Dear friends in Christ
We have just completed, and returned from, our Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes
Today’s Gospel recounts the arrival of Jesus to visit his friends Martha, Mary and Lazarus at Bethany. Jesus would often stop at their house to rest and eat with them. He felt at home there, surrounded by their warmth and affection.
Dear friends in Christ
The Parable of the Good Samaritan is one of the world's best known and loved stories.
Dear friends in Christ
Dear friends in Christ
The words of Our Lord in the Gospel of this Sunday offer us two considerations: firstly He tells us that there is a vast harvest of souls in the world that need to be brought to God
PAMELA UGLIETTI who died on Thursday, 19th June. Her Requiem Mass will be on Wednesday, 30th July at 11am followed by committal at Southend Crematorium.
PAOLO SELCI who died on Thursday, 3rd July. His Requiem Mass will be on Thursday, 31st July at 1.30pm followed by committal at Sutton Road Cemetery.
Requiescant in pace
Monday 8th September Centenary of the Opening of our Church. Mass 7.00pm
Sunday 14th September Parish Centenary Celebration 3pm
Prelude: Recit—Pierre Du Mage (1674-1751)
Postlude: Grand Plein Jeu—Louis-Nicolas Clerambault (1676-1749)
If your child is going into Year 3 or above and you wish for them to make their First Holy Communion in May 2026, please submit the application by Friday 5th September.
This should be done via the parish website, under Sacraments - Communion
(https://lourdesleigh.org/sacraments)
We congratulate the parents of Serafina Pia Smyth who was Baptised recently at Our Lady of Lourdes. May God bless her and her family as she grows in His knowledge and love.
The winners of the draw this month are:
1st Prize £150 190 Mr J Hurley
2nd Prize £100 82 Mrs J Lewis
3rd Prize £75 175 Miss F DeSouza
4th Prize £25 46 Mr I Charters
The Parish Finance Committee has, after due research and consideration, decided to focus our 200 Club funds on a new project—Aid to the Church in Need’s project in Nigeria to provide support for vocations to the Congregation of the Holy Spirit, whose missionary priests are known as Spiritans. Nigeria is an important front line of the Church’s struggle in the face of violent ideology and persecution. Our fundraising will contribute to the overall costs of the tuition and expenses of trainee priests who, on completion of their formation, will be available for mission appointments strengthening the Church within Nigeria and elsewhere in the world. Furthermore, we have our own experience of the Spiritans in our Diocese so it would be a good way of showing our gratitude and support to them.
There are some spare places available in the 200 Club. If you wish to join with a monthly regular donation of £5, forms are available at the back of the church. Alternatively, you can telephone Linda Wall on 01702 558217
The Repository will be closed from this weekend and re-open early in September. Mass Cards are available from the Parish office.
Our family friendly nursery welcomes children from 2-4 years old. Our experienced team provide opportunities for all children to learn through play, inside and outside the classroom. We are pleased to offer spaces from September. Please contact the school office on 01702 475689 to book your visit.
Learning Mentor – from September 2025
Five days per week, Term Time Only 8.00am-4.00pm
Scale 7-12 (£25,584-£27,711) / pro rata actual salary £21,933 - £23,757
An opportunity has arisen for a Learning Mentor to join our Pastoral Team. We are looking for a positive, enthusiastic and approachable professional to work alongside our Learning Mentor Team supporting identified students.
You will be joining a successful, friendly and supportive department within a high-performing school, supporting students from Years 7 – Y13. You will need to be able to work flexibly and provide support, motivation and guidance to help students overcome barriers to their learning.
St Bernard's High School is a vibrant Catholic girl’s school from Years 7-11 with a co-educational mixed Sixth Form. Our school is ranked one of the top schools in Southend, and we are in the top 20% of schools across the country for our progress with students and our outcomes. It is a warm and welcoming school where our Catholic values underpin our day to day life.
All new staff are supported within the positive ethos of this happy and high performing school, and to this end all staff complete an applicable induction training programme. The community at St Bernard’s welcome applications from all faiths or none.
Closing Date: 1 September 2025, 12:00 . Interviews: date tbc
PAMELA UGLIETTI who died on Thursday, 19th June. Her Requiem Mass will be on Wednesday, 30th July at 11am followed by committal at Southend Crematorium.
PAOLO SELCI who died on Thursday, 3rd July. His Requiem Mass will be on Thursday, 31st July at 1.30pm followed by committal at Sutton Road Cemetery.
