Vacancy for Cleaners at Our Lady of Lourdes School
2x permanent contract
44 weeks per year - term time plus 5 non-pupil days plus 4 weeks school closure
10 hours per week (2 hours daily)
Hours to be discussed, preferably late afternoon
Scale 1 (£9.25 per hour)
We are seeking a school cleaner for our friendly school. Experience of cleaning in a school environment is desirable but not essential. The duties will include:
Cleaning certain parts of the school site
Vacuuming carpeted areas and washing floors
Sweeping uncarpeted areas
Emptying and cleaning bins
Spot cleaning of spillages
Cleaning desks, seats and skirting boards
Cleaning toilet areas and replenishing toiletries
Cleaning doors and windows
Checking stock levels of cleaning materials
Reporting all defects/hazards immediately to the caretaker or supervisor
We value all of our staff as each team member makes a positive difference to the lives of young people. If you are committed to the wellbeing of pupils and want to contribute to the cleanliness of the learning environment we will welcome your application.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we have sufficient applicants to shortlist. Therefore we recommend you apply early.
For more information on the role and to arrange a visit of the school please contact Mrs Sarah Daves on finance@ourladyoflourdes.southend.sch.uk
Applications close 17th February 2022
Be part of the Walsingham House Team 2022/2023
If you are 18+ and looking for an exciting gap year opportunity, then a year on the Walsingham House Team could be for you. Spend a year as a volunteer in a thriving young Catholic Community, working with thousands of young people from Essex and East London. We are looking for inspiring individuals who want to share their faith with other young people and are also looking to learn new skills, grow deeper in their own faith and enjoy a challenge.
For more information please contact Joseph Beattie, manager of Walsingham House, by emailing josephbeattie@dioceseofbrentwood.org or calling 01277 373959. There is more information about our work on our website (www.bcys.net) and social media @Brentwoodcys
St Bernard's High School
St Bernard’s High School are looking for the following staff to join the school in September 2022:
RE Department
Second in Department (TLR 2B)
Teacher of RE or Teacher of RE with Chaplaincy (TLR 3)
Teacher of Mathematics
Teacher of Science
Please see our website – stbernardswestcliff.org.uk/statutory information/vacancies for further information and application form.
Deadline: Monday 28 February 2022’
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Dear friends in Christ
This Friday—11th February—is the Patronal Festival of our Parish, Our Lady of Lourdes. The Sanctuary of Lourdes is synonymous with the sick and healing, both physical and spiritual. The Lourdes grotto and altar in our church has often been described as little piece of Lourdes in this corner of Essex! Indeed it is also a little peace of Lourdes for those who visit the Shrine and ask for the intercession of our Immaculate Mother. When Canon Francis Gilbert had our church and grotto constructed, he was able to secure a small piece of rock from the Grotto of Massabielle in southern France. So, there is a real link spiritual and geologically with Lourdes.
Dear friends in Christ
This Friday—11th February—is the Patronal Festival of our Parish, Our Lady of Lourdes. The Sanctuary of Lourdes is synonymous with the sick and healing, both physical and spiritual. The Lourdes grotto and altar in our church has often been described as little piece of Lourdes in this corner of Essex! Indeed it is also a little peace of Lourdes for those who visit the Shrine and ask for the intercession of our Immaculate Mother. When Canon Francis Gilbert had our church and grotto constructed, he was able to secure a small piece of rock from the Grotto of Massabielle in southern France. So, there is a real link spiritually and geologically with Lourdes.
The Mass on Friday will be celebrated at 9.30am with Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School in attendance. Later in the day the Infants will also come to the church and pray at the grotto. We rejoice to have Mary as our Protectress in this Parish and the Lady Chapel and grotto here are a powerful draw to the many who come to speak with Our Blessed Lady each day, light a candle and seek her intercession. I am personally so grateful to have the knowledge that Our Lady of Lourdes has accompanied me throughout my life: I grew up in Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Wanstead; went to the primary school with the same dedication; I was ordained in Our Lady of Lourdes Church and now I find myself once again in the Parish dedicated to her name. For this I give thanks!
The incorrupt body of Saint Bernadette is preserved and venerated in the Convent where she died in Nevers, France. There are other relics of Saint Bernadette which are kept in the Basilica in Lourdes. Periodically these are taken around the world and they will tour the dioceses of England, Scotland and Wales in the Autumn. Although dates are yet to be finalised, the visit[s] to Brentwood Diocese look likely at the beginning of the third week of October.
Through the intercession of Our Lady and Saint Bernadette, may we be protected from all evil; may the sick and suffering—in mind or body—receive the grace of healing and interior peace; and may all the children of Mary be preserved in fidelity to Jesus Christ, our Saviour!
With my prayers and blessing!
Msgr Kevin Hale
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Dear friends in Christ
This Friday—11th February—is the Patronal Festival of our Parish, Our Lady of Lourdes. The Sanctuary of Lourdes is synonymous with the sick and healing, both physical and spiritual. The Lourdes grotto and altar in our church has often been described as little piece of Lourdes in this corner of Essex! Indeed it is also a little peace of Lourdes for those who visit the Shrine and ask for the intercession of our Immaculate Mother. When Canon Francis Gilbert had our church and grotto constructed, he was able to secure a small piece of rock from the Grotto of Massabielle in southern France. So, there is a real link spiritual and geologically with Lourdes.
