Kevin Hale
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

Dear friends in Christ

The Kingship of Christ is a strange kingship, by the values of this world.

Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Sheila West
Parish Christmas Bazaar - Sunday 24th November, ...
Kevin Hale
Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary time

Dear friends in Christ

The penultimate Sunday of the liturgical year presents us with a picture of the Second Coming of Christ and the Final Judgment.

Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary time
Kevin Hale
Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time-Month of ...

Dear friends in Christ

The Readings of the Mass this weekend teach us an important lesson in charity, Christian almsgiving and generosity.

Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time-Month of the Holy Souls
Kevin Hale
Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time-Month of ...

Dear friends in Christ

The first of all the Commandments is the love of God.

Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time-Month of the Holy Souls

Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Liturgy:
Readings of Year A
The Nicene Creed
Preface of Sunday 6

Saturday 18
Dedication of the Basilica of Ss Peter & Paul, App

5.30pm Vigil Mass Rene Bragard, RIP Anniv) (RB)
6.30-7.30pm: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Confessions

Sunday 19 November
Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
8am Mass Intentions of Rosemary Mann (RM)
9.30am Mass Donesha D'Cruz, RIP (AJ)
11.30am Mass The People of the Parish
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction

Monday 20
Feria
9am Mass Frank Maguire, RIP (MM)

Tuesday 21
The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
9am Mass Joe Rodgers, RIP (F&JO’B)

Wednesday 22
St Cecilia, V, M
9am Mass Holy Souls
4.45pm Body in Church Yvonne Ashwell-Rivens RIP

Thursday 23
St Clement I, P, M
9am Mass Lilian & Jim Fegan, RIP (JC)
3pm Requiem Mass Yvonne Ashwell-Rivens RIP

Friday 24
St Andrew Dung-Lac, Pr & Cops, Mm
12Noon Mass Maureen Regan, RIP (CR)

Saturday 25
St Catherine of Alexandria, V, M
10am Mass Lola Collingwood, RIP (PC)
10.30-11.30am: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Confessions

5.30pm Vigil Mass Maria Keen, RIP (DL)
6.30-7.30pm: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Confessions

Sunday 26 November
Our Lord Jesus Christ the King

8am Mass The People of the Parish
9.30am Mass Meg Cheeseman RIP (AE)
11.30am Mass Nora Thompson, RIP (DT)
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction

We Pray for the Dead on their Anniversaries

Fr John Harden, Fr James Linburgh, Mgr Edward Watson, Canon Martin Hancock, Agnes Fitzgerald, Emily Hariet-Upcroft, Boleslaw (Charlie) Czogalik, Peggy Ingham, Finbar Hayes, Ada Mundy, Brian Slattery, Josephine Phelps, Paul Pearman, William Shanahan, Rene Braggart, Victor Gubbins, Anne Jordan, Patricia Breslin, William Lewis, Harry Stanley, Constance Dobson, Enos (Alan) Ash, Tina Kentish, Jonathan Marshall, Kathleen McKee, James Carns, Dr Harry Maher, Thomas Mulholland, John Holmes, Bernard Harvey, Elizabeth Watson-Lamb & Marie Wilkes.

