Dates for your Diary
Monday, 7th October—Journey in Faith (RCIA) 8pm Parish Centre
Thursday 14th November—Annual Requiem Mass 7pm
Friday 22nd November—Sung Latin Requiem Mass 7pm
Thursday 28th-Saturday 30th November—Forty Hours’ Prayer
Friday 20th December—Sea of Voices Carol Service 7pm
Saturday 15th—Friday 21st March 2025—Parish Mission led by the Redemptorists
Saturdays 10th & 17th May 10.30am—First Holy Communion Masses
Sunday 1st June 2025—Visitation & Confirmation
Sunday 22nd June—Corpus Christi Procession 4pm
Monday 21st—Friday 25th July—Lourdes Pilgrimage
Daughters of Divine Love
The Sisters of the Daughters of Divine Love received £1658.70 for their Mission Appeal last weekend. Much gratitude to all those who donated!
Certificates of Catholic Practice
These Certificates can be collected from the Parish Office 09.00-13.00 each Thursday and Friday over the coming weeks.
JOURNEY OF FAITH—RCIA
This continues on Monday, 7th October and is specifically for those who are not Catholics but who are enquiring with a view to finding out more about the Catholic Faith and Reception into the Church. These evenings begin at 8pm, are held in the Newman Room of the Parish Centre (the door is beside the Memorial Garden) and usually last just over an hour. Names may be given in advance to Fr Kevin or the Parish Office.
Lourdes Ladies Group
Our next Meeting in the Parish Centre is on Thursday 10th October from 10am. All ladies in the Parish are welcome with subs of just £1 per session which includes refreshments.
Next week we look forward to giving a big welcome to Jo Ronan who will be presenting Part 2 of her work/ adventures in Zimbabwe as a young Teacher. If any ladies (or men) in the Parish have a story to tell please let us know as Guest Speakers are always welcome!
Finally please don’t forget our popular fun Raffle as contributions always welcome.
Fairtrade - Sunday 6th October 8.30am—11.30am
We aim to support our brothers and sisters in developing countries giving them a fair price for the goods that they produce.
Come and buy your tea, coffee, honey, chocolate and so much more. There are information cards with most of the products telling you how the product is produced. Thank you for the support you have given to date.
Live Simply Group
Catholic and aged between 18—30?
Join a group for faithful young adults for faith based discussions. Presentations on relevant theological or ethical issues, evening prayer, exposition and benediction.
If you are interested then contact Max on 07783506474 for more information or to confirm your place. Food and drink will be provided.
The first session: Monday 28th October at 18:30pm in Sacred Heart Church Hall (SS1 2QB) featuring a presentation by Fr. Graham Smith titled: Gender Ideology: A Catholic Perspective.
Vocations Evening Tuesday 8th October
The next “Enquirers’ Evening” for those considering or interested in a vocation to the priesthood is on Tuesday 8th October at Brentwood Cathedral. The speaker will be Fr Mark Reilly.
For further information please contact Fr Mark Swires: vocprom@brcdt.org
Repository
We are open after Masses every weekend with some new stock including Statues and Rosaries. We have a good selection of cards for various occasions, plus a few books for children.
You are welcome to come and browse and if you do not see what you are looking for please ask one of the Volunteers. NB. The Repository is open at weekends only.
MISSIO Red Box Holders
I have received the Autumn edition of the Missio magazine. If you have not received one from me personally please take one from the back of the Church (on the ledge). If you have a box needing emptying please give it to me personally or leave it in the Office and I will collect it.
Thank you Joan Caunce (Secretary) 01268 757505
Help with Gardening
Can You Help?
Are you able to help for a couple of hours per week to help keep the gardens and grounds around the church tidy and weeded?
You do not need to be a wonderful gardener, most of the work is dead heading, and removing dead plants and weeds, especially the bindweed which gets everywhere!
If you can give even an hour a week it would help.
Please contact Clare or Steve Fleming, or give your details to the office and we will contact you. Alternatively you can find us in the church gardens on a Friday morning.
