This week the Sanctuary Lamp burns for the intentions of Jane & Francis O’Brien.
Please pray for the repose of the souls of
FATHER GEORGE TOWLER who died on Thursday, 4th April at Frimley Park Hospital near Ascot. Details of his funeral will follow once arrangements have been made.
HENRY CRAWFORD HILL who died on Thursday, 28th March. His Requiem Mass will take place on Wednesday, 15th May at 11.30 am followed by committal at Southend Cemetery.
FR DEREK POWNEY who died recently.
Requiescant in pace
Dates for your Diary
Saturdays 11th & 18th May—First Holy Communion Masses, 10.30am
Sunday 19th May—Sacrament of Confirmation, 11.30 Mass
Saturday 8th June—Silver Jubilee Mass, Fr Jean-Claude Selvini, 12 noon
Sunday 23rd June—Fortieth Anniversary Mass of Fr Kevin Hale 11.30am
Saturday 6th July—Flower Festival
Monday 22nd—Friday 26th July 2024—Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes
Saturday 15th—Friday 21st March 2025—Parish Mission led by the Redemptorists
Responsorial Psalm at 11.30am Mass
Incoming: Sonata per Organo—Giovanni Bassani (1657-1716)
Outgoing: Basse de Trompette—Gaspard Corrette (early 18th. century)
Baptisms
We congratulate the parents of Neave Rippingale who was Baptised recently at Our Lady of Lourdes. May God bless her and her family as she grows in His knowledge and love.
First Holy Communion Breakfast
After First Holy Communions on Saturdays 11th and 18th May, cold drinks, tea and sandwiches will be served for the children and their parents in the Parish Centre.
We are now looking for volunteers to help lay the food out and clean up afterwards. If you would be willing to help, please contact Sue Lawford on 07816 141492.
A pastoral reflection on gender by the Catholic Bishops of England and Wales
Intricately Woven by the Lord—A pastoral reflection on gender by the Catholic Bishops of England and Wales.
Urgent emergency appeal for Sudan
The people of Sudan need our help urgently. CAFOD are launching an emergency appeal for donations to get aid to them on the biggest scale they can muster.
When violence broke out last year in Sudan between government and paramilitaries, most aid agencies evacuated. Now, humanitarian workers are struggling to get back into Sudan to help, meaning severe delays in getting aid to the people. The situation has gone from serious to desperate very quickly. The UN is calling it ‘the world’s worst displacement crisis’.
You can make a donation through the above link.
Fairtrade
A Fairtrade stall will be in the Parish Centre on Sunday 5th May 8.30—11.30am. Please come and see us before or after Mass to buy your teas, coffees and more while supporting our brothers and sisters in the developing world.
Also come and join fellow parishioners for tea and biscuits at the same time.
Repository Notice
We are open after all Masses at the weekend so do come along and browse.
We have a new stock of Holy Communion gifts and cards, plus cards for Confirmation and other special occasions. We also have a selection of Statues and Rosaries, plus a few new books for children.
If you do not see what you are looking for please ask one of the volunteers.
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.
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Walsingham – 25th May 2024
Join Bishop Alan and other parishes around the Diocese of Brentwood in Walsingham on Saturday 25th May.
Sacred Heart are running a coach leaving the Sacred Heart Church at 7am, picking up in the lay-by at St John Fisher at 7.10am, and outside Our Lady of Lourdes, Leigh at 7.30am.
You will arrive in time for Confessions, the open-air Mass, lunch, the procession to the Abbey Grounds where Benediction will take place. You should arrive back in the Southend area at approximately 8pm.
The price is £20 per Adult and children 15 or younger free of charge. Please contact the parish office on 01702 478078 to book your seats on the coach.
Flower & Craft Festival Saturday 6th July 2024
It is time to start preparations for this year’s Flower and Craft Festival! The Theme this year is ‘PRAYER.’
We would love to have as many people as possible to take part. Simply choose a prayer or prayers and think about how that can be illustrated visually with Flowers, Art work, Artefacts, Needlework etc.
The Festival day is always a very inspiring occasion with people from all faiths or none dropping into our beautiful Church. We have been overwhelmed by the positive response that there has been over the last few years to our themes.
If you would like to take part please email me at : mcronan@btinternet.com, or simply speak to me or Theresa.
If you are not sure about a suitable prayer then I have lots to choose from.
Jo Ronan
Our Lady of Ransom Catholic School
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly-motivated class teacher in KS1/2 to join our friendly and dedicated team. The post would suit an experienced or newly qualified 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 9th May 2024 (4pm)
Interview date: tbc
We reserve the right to call for interview and appoint prior to the closing date.
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School
Are you looking for a Nursery for your 2 to 4 year old?
Contact us to look around our learning environment!
office@ourladyoflourdes.southend.sch.uk 01702475689
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School is located in Leigh's heart along Manchester Drive, a short walk from the London Road.
Our welcoming community school is perfect for children starting Nursery in 2024.
We're proud of our family feel, which spans generations, and our vast grounds for children to play.
Excelling in music, sport, science, and a balanced curriculum, we're the ideal place for your child to flourish.
Thinking about your child as they grow, our children transition easily and happily into our Reception classes. Our children achieve well in KS2, with many children moving on to the Catholic secondary schools.
Sanctuary Lamp
This week the Sanctuary Lamp burns for the deceased members of the Sullivan Family.
Please pray for the repose of the souls of
FATHER GEORGE TOWLER who died on Thursday, 4th April at Frimley Park Hospital near Ascot. Details of his funeral will follow once arrangements have been made.
HENRY CRAWFORD HILL who died on Thursday, 28th March. His Requiem Mass will take place on Wednesday, 15th May at 11.30 am followed by committal at Southend Cemetery.
Requiescant in pace
Responsorial Psalm at 11.30am Mass
Incoming: Chorale prelude "God the Father stay by us"—Georg Telemann (1681-1767)
Outgoing: Offertoire sur les Grands jeux"—Francois Couperin (1668-1733)
Baptisms
We congratulate the parents of Elsie Mackay & Benjamin Moloney who were Baptised recently at Our Lady of Lourdes. May God bless them and their families as they grow in His knowledge and love.
Good Shepherd Sunday
This Sunday is Good Shepherd Sunday, or the World Day of Prayer for Vocations.
Please pray for vocations to the priesthood for our diocese and for those currently training for the priesthood.
The second collection supports the education and formation of our seminarians.