Ladies Group
Our next meeting is on Thursday 11th August at 10.30am. Our guest speaker is a welcome return of our very own Historian, Jo Ronan, who will be presenting one of her fascinating talks on the Stuart Period (think TV Drama - Olivia Coleman!). All women of the Parish welcome.
St Thomas More High School - Open Evening
This will be held on Thursday 11th July, 6pm to 9pm, for families who have a son due to transfer to secondary school in September 2020, come and see the school, meet the staff and pupils. The Headteachers talk will begin at 7pm. Prospective sixth form students for September 2020 are also welcome, although there will be an open evening for students currently in year 10 on Thursday 21st November 2019. Parents of boys who wish to apply to St Thomas More School for a place in September 2020 should complete the local education authority single application form (saf) and fill in the supplementary information form (sif) that can be collected at the open evening. If you are unable to come to the open evening, please contact the school in order to get the supplementary information form.
The form can also be downloaded from the school website:
Unwanted Gift and Cake Sale Sunday 21st July after all Masses
After Masses on Sunday 21st July, join us in the Parish Centre where we will be offering nearly new items of toiletries, books, collectables and delicious cakes for sale. Teas and coffees will also be served, as usual.
If you have any unwanted gifts that you can donate, please leave them in the old Baptistry. If you wish to donate cakes, please contact Cynthia for details.
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School Summer Fete Sunday 14th July 12.30pm-3.30pm
Please come and join us for our school summer fete. There will be many stalls, entertainment, BBQ and inflatable fun!
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
We Pray for our Sick
Sarah Savage, 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 Peter Brady, Canon Francis Gilbert, Fr Walter Walsh, Fr John Watson, Brian Finnigan, Dorothy Burder, Susan Hayes, Alison Shepherd, Elizabeth (Lily) Dean, Maurice Mulcahy, Benita Skellon, George King, Margaret Smith, Patricia Cavanagh, Ted Wilson, John Hardy, Paddy Shanahan, William O’Neill, Selwyn Lewis, Ita McCullough, Joan Gendall, Felix Keenan, Annie Briggs, Maria Chadun, Mary Bray, Irene Harvey, Margaret O’Callaghan, Elsie Maczka, Stanislaus Dulewicz, Michael O’Connell, Betty Gray and Dorothy Cole.
May their Souls & the Souls of all the Faithful Departed rest in peace.
SS PETER & PAUL
Dear Friends in Christ
The two Saints we venerate this weekend celebrate the beginning of the Christian Faith. The Apostles Peter and Paul are considered by the Church as the first pillars, and not only of the See of Rome, but also of the universal Church, the Church of the living God spread throughout the world. They are the Founders of the Church of Rome, the Mother and teacher of all the other Christian communities, and it was their endeavours that gave them growth by the supreme testimony of their martyrdom: Peter by crucifixion, and Paul by the sword. Peter is the first Pope and Paul brought the Gospel abroad by his missionary efforts.
Dear Friends in Christ
The two Saints we venerate this weekend celebrate the beginning of the Christian Faith. The Apostles Peter and Paul are considered by the Church as the first pillars, and not only of the See of Rome, but also of the universal Church, the Church of the living God spread throughout the world. They are the Founders of the Church of Rome, the Mother and teacher of all the other Christian communities, and it was their endeavours that gave them growth by the supreme testimony of their martyrdom: Peter by crucifixion, and Paul by the sword. Peter is the first Pope and Paul brought the Gospel abroad by his missionary efforts. Today is a day on which to renew our love for the Church, which is the living Body of Christ. Toady is a day on which to profess our belief in the Church: One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic; a day on which to pray for the successor of Peter, Pope Francis, and for all those who carry the Word of God to far away places. May they inspire us to live holy and Catholic lives for the good of the Church and the salvation of souls.
Next Sunday is the day of our annual Parish Meeting and Garden Party. As in previous years this is not a business meeting but the time when Reports are given by the various Parish groups, so that we can review and celebrate the life of the Parish Family. It also gives me the opportunity to say thank you to everyone who contributes to the building-up of our Parish. Do come along, even if only for a short time, to meet and be together socially.
May God bless you, and through the intercession of Saints Peter and Paul, keep us united in faith and devotion of Christ and His Church.
