Dear friends in Christ
The Kingship of Christ is a strange kingship, by the values of this world.
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.
Dear friends in Christ
The Readings of the Mass this weekend teach us an important lesson in charity, Christian almsgiving and generosity.
We are open after all Masses at the weekend so do come along and browse.
We have a new stock of Holy Communion gifts and cards, plus cards for Confirmation and other special occasions. We also have a selection of Statues and Rosaries, plus a few new books for children.
If you do not see what you are looking for please ask one of the volunteers.
Would you be able to spare an hour a week between 10am and 1pm, to help clean our church ? Whichever day suits you, and it doesn’t have to be the same day every week!
If you can help, please contact the Parish office on 01702 478078 or email office@lourdesleigh.org.
Join Bishop Alan and other parishes around the Diocese of Brentwood in Walsingham on Saturday 25th May.
Sacred Heart are running a coach leaving the Sacred Heart Church at 7am, picking up in the lay-by at St John Fisher at 7.10am, and outside Our Lady of Lourdes, Leigh at 7.30am.
You will arrive in time for Confessions, the open-air Mass, lunch, the procession to the Abbey Grounds where Benediction will take place. You should arrive back in the Southend area at approximately 8pm.
The price is £20 per Adult and children 15 or younger free of charge. Please contact the parish office on 01702 478078 to book your seats on the coach.
It is time to start preparations for this year’s Flower and Craft Festival! The Theme this year is ‘PRAYER.’
We would love to have as many people as possible to take part. Simply choose a prayer or prayers and think about how that can be illustrated visually with Flowers, Art work, Artefacts, Needlework etc.
The Festival day is always a very inspiring occasion with people from all faiths or none dropping into our beautiful Church. We have been overwhelmed by the positive response that there has been over the last few years to our themes.
If you would like to take part please email me at : mcronan@btinternet.com, or simply speak to me or Theresa.
If you are not sure about a suitable prayer then I have lots to choose from.
Jo Ronan
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly-motivated class teacher in KS1/2 to join our friendly and dedicated team. The post would suit an experienced or newly qualified teacher who is either a practising Catholic or willing to support the strong Catholic ethos of our school.
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment is subject to satisfactory references, medical and enhanced DBS checks.
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 9th May 2024 (4pm)
Interview date: tbc
We reserve the right to call for interview and appoint prior to the closing date.
Are you looking for a Nursery for your 2 to 4 year old?
Contact us to look around our learning environment!
office@ourladyoflourdes.southend.sch.uk 01702475689
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School is located in Leigh's heart along Manchester Drive, a short walk from the London Road.
Our welcoming community school is perfect for children starting Nursery in 2024.
We're proud of our family feel, which spans generations, and our vast grounds for children to play.
Excelling in music, sport, science, and a balanced curriculum, we're the ideal place for your child to flourish.
Thinking about your child as they grow, our children transition easily and happily into our Reception classes. Our children achieve well in KS2, with many children moving on to the Catholic secondary schools.