Thanks very much,
Jo Ronan
Upcoming Baby Loss Support Service - Essex
Saying Goodbye, (part of the Mariposa Trust) are coming to Chelmsford in October with a very special Baby loss remembrance and support service (part of a UK and Ireland chain of events). The Mariposa Trust’s core objective is to support people who have lost babies at any stage of pregnancy, at birth, or in infancy. It was founded in 2012, by Zoe and Andy Clark-Coates, who saw a critical lack of support for people like them, who had gone through baby loss. With over 258,000 babies being lost yearly in the UK alone, the charity needed to be able to offer not only a comprehensive package of befriending and support but also national baby loss remembrance services (called Saying Goodbye Services), for people to join together and remember the children they had lost. 12 years on, over 200 services have taken place at Cathedrals and Minsters across the UK, US, and France, and 2024 will see 25 services across England, Wales, Ireland, France and the US.
On the 13th October at 6pm, in Chelmsford Cathedral, we will be hosting one of our Saying Goodbye Services and as this is the most local service to you this year we wanted to share this information with you.
So who is the service for?
Anyone who has either personally lost a baby at any stage of pregnancy, at birth, or in early years, or who has been affected by family members' or friends' loss. Whether the loss was recent or 80 years ago, everyone is welcome to attend. We have also extended the services, and gladly welcome anyone who is grieving the fact that they haven't had children. This may be due to circumstance, infertility, or for other reasons - but all are welcome. Babies and children are also invited to come with their families, as the Saying Goodbye service is truly a family event for all.
We know that as 1 in 4 women suffer miscarriage and baby loss, you will have contact with a significant number of people who have either personally suffered baby loss, or who have a partner or family member that has, so we wanted to ask if you would help us in promoting the service.
To read more on the charity, please see the Saying Goodbye website, which you can find at: www.sayinggoodbye.org
Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School
Class Teacher—Upper Key Stage 2—MPR/UPR—Full time—Required January 2025. This could be a fixed (two term) or permanent position
Our Lady of Ransom Catholic School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly-motivated class teacher to join our friendly and dedicated team. (The successful applicant will teach one of our Year 5 classes, until the end of this academic year)
Our Lady of Ransom was judged to be an an OUTSTANDING Catholic school (S48 Inspection, May 2022) and a GOOD school by Ofsted in January 2023.
Our school provides a happy, calm atmosphere with delightful children, a wonderful learning environment and supportive colleagues, governors and parents.
The successful candidate will need to be a strong practitioner committed to achieving high standards of pupils' learning and capable of teaching imaginatively. They will be willing to be involved in all aspects of school life.
The post would suit an experienced teacher who is either a practising Catholic or willing to support the strong Catholic ethos of our school.
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare
of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The appointment is subject to satisfactory references, medical and enhanced DBS checks.
Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged.
For more details please contact Mr. Parascandolo (Head Teacher) via the school office (01268 785741)
For an application form please visit the school website www.olorcps.net
Closing date: Thursday 17th October 2024 (4pm)
Interview date: w/c 21st October 2024
We reserve the right to call for interview and appoint prior to the closing date.
St Vincent's Centre, Southend
Get ready for an exceptional year ahead! Your calendar is about to be filled with thrilling experiences, making this year one to remember!
September 2024
Garrison Bakery—21st & 22nd September
October 2024
Quiz Night
November 2024
Roslin Black Tie—16th November 2024
December 2024
Christmas Afternoon Tea—2nd December 2024
Please contact Nesper, our Centre Officer to book your slot or if you are a local business who would like to sponsor an event either by email (NesperM@svp.org.uk) or 01702 592980.
Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Dear friends in Christ
This weekend we welcome to our Parish Sr Ann Ugoh of the Daughters of Divine Love who will speak at the Masses about the Missionary work of the Church especially in Africa.