Msgr Kevin Hale
Priest@LourdesLeigh.org ✚ 01702 478078
The Sunday Homily is available as a podcast at LourdesLeigh.org
SS PETER & PAUL
SS PETER & PAUL Sunday 30th June
Saturday 5.30pm Vigil The People of the Parish
6.30pm–7.30pm Exposition & Confession
8.00am Mass Intentions of Fr Con Joyce- Ordination Anniversary
9.30am Mass Patrick Clarke, RIP (Anniv) (BH) - First Holy Communion Certificates
11.30am Mass Noel Tobin, RIP (CM)
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction
Monday 1 July St Oliver Plunket, Bp, M
9.00am Mass John Kidney, RIP (Anniv) (JL)
Tuesday 2 Feria
9.00am Mass Deceased Members of the Scott Family (MS)
Wednesday 3 ST THOMAS, Ap
9.00am Mass Frank Clancy, RIP (Anniv) (VC)
Thursday 4 St Elizabeth of Portugal
9.00am Mass Vivien Clancy - 100th Birthday (JL)
Friday 5 St Anthony Mary Zaccariah, Pr
12Noon Mass Alf & Mary Johnson, RIP (Anniv) (CM)
12.30pm Exposition after Mass until
8pm Holy Hour & Benediction
Saturday 6 St Maria Goretti, V, M
10.00am Mass Joseph & Annie Griffin, RIP (anniv)(SG)
10.30am-11.30am Exposition & Confession
FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Sunday 7th July
Saturday 5.30pm Vigil Michael O’Donnell, RIP (C&JO'B)
6.30pm–7.30pm Exposition & Confession
8.00am Mass The People of the Parish
9.30am Mass Christine O’Leary, RIP (BH)
11.30am Mass Alison Shepherd, RIP (Anniv) (KH)
4.00pm Mass Jim McEvoy, RIP (K&LW) - Extraordinary Form
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction
The Sacrament of Penance is available on request
Services from the church are live streamed
Bereavement Group
This will be held in the Parish Centre (Bernadette room), on Wednesday, 17th July 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.
APF Boxholders
If your box has not been opened in the last six months would you pleas hand it in to the office or give it to me personally. I have now received the Summer Missio magazines. If you have not already received one please pick one up from the back of the church in the usual place. Thank you. Joan Caunce (Secretary) Tel 01702 757505.
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.
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
Counters & Folders
Counters: Linda Wall & Brian Mountier
Folders: Angie Martin & Joseph Martin
Leigh on Sea Lay Carmelites
Coach going to Aylesford Priory on Sunday 14th July, to celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Holy Mass at 11.30 am. Talk in the afternoon. Rosary Procession and Benediction at 3.30 pm. Please bring a packed lunch. Coach leaves 9am from the bus stop opposite the church, Fare £15.00. To book seat on the coach please telephone Bernadette on 01702 421891/07963300518. All welcome.
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.
A Message from our Bishop
Over six months ago we published the Diocesan Vision Document: Shaping Our Future. That was the culmination of nearly three years of discussions, prayer, discernment and working together.
After initial meetings with the clergy I invited Stewards of the Gospel to step forward to work with the clergy and myself to find new ways of responding to God’s love for us. In the Diocese and our Parishes we have worked together to find a response that is fit for the 21st Century in East London and Essex.
Last December I asked everyone to work in Parish Partnerships to make the Vision a reality in every part of our diocese. I encouraged us not to cling to the status quo but rather to be bold in our thinking and to explore new ways to evangelise our diocese.
In six months every Parish Partnership will send in a draft plan for my consideration. That plan should set out how Stewards and Clergy in each Partnership, informed by discussions with local parishioners, think it could be structured so as to best evangelise their part of the diocese.
There are many wonderful things happening in our diocese for which I am very grateful- please continue to work together in a spirit of prayer and united always in Christ and Mary.
Alan Williams, sm
St Thomas More High School - Open Evening
This will be held on Thursday 11th July, 6pm to 9pm, for families who have a son due to transfer to secondary school in September 2020, come and see the school, meet the staff and pupils. The Headteachers talk will begin at 7pm. Prospective sixth form students for September 2020 are also welcome, although there will be an open evening for students currently in year 10 on Thursday 21st November 2019. Parents of boys who wish to apply to St Thomas More School for a place in September 2020 should complete the local education authority single application form (saf) and fill in the supplementary information form (sif) that can be collected at the open evening. If you are unable to come to the open evening, please contact the school in order to get the supplementary information form. The form can also be downloaded from the school website: