Please Pray for the Dead on their Anniversaries

Fr John Joyce, Fr Thomas O’Connor, Fr Archibald O’Brien, Deacon Sidney Lewis, Amy Read, John Armstrong, Doreen O’Leary, Alice McGiff, Jon McCarthy, Ernest Treston, Eleanor Walsh, Veronica Collins, Mark Bragard, Michael Fitzgerald, Maire Beckwith, Douglas Ellegard, Ernest Bullock, Anthony Hillier, Leo Forge, Peggy Stevenson, Branko Deyanovitch, Hugh McHattie, Elizabeth Callow, Vera Thompson, Christopher Purcell, Neil O’Keefe, Constance Anne, Christopher Keville, Theresa Daniels, Maria Calame, Amy Cutforth, Eileen Ditton, Grace Angwin, Anthony Warwick, Pamina Edgeley, Mary Latham, Mary Asher, Anna McCall, Adolph Figueredo, Mary Keefe, Frank Blaker & Jim Keniry.

May their Souls & the Souls of all the Faithful Departed rest in peace

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary time

Dear Friends in Christ 

The Gospels over these Sundays in Ordinary Time are taken from the great Sermon on the Mount. Jesus says that His followers have to be salt and light to the world. This means that we have to be the presence of Jesus Christ by virtue of our example to all people at all time. Light and salt are necessary so that life is possible; without light we do not see, without salt there is no savour. The Christian is called upon to be both the illumination of the way forward in the world and give good flavour to life's situations. The teaching Jesus gives us is given so that we may have joy in this life and lead others by His, and our example, to life eternal.

Tuesday, 11th February is the Solemnity of Our Lady of Lourdes; Patroness of our Diocese and our Parish. This date commemorates the first of eighteen apparitions of Mary to St Bernadette in the course of 1858. It is a moment to remind ourselves again of the simple and direct message of Our Lady at Lourdes: pray and do penance. At Lourdes today, Mary points the way to her Son. This is never more true than in the many miracles that take place there - physical and spiritual - that occur daily. However, it is generally during the Eucharist Processions and Benediction of the Sick that these phenomena occur; telling us that Jesus gives these extraordinary graces at the behest of His mother, just as he worked the first miracle at Cana.  This feast is a good day for us to renew our love of God’s Mother, prepare for the Rededication of England to her on 29th March, and pray for the intentions of our Diocese and Parish at this time. On Tuesday Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School will be at the Parish Mass at 9.30am; in the evening there will be a short liturgy of Rosary and Benediction at 8pm to honour Our Blessed Mother.

May God bless you!

Msgr Kevin Hale

Priest@LourdesLeigh.org ✚ 01702 478078
The Sunday Homily is available as a podcast at LourdesLeigh.org

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Sunday 9th February 

Saturday 5.30pm Vigil John & Irene Barry, RIP (Anniv) (BF)
6.30pm–7.30pm Exposition & Confession

8.00am Mass Joe & Sybil Swann, RIP (MD)
9.30am Mass Rene Solecki, RIP (L&KW) - Presentation of FHC Photos
11.30am Mass The People of the Parish
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction

Monday 10 St Scholastica, V
9.00am Mass Bernard Ward, RIP (Anniv)(MW)

Tuesday 11 OUR LADY OF LOURDES
9.30am Mass Tony Trigg, RIP (Anniv) (AT) - with OLOL School
8.00pm Rosary & Benediction

Wednesday 12 Feria
9.00am Mass Intentions of Bob & Eileen Condon (T&RO’C)

Thursday 13 Feria
9.00am Mass Jennifer Garrett, RIP (Anniv) (JH)

Friday 14 SS CYRIL, Monk & METHODIUS, Bp
12Noon Mass Pauline Godfrey, RIP (FS)

Saturday 15 Saturday Memorial of BVM      
10.00am Mass Elaine MacDonald, RIP (Anniv)(JH)
10.30am-11.30am Exposition & Confession

SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Sunday 16th February 

Saturday 5.30pm Vigil The People of the Parish
6.30pm–7.30pm Exposition & Confession

8.00am Mass Intentions of Margaret Huish (MR)
9.30am Mass Intentions of the Rourke Family (MR)
11.30am Mass Bill Sullivan, RIP (MR)
NO Vespers & Benediction

The Sacrament of Penance is available on request
Services from the church are live streamed

Lent Talks at St Peter's, Eastwood Road North, Leigh SS9 4BX Presented by our Deanery Clergy

Four Gospels - One Jesus - In the year of ‘The God who speaks’

Weds 4th March The Gospel according to Mark – Fr Paul Fox
Weds 11th  March The Gospel according to Matthew - Fr Gerry Drummond
Weds  25th March The Gospel according to Luke –Fr Eduard Fartan
Weds 1st April  The Gospel according to John - Fr Graham Smith

All presentations begin at 8pm.  Host & Facilitator Fr Jeff Woolnough
Evenings conclude with Night Prayer and Benediction - Confessions heard.  
Tea and Coffee available with Lenten Bookstall.