Dear friends in Christ
This Friday—11th February—is the Patronal Festival of our Parish, Our Lady of Lourdes. The Sanctuary of Lourdes is synonymous with the sick and healing, both physical and spiritual. The Lourdes grotto and altar in our church has often been described as little piece of Lourdes in this corner of Essex! Indeed it is also a little peace of Lourdes for those who visit the Shrine and ask for the intercession of our Immaculate Mother. When Canon Francis Gilbert had our church and grotto constructed, he was able to secure a small piece of rock from the Grotto of Massabielle in southern France. So, there is a real link spiritual and geologically with Lourdes.
The Mass on Friday will be celebrated at 9.30am with Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School in attendance. Later in the day the Infants will also come to the church and pray at the grotto. We rejoice to have Mary as our Protectress in this Parish and the Lady Chapel and Grotto here are a powerful draw to the many who come to speak with Our Blessed Lady each day, light a candle and seek her intercession. I am personally so grateful to have the knowledge that Our Lady of Lourdes has accompanied me throughout my life: I grew up in Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Wanstead, went to the primary school with the same dedication; I was ordained in Our Lady of Lourdes Church and now I find myself once again in the Parish dedicated to her name. For this I give thanks!
The incorrupt body of Saint Bernadette is preserved and venerated in the Convent where she died in Nevers, France. There are other relics of St. Bernadette which are kept in the Basilica in Lourdes. Periodically these are taken around the world and they will tour the dioceses of England, Scotland and Wales in the Autumn. Although dates are yet to be finalised, the visit[s] to Brentwood Diocese look likely at the beginning of the third week of October.
Through the intercession of Our Lady and Saint Bernadette, may we be protected from all evil; may the sick and suffering—in mind or body—receive the grace of healing and interior peace; and may all the children of Mary be preserved in fidelity to Jesus Christ, our Saviour!
With my prayers and blessing!
Msgr Kevin Hale
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
5.30pm Mass Eric Major, RIP (PM)
6.30-7.30pm: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Confessions
8am Mass Martha Braun, RIP (GM)
9.30am Mass Michael Emerson, RIP (MW)
11.30am Mass The People of the Parish
4pm Mass Peter Griffin, RIP (Anniv) (SG)
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction
Monday 7
Feria
9am Mass Alice & Bernard Squire, RIP (SB)
Tuesday 8
St Jerome Emiliani, Rel
9am Mass Henry Gover & Evelyn
Wednesday 9
Feria
9am Mass Sergio Severi
Thursday 10
St Scholastica, V
9am Mass Brenda Tisi, RIP (MT)
Friday 11
OUR LADY OF LOURDES, Patroness of our Parish & Diocese
9.30am Mass Barrington Gray, RIP (JH) With OLOL School attending
7.00pm Rosary & Benediction
Saturday 12 February
Saturday Memorial of BVM
10am Mass Michael Emerson, RIP (MW)
10.30-11.30am: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Confessions
Sunday 13 February
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
5.30pm Mass Bill Hoggett, RIP (JH)
6.30-7.30pm: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Confessions
8am Mass Kenneth Lynchehaun, RIP (MI)
9.30am Mass Maureen Bridge, RIP & Janice Bridge & all Holy Souls (EP)
11.30am Mass The People of the Parish
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction
We Pray for the Dead on their Anniversaries
Fr Francis Richardson, Fr Alan Wilcox, Canon Bernard Manning, Pope Pius XI, Fr Donald Mills, Fr John Garrett, Rev William Smith, Victor Maguire, Joseph Ruggiero, Barbara Blaker, Henry Moores, Catherine Burn, Modge Ditton, Emma Oldham, Veronica Read, Peter Heritage, 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 Shares, Tony Trigg, Eric Wallen, Mary Mulhern, Mary Gleeson, Patrick O’Donnell, Martin Ryan & Daphne Richard.
We Pray for our Sick
Gerry Clark, Roland Clark, Kenneth Biebuyck, Zach Stokes, Andrew Stokes, Noel Conroy, 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, Patricia Spikin, Sandra Fagan, Edna Wallace, Beryl Dixon, Nick Evans, Vicky Jack, Mary Boyce, Kristin Hallenga, Anne O’Neill, Cheryl Shallis, 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, 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.
We Pray for the Repose of the Souls of
DOREEN TROUGHTON, RIP who died on 22nd January. Her Requiem Mass will be on Friday, 18th February at 11am followed by committal at Southend Crematorium.
CHARLES PATERSON, RIP who died on 21st January. His body will be received into church on Tuesday, 15th February at 5pm. Requiem Mass Wednesday, 16th February, 10.45am followed by burial at Sutton Road.
PETER QUINN, RIP who died on 2nd January. His body will be received into church on Thursday, 24th February at 5pm. His Requiem Mass will be on Friday, 25th February at 10.45am followed by committal at Southend Crematorium.
