Kevin Hale
Fourth Sunday of Easter

Dear friends in Christ

On   morning/evening we heard those much awaited words from St Peter’s in Rome: Annuntio vobis gaudium magnum: habemus Papam!

Fourth Sunday of Easter
Kevin Hale
Third Sunday of Easter

Dear friends in Christ

On this Octave of Easter we renew the joy of our celebration of the Resurrection of The Lord!

Third Sunday of Easter
Kevin Hale
Second Sunday of Easter

Dear friends in Christ

On this Octave of Easter we renew the joy of our celebration of the Resurrection of The Lord!

Second Sunday of Easter
Kevin Hale
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday
Kevin Hale
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

Holy Week is the most time of the Christian year and the Paschal Triduum—Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday—form the very core of the Christian Mystery, as we celebrate the Passion, Death and Resurrection of the Lord.

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

Dates for your Diary

Thurs 2nd Nov     Annual Parish Requiem for the Deceased of the last year - 8pm
Friday 10th Nov     Sung Requiem Mass in the Extraordinary Form - 8pm
Thurs 30th Nov    Sat 2nd December - The Forty Hours Prayer
Sunday 10th Dec    Advent Organ Recital by James Devor 5.30pm (with Benediction)
Friday 14th Dec    Carols with the Gaudeamus Choir - 7.30pm
Friday 29th Dec    Mass with the Bishop and seminarians of our Diocese - 12Noon

Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School - Cleaner Vacancy

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our friendly school, for 10 hours per week, Point 7.  You will be responsible for cleaning within all areas of the school and any other additional areas that may need cleaning. The hours are 2 per day either before or after school. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to support this commitment. For more details please contact the office by phone on 01702 475689 or email finance@ourladyoflourdes.southend.sch.uk. 

Closing date for applications is Thursday 9th November 2017 at 5pm.

School Admission Forms

Parents wishing to apply to Catholic Primary Schools for the next academic year are required to obtain a Letter of Catholic Practise from their Parish Priest.  This must be requested from your Parish Priest in person and only one per child will be issued.  Please come to the Parish Centre for these on Saturday, 28th October between 2pm and 4pm or Sunday 29th October between 4pm and 5pm. For those who cannot make either of these dates please come to the Sacristy at 9am on Monday 30th October.

These are issued only to practising Catholics (i.e. those who attend weekly Mass). Furthermore, this practise of the Faith will be viewed over a period of time and not just the weeks prior to an application. Parish Priests may also look at the date of Baptism, noting those children who have been Baptised soon after birth as compared to those Baptised with proximity to school age. This is a matter of justice to all involved in applying for places in our Schools. Our schools are often oversubscribed and in order to be fair, preference will justly be given to those who live and practise the Faith as well as who contribute to the life of the Church through the various ways in which that support is given. If you are not a practising Catholic this Certificate will not be given; you may still apply to a Catholic School but your application will considered under another category for Admissions.

We pray for our sick

Renata Butler, Mike Rubbert, Teresa O’Brien, Derek Timothy, Maureen Deekes,  Noel Fagan, Patricia Abram, Tina Doveaston, Pat Lynch,Rose Craft, Addi Brady,  Ben Wilson, Patricia Fleming, Nicky Wigmore, Brita Irons, Eileen Wilson, Patricia Spikin, Sandra Fagan, Edna Wallace, Beryl Dixon, Nan Carrit, Nick Evans, Vicky Jack, Lyn Gopee, Margaret Harrington,Mary Boyce, Kristin Hallenga, Anne O’Neill, Cheryl Shallis, Anthony McEvoy, Justin Stark, Sheila Netherton, David Blyth, Dympna Addecott, Janet Woods, Laura & Anne Breen, Breda Lynch,Roy Widdecombe, Lynne Hilkene, Johanna Lynch, Thomas Corrigan, Maria Clark,June Moncaster, Sheila McBrearty, Anthony King, Norma McCleverty, Belinda Balazsi, Edward Martin, Johnnie Pool, Joanna Luciani, Pauline Wilsher, Simon Marshall, Kriston Barnes, Barbara Sheaf, Josephine Griggs, Colleen Worley, Antonella McConalogue, Fr Jean Laurent Marie, Noel Kolb, Eddie McConalogue, Georgina Cornwell, Lorraine Hart, Dawn Deleigh, Wyn McCafferty, Linda Dean, Annie Holland, Martin Buckley, Chas Taylor, Martha Braun, John Lavery, Ivor & Joanne Knight, Brian Beresford, Rebecca Peake, David Clark, David Askew, Connor Bourke, Mattia Mollica, Sharon Levill, Bernadette Lane, David Kislingury, Maureen Ward, Jane Jowers, Irena Solecki, Doreen Troughton, Marguerite Harris, Andrew Exley, Rosemary Arscott, Lanto Bellis, Richard Collins, Niqui Denkmayer, Elizabeth McConalogue, Kean Smith and children Thomas Ball, Liam Davis, Albert Chambers, Fergus Grant, Lucy Price, Connie Price, Mary Isherwood, Frazer Gregory, baby Talia Emery and Hattie Seymour.

