St George's Catholic Primary School
St. George’s Catholic Primary School are seeking an SEN Learning Support Assistant for 30hrs a week, to join our school family in November 2021; someone who has experience of working, understanding and supporting children.
Further details and an application form can be found on our website: https://www.sgcps.co.uk/vacancies/ If you would like any more details or to arrange a visit to the school please call Mrs Parascandolo on 01702 293522
Closing date: 1st November 2021.
St Bernard's High School Year 12 Open Evening
St Bernard’s High School, Milton Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex SS0 7JS.
A Catholic Academy for Arts and Science
Wednesday 10 November 2021 - 7.00pm to 9.00pm
We would be delighted to welcome to our Open Evening prospective students who are interested in joining St Bernard’s High School’s Sixth Form in September 2022.
We welcome applications to our mixed Sixth Form from students of all faiths and none, who meet our entrance requirements and are seeking a school with a Christian ethos.
‘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)
Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Dear friends in Christ
The Gospel of this Sunday recounts the memorable request which James and John made to Jesus.
Dear friends in Christ
The Gospel of this Sunday recounts the memorable request which James and John made to Jesus. They wanted to hold places of honour in his kingdom. The petition provoked a storm of indignation among the Apostles. Jesus took the opportunity to teach the Twelve about the true nature of being an Apostle. The Lord repeated this idea on a number of occasions, because His whole life was a service to others. His doctrine is a constant appeal to mankind to forget self and live for others. The Church is the continuation of the saving mission of Christ in the world, and Her very reason for existing lies in serving mankind through the preaching of the Word and the celebration of the Sacraments. As we seek to imitate the Lord we Christians have also to be ready to give cheerful service to God and other people without expecting anything in return. We serve even those who do not appreciate our help. Many will not understand this cheerful attitude of self- denial; but we are content in the knowledge that Christ knows full well the efforts we are making on His behalf. The pride of a Christian is precisely in this dimension to serve as the Master served. Yet we learn how to serve only when we are close to Jesus himself. Throughout October as we renew our devotion to the Holy Rosary, we can learn from the mysteries in the life of Jesus and Mary how this generous service is undertaken for the life of the world.
Obviously we are all utterly shocked and appalled by the tragic murder of our MP—Sir David Amess—on Friday. Many of us experienced his personal kindness first-hand. He was a staunch defender of the sanctity of human life, and a great supporter of our Catholic Education system. Above all our hearts and prayers go out to Julia, his wife and his children. Let us pray also for the perpetrators of violence that Christ, the Prince of Peace, may bring us His hope and consolation.
The next Synod of Bishops in 2023 is on the topic: “For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation and Mission.” The three-year synodal journey has three phases (diocesan, continental, universal), culminating with the assembly in Rome in October 2023. The Synod is intended to make the ‘synodality’ desired by Pope Francis since the beginning of his pontificate concrete and visible. The objective of the diocesan phase is the consultation of the people of God. The key thing is the actual process itself: prayer, meeting in a group and the conversation (listening to each other and sharing). Our Bishop will launch this process for our Diocese with a Mass this Sunday evening in our Cathedral. You might like to offer the prayer that is suggested for the intention of this forthcoming Synod and the consultations that we will be be part of the preparation.
God bless you!
Msgr Kevin Hale
Sir David Amess RIP
Of your charity, please pray for the eternal repose of the soul of Sir David; for his wife and family, and for all those affected by his sad and tragic death.
May he rest in peace.
On behalf of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brentwood we offer our sympathy and prayers to the family of Sir David Amess, Member of Parliament for Southend West, who was so tragically killed today. Sir David had a deep Catholic Christian faith which expressed itself in great generosity and kindness to those he served in the wider community of Essex and East London.
I experienced first-hand his friendliness, goodness and concern for others; he was a very fine man who gave himself wholeheartedly to public life. The manner of his dying is utterly shocking and I ask all members of the diocese to pray for Sir David and all those who will be affected by his sudden and painful absence in our lives.
Eternal Rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.
Rt Rev Alan Williams, Bishop of Brentwood
Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Month of the Holy Rosary
5.30pm Vigil Mass The People of the Parish
6.30-7.30pm: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Confessions
8am Mass Adrian Ausareny, RIP (AA)
9.30am Mass Frances Emmerson, RIP (AE)
11.30am Mass David Thomas, RIP (Anniversary) (PT)
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction
Monday 18
St Luke, Evangelist
9am Mass Intentions of Evelyn Mackay (SD)
Tuesday 19
Ss John of Brebeuf & Isaac, Jogues, Prs & Comps, Mm
9am Mass Mary Comey, RIP (Anniversary) (MC)
Wednesday 20
Feria
9am Mass Charles & Alice Whitefield, RIP (FM)
Thursday 21
Feria
9am Mass Sybil Swann, RIP (2nd Anniversary) (MD)
Friday 22
St John Paul II, P
12Noon Mass Mark Solecki, RIP (IS)
Saturday 23
St John of Capistrano, Pr
10am Mass Mary Byrnes, RIP (Anniversary) (SG)
10.30-11.30 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Confessions
Sunday 24 October
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
5.30pm Vigil Mass The People of the Parish
6.30-7.30pm: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Confessions
8am Mass Seamus & Mary Graham, (RIP) (SM)
9.30am Mass For the repose of the soul of Graham Addecott with the gratitude of the Kassi family (AK)
11.30am Mass Intentions of Lena Young (SH)
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction
We Pray for the Dead on their Anniversaries
Fr Bernard Clay, Canon William O’Neill, Florence Cody, Ada Redington, Patricia Kendall, 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.