Dear friends in Christ
This weekend we welcome to our Parish Sr Ann Ugoh of the Daughters of Divine Love who will speak at the Masses about the Missionary work of the Church especially in Africa. There will be a second collection to support their apostolate. Please give any donations in the baskets as you leave Mass or with the contactless device or online via their website: https://www.daughtersofdivinelove.com/
Normally 29th September would be the feast of St Michael and the Archangels; sometimes referred to as Michaelmas in our country. St. Michael's presence can be traced back to early Jewish writings, particularly in texts from the 3rd and 2nd centuries BC. In these ancient texts, he is depicted as the chief among angels and archangels, responsible for guarding and caring for Israel. In Jewish tradition, St. Michael is often referred to as the guardian prince of Israel, a protector who stands ready to defend God's chosen people. He appears in the Book of Enoch as one of the seven archangels, alongside Uriel, Raguel, Raphael, Sariel, Gabriel, and Remiel. These archangels are described as standing before the glory of the Lord. St. Michael's role as a defender of faith and a warrior against evil is most vividly portrayed in the New Testament, particularly in the Book of Revelation (Revelation 12:7-12). Here, he engages in a cosmic battle against Satan, casting the adversary out of heaven and preventing him from accusing humanity before God. Within our Catholic Faith, St. Michael holds a special place. He is often invoked as "Holy Michael, the Archangel" or "Saint Michael" in prayers and liturgies. While not formally canonised as a saint, he is revered as a celestial being with immense significance. St. Michael the Archangel plays a crucial role in the Church as a defender of faith, protector of souls, and a symbol of divine justice. His presence and intercession are sought after in times of spiritual warfare and challenges, making him a revered figure in Catholic devotion and liturgy. Quite recently, Pope Francis suggested that the Prayer to St Michael (composed by Pope Leo XIII) which was habitually said each day after Mass, should be revived. We recite this prayer in our Parish daily as a powerful means of invoking St Michael’s protection upon us and upon our Parish Family.
Holy Michael the Archangel, defend us in the day of battle, be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who wander through the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
God bless and protect you!
Msgr Kevin Hale
Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Liturgy:
Readings of Year B
The Nicene Creed
Preface of Sunday 1
Saturday 28
St Laurence Ruiz and his Comps, Mm
5.30pm Vigil Ciaran Fitzgerald, RIP (LB)
6.30-7.30pm: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Confession
Sunday 29 September
Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
8am Mass James Overton Summers, RIP (SS)
9.30am Mass The People of the Parish
11.30am Mass Peter D’Silva, RIP (MF)
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction
Monday 30
St Jerome, Pr, D
9am Mass Intentions of Kath O'Connor (MI)
Tuesday 1 October
St Thérèse of the Child Jesus, V, D
9am Mass Intentions of the Cox Family (LS)
Wednesday 2
The Holy Guardian Angels
9am Mass Intentions of Joan Hurley (K&LW)
Thursday 3
Feria
9am Mass Janet Weale, RIP (TW)
Friday 4—First Friday
St Francis of Assisi (Harvest Fast Day)
12Noon Mass Steve Nortney, RIP (JL)
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament after Mass until Holy Hour 7—8pm
Saturday 5
St Faustina Kowalska
10am Mass Charles & Alice Whitefield, RIP (FM)
10.30-11.30am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Confession
5.30pm Vigil Ciaran Fitzgerald, RIP (MT)
6.30-7.30pm: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Confession
Sunday 6 October
Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
8am Mass The People of the Parish
9.30am Mass Muriel Matthews, RIP (Anniv) (RK)
11.30am Mass Amy Fox, RIP (LL)
4pm Mass Michael Mapson, RIP (CB)
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction
We Pray for the Dead on their Anniversaries
Fr Bernard Wakeling, Fr Michael Hopkins, Fr Henry Healy, Fr David Logue, Canon William O’Neill, Charles Bartley, Madeleine Beckett, Edith Riley, Vera Osborne, Mark Hillson, Peter Vella, James Gallacher, Ethel Bartley, Annie Thompson, Annie Levay, Lily Bentley, Patrick Michael Quinn, John Martin, Percy Sentinella, William Spedding, Ronnie Olliffe, Margaret Price, Rudolph Banocy, Sarah Duffy, Colleen Worley, Sophie Shapiro, Eileen Pearson, Ursula Turner, John Butler, Kathleen Wetton, Tom Atkinson, Jean-Marie Matthieu, Doris Kelly & Derick Wheeler.
We pray for our sick
The Sick List is available on the website main menu, under Worship.
We pray for the sick of our parish
“Father,
by the power of your Spirit
you have filled the hearts of your faithful people
with gifts of love for one another.
Hear the prayers we offer for our relatives and friends.
Give them health of mind and body
that they may do your will with perfect love.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.”