Revised weekday Church opening times
With effect from Monday, 26th October the Church will now be open during the week at the following times:
Monday to Thursday
8.30am to 9am - Private Prayer
9am Mass
9.30am to 10am - Private Prayer
Friday
11.30am to 12Noon - Private Prayer
12Noon Mass
12.30pm to 1pm - Private Prayer
We Pray for the Dead on their Anniversaries
Mgr Daniel Shanahan, Fr George Steadman, Fr Stephen Wyatt, Fr William Loveland, Canon Thomas Bishop, Canon Richard Gay, Fr Kevin Lyons, Cecil Ratcliff, Arthur Sanctuary, William Currane, Patrick McCarthy, Lynn Gopee, David Scott-Frame, James Scott, Jeremiah Brennan, John Goodwin-Self, Angelo Nikolla, Maria Michele Lena, Jack North, Gilbert Blanch, Joan Sullivan, Karin Chipperfield, Gwendoline Greiner, Patrick Landers, Maureen Coghlan, Stanley Watson, John Butler, Alice Conway, Joyce Jones, Helen Lesley, Doris Payne, Mary Russell, Pauline Godfrey, William Upsher, Walter Kilman, Edward Hullett, Margaret Convey & Anna Hinbest.
We Pray for our Sick
Fred Ring, Ian Irwin, Russell Short, Paul Bloomberg, Marie Karaf, Christine Reid, Gilberte Cook, Garry Pearman, Anne Owen, Adrian Barclay, Patricia Ann Darroch, Peggy Larman, Sylvia Langley, Patricia Vanner, Amy Louise Fox, Sarah Savage, Bill O’Connell, 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, 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, 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, Elizabeth McConalogue, Kean Smith, Keith Maliff & children: Thomas Ball, Liam Davis, Connie Price, Albert Chambers, Fergus Grant, Mary Isherwood, Lucy Price & Frazer Gregory.
First Holy Communicants
The following children made their First Holy Communion last Saturday, 17th October:
Aidan Kane, Dylan Keenan, Maggie Lambert, Mary Lambert, Harvey Latham, Fisher Lynch, Grace Mathews, Isabella Mrak, Ailbe Mulhern, Edward Mullin & Bronagh Neville.
Please Pray for the Repose of the Soul of
Jean Buck, RIP. Her Requiem Mass will be celebrated at 2.30pm on Thursday, 5th November.
Music at 11.30am Mass on Sunday
Vater unser im Himmelreich - Georg Böhm (1661-1733)
Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr - Georg Böhm
Next Sunday, 1st November - Solemnity of All Saints - choristers from Brentwood Cathedral will sing during 11.30am Mass. As congregational and singing is not permitted during the pandemic (small groups of professional are) this will be a welcome and ennobling addition to the Mass. They will sing the music of William Byrd (1543-1623 ) who lived and worked as a musician close to us here, at Ingatestone Hall. This music, composed for the Mass during penal times, is a reminder of the continued desire of Catholics to have beautiful music for the worship of God. It also reminds us of the sacrifices of our forebears who risked everything so that the Mass and Sacraments could be celebrated during those of years of persecution.
Parish Fundraising
Thank you to everyone who supports the 200 Club. The results of the September draw are as follows:
1st prize £150 91 Mrs M Foyster
2nd Prize £100 15 Mrs A Aldridge
3rd Prize £75 79 Mr G Dillon
4th Prize £50 94 Mrs A Thompson
5th Prize £25 178 Mr A Tisi
November Dead List
Envelopes for the November dead list are at the back of the church. Please place names and offering in the box provided, also at the back of church. Throughout November there is a weekly Mass for the Holy Souls and those whose names are placed under the Altar are remembered in these Masses and Offices.
Letter of Catholic Practice
If you require a Letter of Catholic Practice for School admission for the next academic year, and you are a practising Catholic, please send your child’s full name, address, telephone number and date of birth to the Parish Office. Please enclose a stamped addressed envelope.
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
St. Helen’s Catholic Primary School, Westcliff are looking to appoint enthusiastic and motivated class Teaching Assistants to start November/December 2020.
Full details on school website www.st-helens.southend.sch.uk or please contact Mrs Sears on 01702 343823.
Closing date: Midday 3rd November.
Missio Red Box
If you have a box that needs to be emptied please either give it to me personally or leave it in the office at church, no later than than the 22nd November. I have received the Autumn Mission Today magazines and l will leave these and the emptied boxes on the ledge by the exit door. Thank you. Joan Caunce Secretary 01268 757505.
Rosary Whirlwind British Isles - October 2020
Join us for daily online Rosary at 8pm
www.rosaryonthecoast.co.uk
31st October - National Rosary Relay Rally (9am to 9pm)
We shall pray the Rosary in the Church here on Saturday 31st October at 11am
1st November - on-line Rosary led y Bishop John Keenan at 8pm
More information at www.walsingham.org.uk or email antonia@walsingham.org.uk
“I want you to know that in this kind of warfare, the battering ram
has always been the Rosary”
St Dominic
Retrouvaille - a Programme for couples struggling in their marriages
Rediscover Your Marriage – Retrouvaille offers the chance to rediscover yourself, your spouse and a loving relationship in your marriage. Tens of thousands of couples headed for divorce have successfully saved their marriages by attending and using the tools provided. The programme helps spouses uncover or re-awaken the love, trust and commitment that originally brought them together. It has saved many hurting marriages, even bringing reconciliation to couples that have already separated or divorced. There is no group therapy or group work.