Requiescant in pace
Music at 11.30am Mass on Sunday
Prelude: Adagio (Symphonie V) - Charles-Marie Widor (1844-1937)
Postlude: Prelude in B minor BWV 544 - J S Bach (1685-1750)
Dates for your Diary
Wednesday 25th May Visitation of the Bishop & Confirmation
Saturdays 14th & 21st May First Holy Communion Masses
Thresholds of Hope Question
Thresholds of Hope Question: What does it mean to talk about a woman as Mother of God and Mother of the Church? Input will be given by Fr Martin Hardy, parish priest of St Thomas of Canterbury, Grays today Sunday, 6th February.
To join this Zoom meeting simply forward a contact email to adultformationvicariate@dioceseofbrentwood.org. For more information go to www.thresholdsofhope.co.uk
Sea of Voices Choir
After our Christmas/New Year break, our choir returns to singing from Thursday 10th February from 7.45pm at the Parish Centre. We will be working towards some form of summertime concert.
We are always looking for new members to join the choir, so if you fancy giving it a try or know someone who might, please come along on a Thursday evening or contact Darrell first on 07825686249. Thank you.
Vacancy - St Thomas More School
We are seeking an experienced Estates Manager to work 21 hours per week managing all aspects of the MAT’s properties including upkeep, care, maintenance, security, Health & Safety and facilities management in line with statutory and regulatory requirements. Please see www.assisicatholictrust.com for full job details or telephone the school on 01702 344933.
We are looking for Cleaners to work Monday to Friday 6:00am - 8:30am and/or 3:45pm - 6:45pm. If these hours would suit you and you would like to find out more, please see www.st-thomasmoresouthend.sch.uk for full details and an application form or telephone the school on 01702 344933 and ask for
Mrs Newman, HR Co-ordinator.
Vacancy for Cleaners at Our Lady of Lourdes School
2x permanent contract
44 weeks per year - term time plus 5 non-pupil days plus 4 weeks school closure
10 hours per week (2 hours daily)
Hours to be discussed, preferably late afternoon
Scale 1 (£9.25 per hour)
We are seeking a school cleaner for our friendly school. Experience of cleaning in a school environment is desirable but not essential. The duties will include:
Cleaning certain parts of the school site
Vacuuming carpeted areas and washing floors
Sweeping uncarpeted areas
Emptying and cleaning bins
Spot cleaning of spillages
Cleaning desks, seats and skirting boards
Cleaning toilet areas and replenishing toiletries
Cleaning doors and windows
Checking stock levels of cleaning materials
Reporting all defects/hazards immediately to the caretaker or supervisor
We value all of our staff as each team member makes a positive difference to the lives of young people. If you are committed to the wellbeing of pupils and want to contribute to the cleanliness of the learning environment we will welcome your application.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we have sufficient applicants to shortlist. Therefore we recommend you apply early.
For more information on the role and to arrange a visit of the school please contact Mrs Sarah Daves on finance@ourladyoflourdes.southend.sch.uk
Applications close 17th February 2022
COVID-19 Precautions
From 27th January the country returned to 'Plan A' of Covid precautions. Face coverings are no longer a legal requirement in public indoor venues, including places of worship. Anyone displaying symptoms of Covid-19 should stay at home. Scientific evidence tells us that transmission is via oral or nasal aerosol; touch transmission is minimal. We ask everyone to continue to be vigilant by taking the necessary sanitary precautions when in church: sanitising hands and respecting the space of others; you may wish to continue using a face-covering. The Holy Water stoops may now be filled again. The Sign of Peace can be given in a manner that should respect the desire of others and this may suggest non-contact. When coming to Holy Communion you are reminded that if you wish to receive on the tongue then you should come last in the queue; everyone please, should remember to remove masks before receiving. This is to ensure practicality and above all, reverence for the Sacred Host and the avoidance of mishaps.
Sick and Housebound
For much of the last two years it has been extremely difficult to make home visits to our sick and housebound either in their homes or our local care establishments. Sometimes it has been possible only with difficulty and risk to attend the dying at home and in hospital. Now that restrictions are relaxed it will be possible again to resume those periodic visits to the sick and housebound to bring them the Sacraments. Sadly, over this period many of our Parish Family have gone to their eternal rest. If you know of someone—a relative or friend—who is housebound or in a Home and would appreciate receiving the Sacraments, please give their names to Fr Kevin, so that arrangements can be made for one of the priests to visit and minister to them.
Confessional Box
Frequent users of the Confessional Box will have noticed that it has been given a much-needed makeover! The interior has been been made more soundproof, and the ambience more dignified, as befits the beautiful Sacrament of Reconciliation—Confession. The hope is that it will receive even greater use!
Loving Our Planet ( A day of prayer and reflection for our planet)
The Live Simply group invite you to a day of prayer and reflection on Saturday, 19th February from 10am-4pm at St Clements Church, Leigh-on-Sea. The day will focus on topics such as: Pollution and waste; the land and agriculture; Wildlife; Humankind; What can we do?
Each theme will last for approximately one hour and be led by people from various churches in Leigh.
Please come for all or part of the day.