Liturgy:
Readings of Year B
The Apostles’ Creed
Preface of Easter 4
Saturday 20
Saturday after the Third Sunday of Easter
5.30pm Vigil Mass Intentions of Rosemary Bragard (Birthday) (RM)
6.30-7.30pm: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Confession
Sunday 21 April
Fourth Sunday of Easter
8am Mass The People of the Parish
9.30am Mass Flora Ignatius, RIP (Anniv) (RP)
11.30am Mass Colin Haworth, RIP (RB)
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction
Monday 22
Monday after the Fourth Sunday of Easter
9am Mass Intentions of Maureen Ward (MW)
Tuesday 23
St George, M
9am Mass Johanna Packer, RIP (F&JO'B)
Wednesday 24
St Mellitus, Bp of London
9am Mass Fr John Taylor, RIP (MW)
Thursday 25
St Mark, Ev
9am Mass Christine Comey, RIP (M,C&NC)
Friday 26
Friday after the Fourth Sunday of Easter
12Noon Mass Intentions of Gerry & Rosemary Dillon (60th Wedding Anniv) (MR)
Saturday 27
Saturday after the Fourth Sunday of Easter
10am Mass Intentions of the Woodyatt Family (DS)
10.30-11.30pm: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Confession
5.30pm Vigil Mass Valerie Tisi, RIP (Anniv) (TT)
6.30-7.30pm: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Confession
Sunday 28 April
Fifth Sunday of Easter
8am Mass Fr John McKeon, RIP (MB)
9.30am Mass The People of the Parish
11.30am Mass Peter & Carol Moon, RIP (SM)
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction
Fr Arthur Ryan, Fr Michael Enright, Canon Thomas Smith, Fr Simon Sullivan, Fr Myles O’Reilly, Mgr George Stokes, George Robertson, Capt France Lionnet, Peggy Ayres, Lucy Richardson (Anderson), Joan Fairchild, George Conridge, Albert Middleton, Clifford Mawer, Gladys Watts, Arnold Kirk-Smith, Thelma Chambers, Michel Abbott, Dorothy (Dolly) Thorp, Mary Johnson, Mary Bartley, Tony Pycraft, Brigid Alexander, Graham Addecott, John Joseph Heaphy, Minnie Smith, Elizabeth White, Vincent Hurley, Audrey Lewis, Phyllis Eileen Tate, Mary Butt, Eric Pearson, Vera De Souza, Elsie Doris Robinson, Mary Fitzgerald, Arthur Bartley, Margaret Maker, Christopher Dowdall & Evelyn Thompson.
“Father,
by the power of your Spirit
you have filled the hearts of your faithful people
with gifts of love for one another.
Hear the prayers we offer for our relatives and friends.
Give them health of mind and body
that they may do your will with perfect love.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.”
This week the Sanctuary Lamp burns for the deceased members of the Sullivan Family.
FATHER GEORGE TOWLER who died on Thursday, 4th April at Frimley Park Hospital near Ascot. Details of his funeral will follow once arrangements have been made.
HENRY CRAWFORD HILL who died on Thursday, 28th March. His Requiem Mass will take place on Wednesday, 15th May at 11.30 am followed by committal at Southend Cemetery.
Requiescant in pace
Incoming: Chorale prelude "God the Father stay by us"—Georg Telemann (1681-1767)
Outgoing: Offertoire sur les Grands jeux"—Francois Couperin (1668-1733)
We congratulate the parents of Elsie Mackay & Benjamin Moloney who were Baptised recently at Our Lady of Lourdes. May God bless them and their families as they grow in His knowledge and love.
This Sunday is Good Shepherd Sunday, or the World Day of Prayer for Vocations.
Please pray for vocations to the priesthood for our diocese and for those currently training for the priesthood.
The second collection supports the education and formation of our seminarians.
Welcome back everyone after the Easter break! We meet on Thursday, 25th April at 10am in the Parish Centre. Subs just £1, plus a fun Raffle. Refreshments at no extra cost.
All ladies are welcome to join us for what should be a very interesting presentation on Oberammergau given by Sheena Slater. We hope to give Sheena a very big welcome so come along and enjoy the talk while meeting up with friends and Parishioners.
Would any parents in the Parish be able to help with the First Holy Communion Breakfasts on Saturday 11th or 18th May? If so, please contact Sue Lawford on 07816 141492.
A Fairtrade stall will be in the Parish Centre on Sunday 5th May 8.30—11.30am. Please come and see us before or after Mass to buy your teas, coffees and more while supporting our brothers and sisters in the developing world.
Also come and join fellow parishioners in tea and biscuits at the same time.
Thank you to everyone who has supported the 200 Club this year. The results of the March draw are as follows:
1st Prize £150 149 Mr D Lesley
2nd Prize £100 3 Mr M Diggines
3rd Prize £75 123 Mrs T Heddon
4th Prize £25 87 Mrs C Kislingbury
We are still looking for new members. The subscription is £5 per month, either by cash, cheque or direct debit. If you would like to join, please fill in a form which can be found at the back of the church or ring Linda Wall on 01702 558217.
We are open after all Masses at the weekend so do come along and browse.
We have a new stock of Holy Communion gifts and cards, plus cards for Confirmation and other special occasions. We also have a selection of Statues and Rosaries, plus a few new books for children.
If you do not see what you are looking for please ask one of the volunteers.