England to be Rededicated to Our Blessed Lady

This Re-dedication on 29th March is a both a personal promise of the people of our country, and a renewal of the entrustment vows made by King Richard II in Westminster Abbey in 1381. King Richard sought the protection of Our Lady in the face of great political turmoil. At this point, England received the title ‘Mary’s Dowry’; meaning that England was ‘set aside’ as a gift, a dowry, for Our Lady under her guidance and protection.

On Sunday 29th March at 12noon, The Re-dedication will take place throughout the country. As King Richard II once gave England as a gift to Our Lady, so we are invited to give ourselves, as the people of this country, to Mary. We respond to this invitation on the day of Re-dedication in two ways; by making a personal promise (the “Angelus Promise” in which we proclaim our own “Yes” in union with Mary through the words of the Annunciation) and a communal entrustment (this Act of entrustment of England to the Virgin Mary is a prayer of profoundly historic and spiritual nature, bringing together the prayers of surrender and dedication that have echoed through our history). Our personal promise brings us closer to Mary, the first disciple of Christ. In this we unite in her joy by following her openness to God’s call. Our communal entrustment unites us together as the people of our country in prayer, by renewing the vows of dedication made to Mary by our ancestors.

All parishes, schools and Catholic organisations in the country are invited to become a host for this dedication.

This re-dedication takes place during our Year of the Word – the God Who Speaks, at the time when we celebrate God’s Word becoming Flesh. Resources and more information can be found at the national site, cbcew.org.uk

Sacred Heart Night Shelter

Ladies cotton long sleeved tops required. Please leave donations in the Sacristy.

Organ Recital

James Devor (Organist Brentwood Cathedral) will give a pre-Lenten Organ Recital on Sunday 23rd February at 7pm. The programme will comprise seven pieces of music from the Baroque to the Modern era; admission free.

Sacrament of Confirmation

This will take place on Pentecost Sunday, 31st May. Any adult or young adult (who must have reached age of fourteen by 1st September 2019) may apply. Please send an email requesting the Sacrament to Fr Kevin.

St Thomas More School

We would like to invite those from the local parishes to come and hear Brendan Thompson from Catholic Voices talk about Our Lady of Guadalupe on Thursday 13th February at 7pm, at St. Thomas More School.  We hope that those in our local community will come and hear this inspiring and informative talk – it is open to all.  Please email Mr. Griffin - pgriffin@st.thomasmore.southend.sch.uk  if you would like to attend. There will also be opportunity for refreshments.

Southend Deanery Pilgrimage to Lourdes - Monday 27th July - Saturday 1st August 2020

Led by Monsignor Kevin Hale and joining the Brentwood Diocesan Pilgrimage (£725 per person sharing). Direct flights to Lourdes from Stansted including 20kg hold-luggage and 5 nights Full-Board in 4* Grand Hotel Moderne (closest hotel to Shrine).  Booking forms available from the Parish Office.  All enquiries & bookings will be handled by Mrs Susan Baillie (St Helens Parish - Westcliff-on-Sea)  - Tel: 01268 750752 / Mob: 07979 746707) Limited places available!

Mr Rock & Roll, Charity Night

Join us on Saturday, 29th February, in the Parish Centre for an evening of music and fun. Paul Adamson will be presenting music from the era of rock and roll and there will be an American themed supper. Bring your own drinks.  Tickets £10 Phone Linda 01702 558217, or Jo 01702 474062.  In aid of Homeless Projects in Southend.

Annual Lourdes Mass

The Annual Lourdes Mass will be celebrated by Msgr Kevin Hale at Brentwood Cathedral on Sunday 16th February at 3pm.  This is an opportunity to give thanks for graces received in Lourdes and to seek prayers for the sick. During the Mass, the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be celebrated.

