We Pray for the Dead on their Anniversaries

Fr Michael Hopkins, Fr Henry Healy, Fr David Logue, Canon Edward Henry, Fr Harold Cahill, Fr Alfred Clements, Canon William O’Neill, Margaret Price, Rudolph Banocy, Sarah Duffy, Colleen Worley, Sophie Shapiro, Eileen Pearson, Ursula Turner, John Butler, Kathleen Wetton, Tom Atkinson, Jean-Marie Mahieu, Doris Kelly, Derick Wheeler, James Wood, Sheelagh Sheridan, Adele Petronius, Ethel Shepherd, Jean Buck, Alex Adamson, Kathleen Lionet, Walter Wood, Daphne Sounes, Dymphna Addecott & James Roberton.

We Pray for our Sick

Charles D’Souza, David Lesley, 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, 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, John Lavery, Paul Keane, Rosemary Bragard, Pat Lynch, Maureen Gooding, Ben Wilson, Christian Ryan, 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, Norma McCleverty, Belinda Balazsi, Johnny 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, German Morfin, Bradley & children: Thomas Ball, Liam Davis, Connie Price, Albert Chambers, Fergus Grant, Mary Isherwood, Lucy Price, Frazer Gregory & baby Forest Gallagher.

We Pray for the Repose of the Souls of

CATHERINE LANE RIP who died on Wednesday, 14th September. Her body will be received into the church at 4.30pm on Tuesday, 25th October and her Requiem Mass take place at 10am on Wednesday, 26th October, followed by burial at Chingford Mount Cemetery.

PETER WILKINSON RIP who died on Friday, 23rd September. His body will be received into the church at 5pm on Thursday, 13th October and his Requiem Mass take place at 10am on Friday, 14th October, followed by committal at Southend Crematorium.

Requiescant in pace

Music at 11.30am Mass on Sunday

Prelude: Dialogue Nicolas de Grigny (1672-1703)

Postlude: Chorale Prelude Allein zu Dir, Herr Jesu Christ Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706}

Response to Psalm

Dates for your Diary

Monday 3rd October—Journey in Faith-RCIA continues..

Thursday 24th—Saturday 26th November
Annual Solemn Days of Eucharistic Exposition

CAFOD Family Fast Day 7th October

As we are all seeing in our daily lives, climate change, coronavirus and the conflict in Ukraine mean that food prices are skyrocketing - creating a global food crisis for many people - including here in the UK.

In East Africa, CAFOD's local experts have been working with families to help them survive food shortages and severe drought. For example, in Kenya families' livestock have died due to the drought, leaving them unable to earn income, and the drought has also meant that growing food is very difficult. Families have also been unable to send their children to school, as education is not free, and families cannot afford it with limited or no income. Any donations you can make this CAFOD Fast Day will assist CAFOD's local experts help those families, including with the delivery of emergency food and water. You can donate online - www.cafod.org.uk - or via envelope at the back of the church.

Thank you for your support and continued prayers.

First Holy Communion 2023

Please be reminded that if you have submitted a form for your child to make their First Holy Communion this academic year, there will be a Parent's Meeting on Wednesday 5th October at 8pm in the Parish Centre.

Help Wanted

We are looking for a volunteer to help our Finance Team. This would involve 3 or 4 hours, one morning each week.

We are also looking for someone who would be willing to clean the organ loft one morning a week.

If you are able to help with either of these, please email the Parish office at office@lourdesleigh.org.

Certificate of Catholic Practice for Schools

If you are applying for a place in a Catholic School for your child you may wish to include a Certificate of Catholic Practice. As our local Schools are currently undersubscribed with Catholics, the need for this Certificate is not as pressing as it has been previously. However, if you wish your application to be endorsed then these Certificates may be obtained from the Parish Office either on a Thursday or Friday morning between 10am—1pm.

Journey in Faith-RCIA

The Monday evening sessions of our Journey in Faith—RCIA—continue. Week-by-week we shall explore the Catholic Faith as set-out by the Catechism of the Catholic Church. These evenings are suitable especially for those thinking of becoming a Catholic or for anyone who wants to know more about their Catholic Faith. 8-9.15pm in the Newman Room of the Parish Centre (entrance beside the Memorial Garden).

Relics of St Bernadette

The relics of St Bernadette will come to our diocese in October. This is a wonderful opportunity to pray with the woman to whom Our Lady chose to appear in Lourdes. Here are the details:

BRENTWOOD CATHEDRAL
Sunday 16 October
11 am: Relics of St Bernadette arrive.
11.30 am: Holy Mass, celebrated by Bp Alan.
6.30 pm: Holy Mass, led by the Youth Service.
9 pm: Cathedral closes.
Monday 17 October
6 am: Cathedral opens.
9.15 am: Holy Mass
12 noon: Relics of St Bernadette leave.

OUR LADY OF LOURDES, WANSTEAD
Tuesday 18 October
10 am: Relics of St Bernadette arrive.
11 am - 3 pm: Time reserved for pre-booked school groups.
7.30 pm: Holy Mass, celebrated by Bishop Alan
12 midnight: Church closes.
Wednesday 19 October
6 am: Church opens.
9 am: Relics of St Bernadette depart.

