Fr John Bergin, Canon Patrick Sammon, Fr Anthony Mayston, Canon Frederick Gahagan, Fr Louis Heston, Patricia Lawrence, Kathleen Hornung, Bill Jarrett, Ann Dodd, Marie Norah Browne, Jack Abbott, Dario Peretti, Philomena Conley, Frank Maguire, Catherine Lane, Bernard Wiltshire, Eileen McCarthy, Percival De’Ath, Bridget Finnegan, Mary Sylvia Jones, Dot Tooley, Anne Kathleen Gibson, Frances Spriggs, Joseph Hayes, Queenie Kay, Christopher Hickey, Stella Smith, Bernard Ratcliff, San Lan Hing, Mary Collins, Elizabeth Parsons, James Hale, John Watters, Anna Marie Tynan, John Fazio, Lilian John, Dora Loker, Margaret White,Ann Maureen Walker, Mark Wilson, Moira Costello, George Hobbs, Josh Overton, Winifred Lawson, Frederick Tewkesbury & Lilian Craven.
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.”
Please pray for the repose of the souls of
Father BRIAN McWILLIAMS formerly Chaplain at Nazareth House who died on Saturday, 30th August. Fr Brian lived in Leigh after his retirement 1997—2003. His body will be received into St Helen’s Church, Westcliff-on-Sea at 4.30pm on Thursday, 25th September and his Requiem mass will take place at 11am on Friday, 26th September, followed by burial in the old Nazareth House cemetery.
MICHAEL (MICK) PATRICK SATELLE who died on Monday, 8th September. Funeral details to follow.
LAKSHMAN PERREIRA who died on Wednesday, 10th September. Funeral details to follow.
Requiescant in pace
Sanctuary Lamp
This week the Sanctuary Lamp burns in Thanksgiving from the Patchai Family.
Music at 11.30am Mass
Prelude: Magnificat: Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706)
Postlude: Festive Postlude: Paul Fey (21st. c.)
Dates for your Diary
Sunday 14th September Parish Centenary Celebration 3pm
Monday 22nd September Journey in Faith (RCIA) 8pm Parish Centre
Thursday 6th November Parish Requiem 7pm
200 Club
Yet again we have had cheques go missing as parishioners have not notified us of a change of address. It is imperative that, if you move house, you notify the Office as soon as possible to avoid this happening again. Thank you.
Linda Wall
Education Sunday
This is celebrated each year at the start of a new academic year and on this Sunday—Feast of the Triumph of the Holy Cross—our Primary School Community of Our Lady of Lourdes, will be evident at 9.30am Mass to celebrate this feast. It is also the seventieth birthday of our Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, so a double celebration!
SVP
The Parish St. Vincent de Paul's Conference is recommencing fortnightly meetings, following a summer recess. These take place on Wednesday evenings, in the Parish Centre. If you would like to know more about the SVP and the activities we undertake, please contact Sallie Pollock 07450 277956
OLOL Open Evening
Young Vincentians
The next meeting for the Young Vincentians will take place in the Parish Centre this Monday, 15th September from 5.15pm. Young Vincentian Committee.
Journey of Faith—RCIA
This begins on Monday, 22nd September 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.
Celebrate our Faith Together
Celebrate your faith
This year our parish mission enlivened our faith and in September we will be celebrating a hundred years of our parish’s worship & witness in Leigh. So what better time to go deeper into our faith, growing in understanding & knowledge?
From September until Easter 2026 there will be an opportunity to watch & discuss a series of video talks by Brant Pitre, author of books like Jesus the Bridegroom & Jesus & the Last Supper. He is a very lively & engaging speaker who can open our hearts & minds to the depths & treasures of our faith.
We will be holding regular meetings in the parish centre but for those who want to join in from home it’s possible to buy audio & video versions of the talks from www.brantpitre.com.
Normally meetings will run from 7 to 9.30 pm to give ample time for a break, questions & discussion. It would be helpful to bring with you whatever you use for making notes. No need to book – just come!
Ist October The Case for Jesus - “Who do you say I am?”
This talk has something for everyone - if you want to deepen your understanding of Jesus; if you are sometimes not sure how you would answer this question; if you are hesitant about explaining your belief in Jesus to someone who challenges it.
It looks at questions such as
Are the Gospels history or fiction?
Did Jesus claim to be God?