Requiescant in pace
Prelude: Allemande (Pastorale) BWV 590—J S Bach (1685-1750)
Postlude: Alla Siciliana (Pastorale) BWV 590—J S Bach
Sunday, 20th July—Sea of Voices Summer Concert 3pm
Monday 21st—Friday 25th July—Lourdes Pilgrimage
Monday 8th September Centenary of the Opening of our Church
Sunday 14th September Parish Centenary Celebration 3pm
If your child is going into Year 3 or above and you wish for them to make their First Holy Communion in May 2026, please submit the application by Friday 5th September.
This should be done via the parish website, under Sacraments - Communion
(https://lourdesleigh.org/sacraments)
For many years, our 200 Club has been an important way for our Parish to raise funds for various worthwhile causes (and a fun opportunity for participants to be the lucky winner of monthly cash prizes!)
The Parish Finance Committee has, after due research and consideration, decided to focus our 200 Club funds on a new project—Aid to the Church in Need’s project in Nigeria to provide support for vocations to the Congregation of the Holy Spirit, whose missionary priests are known as Spiritans. Nigeria is an important front line of the Church’s struggle in the face of violent ideology and persecution. Our fundraising will contribute to the overall costs of the tuition and expenses of trainee priests who, on completion of their formation, will be available for mission appointments strengthening the Church within Nigeria and elsewhere in the world. Furthermore, we have our own experience of the Spiritans in our Diocese so it would be a good way of showing our gratitude and support to them.
There are some spare places available in the 200 Club. If you wish to join with a monthly regular donation of £5, forms are available at the back of the church. Alternatively, you can telephone Linda Wall on 01702 558217.
Tickets for £5 will still be available on the door for our Summer charity concert at the Lourdes Parish Centre on Sunday 20th July, 3pm. Proceeds will go to Age Concern Southend.
Reading at weekday Mass - Volunteers welcome
Readers participating in the Liturgy of the Word play an essential role in the Mass, and the parish is looking for more volunteers to read.
On average people read about once every 2 weeks, and the rota is flexible to fit in with holiday and other commitments. You don't have to have read before and training can be provided. If you want to experience what reading would be like before deciding whether to read regularly, a one-off reading opportunity can be arranged too.
So if you would like to find out more and give reading a try, please go to the volunteering page on the website and send us your details Volunteer (lourdesleigh.org) and Jackie Sullens will be in touch. Thank you.
Bringing together men within our Parish bonded by their common faith in our One Triune God and His One Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church. What is this?
Men only group, 18+
Learning more about your faith and prayer life
Being more active within your Parish
Contributing ideas, volunteering
Socialising, food, drinks
Once a month
Widening your social circle to include other Catholics.
We are forming a new Parish men’s group for those who are wanting to form new friendships within our Parish and to generally learn more about their faith and to contribute ideas and to help. Whether you are fresh out from leaving college, taking care of your family, new to the Parish, retired and everything in between you are welcome to come along.
There’s no commitment, just a want to bring together men within our parish bonded by their common faith inner One Triune God and his One Holy, Catholic and Apostolic church.
For any questions about the group, or if interested and would like to attend our once monthly meet-ups, or would like to find out more, then please contact Martin on 07515931567.
Our family friendly nursery welcomes children from 2-4 years old. Our experienced team provide opportunities for all children to learn through play, inside and outside the classroom. We are pleased to offer spaces from September. Please contact the school office on 01702 475689 to book your visit.
The Knights of Saint Columba are delighted to announce that between Friday 1st August and Sunday 10th August we will be touring the First Class Holy Relics of St Columba, St Margaret of Scotland and St Andrew throughout the Diocese of Brentwood. Visiting Clacton, Kelvedon, Chelmsford (Blessed Sacrament), Eastwood, Basildon, Brentwood Cathedral, Hornchurch, West Ham, Elm Park and Chingford. The Holy Relics will be available during periods of each day for private prayer and veneration. Next week we will announce the exact timings and venues as we build up to this remarkable opportunity to be close both physically and spiritually to these remarkable saints. For further information please email Liam Rand prov10.ippgk.liamrand@gmail.com
ANGELA SANGSTER who died on Wednesday, 4th June. Her Requiem Mass will be on Friday, 18th July at 10.30am followed by committal at Southend Crematorium.
JOHN CAFFERTY who died on Monday, 16th June. His Requiem will be on Friday, 18th July at 1.30pm followed by committal at Southend Crematorium.
PAMELA UGLIETTI who died on Thursday, 19th June. Her Requiem Mass will be on Wednesday, 30th July at 11am followed by committal at Southend Crematorium.
PAOLO SELCI who died on Thursday, 3rd July. His Requiem Mass will be on Thursday, 31st July at 1.30pm followed by committal at Sutton Road Cemetery.
Requiescant in pace
