We pray for our sick
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.”
We Pray for the Dead on their Anniversaries
Fr Gerard Hughes, Fr Ambrose O’Gorman, Fr Philip Willenbrock, Bp Bernard Patrick Wall, Fr Vincent Dutton, Christina Pegler, Michelle Disney, Jimmy McCrimmon, Sheila Ann Power, Ethel Dillon, Teresa O’Brien, Norbert Widera, Agnes Sawyer, Kenneth Miller, Mary Famie, Dorothy Butcher, Frederick Carter, Teresa McTavish, Eileen Gurney, Florence Ellis, Anne Ryan, Saverio Pucino, Gertrude Drew, John William Gillman, Angeline Sweet, John Oliver, Audrey Conlon, Angelo Camilleri, John Callaghan, Brenda Dorey, Janet Bull, Nina McVay Hill, Alfred Mansell, Kathleen Michael & Michael Woolcott.
Please pray for the repose of the soul of
MIKE WORSLEY, formerly of this Parish, who died on Wednesday, 10th June. Funeral details to follow.
Requiescat in pace
Dates for your Diary
Saturday 11 July
Flower Festival
Saturday 11 July
3pm Mass of Thanksgiving for Marriage and Family Life, Brentwood Cathedral
Wednesday 15 July
9.30am OLOL Leavers Mass
Sunday 19-Friday 24 July
Lourdes Pilgrimage
Flower & Crafts Festival 2026
Saturday 11 July
It is getting closer..... Thank you to all those parishioners who have already volunteered to take part. To make the day a success we now need to make sure that we encourage friends and neighbours to visit on 11th July. Some people are very nervous of entering a church and need an invitation to do so. Please try to be pro-active in advertising the event and of course make sure that you visit yourself.
On the day we will need people in the church to welcome visitors and also we need donations of cakes and biscuits to serve as refreshments in the Parish Centre. Cake makers we need you! These can be dropped off on Friday morning 10th July or on Saturday morning itself.
This is our chance to open up our wonderful church to our local community, to let people explore what it means to be a Christian. Our theme this year of The Beatitudes can be seen as a handbook for our Christian life.
Jo Ronan
Food Donations
Please add any donations to the SVP box in the Repository. DRY GOODS only please, hygiene items also welcomed.
Dani Cauchi, who leads the St. Vincents center in Southend gave a talk recently explaining the SVP Centre are able to offer a discounted food market service, for those in need. Any contribution is appreciated. Thank you.
Sallie Pollock SVP @ OLOL
OLOL Ladies Group
We meet in the Parish Centre on 18th June for a 10am start. This week we are delighted to welcome John Adams, a local artist who will be talking about his work. All ladies are welcome to come along and enjoy what promises to be an interesting morning. Subs are £1 plus a fun Raffle.
NB Advanced Notice: We will be holding an end of term Buffet Lunch on Thursday 23rd July. Tickets are £10 and details will be available at our Meeting next week when you can reserve a place by simply giving your name, or be an early bird and buy a ticket in advance.
Day for Life 2026
Next Sunday, 21st June, we mark the Day for Life under the theme “The Wonder of the Child in the Womb.” The theme also recognises the loss of children who died before birth and the grief of their parents. The bishops’ message and prayers can be found on the Day for Life website: http://www.dayforlife.org
Southend Organ Crawl Sunday 14th June
Join us to hear—and play—organs across Leigh and Southend. Experience what it is like to sit on the organ bench—at churches including St. Margaret’s, Leigh, St. Andrew’s, Shoebury & St. Mary’s, Prittlewell.
Everyone is welcome to this free event, featuring music for all ages and tastes - open to all, regardless
of musical experience, age or ability!
