabeth Gandee, Derek Cousins, Marlon Lane, Leslie Earl, Anna Hlustik, Emannella Hillman, Christine Rigg, Gareth Lewis & Cecil Compton.
May their Souls & the Souls of all the Faithful Departed rest in peace.
The Most Holy Trinity
Dear Friends in Christ
The celebration of the Most Blessed Trinity this weekend brings together all of the Mysteries of the Christian Faith; it is the summation of everything we believe, since in God we find all of the perfections of the Christian life; we see what one day we shall be in God Himself. The celebration of Trinity Sunday invites us to make repeated acts of faith. Faith is increased when we make it one of the habits of the interior life, just as any human habit is nurtured and cultivated by the practise of it. The virtues are simply the good habits of the Christian life, and they begin with Faith.
Dear Friends in Christ
The celebration of the Most Blessed Trinity this weekend brings together all of the Mysteries of the Christian Faith; it is the summation of everything we believe, since in God we find all of the perfections of the Christian life; we see what one day we shall be in God Himself. The celebration of Trinity Sunday invites us to make repeated acts of faith. Faith is increased when we make it one of the habits of the interior life, just as any human habit is nurtured and cultivated by the practise of it. The virtues are simply the good habits of the Christian life, and they begin with Faith.
Today we can understand more profoundly the words of the doxology at the end of the Eucharistic Prayer: Through Him, with Him and in Him…The Mass brings us into the life of the Trinity: we see, hear and experience Jesus offering Himself to the Eternal Father, in the power of the Holy Spirit, for our salvation. Jesus Christ, Priest and Victim offers Himself for us in the Mass, as God the Father looks upon His Son and God the Holy Spirit communicates their life to us. It is the supreme moment of intimate exchange within their unity.
Next Sunday we shall celebrate this mystery together as a Parish Family in Corpus Christi, The Body and Blood of Christ. Corpus Christi presents to us in tangible signs and symbols what God is about. This is a special Day for celebrating our Catholic Faith in the Blessed Sacrament, and it is the occasion for our Eucharistic Procession: a short but symbolic way of saying to this small portion of the world here that we believe in Jesus, in his Presence in the Eucharist and we ask Him to bless the places where He continues to walk on earth. Please make a special effort to participate in the Procession and receive the Blessing of Jesus in Benediction at the conclusion.
God bless you!
Msgr Kevin Hale
Priest@LourdesLeigh.org ✚ 01702 478078
The Sunday Homily is available as a podcast at LourdesLeigh.org
The Most Holy Trinity
THE MOST HOLY TRINITY - Sunday 16th June
Saturday 5.30pm Vigil Brian Goodwin, RIP (Anniv) (PG)
6.30pm–7.30pm Exposition & Confession
8.00am Mass Don McGregor, RIP (Anniv) (VC)
9.30am Mass The People of the Parish
11.30am Mass Claire Mellish, RIP (MS)
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction
Monday 17 Feria
9.00am Mass Christine O’Leary, RIP (NN)
Tuesday 18 Feria
9.00am Mass Intentions of Cherylann Burkette
Wednesday 19 St Romuald, Ab
9.00am Mass Intentions of the Newman Family (JL)
11.00am Funeral Service Sheila Hall, RIP
Thursday 20 St Alban, Protomartyr of Britain
9.00am Mass John Sheehy, RIP (F&JO'B)
Friday 21 St Aloysius Gonzaga, Rel
12Noon Mass Will & Vi Coveney, RIP (MC)
Saturday 22 SS JOHN FISHER, Bp & THOMAS MORE, Mm
10.00am Mass Ingrid Gilroy, RIP (KP)
10.30am-11.30am Exposition & Confession
THE BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST - Corpus Christi Sunday 23rd June
Saturday 5.30pm Vigil Guy Braggard, RIP (RB)
6.30pm–7.30pm Exposition & Confession
8.00am Mass William Armstrong, RIP (Anniv) (JA)
9.30am Mass The People of the Parish
11.30am Mass Southend Catenian Brothers & their Families (FO’B)
4.00pm Corpus Christi Procession
NO Vespers & Benediction
The Sacrament of Penance is available on request
Services from the church are live streamed
Thank You
Fran McEvoy and the family would like to thank Fr Kevin, Fr Basil and all the parishioners for the overwhelming kindness shown to us during Jim's recent illness and death. We are so grateful for the cards, flowers, offers of help and above all, the prayers which are sustaining us.
St Helen's Catholic Primary School, Westcliff
Teaching Assistant required for September. 8.30am – 3.25pm (1 hour lunch). Term time. LGPS 3 – 5
Closing date: Midday 26th June. Interviews: Tuesday, 9th July.
Please see details and forms on school website www.st-helens.southend.sch.uk or contact Mrs Sears 343823.
Serving the Homeless
The committee of Serving the Homeless are organising a Chinese meal at the East restaurant in Alexandra Street on Wednesday 3rd July at 7.30 pm. Tickets cost £15 and are available from any member of the Committee or please ring Linda on 01702 558217.