We Pray for our Sick

Isabel Coombs, Lucy Moreno, Jose Luis Lira, Richard Poole, Pamela Uglietti, Michael Mapson, Deana Ince, Susan Griffin, Gy Rampersaud, Mary O’Sullivan, Ian Spacie, Bobby Newman, Paul Watts, Christine Reid, Rose D’Souza, Jimmy & Pauline Martin, James Fegan, David Lesley, Kenneth Biebuyck, Zach Stokes, Andrew Stokes, Noel Conroy, Marjorie Jay, Paul Sutton, John Murphy, Jennifer Biebuyck, Moira Scott, Jill Yates, Leonora Maguire, Brian Mountier, Renata Butler, Margaret Bartle, Tony Downey, Kristy Monferrari, Fred Ring, Russell Short, Marie Kharas, Garry Pearman, Patricia Ann Darroch, Patricia Vanner, Amy Louise Fox, Sarah Savage, Bill O’Connell, Charlotte O’Neil, Ella Williams, David Kislingbury, Mark Shepherd, Breege McCaffrey, Mark Hartley, John Lavery, Paul Keane, Rosemary Bragard, Pat Lynch, Ben Wilson, Christian Ryan, Tina Doveaston, Addi Brady, Patricia Fleming, Nicky Wigmore, Rose Craft, Patricia Spikin, Sandra Fagan, Edna Wallace, Beryl Dixon, Nick Evans, Vicky Jack, Mary Boyce, Kristin Hallenga, Anne O’Neill, Cheryl Shallis, Justin Stark, Sheila Netherton, David Blyth, Janet Woods, Lynne Hilkene, June Moncaster, Laura & Anne Breen, Breda Lynch, Maria Clark, Roy Widdecombe, Johanna Lynch, Anthony King, Norma McCleverty, Belinda Balazsi, Johnny Poole, Edward Martin, Joanna Luciani, Pauline Wilsher, Simon Marshall, Kriston Barnes, Hugh Isaacs, Dawn Deleigh, Lorraine Hart, Linda Dean, Georgina Cornwell, Antonella McConalogue, Sharon Levill, Annie Holland, Ivor & Joanne Knight, Brian Beresford, Rebecca Peake, Connor Bourke, Mattia Mollica, Bernadette Lane, Irena Solecki, Ianto Bellis, Marguerite Harris, Andrew Exley, Elizabeth McConalogue, Kean Smith, Keith Maliff, Bradley, Florence Hownam & children: Thomas Ball, Liam Davis, Connie Price, Albert Chambers, Fergus Grant, Mary Isherwood, Lucy Price, Frazer Gregory & baby Forest Gallagher.

Please pray for the repose of the souls of

Mrs YVONNE ASHWELL-RIVENS who died on Friday 27th October. Her body will be received into the church on Wednesday, 22nd November at 4.45pm and her Requiem Mass will take place on Thursday, 23rd November at 3pm.

Mrs PATRICIA BOWER who died on Tuesday 31st October. Her body will be received into the church on Sunday, 26th November at 5pm and her Requiem Mass will take place on Monday, 27th November at 10am, followed by committal at Basildon Crematorium.

Mr KENNETH BIEBUYCK who died on 20th October. His body will be received into the church on Tuesday, 5th December at 4.30pm and his Requiem Mass will take place on Wednesday, 6th December at 11am, followed by committal at Upminster Cemetery.

Mrs SUZANNE (SUE) REYNOLDS who died recently.

Mr NICK FLACH who died on Thursday, 9th November.

Requiescant in pace

Loving Leigh

The Bishop has asked all parishes to look at how we might care for our surroundings and all who live in it.  As stewards of this Home that God has given us we are being asked to care for our environment both on a personal and community level. Can you make your garden more environmentally friendly to both insects and pollinators? Can we reduce our use of precious water by planting more drought resistant plants?  We are going to look at the parish grounds to see how we might make it more environmentally friendly.

We also want to look at how we might help our local brothers and sisters in need. The SVP already do a great job with your support in providing food for their operation in Short Street.  We are planning to open a Fair Trade stall in the Parish Centre after Sunday Masses to support farmers in developing countries get a fair price for their produce.

We are looking to help with various projects in Southend and will promote them more when they are firmly in place. If you are interested in volunteering in a project or have a project you would like to promote please contact us to chat more. Live Simply Group -  Cathy : cathy.sweeney16@btinternet.com Tel. No:  07762 106920

Dates for your Diary

Monday 20th November—Journey in Faith (RCIA) continues—8pm Newman Room

Sunday 26th November—Sea of Voices Annual Christmas Concert—3pm Parish Centre

Thursday 30th November—Saturday 2nd December—Forty Hours’ Prayer

Sunday 3rd December—Parish Bazaar

Friday 15th December—Carol Service—Serving the Homeless

Monday 22nd—Saturday 27th July 2024—Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes

Holy Souls Box

During November we customarily keep the memories of our Beloved Dead in our prayers. Their names will be placed under the Altar by using one of the envelopes at the back of church (please add your name or Gift Aid number) and placing it in the box provided, including an offering if you can, for Holy Souls Masses. In this way, we present them to God in the Masses and Offices during this month of the Holy Souls.

