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

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.

 

Wines for Celebrations

Wine tasting - Wines for Celebrations - to be hosted by Steve Jones (late of the Pipe of Port) at St Helen's Church Hall, St Helen's Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 7JP on Friday 17th November at 7.30 p.m. Includes delicious refreshments of paté , cheese, bread and chutney which is served after the Wine Tasting. Tickets cost £15 - all profits go to St Helen's Church Lourdes fund (which gives financial assistance to help people going to Lourdes on the parish pilgrimage) and The Parish Minibus fund (to pay for the annual insurance of over £1,000). To book please ring
Pat 01702 476672 or Elizabeth 01702 347369

 

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Dear Friends in Christ

This week marks the beginning of November with the two days that set the tone for this time of year: All Saints and All Souls: the Day of those who live with God in Heaven and the Day of the Departed who are still on that journey homewards to God. Wednesday (1st) is a Holyday of Obligation for Catholics and Thursday the Day on which many of us like to participate in Holy Mass for the souls of our departed loved-ones.  Thursday evening the Mass will be for all those from the Parish Family who have died in the last year. Every day is a preparation for our final hour on earth.

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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
6.15pm Body in Church Anne Young, RIP

 Monday 30 Feria
9.30am Requiem Mass Anne Young, RIP

Tuesday 31 Feria
9.00am Mass Jeremiah & Catherine Brennan, RIP (Anniv)(KE)

Wednesday 1 November ALL SAINTS - Holyday of Obligation
9.30am Mass Mildred Jackson, RIP (PL) - with children from OLOL School
12Noon Mass Joan & Joe Hurley - Golden Wedding Anniversary (MR)
8.00pm Mass Mike & Winnie McHale, RIP (WMcH)    

Thursday 2 ALL SOULS
9.00am Mass Marie Hale, RIP (Anniv)
12Noon Mass Intentions of the Holy Father
8.00pm Mass Parish Requiem for deceased of the last year

Friday 3 St Martin de Porres, Rel    
12Noon Mass Intentions of the CWL
12.30pm Exposition after Mass until
8.00pm Holy Hour & Benediction

Saturday 4 St Charles Borromeo, Bp
10.00am Mass Maureen Regan, RIP (CR)    
10.30am-11.30am    Exposition & Confession

Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday 5th NOVEMBER

Saturday 5.30pm Vigil Mary de Souza, RIP (ZDS)
6.30pm–7.30pm Exposition & Confession

8.00am Mass Peter Herzog, RIP (Anniv) (JL)
9.30am Mass The People of the Parish 
11.30am Mass Michael & Delia McHale, RIP (WMcH)
4.00pm Mass André Hinbest, RIP (CC) - Extraordinary Form    
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 Parent

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.

Our Church to be floodlit red for November

Our church will be floodlit in red for the duration of November to raise awareness of the persecution of Christians in the Middle East. This will be following the example of other great churches and cathedrals around the country.  At present, Christians suffer greater hostility across the world than any other religious group. A recent report suggests that 200 million Christians, or 10 per cent of Christians worldwide, are socially disadvantaged, harassed or actively oppressed for their beliefs. This is deeply disturbing and the floodlighting of our churches in red is to remind people of this.  If the right to express religious beliefs freely is taken from people, then their humanity and dignity will be as well. Christianity risks being wiped out altogether in some regions of the world, such as the Middle East.  It is time for governments and international bodies to highlight the human rights abuses faced by Christians in the Middle East and to respond to them. If they don’t, then Christianity will be wiped out in this region in a systematic and violent way. During November, nobody passing our church at night will be able to turn a blind eye to it and nobody, believer or non-believer, Christian or non-Christian, should turn a blind eye to the persecution of Christians in the Middle East.

Parish Social Events in the Parish Centre

Saturday 28th October    - Cancelled due to lack of support.

Friday 3rd November    Kai McKenzie is Michael Bublé in a tribute evening for adults.  One of the UK’s leading Michael Bublé acts and previously entertained at the Parish Centre in 2014 and in Southend Cliffs in March. 8pm to 10.30pm. Tickets £10. Bring your own drinks.

Friday 24th November     Quiz starts 7.30pm. Tickets £6 each (includes Mulled Wine and mince pie).

Sunday 31st December      New Year’s Eve party with Disco, 8pm to 12.15am Tickets £5 (family ticket £20).

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.