This week the Sanctuary Lamp burns for the living and deceased relatives of the Hiscock Family.
Please pray for the repose of the souls of
LEONORA MAGUIRE, RIP who died on Friday, 27th December. Her body will be received into the church on Wednesday, 5th February at 4.30pm and her Requiem Mass will take place on Thursday, 6th February at 10.15am followed by committal at Southend Crematorium.
SUSAN JANE O’NEILL, RIP who died on 18th December. Her funeral will take place on Tuesday, 21st January at Southend Crematorium, West Chapel at 2pm.
ROSEMARY BRAGARD, RIP who died on Tuesday, 14th January. Her body will be received into church on Wednesday, 13th February at 5pm and her Requiem Mass will be on Thursday 14th February at 10am followed by burial at Sutton Road Cemetery.
Requiescant in pace
Word on Fire Conference London 21/22 February
The Word on Fire Institute are holding a two day Conference in the Excel Centre in London—February, 21st & 22nd—on Evangelisation and Culture. Bishop Robert Barron is the keynote speaker. You can find the details with the link below and also how to book for one or both of the days. Father Kevin will be attending.
Sacrament of Confirmation and Visitation
This will take place on Sunday 1st June, 2025. Any adult or young adult (who must have reached the age of fourteen by 1st September 2024) may apply. Please send an email with your name and contact details to mrscatherineharris@gmail.com by Friday, 21st February, 2025.
Music at 11.30am Mass
Prelude: Cromorne sur la Taille (Messe pour les Couvents)—François Couperin (1668-1733)
Postlude: Plein Jeu & Fugue sur la Trompette (Messe pour les Couvents)—François Couperin
Dates for your Diary
Monday, 20th January—Journey in Faith (RCIA) 8pm Parish Centre
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
Saturday 5th July—Flower Festival
Monday 21st—Friday 25th July—Lourdes Pilgrimage
Monday 8th September Centenary of the Opening of our Church
Lourdes Jubilee Year Pilgrimage
The Pilgrimage to Lourdes, flying with BA, will depart Heathrow on Monday 21st July 07.35am—Arrive Toulouse 10.25am, returning on Saturday 26th July 10.45am—arriving at 11.45am.
The 5-night package price is £895 per pilgrim sharing, single supplement is £225, staying at the 4 star Grand Hotel Moderne Soubirous (closest to Sanctuary).
This includes 5 nights full-board and return luxury coach transfer from Lourdes airport to the hotel.
Please leave your name and contact details with the Parish Office soon, as places are limited.
JOURNEY OF FAITH—RCIA
This continues on Monday, 20th January 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.
Reading at Weekend Masses
"Christ is always present in his word since it is he himself who speaks when the holy scriptures are read in the Church" [Second Vatican Council]. With the new Lectionary being a fresh chance to hear Christ speaking to us, bringing us together with others, now could be an opportunity to use your talents to read at Mass?
Readers at weekend Masses generally read in pairs every 4 or 5 weeks, and are only rostered to read at the Mass they normally attend. Rotas are flexible so you can always swap if something comes up and you are unable to read on a weekend. The opportunity to read is available to both children and adults. Training / practice are available if you've not read before or are returning to reading.
If you're interested, please contact Jackie Sullens (j.sullens@btinternet.com) who'll be happy to explain what's involved and to arrange some practice so you can consider further whether you'd like to join our group of readers. Thank you.
Cleaner Required
Would you be able to spare an hour a week between 10am and 1pm, to help clean our church ? Whichever day suits you, and it doesn’t have to be the same day every week!
If you can help, please contact the Parish office on 01702 478078 or email office@lourdesleigh.org.
Parking
When using the courtyard of the Parish Centre, please use ONLY the designated parking bays, and NEVER park in front of the church door; this is for the convenience and safety of others.
Vacancies at St Bernard's High School
COVER & MEDICAL OFFICER
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week (7.00am – 3.00pm), term time only plus one week
Scale 9 – 12 (£26,409 – £27,711, pro-rata actual salary £23,198 – £24,341)
Closing Date: 20 January 2025, 9.00am
Interviews: w/c 20 January 2025
Start date: Ideally 10 February 2025
Calling all early risers! Are you a confident, personable, reliable individual with a strong administrative background? If so, then this role might be for you!
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Cover and Medical Officer who will be responsible for arranging the daily supply cover for teaching staff who are absent, as well as supporting students with their medical needs. Ideally you will be experienced (not essential), and be organised and pro-active, liaising with agencies, staff, students and parents.
PART-TIME LIBRARIAN
Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week (8.00am – 4.00pm), term time only
Salary Scale 7-12 (£25,584 - £27,711, pro-rata actual salary £13,337 - £14,446)
Closing Date: 22 January 2025, 9.00am
Interviews: TBC
Start date: Ideally 10 February 2025
Calling all reading enthusiasts!
We are seeking to appoint a Librarian to job-share with our current part-time Librarian.
You will work alongside our current part-time Librarian to maintain an engaging environment for our students for the development of reading, wider literacy learning and the joy of reading for pleasure. Previous experience ideal but not essential.
If you are interested in either of these roles and would like more details, please look at the job description found on our school website (www.stbernardswestcliff.org.uk/about-us/vacancies)
If you would like to apply, please complete the Support Staff Application Form found on the Vacancies page on our website and email it to recruitment@stbernards.southend.sch.uk.
Sanctuary Lamp
This week the Sanctuary Lamp burns for the intentions of the Pinsent family.
Please pray for the repose of the souls of
LEONORA MAGUIRE, RIP who died recently. Funeral details to follow.
SUSAN JANE O’NEILL, RIP who died on 18th December. Her funeral will take place on Tuesday, 21st January at Southend Crematorium, West Chapel at 2pm.
Requiescant in pace
Music at 11.30am Mass
Prelude: Pastorale—J.S. Bach BWV 590
Postlude: The day that is so full of joy—J.S. Bach BWV 605
Thank You
Many thanks to friends and parishioners for your Christmas cards and gifts. Wishing you all God’s blessing for the New Year. Father Con
Dates for your Diary
Monday, 13th January—Journey in Faith (RCIA) 8pm Parish Centre
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
Saturday 5th July—Flower Festival
Monday 21st—Friday 25th July—Lourdes Pilgrimage
Monday 8th September Centenary of the Opening of our Church
Lourdes Jubilee Year Pilgrimage
The Pilgrimage to Lourdes, flying with BA, will depart Heathrow on Monday 21st July 07.35am—Arrive Toulouse 10.25am, returning on Saturday 26th July 10.45am—arriving at 11.45am.
The 5-night package price is £895 per pilgrim sharing, single supplement is £225, staying at the 4 star Grand Hotel Moderne Soubirous (closest to Sanctuary).
This includes 5 nights full-board and return luxury coach transfer from Lourdes airport to the hotel.
Please leave your name and contact details with the Parish Office soon, as places are limited.
JOURNEY OF FAITH—RCIA
This resumes on Monday, 13th January 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.
OLOL Ladies Group
To all Ladies in the Parish, our next Meeting for the New Year is in the Parish Centre on Thursday 16th January. This will be a relaxed social morning with a selection of Board games, or sharing news, books or just catching up with friends old and new following our Christmas break. Amazingly we will be celebrating our 7th year of the Ladies Group (where has the time gone? ) We always welcome new members with subs still only £1 per Meeting.
For any Ladies out there who are interested, please just come along and introduce yourself. We try to keep the Group as informal as possible so there is no form filling, and ladies are free to join us as and when they wish.
On behalf of Cynthia, Jan, Jo and Jane we wish you a very happy , peaceful and healthy New Year !!