MARJORIE JAY who died on 10th April. Her funeral will be held at Southend Crematorium on Wednesday, 14th May at 1.30 pm.
Requiescat in pace
Sanctuary Lamp
This week the Sanctuary Lamp burns for John Butler, RIP
Dates for your Diary
Saturday 17th May 10.30am—First Holy Communion Mass
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
Sunday 14th September Parish Centenary Celebration 3pm
Music at 11.30am mass
Incoming: Chorale Prelude—Georg Phillip Telemann (1681-1767)
Outgoing: Marche Pontificale—Charles Gounod (1818-1893
Baptisms
We congratulate the parents of Jude Juffs, Poppy Clarke, Zachary Chapman & Michael Ashley-Chelton who were Baptised recently at Our Lady of Lourdes. May God bless them and their families as they grow in His knowledge and love.
Susan Griffin's 90th Birthday
You are warmly invited to celebrate Susan Griffin’s 90th Birthday on Sunday 18th May in the Parish Centre, following the 11.30am Mass. Join us for tea, cake, and good company as we give thanks for Susan’s wonderful milestone. All are welcome!
SVP Awareness Month
Awareness Month is our society's opportunity to highlight the SVP's presence in our parish and community and to promote an understanding of our work. This, in turn, can help people in need of support to know how to contact us, and for those considering joining the Society to make enquiries about joining our local Group/Conference.
Founded in Paris in 1833 by Frederick Ozanam and companions and taking Vincent de Paul as their patron. With Christian values at our core, members of the SVP work in a variety of ways, including visiting and befriending the lonely and housebound, supporting locally (and in strict confidence) individuals and families in financial need.
If you would like to learn more about the SVP, or consider joining us, please contact Sallie Pollock 07450 277956, alternatively, leave a message with the Parish office on 01702 478078.
You can support our parish Conference financially via the SVP button on the parish website.
Repository
The Repository is open after all Masses at the weekend. With First Holy Communions approaching, we have a lovely selection of gifts and cards, so please take time to come and browse.
We also have Mantillas for sale, plus a large selection of various cards, Rosaries and statues and a few copies left of the new yearly Missal.
Missio Red Boxes
On behalf of Missio I wish to thank you all who contributed either via the Red Boxes or Direct giving - Direct Debits or online donations. Our Parish of Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Joseph donated £4875.34 (£2035.25 via the Red Boxes and £2840.09 via Direct giving) in 2024. Please see the Thank you Poster at the back of Church. Joan Caunce, Secretary.
Please pray for the repose of the soul of
MARJORIE JAY who died on 10th April. Her funeral will be held at Southend Crematorium on Wednesday, 14th May at 1.30 pm.
Requiescat in pace
Sanctuary Lamp
This week the Sanctuary Lamp burns for Thomas Cook, RIP.
Prayer for the Election of a New Pope
O God, eternal shepherd,
who govern your flock with unfailing care,
grant in your boundless fatherly love
a pastor for your Church
who will please you by his holiness
and to us show watchful care.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Dates for your Diary
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
Sunday 14th September Parish Centenary Celebration 3pm
SVP Awareness Month
Awareness Month is our society's opportunity to highlight the SVP's presence in our parish and community and to promote an understanding of our work. This, in turn, can help people in need of support to know how to contact us, and for those considering joining the Society to make enquiries about joining our local Group/Conference.
Founded in Paris in 1833 by Frederick Ozanam and companions and taking Vincent de Paul as their patron. With Christian values at our core, members of the SVP work in a variety of ways, including visiting and befriending the lonely and housebound, supporting locally (and in strict confidence) individuals and families in financial need.
If you would like to learn more about the SVP, or consider joining us, please contact Sallie Pollock 07450 277956, alternatively, leave a message with the Parish office on 01702 478078.
You can support our parish Conference financially via the SVP button on the parish website.
OLOL Ladies Group
The Ladies Group meet on Thursday, 8th May in the Parish Centre from 9.30am for a prompt start at 10am.
We are pleased to welcome Val and Jo who will be demonstrating some gentle chair exercises which should be a light hearted session. This will be followed by a little celebration for VE Day, so please do all come along and join in the fun. ….as usual subs are kept to £1 with a fun Raffle.
Help with First Holy Communion breakfasts—Saturday 10th & 17th May
If any parents from last year's Communion group are able to help with the breakfasts this year, please contact the Parish office. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
Repository
The Repository is open after all Masses at the weekend. With First Holy Communions approaching, we have a lovely selection of gifts and cards, so please take time to come and browse.
We also have Mantillas for sale, plus a large selection of various cards, Rosaries and statues and a few copies left of the new yearly Missal.
Missio Red Boxes
On behalf of Missio I wish to thank you all who contributed either via the Red Boxes or Direct giving - Direct Debits or online donations. Our Parish of Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Joseph donated £4875.34 (£2035.25 via the Red Boxes and £2840.09 via Direct giving) in 2024. Please see the Thank you Poster at the back of Church. Joan Caunce, Secretary.
Our Lady of Ransom Catholic School Rayleigh Vacancies
Class Teacher
MPR/UPR ~ Full time ~ Required September 2025
Our Lady of Ransom Catholic School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly-motivated class teacher to join our friendly and dedicated team. Our Lady of Ransom was judged to be an an OUTSTANDING Catholic school (S48 Inspection, May 2022) and a GOOD school by Ofsted in January 2023. Our school provides a happy, calm atmosphere with delightful children, a wonderful learning environment and supportive colleagues, governors and parents.
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 8th May 2025 (4pm) Interview date: w/c 12th May 2025
We reserve the right to call for interview and appoint prior to the closing date
Learning Support Assistant - Early Years
34.75hrs per week, term time only, 8:15am-4pm (Mon-Thurs) and 8:15-3:45pm (Fri) with an unpaid 30 min lunch break Scale 3 Point 6 £25,183 f.t.e. - Actual salary £19,959. We are looking for a dedicated, talented and experienced practitioner to work as a Learning Support Assistant in our school and with our fabulous team.
Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. For more details please contact Mr. Parascandolo (Head Teacher) via the school office (01268 785741). For further details, please visit the vacancies section of our school website: https://www.olorcps.net/school-info/vacancies
Closing date: 4pm on Thursday 8th May 2025. Interviews: w/c 12th May 2025.
We reserve the right to call for interview and appoint prior to the closing date
