1st Thursday of every month

The Parish’s Community choir is giving a concert. We haven’t chosen the charity yet so please propose something local.

We would also welcome anyone in the Parish who would like to join in with our concert, either singing a solo or playing an instrument, etc along with any donations for a raffle or help serving teas and coffees on the night.

Please contact Darrell on 07825686249 if you can help or would like to participate.

Join the Deanery Stewards of the Gospel Group for an inspiring television-quality exploration of Mary, past and present. Filmed on location in Walsingham, the Holy Land, Ephesus, Rome, Montserrat, Lourdes and Knock.

1. Chosen by God

2. The First Disciple

3. Mother of All

4. Queen of Heaven

5. Help of Christians

6. Miracles

Each film is 25 minutes long, followed by a discussion. Experts such as Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Fr Raniero Cantalamessa, Mgr John Armitage, Dr Sarah Boss, Fr Jim McManus, Sr Catherine Droste will contribute.

Entrance is free but we appreciate donations towards the running costs of Nazareth House

Sessions are in the main hall

Join the Deanery Stewards of the Gospel Group for an inspiring television-quality exploration of Mary, past and present. Filmed on location in Walsingham, the Holy Land, Ephesus, Rome, Montserrat, Lourdes and Knock.

1. Chosen by God

2. The First Disciple

3. Mother of All

4. Queen of Heaven

5. Help of Christians

6. Miracles

Each film is 25 minutes long, followed by a discussion. Experts such as Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Fr Raniero Cantalamessa, Mgr John Armitage, Dr Sarah Boss, Fr Jim McManus, Sr Catherine Droste will contribute.

Entrance is free but we appreciate donations towards the running costs of Nazareth House

Sessions are in the main hall

1st Thursday of every month

Our Parish Evangelisation Team meets on the first Thursday of each month (except August) from 8pm to 9pm in the Parish Centre. All Our Lady of Lourdes parishioners are members of the Parish Evangelisation Team and all are invited to attend our monthly meetings and will be most welcome! 

This year, the first Thursday of November falls, in fact, on the 1st November, the Feast of All Saints and a Holyday of Obligation, with evening Mass for the Feastday being celebrated in Our Lady of Lourdes Church at 8.00pm. 

Our November Parish Evangelisation Team meeting will therefore be held in the Parish Centre directly after the evening Mass, starting at approximately 8.40pm and concluding promptly at 9.30pm. Please join us if you can!

Join the Deanery Stewards of the Gospel Group for an inspiring television-quality exploration of Mary, past and present. Filmed on location in Walsingham, the Holy Land, Ephesus, Rome, Montserrat, Lourdes and Knock.

1. Chosen by God

2. The First Disciple

3. Mother of All

4. Queen of Heaven

5. Help of Christians

6. Miracles

Each film is 25 minutes long, followed by a discussion. Experts such as Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Fr Raniero Cantalamessa, Mgr John Armitage, Dr Sarah Boss, Fr Jim McManus, Sr Catherine Droste will contribute.

Entrance is free but we appreciate donations towards the running costs of Nazareth House

Sessions are in the main hall

Serving the Homeless’s next fundraising event is "My Kind of Music", popular songs across the years, featuring Elizabeth Upsher

There will be cheese platters, biscuits and nibbles but please bring your own drinks

Tickets cost £12 from Nina 472536, Shirley 351627, Theresa 335122 or Pat on 07940 654980

Join the Deanery Stewards of the Gospel Group for an inspiring television-quality exploration of Mary, past and present. Filmed on location in Walsingham, the Holy Land, Ephesus, Rome, Montserrat, Lourdes and Knock.

1. Chosen by God

2. The First Disciple

3. Mother of All

4. Queen of Heaven

5. Help of Christians

6. Miracles

Each film is 25 minutes long, followed by a discussion. Experts such as Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Fr Raniero Cantalamessa, Mgr John Armitage, Dr Sarah Boss, Fr Jim McManus, Sr Catherine Droste will contribute.

Entrance is free but we appreciate donations towards the running costs of Nazareth House

Sessions are in the main hall

For parents who have a son due to transfer to secondary school in September 2019: come and see the school during a normal school day, meet the staff and pupils

By appointment only: telephone 01702 344933

St-ThomasMore.southend.sch.uk 

For parents who have a son due to transfer to secondary school in September 2019: come and see the school during a normal school day, meet the staff and pupils

By appointment only: telephone 01702 344933

St-ThomasMore.southend.sch.uk 

Parents wishing to apply to Catholic Schools for the next academic year are required to obtain a Letter of Catholic Practise from their Parish Priest. This must be requested from your Parish Priest in person and only one per child will be issued. Please come to the Parish Centre for these on

6-8pm Wednesday 10 October
6-7pm Wednesday 17 October

These are issued only to practising Catholics (those who attend weekly Mass). Furthermore, this practise of the Faith will be viewed over a period of time and not just the weeks prior to an application. Parish Priests may also look at the date of Baptism, noting those children who have been Baptised soon after birth as compared to those Baptised with proximity to school age. This is a matter of justice to all involved in applying for places in our Schools. Our schools are often oversubscribed and in order to be fair, preference will justly be given to those who live and practise the Faith as well as who contribute to the life of the Church through the various ways in which that support is given. If you are not a practising Catholic this Certificate will not be given; you may still apply to a Catholic School but your application will considered under another category for Admissions.