Over the next few weeks the Committee will be selling raffle tickets for our annual Summer Raffle. Tickets cost £1, a book containing 5 tickets will be £5. They will be available from any Committee member. We thank you all for your continuing support.
St Helens to St George's Sponsored Walk for the BCCS
The annual parish to parish sponsored walk to raise funds for the Brentwood Catholic Children's Society (BCCS) takes place on Saturday 29th June. We will gather at St Helens for 10am Mass, and set off afterwards around 10.45am for an approximate five and a half miles walk along the seafront to Shoeburyness where we will finish the walk with refreshments in the parish hall at St George's after midday. All participants will receive a certificate at the end from Julie of the BCCS. To take part, to receive registration and sponsor forms, and for more information, please contact Damian of the Knights of St Columba (07887 678741 / damian.dillon@btinternet.com). Registration is free, and any sponsorship raised will go direct to the BCCS.
The Deanery Orchestra Summer Concert
Saturday 6th July 2019, 7.30pm in The New Mazenod Hall, St. Peter’s Church Eastwood Road North, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 4BX. Tickets £6 each (16 and under FREE). Please bring and enjoy your own food and drink. Tickets may be reserved by emailing thedeaneryorchestra@gmail.com, alternatively, please call or text 07922 554343. It may be possible to purchase tickets at the door on the evening. The concert will be a fine selection of Favourite Classical and Popular Music.
St Thomas More Alumni Memorial Mass - Friday 21st June at 8pm
The Annual Memorial Mass to honour, remember and pray for all deceased pupils, Governors and members of staff will take place in St Thomas More High School, Kenilworth Gardens, on Friday 21st June at 8pm.
All former pupils, staff and Governors are most welcome. Drinks and a buffet will be served after the Mass providing a perfect opportunity to renew acquaintances and explain why that outstanding piece of homework still hasn't been handed in after all these years! Full details at www.stmalumni.co.uk
St Bernard's High School - A Catholic Academy for Arts & Science
Open Evening for Year 5 Students (Prospective Year 7 in 2020). Wednesday 3 July 2019 6.00pm to 9.00pm. We would be delighted to welcome Year 5 girls and their parents/carers to our Open Evening. This is an evening for girls wishing to join Year 7 in September 2020. We are also offering an opportunity for parents/carers to visit the school during a normal teaching day, on Tuesday 8 October, Wednesday 9 October and Thursday 10 October between 9.30am and 11.00am. No appointments are necessary: guided tours will be available from Reception between these times. St Bernard’s High School offers selective places based on success in the CSSE selective tests and non-selective places according to faith-based admissions criteria. (Please see school website for full details.)
‘The school is welcoming and inclusive. In 2015, many pupils made significantly better progress than other pupils nationally’ Ofsted 2016
The gifted, able and talented programme provides challenging enrichment across all year groups and is acknowledged by the NACE Award' Ofsted 2016
‘St Bernard’s High School is an outstanding Catholic school… Attainment and progress of students is outstanding’ (Diocesan Inspection, 2017)
www.stbernardswestcliff.org.uk, Milton Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 7JS Tel: 01702 343583.
Annual Collection for our Sick & Retired Clergy - 22nd/23rd June
The Sick & Retired Clergy Fund is part of the Diocesan Charity which helps and supports our retired and sick clergy. As a Charity we rely on the generosity of the Parishes and individual donations to keep the Fund in a healthy state. Another valuable means is by including a bequest in your Will; a Form of Bequest can be found on page 36 of the Brentwood Diocesan Directory. Your generosity through the annual collection, donations and bequests is greatly appreciated.
Bereavement Group
This will be held in the Parish Centre (Bernadette room), on Wednesday, 19th June at 2pm (we meet on the third Wednesday of every month). All are welcome to join us in a supportive, friendly and confidential environment. Enquiries to : elizabethdex@btinternet.com or cynthiabush11@googlemail.com or if you prefer just contact the Parish Office.
Dates for your Diary
Sunday 7th July Parish AGM 6.30pm
Monday 22nd-Saturday 27th July Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes
First Thursday of every month Meeting of Parish Evangelisation Team 8pm
The Annual Procession of the Blessed Sacrament
Sunday 23rd June 4.00pm. Accompanied by the Tilbury Brass Band. Followed by Tea in the Parish Centre.
Sanctuary Lamp
The lamp burns for the intentions of the living and deceased members of the Hiscock Family.
We Pray for our Sick
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, 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.
Please Pray for the Dead on their Anniversaries
Bp Bernard Wall, Fr Vincent Dutton, Agnes Sawyer, Kenneth Miller, Mary Famie, Dorothy Butcher, Frederick Carter, Teresa McTavish, Florence Ellis, Anne Ryan, Gertrude Drew, John Gillman, Angeline Sweet, John Oliver, Audrey Conlon, Angelo Camilleeri, John Callaghan, Brenda Dorey, Alfred Mansell, Kathleen Michael, Michael Woolcott, Bridget Parsons, Eileen Ketterer, Angela Balcombe, David Gurney, Mary Wright, Doreen Faux & Patricia Larman.
May their Souls & the Souls of all the Faithful Departed rest in peace.