Is Jesus divine in all four Gospels? Or only in John?
What is the evidence for the Resurrection?
22nd October A Biblical Explanation of the Mass
Pope Benedict XVI said that in order for Christians to actively and fruitfully participate in the Mass we must understand “the meaning of the signs contained in the rites” . In this talk Brant Pitre helps us towards this understanding by explaining the biblical meanings of the most significant moments of the Mass.
12th & 26th November, 10 December
Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Advent
If sometimes Advent gets lost in all the preparation for Christmas these talks, which focus on the Sunday Mass readings for Advent, will enable us to understand its deeper meaning & so lead us to a fuller, joyful celebration of Christmas.
If you’d like to know more please contact Heather Ward, 07885 737393, heatherward55@gmail.com
Children's Liturgy
Children's liturgy begins this weekend, 13th September. We are looking for more people to join our team. This will involve volunteering once a half -term to assist with the teaching of children about the liturgy and gospel of the day at 9.30am Mass. Why not come along for a look first or contact Sam on 07879676341.
Marriage & Family Life
Please follow the link to find resources to help support married couples in faithfully living their vocation of marriage within the family.
ST BERNARD’S HIGH SCHOOL YEAR 6 OPEN MORNINGS
Monday 29 September to Thursday 2 October, Monday 6 October, Wednesday 8 October and Thursday 9 October from 9.30am to 10.30am.
Invitation by appointments only, please contact the school reception to book Office@stbernards.southend.sch.uk
Tel: 01702 343583 www.stbernardswestcliff.org.uk
St Thomas More Alumni LAST EVER Annual Dinner - Saturday 11th October
After 27 years the organisation for former pupils and staff members of St Thomas More High School in Westcliff has decided to hold one last Annual Dinner. It will take place in the school on Saturday 11th October. Guest Speaker will be Tony McDonald (headteacher 1981-85) and the cost for a four-course meal will be £30. Full details are available on the Alumni website: www.stmalumni.co.uk
Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Liturgy:
Readings Year C
Preface of Sunday 2
The Nicene Creed
Saturday 6
Saturday Memorial of the BVM
5.30pm Mass Annie Dooley, RIP (SW)
6.30-7.30pm Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Confession
Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
7 September
8am Mass Gilberte Cook, RIP (Anniv) (SD)
9.30am Mass Neuza Sousa, RIP (Birthday) (DA)
11.30am Mass The People of the Parish
4.00pm Helen Hiscock, RIP (Anniv) (MH)
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction
Monday 8
The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
No 9am mass
7pm Mass to mark the Centenary of the Opening of our Church
The People of the Parish
Tuesday 9
St Peter Claver, Pr
9am Mass Intentions of Frances Scott (MR)
Wednesday 10
Feria
9am Mass Michael Mapson, RIP (Anniv) (LM)
Thursday 11
Feria
9am Mass Bernardette Lane, RIP (MM)
Friday 12
The Most Holy Name of Mary
12.00 Noon Valerie Quinn, RIP (TQ)
Saturday 13
St John Chrysostom, Bp, D
10am Mass Alan Bush, RIP (Anniv) (CB)
10.30—11.30am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Confession
5.30pm Mass The People of the Parish
6.30-7.30pm Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Confession
The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
14 September
8am Mass John Louis, RIP
9.30am Mass Intentions of Terry Peckham (MD)
11.30am Mass Arthur & Eva Barbarossa, RIP (RB)
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction
We Pray for the Dead on their Anniversaries
Mgr Canon Michael Wilson, Fr Charles Johnson, Fr Conrad Smith, Fr Theophilus Borer, Abp George Andrew Beck, AA, Canon James Hemming, Deacon Arthur Woods, Noel Crighton, Anthony Cummins, Judith Davies, Mary Agnes Birkins, Gilberte Cook, Edith Annie Murray, William Peck, Marie Bailey, Francis Ryan, John Burns, Mary Cope, Winifred Hansen, Joseph Manton, William Allen, Jim Hayes, Peter Green, Joseph Thurlow, Mrs Elsie Ivett, Anne Brooks, Mary Manton, William Wheaton, Kathleen Matthews, Eliza Moore, Mary Wright, Wilfred Sawyer, Kathleen McGowan, Anne McCarthy, Veronica Maguire, Joyce Wager & Alan Bush.