You are welcome to come to pray before the relics outside reserved times for schools. If possible, book your visit through the national website: stbernadette.org.uk Whether you book or not, you may have to queue

Vocations Talks for Enquirers

The next “Enquirers’ Evening” for those considering or interested in a vocation to the priesthood is on Tuesday 4 October at St Edmund of Canterbury Church in Loughton. The speaker will be Mgr Gordon Read.

For further information please contact Fr Mark Swires vocprom@dioceseofbrentwood.org

Prisoners Sunday 9th October 2022

Prisoners’ Sunday is the national day of prayer and action for prisoners and their dependants as marked by the Catholic Church and across the Christian denominations. It is a day to direct our thoughts and prayers to prisoners, their families and children. Prisoners’ Sunday is the time to reflect on how we as individuals, as a Church and as a community are serving those affected by imprisonment. Further information can be found on the website.

Days at the Haven

Days at the Haven is a specialist day centre caring for those living with a neurological disorder. We are situated in the Haven Community Hub which is down Hamlet Court Road in the old Havens department store. We are hoping to expand our services so we can be open daily Monday through to Saturday.

We are having an open week which will run every day from Monday 10th October to Saturday 15th October from 11am to 3pm each day. The purpose of the event is to show case what we do and answer any questions anyone  may have about our services.

There is no need to book, just turn up when its convenient for you and we will have a staff member or volunteer available to show you around and give you any information you may need. We will also have representatives from Carers first available at some times throughout the week and  Gill Clarke, dementia navigator will be available for advice and support on Thursday 13th October between 11am and 2pm.

Silent Weekend Retreat 'My Lord and my God' Friday 4th-Sunday 6th November

Led by Fr Martin Boland, Dean of Brentwood Cathedral. Venue: Sion Community, Brentwood. Our theme focuses on how closeness to Christ enables us to develop a deeper level of intimacy with Him. It enables us to recognise Jesus more readily in our lives and acknowledge Him both in private and in public. This silent weekend retreat offers us the opportunity to spend time with the Lord in quiet prayer and reflection. 40-HOURS of CONTINUOUS Adoration, guidance & ministry included. For more information or to book, visithttps://sioncommunity.org.uk/adults/ or email allegra.mutanda@gmail.com

St Thomas More Alumni Annual Dinner

The multi-re-scheduled St Thomas More Alumni Dinner will finally be taking place on Saturday 8th October at 7.30pm, after a number of false starts following the relaxation of rules after the pandemic. Open to all former pupils and staff, the evening will take place at the school in Kenilworth Gardens. Tickets cost £25. Visit www.stmalumniuk.co.uk for full details.

Cemetery Director role - St Mary's and St Patrick's

The Administrators of the Secular Clergy Common Fund are looking to appoint a Cemetery Director to be responsible for the direct management and strategic oversight of St Mary’s Cemetery NW10 5NU and St Patrick’s Cemetery E11 4HL.

The Secular Clergy Common Fund is a charity originally formed back in 1701, the Cemeteries were established as Charitable Trusts to provide a place of rest and comfort for Roman Catholics and remain the only active Catholic cemeteries in London. We aim to provide a supportive working environment in line with our values of being inclusive, open, respectful, and responsible.

For an informal discussion regarding the role please contact Angela Rowe, Secretary to the Administrators atsecretary@secularclergy.org.uk (Tel 07537 185800).

OLL Ladies Group

Our next Meeting is on Thursday 6th October from 10.15am in the Parish Centre. All Ladies are welcome to join us and subs are just £1.00 with a donation for our Raffle.

With a definite chill in the air why not come along and join us in the fun of a Games morning, enjoy the company in a friendly atmosphere with tea/ coffee/ cakes provided at no extra charge.

Excursion to Tiptree: This will be the last chance to confirm your place ! If you have your name down please remember to bring the £20 payment with you on 6th October or to Jan Lewis during the week.

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Canvey Island

SENCO is required from January 2023. Pay scale : MPS / UPS + SEN Part-Time. 

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Canvey Island are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced teacher to join our staff team and lead provision for SEN within our school.

We offer access to professional development: previous experience of a SENCo is not essential.

Deadline for applications: 12:00 noon on Friday 7th October 2022. We warmly welcome and encourage applicants to visit our school. Please contact the school office on telephone 01268 683903 or email admin@stjosephsrc.essex.sch.uk to arrange or if you require further information.

St Thomas More High School Open Days

Wednesday 19th and Thursday 20th October 2022 by appointment. Telephone 01702 344933- for parents who have a son due to transfer to secondary school in September 2023  -  come and see the school during a normal school day, meet the staff and pupils.

Parents of boys who wish to apply to St. Thomas More School for a place in September 2023 should complete the Local Education Authority single application form (SAF) and fill in the supplementary information form (SIF) that can be collected from the school or downloaded from the website:-                                                           www.st-thomasmore.southend.sch.uk