Please Pray for the Dead on their anniversaries

Fr George Steadman, Fr William Loveland, Canon Thomas Bishop, Canon Richard Gay, Fr Stephen Wyatt, Stanley Watson, Alice Conway, Joyce Jones, Helen Lesley, Doris Payne, Mary Russell, William Upsher, Walter Kilman, Edward Hullett, Mary Peomore, Eileen Clark, Philip Modica, Mick Burke, Andrew Mitchelmore, Marie Hale, Mary Shanahan, Lilian Rombaut, Paul Evans, Maria Lynch, Winifred Allen, Elizabeth Spivey & Christopher Adams.

May their Souls & the Souls of all the Faithful Departed rest in peace

Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Dear Friends in christ

I would very much like to repeat my gratitude, which I expressed at the end of the Masses last weekend, for all the graces and blessings received during our Parish Mission. Most of the great moments of that week were unseen: the prayers, the sacrifices, conversions and Confessions made… and I have been touched by the many personal witnesses of how the grace of God touched our lives.  It is for us now to continue in faith so that we capitalise on what we have received.

Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday 22nd October

Saturday 5.30pm Vigil Intentions of Massi Cabrelli (RC)
6.30pm–7.30pm Exposition & Confession

8.00am Mass John Kidney, RIP (KE)
9.30am Mass Marian Solecki, RIP (Anniv) (IS) 
11.30am Mass The People of the Parish    
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction

Monday 23 St John of Capistrano, Pr
9.00am Mass David Thomas, RIP (Anniv) (PT)

Tuesday 24 St Anthony Mary Claret, Bp
9.00am Mass Raymond de Chantilly, RIP (GA)

Wednesday 25 Feria
9.00am Mass Valerie Plunkett, RIP (F&JO’B)  

Thursday 26 St Cedd, Secondary Co-Patron of the Diocese
9.30am Requiem Mass James Gallacher, RIP

Friday 27 Feria    
12Noon Mass Margaret Canty, RIP (LY)

Saturday 28 SS SIMON & JUDE, App
10.00am Mass Bertha & tony Nesnas, RIP (S&JC)    
10.30am-11.30am    Exposition & Confession

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday 29th October

Saturday 5.30pm Vigil The People of the Parish
6.30pm–7.30pm Exposition & Confession

8.00am Mass John Jarvis, RIP (M&TD)
9.30am Mass Raymond Claiden, RIP (J&FO’B) 
11.30am Mass John Kidney, RIP (W&PO)    
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction

Gaudeamus Christmas Concert, Friday 15th December 2017, 7.30pm

Gaudeamus is a chamber choir of 26 singers based in Leigh-on-Sea. They sing a wide range of music ranging from Renaissance to present day works but are particularly noted for their a capella (unaccompanied) singing.  They will be singing a variety of Christmas carols and also the audience will be invited (and actively encouraged!) to participate in some well-known carols during the concert.All are welcome.  

Tickets will be available at the door for £8. Tea and coffee with mince pies will be served in the hall during the interval.  If you would like more information please contact Nigel Warwick-Brown (member of 9.30 Mass music group) on 07402324626.

Reception Open Afternoon for Prospective Parents

We are holding tours on 15th and 17th November to show parents around our Reception classes and the facilities for children here at Our Lady of Lourdes. This opportunity to visit Reception is open to any parent that has a child who will be starting school in September 2018. 

The visits will begin at 1.30pm on both days, however please make sure you contact the School Office on 01702 475689 to book in, as we would like to spread our visitors over the two days, thank you.  We look forward to welcoming new parents and children to our school.

Parish Fundraising

Thank you to everyone who supports the 200 Club. The results of the September draw are as follows:
1st prize      £150       67    Mr C Cheeseman     
2nd Prize    £100     150    Mr C Wall         
3rd Prize      £75       55    Mr S West
4th Prize      £50     180    Mr G Robinson
5th Prize      £25      148    Mr I Irwin
The 200 Club continues to provide funds to support the running of the Parish Centre.  Sadly we have lost a few members over the summer months so, if you would like to join, subscription is £5.00 per month, either by cash, cheque or standing order. Forms are available from the back of the church or ring Linda Wall on 01702 558217.

Christmas Bazaar, Sunday 3rd December, 2017

Everyone is welcome to join us after 8am Mass right through to 1.30pm.  We need your donations of unwanted gifts, bottles, toiletries and good quality raffle prizes.  You can leave these in the old Baptistry.  We really hope that you can join us for delicious refreshments.  Come along and bag a bargain.  If you wish to help on the day please contact Sue Lawford 07816141492 or Angela Clements 07940183452.