We Pray for our Sick
Marjorie Jay, Paul Sutton, John Murphy, Mary Monaghan, Jennifer Biebuyck, Moira Scott, Jill Yates, Leonora Maguire, Brian Mountier, Renata Butler, Margaret Bartle, Tony Downey, Kristy Monferrari, Fred Ring, Ian Irwin, Russell Short, Marie Karaf, Garry Pearman, Patricia Ann Darroch, Peggy Larman, 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, 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, Georgina Cornwell, Antonella 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, Bradley & children: Thomas Ball, Liam Davis, Connie Price, Albert Chambers, Fergus Grant, Mary Isherwood, Lucy Price & Frazer Gregory.
Dates for your Diary
Monday 18th October Journey in Faith (RCIA)
Parish Centre, Bernadette Room—8pm
Thursday 4th November Annual Parish Requiem—8pm
Thursday 25th—Saturday 27th November
Annual Days of Eucharistic Exposition
Sunday 5th December Christmas Bazaar—8.45am to 1pm
Friday 17th December Serving the Homeless Carol Service—7pm
Wednesday 25th May Visitation of the Bishop & Confirmation
Saturdays 14th & 21st May First Holy Communion Masses
Prayer for the Synod 2021/2023
We stand before You, Holy Spirit, as we gather together in Your name. With You alone to guide us, make Yourself at home in our hearts; Teach us the way we must go and how we are to pursue it. We are weak and sinful; do not let us promote disorder. Do not let ignorance lead us down the wrong path nor partiality influence our actions. Let us find in You our unity so that we may journey together to eternal life and not stray from the way of truth and what is right. All this we ask of You, who are at work in every place and time, in the communion of the Father and the Son, forever and ever. Amen.
Numbers of people at a Baptism
How many people can attend a baptism in the church now? It is now possible for any number of people to attend a baptism. However, the baptisms that took place when Covid restrictions only allowed small numbers of people to attend proved to be intimate, prayerful, and focussed on Christ into whose death and resurrection we are baptised. The parents who experienced the baptism of their child during that time have commented on how this allowed them to appreciate the spiritual meaning of the sacrament and that it was also less stressful. Many couples are now deciding to have godparents and immediate family at the Church for the baptism of their child and then inviting other friends and acquaintances to join them for any celebration afterwards.
Music at 11.30am Mass on Sunday
Prelude: Improvisatione JD
Postlude: Prèlude (Suite, Op. 5) - Maurice Duruflé (1902-1986)
Applications to Catholic Schools
If there are any remaining letters of Catholic Practice to be signed, these can be applied for on the Thursday or Friday of half term week, after mass.
Journey in Faith (RCIA)
The Journey in Faith sessions continue on Mondays. These evenings are for those wishing to discover more about the Catholic Faith with a view to Reception into the Church. If you know anyone who is interested in learning more about our Faith and wishing to become Catholic, please direct them to Fr Kevin or these evenings. They will be in the Parish Centre—Newman Room—and begin at 8pm.
The Thresholds of Hope Questions
THE THRESHOLDS OF HOPE QUESTIONS are a series of talks for adults who want to grow in understanding and confidence when questioned or speaking about their Catholic Faith. The talks and discussion take place on Zoom from 4.00 - 5.00 pm on a Sunday afternoon.
The next talks will be on the 17th and 24th October and the question being explored is "What is the universal call to holiness?” Fr Adrian Lowe, assistant priest at Our Lady of Lourdes, Wanstead, will consider this question.
If you would like to join this discussion, please forward a contact email to adultformationvicariate@dioceseofbrentwood.org For more information about The Thresholds of Hope Questions go to www.thresholdsofhope.co.uk
Parish Mission
Our Lady of Canvey and the English Martyrs Parish Mission, given by John Pridmore, will be from Monday 18th to Wednesday 20 October, at 7.30pm
Monday: God's love
Tuesday: God's mercy
Wednesday: God's healing
Parish Fundraising
Thank you to everyone who supports the 200 Club. The results of the September draw are as follows:
1st prize £150 180 Mr G Robinson
2nd Prize £100 43 Mr C Luft
3rd Prize £75 101 Mr P Fisher
4th Prize £25 34 Mrs J Allard
Thank you to those parishioners who have joined the 200 Club over the past few weeks.
We are still looking for new members. The subscription is £5 per month, either by cash, cheque or direct debit. If you would like to join, please fill in a form which can be found at the back of the church or ring Linda Wall on 01702 558217.
OLL Ladies Group
Our next Meeting is on Thursday 21st October in the Parish Centre from 10.15am to 12Noon.
We will be giving a big welcome to Helen Ansell, who will be telling us about her work as a Prison Chaplain, so please come along and show your support. All women in the Parish are welcome to come and enjoy our varied programme of presentations, plus an opportunity to make new friends over coffee, chat and cake.
Subs are only £1 per session. We also have a fun Rafflle and would appreciate any donations as raffle prizes stocks are getting a bit low!!
Diocesan Vacancies
We are looking to recruit a suitability experienced and self-motivated individual to provide office management and oversight of the administration of the HR and Finance Team. This role will have responsibility for providing robust administrative and secretarial support to the HR Manager and Director of Finance and teams across all areas but particularly in relation to the IT, Telephony, and Data Protection. This role will also provide secretarial support including distributing of papers, minute taking and post meeting follow-up as required at monthly Board Meetings.
Further information in respect of this and other vacancies within the Diocese can be found in the Vacancies section of the Diocesan website:
https://www.dioceseofbrentwood.net/diocese/working-for-us/
Please note the closing date has been extended to 12 noon on 25th October 2021.
Tea/Coffee Mornings in the Parish Centre
Please join us for tea, coffee and cake in the Parish Centre after the 9am Mass on Mondays and Thursdays and after the 8am, 9.30am and 11.30am Masses on Sundays.
We look forward to seeing you again!