Timetable Starting at:
12:30pm St. Clement’s, Broadway, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1SN
1:15pm St. Alban’s, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 7JZ
2:15pm St. Andrew's, Shoeburyness, SS3 9EU
3:15pm Our Lady of Lourdes, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1NG
4:15pm St. Margaret’s, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 3PA
5:30pm St. Mary’s, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6LQ
N.B. All advertised times are approximate. Free admission. Donations welcome
St John Bosco Children’s Camp—Summer 2026
Children’s Summer Camp places are filling fast! Applications are open for children currently in school year 5 – 7 (i.e. aged 9-12 in August 2026) to spend a week at camp. 25th July – 1st August or 1st – 8th August. Activities include archery, fishing, AquaPark visit, football, kayaking and much more. The camp is especially for children who may not otherwise have a summer holiday. Suggested donation £200, but full bursaries are available. All application details and full information are at www.boscocamp.co.uk. Places are going quickly – you are encouraged to apply this week.
Talks on the Gospels
Jesus opens the Scriptures to his disciples
Let Him do this for you through these inspirational talks from Brant Pitre
Monday mornings 10.30am in the Parish Centre
June 15th & 29th, July 13th The Gospel of Matthew
Wednesdays 7.30pm in the Parish Centre
June 24th, July 8th & 22nd The Four Gospels
Mass of Thanksgiving for Marriage and Family Life
Bishop Alan Williams will preside at the annual Mass at Brentwood Cathedral on Saturday, 11th July at 15.00; followed by a Reception.
If any married couples—with their family—would like to participate in this celebration, please let fr Kevin know and he will give you a formal invitation. We would like to invite especially any couples who are celebrating a significant anniversary of Marriage this year.
Southend Catholic Pilgrims
7 Days Pilgrimage to Italy Roma, Greccio Province of Rieti & Assisi £1496.50 per person, from Thursday 8th October - Wednesday 14th October 2026. Organised by Salvatore Burzotta Tel: 07753 203129 for full details. We shall be in Assisi to celebrate the feast day of St Carlo Acutis.
Led by Father Jeff Woolnough, Parish Priest, St Peter, Eastwood Parish.
St Bernard’s High School
Open Evening for Year 5 Students (Starting Year 7 in September 2027)
Thursday 9 July 2026 5.30pm to 8.30pm
We would be delighted to welcome Year 5 girls and their parents/carers to our Open Evening. This is an evening for girls wishing to join Year 7 in September 2027.
We are also offering an opportunity for parents/carers to visit the school during a normal teaching day, between 9.30am and 11.00am on set days in October, dates will be published on our website. Appointments for these guided tours will be available in September.
St Bernard’s High School offers selective places based on success in the CSSE selective tests and non-selective places according to faith-based admissions criteria. (Please see school website for full details.)
‘St Bernard’s High School is a welcoming, inclusive school’. Ofsted 2023
‘Leaders have high expectations of pupils in terms of learning and behaviour.
Pupils live up to these expectations.’ Ofsted 2023
‘The behaviour of students is exemplary both in lessons and throughout the school
as they strive to live out the mission statement, ‘Love one another as I have loved
you’. (Diocesan Inspection, 2024)
‘Behaviour for learning is outstanding, fostered through extremely positive
teacher-student relationships’. (Diocesan Inspection, 2024)
www.stbernardswestcliff.org.uk Milton Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex SS0 7JS
Tel: 01702 343583
Repository News
Please feel free to come and browse our stock of religious items. We have a few copies of the 3 year Missal, plus a small selection of books for your spiritual reading. Our large selection of cards includes those special Wedding Anniversaries, Baptisms, Get Well etc.
Please ask one of the volunteers for help if you do not see what you are looking for.
Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School
Vacancy for a Learning Support Assistant - Early Years
For details, please visit our website: https://sites.google.com/olorcps.net/olor-website/school-info/vacancies
Seniors Exercise & Balance Class
10am Tuesdays
Parish Centre
£6
You are invited to join the Exercise & Balance Class for Seniors which is held every Tuesday morning in the Parish Centre. The class starts at 10am and lasts one hour. Exercises are done to music and each session costs £6.
St Bernard’s High School
Vacancy for a Learning Support Assistant—Full time, term time only (37 hours per week)
For details, please visit our website: www.stbernardswestcliff.org.uk under School Information/Vacancies.
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School & Nursery
We warmly invite families to visit our wonderful school and see first-hand the engaging and supportive learning environment we provide. Arranging a visit is a great opportunity to see the school in action, meet our staff, and experience our welcoming community.
If you would like to book a tour, please contact the school office who will be happy to arrange a visit.