Counters & Folders

Counters: Jacky Hoggett & Eileen Wilson
Folders: Jacky Hoggett & Pauline Jordan

Journey of Faith (RCIA)

A series of informal talks, designed to give an insight into the teachings and traditions of the Catholic church, will continue on Monday 10th February at 8pm in the Parish Centre with Journey of Faith (Penance and Anointing the Sick).  You are welcome to attend some or all of these talks; if you would like more information please speak to Fr Kevin.

Parish Pilgrimage to the Holy land

There are a few places still available for our seven day pilgrimage, 18th to 25th November 2020.  Information leaflets and Booking Forms are available from the Parish office.  The tour will start in Galilee and end in Jerusalem, staying at 4-Star hotels in Jerusalem and Tiberias.  

The cost will be £1580 per person, with a single room supplement of £550.  The price includes half board,  23kg hold/10kg hand luggage, meals and beverages on flights, an air-conditioned bus in Israel/Palestine, entrance fees, English speaking guide, hotel porterage, gratuities for guide/hotel staff.   Please return your Booking Form as soon as possible, together with a non-refundable deposit of £300 per person.

Dates for your Diary

Sunday 23rd February Organ Recital - 7pm
Sunday 29th March Consecration of England to Mary - 3pm St Peter’s Church, Eastwood
Saturdays 16th & 23rd May First Holy Communions - 10.30am
1st Thursday of every month Meeting of Parish Evangelisation Team 8pm

Please Pray for the Repose of the Souls of

Paul Broderick, RIP who died on Wednesday, 29th January.  His body will be received into the Church on Thursday, 20th February at 5pm.  His Requiem Mass will be held on Friday 21st February at 11am followed by committal at Southend Crematorium.
Agnes Watkins, RIP who died on Thursday, 30th January. Her body will be received into the Church on Wednesday, 26th February at 5pm. Her Requiem Mass will be held on Thursday 27th February at 11am followed by burial at Sutton Road Cemetery.
Robin Rea-Allison, RIP who died recently.
Teresa Hurley, RIP who died recently.

Sanctuary Lamp

The lamp burns for the deceased members of the Wall/Rockell/Morrissey Families.

We Pray for our Sick

Patricia Ann Darroch, Peg Larman, Ian Irwin, Sylvia Clancy, Vita D’Souza, Patricia Vanner, Amy Louise Fox, Sarah Savage, Bill O’Connell, Sheena Reeves, Janet Weale, Charlotte O’Neil, Ella Williams, David Kislingbury, Mark Shepherd, Eileen Bines, Breege McCaffrey, Mark Hartley, Austin Butler, John Lavery, Paul Keane, Rosemary Bragard, Pat Lynch, Maureen Gooding, Dympna Addecott, Ben Wilson, Christian Ryan, Mike Rubbert, Tina Doveaston, Addi Brady, Patricia Fleming, Nicky Wigmore, Rose Craft, Nan Carrit, Eileen Wilson, Patricia Spikin, Sandra Fagan, Edna Wallace, Beryl Dixon, Nick Evans, Vicky Jack, 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, Georgina Cornwell, Antonella McConalogue, Eddie McConalogue, Sharon Levill, Annie Holland, Ivor & Joanne Knight, Brian Beresford, Rebecca Peake, Connor Bourke, Mattia Mollica, Bernadette Lane, Irena Solecki, Ianto Bellis, Doreen Troughton, Marguerite Harris, Andrew Exley, Richard Collins, Elizabeth McConalogue, Kean Smith, Keith Maliff & 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

Canon Bernard Manning, Pope Pius XI, Fr Donald Mills, Fr Charles Snell, Rev William Smith, Alice Whitfield, Eugenie Ballard, Doris Wenninger, Edmund O’Sullivan, Patrick Jennett, Charles Oldham, John Armstrong, Victor Gosling, Carmen Ashley, John Young, Bernard Ward, Catherine Shanahan, Gordon Watts, Jessie Hempstead, Annie Jackson, Monica Crighton, Cajetan Soares, Eric Wallen, Mary Mulhern, Mary Gleeson, Patrick O’Donnell, Martin Ryan, Daphne Rickard, Ivy Spratt, Christina Riddell, Joan Stanley, Malcolm Atkinson, Tony Trigg, Patricia Garnett, Anthony Ashwell-Rivens & Elaine MacDonald.

May their Souls & the Souls of all the Faithful Departed rest in peace.