Journey of Faith—RCIA

RCIA will meet on Monday, 20th November and is specifically for those who are not Catholics but who are enquiring with a view to finding out more about the Catholic Faith and Reception into the Church. These evenings begin at 8pm, are held in the Newman Room of the Parish Centre (the door is beside the Memorial Garden) and usually last just over an hour. Names may be given in advance to Fr Kevin or the Parish Office.

Repository Christmas Stock

In addition to our usual stock we will have a selection of Christmas cards from Aid to the Church in Need and some from the Latin Mass Society.

We also have a small selection of Christmas gifts and a variety of Advent Calendars for the Children. Please feel free to come and browse. Any special request, please ask one of the volunteers for help.

Please note the Repository is open after all Masses at weekends only.

Parish Christmas Bazaar - Sunday 3rd December, 8.45am - 1.00pm

We are pleased to announce that our Annual Parish Bazaar is back once again and we need your help and generosity. If you have any unwanted gifts, toiletries, bottles, raffle prizes or bric-a-brac that you would like to donate, please leave them in the Old Baptistry.

If you would like to help on the day, please contact us.

Sue Lawford—07816 141492
Angela Clements—07940 183452—email angelaclements47@gmail.com.

Raffle tickets are now available at the back of church after all masses, or from the Parish office. Please return money and ticket stubs to the Parish office.

SVP Christmas Party

A Christmas Party! Your parish SVP (Society of St Vincent de Paul) Conference is delighted to announce the date and place of its annual '"Christmas Party" to which all senior members of the parish are most warmly invited!

Our "Christmas Party" is being held in the Parish Centre on Saturday, 9th December, commencing at 2pm and concluding at 4pm! Carols, good company and Christmas fare will pleasantly ease you into the seasonal spirit!

If you—or someone you know—would like to join us on this happy parish occasion please call/text Francis O'Brien on 07845 874331. You will be most welcome!

Sea of Voices Annual Christmas Concert

The Sea of Voices Choirs Christmas Concert will be held on Sunday 26th November at the Parish Centre starting at 3pm. Tickets at £5 are available from the Parish Office (9.00am to 1pm weekdays), choir members or Darrell (contact number below). We will also aim to have tickets available at teas and coffees after Sunday masses.

All proceeds are to be donated to Fairhavens (Havens Hospice), in memory of Alice Hood, the late daughter of one of our former choir members.

Raffle prize donations and offers of help with refreshments, etc are very welcome!

Contact Darrell on 07825686249 for tickets and offers of help.

Our Lady of Lourdes PTA

Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School and Nursery are very excited to announce that we have joined up with ‘Leigh Trees’ in their school fundraising scheme. If you are going to buy a Christmas tree this year buying one from Leigh Trees will raise funds for our school. 

Simply buy a real Christmas tree, online or in person, and YOU get £10 OFF, and the school PTA will also receive £10 commission for each tree sold. 

You can buy online at LeighTrees.co.uk using our personalised Code: olol10 or visit LeighTrees at the A127 Christmas Tree Farm, 579 Prince Avenue, Westcliff on Sea SS0 0JJ, simply mention you are supporting Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School. Trees are available from mid-November with deliveries FREE to all SS postcodes from the end of November.

Many thanks for you support, OLOL School PTA

St Bernard's High School Open Evening

St Bernard’s High School—A Catholic Academy for Arts and Science

Open Evening for Prospective Year 12— Thursday 30 November 2023—7.00pm to 9.00pm

We would be delighted to welcome to our Sixth Form Open Evening prospective students who are interested in joining St Bernard’s High School’s Sixth Form in September 2024

We welcome applications to our mixed Sixth Form from students of all faiths and none, who meet our entrance requirements and are seeking a school with a Christian ethos.

‘St Bernard’s High School is a welcoming, inclusive school’. Ofsted 2023

‘Leaders have high expectations of pupils in terms of learning and behaviour. Pupils live up to these expectations.’ Ofsted 2023

‘St Bernard’s High School is an outstanding Catholic school - attainment and progress of students is outstanding’ (Diocesan Inspection, 2017)

www.stbernardswestcliff.org.uk, Milton Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex SS0 7JS