Journey of Faith (RCIA)

A series of informal talks, designed to give an insight into the teachings and traditions of the Catholic church, continues on Monday.

You are welcome to attend some or all of these talks; if you would like more information please speak to Fr Kevin.

Join the Deanery Stewards of the Gospel Group for an inspiring television-quality exploration of Mary, past and present. Filmed on location in Walsingham, the Holy Land, Ephesus, Rome, Montserrat, Lourdes and Knock.

1. Chosen by God

2. The First Disciple

3. Mother of All

4. Queen of Heaven

5. Help of Christians

6. Miracles

Each film is 25 minutes long, followed by a discussion. Experts such as Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Fr Raniero Cantalamessa, Mgr John Armitage, Dr Sarah Boss, Fr Jim McManus, Sr Catherine Droste will contribute.

Entrance is free but we appreciate donations towards the running costs of Nazareth House

Sessions are in the main hall

Assemble at 1.45pm outside Westminster Cathedral for procession to Brompton Oratory

HARP — Southend’s Leading Homeless Charity

Street collection in Leigh-on-Sea at the junction of Broadway West and Elm Road. We would be very grateful for any help collecting for HARP.  No experience required.  If you are available for a couple of hours or longer please contact Lisa Walton 01702415834  lisa.walton@harpsouthend.org.uk

Parents wishing to apply to Catholic Schools for the next academic year are required to obtain a Letter of Catholic Practise from their Parish Priest. This must be requested from your Parish Priest in person and only one per child will be issued. Please come to the Parish Centre for these on

6-8pm Wednesday 10 October
6-7pm Wednesday 17 October

These are issued only to practising Catholics (those who attend weekly Mass). Furthermore, this practise of the Faith will be viewed over a period of time and not just the weeks prior to an application. Parish Priests may also look at the date of Baptism, noting those children who have been Baptised soon after birth as compared to those Baptised with proximity to school age. This is a matter of justice to all involved in applying for places in our Schools. Our schools are often oversubscribed and in order to be fair, preference will justly be given to those who live and practise the Faith as well as who contribute to the life of the Church through the various ways in which that support is given. If you are not a practising Catholic this Certificate will not be given; you may still apply to a Catholic School but your application will considered under another category for Admissions.

Join the Deanery Stewards of the Gospel Group for an inspiring television-quality exploration of Mary, past and present. Filmed on location in Walsingham, the Holy Land, Ephesus, Rome, Montserrat, Lourdes and Knock.

1. Chosen by God

2. The First Disciple

3. Mother of All

4. Queen of Heaven

5. Help of Christians

6. Miracles

Each film is 25 minutes long, followed by a discussion. Experts such as Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Fr Raniero Cantalamessa, Mgr John Armitage, Dr Sarah Boss, Fr Jim McManus, Sr Catherine Droste will contribute.

Entrance is free but we appreciate donations towards the running costs of Nazareth House

Sessions are in the main hall

2.6 billion people in the developing world have gained access to safe drinking water since 1990, but a further estimated 844 million still have no access to clean drinking water and 841 million have to make at least a 30 minute round trip to find safe water.

With this Harvest Fast Day, Cafod will make safe drinking water more available to our brothers and sisters in countries such as Uganda. Cafod asks whether you can eat more simply on 5 October and the money you save could help to mend or install a water point for an entire village: a wonderful way of acting out our faith.

Gift aid envelopes are at the back of the church for those who wish to contribute, along with more information about the work of Cafod. Thank you for your continued help and prayers.

1st Thursday of every month

Come and enjoy coffee and cake and hear all about the history of the famous Rossi Ice-cream family

Subs £1
All ladies of the parish welcome
Enquires Jan Lewis on 01702 478105

Our Speaker Edmund Adamus is an internationally-known speaker on marriage and family. He promotes authentic human sexuality in light of the catechesis of St. John Paul II on the Theology of the Body. https://edmundadamus.wordpress.com

Admission £5 at the door
Registration guildofourladyandstjoseph@gmail.com

After the lecture we will hold a question and answer session and serve refreshments