For confidential information about ‘Retrouvaille’ or to register for the next programme commencing with a Virtual weekend on 12th -15th Nov 2020, call or text 07887 296983 or 07973 380443 – or email retrouvailleukinfo@gmail.com - or visit www.retrouvaille.org.uk
Accommodation required
Do you have a two bedroomed flat for rent close to Our Lady of Lourdes Church? If so, please contact the Parish office as one of our elderly parishioners would be very interested. Thank you.
Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
The first reading of the Mass and gospel for this Sunday are a catechesis in the way God desires us to relate to authority and the common good
Dear friends in Christ
The first reading of the Mass and gospel for this Sunday are a catechesis in the way God desires us to relate to authority and the common good. It provides the basis for our Christian social ethics. Give to God the things that belong to God…As citizens of this world, the Christian has the obligation of rendering to the State whatever material and personal services are required for the common good. (Vatican II, Gaudium et Spes,75). The State does not enjoy absolute power and dominion in any sphere. Civil authorities are obliged to act with equity and justice in the distribution of their goods and services. They have to serve the common good without looking for any gain. They must legislate with the greatest respect for the natural law and the rights of the people. This includes the protection of life from the moment of conception, defence of the family, religious freedom and the rights of parents regarding the education of their children. God speaks through the Prophet Isaiah: Woe to those who decree iniquitous decrees! For our part, we have to pray and respect those in governance over us. This means our Parliamentarians, who are entrusted with our law-making. As we are living through fraught times and the present climate feels fragile, our prayer for the State and those who rule is even more imperative. We ask the King of Heaven to bring us peace and tranquility as we move forward tentatively - even amidst more restrictions this week - hoping for brighter and more certain days ahead.
May the Queen of the Holy Rosary intercede for us and Christ the King bless us!
Msgr Kevin Hale
Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday 17 October
5.30pm Vigil Mass Michael Barry, RIP (MI)
6.30pm Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Confession available: Lady Chapel
Sunday 18
8am Mass Intentions of Eve Mackay (SD)
9.30am Mass Intentions of Ian Irwin (MI)
11.30am Mass The People of the Parish
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction
Monday 19
Ss John of Brebeuf & Isaac Jogues Prs & Comps, Mm
9am Mass David Thomas, RIP (Anniversary) (PT)
Tuesday 20
Feria
7.30am Mass Maria Griffiths, RIP (SM)
Wednesday 21
Feria
9am Mass Sybil Swann, RIP (Anniversary) (MD)
Thursday 22
St John Paul II, P
9am Mass Mark Solecki, RIP (Birthday) (IS)
Friday 23
St John of Capistrano, Pr
12Noon Mass James & Mary Graham, RIP (SM)
Saturday 24
St Anthony Mary Claret, Bp
10am First Holy Communion Mass - Private Intention
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
5.30pm Vigil Mass The People of the Parish
6.30pm Holy Hour: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Confession available: Lady Chapel
Sunday 26
8am Mass The Salvation of Souls
9.30am Mass Michael & Margaret Gibbons, RIP (BG)
11.30am Mass Intentions of Michael Toomey (JS)
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction
We Pray for the Dead on their Anniversaries
Fr Bernard Clay, Canon William O’Neill, Charles Edwards, William Brooks, Johanna Gromnicka, Margaret Kenney, Josephine Platt, Annie Barton, Anthony Isaacs, Joan Erwood, George Gatward, David Thomas, Kevin Hopley, Monica James, Elizabeth Winchester, Veronica McCullough, Dr Brian Quinn, Denis Jordan, Sybil Swann, Norman Halligan, Clara Donnelly, Catherine Hevey, Thomas Gunn, Eileen Morgan, Florence D’Yos, Sue Fry & Michael Standing.
We Pray for our Sick
Fred Ring, Ian Irwin, Russell Short, Paul Bloomberg, Marie Karaf, Christine Reid, Gilberte Cook, Garry Pearman, Anne Owen, Adrian Barclay, Patricia Ann Darroch, Peggy Larman, Sylvia Langley, Patricia Vanner, Amy Louise Fox, Sarah Savage, Bill O’Connell, 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, 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, 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, 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 Repose of the Souls of
Dympna Addecott who died on Wednesday 7th October. Her Requiem Mass will be held on Wednesday, 28th October at 10am followed by committal at Southend Crematorium.
Colleen Worley who died on Friday, 2nd October. Her Requiem Mass will be held on Thursday 29th October at 2.45pm followed by committal at Southend Crematorium.
Organ Voluntaries at 11.30am Mass on Sunday
Psalm-Prelude (Set 1 No.2) "But the meek-spirited shall possess the earth" - Herbert Howells (1892-1983)
Toccata in E minor - Johann Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706)