Bp John Petit, Canon Eric Goldingay, Fr Donald Clover, Canon Jerome Deady, Fr Edmund Tyler, Jonas Acton, Ida D’eath, Dorothy Winyard, Catherine Barewish, Terry Wilson, Charles Mann, Thomas Connolly, Elsie Hale, Lee Schiller, Joan Holdstock, Gladys Hanger, Anthony Cummins, Dr Jack Hesketh-Beasley, Alice Quinlan, Margaret Gibson, Mrs Anne Hughes, Mollie Cosgrove, Margaret Keniry, Kathleen Owen, Kathleen Denyer, John Budd, Peter Gerald Sloan, Bridie Satelle, Bertram Barrett, May Lobb, James McKeon, Edith Turner, Richard Charles Neagle, Laura Pauline Groves, Barbara Adams, Nora Murphy & Catherine Weston.
We pray for our sick
The Sick List is available on the website main menu, under Worship.
We pray for the sick of our parish
“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.”
Annual Procession of the Blessed Sacrament
Sunday 2nd June 4.00pm
Accompanied by the Tilbury Brass Band
Followed by Tea in the Parish Centre
Baptisms
We congratulate the parents of Ursula Keane who was Baptised recently at Our Lady of Lourdes. May God bless her and her family as she grows in His knowledge and love.
Sanctuary Lamp
This week the Sanctuary Lamp burns for God’s blessing and divine protection over the families of Ofulue Adepoju.
Responsorial Psalm at 11.30am Mass
Incoming: Allegro in G—Starling Goodwin (1713-1774)
Outgoing: Fugue in D— William Selby (1738-1798}
Repository Notice
We have cards for all those special occasions so please browse and come early to avoid disappointment . One of the volunteers are happy to help if you do not see what you are looking for. We also have a selection of Statues and Rosaries, plus a few new books for children.
Please note that the Repository is only open after all Masses at the weekends.
Fairtrade
We will be selling Fairtrade products again in the Parish Centre this Sunday 2nd June between 8.30am-11.30am. Please come and support your brothers and sisters around the world giving them a fair price for what they produce.
Pop in to see us before or after Mass on Sunday.
Thank you. Live Simply Group
OLL Ladies Group
The Ladies Group meets again on Thursday 6th June in the Parish Centre from 10am. New members are always welcome, subs being £1 per week plus a friendly Raffle and refreshments. We are very pleased to welcome Jo Ronan who will be presenting a talk on ‘Working in Africa’ which promises to be very interesting.
We look forward to seeing you all for another enjoyable morning.
Safeguarding—Free online training
The Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency (CSSA) has recently released new free online training about safeguarding in our parishes - Courses (catholicsafeguarding.org.uk). There are 3 levels of training - Level 1 - General information about safeguarding (this takes the form of a leaflet and for ease of reference is available at the back of the church by the noticeboard); Level 2 - for volunteers in parishes in roles requiring DBS; and Level 3 - for clergy and parish safeguarding reps. There is also other general training and information on CSSA website. If you have any questions about safeguarding in the parish please speak to Fr Kevin or contact our Safeguarding rep - Jackie Sullens (safeguarding@lourdesleigh.org). Thank you.
Catholic Social Teaching in an Election Year
As the General Election approaches, on Saturday 15th June, Raymond Friel OBE, CEO of Caritas Social Action Network, will speak on Catholic Social Teaching and what the Church says about democracy and voting. The talks will be held at the Catholic Church of Christ the Eternal High Priest, Gidea Park (RM2 6DH). Coffee will be available from 10.30 am and the talks begin at 11 am, and conclude by 2 pm. This is an in-person event, also available online at www.whatgoodnews.org
SVP Summer-time Strawberry Tea
What could be nicer! Summertime is on its way and your parish SVP (Society of St Vincent de Paul) Conference is delighted to announce the date of its forthcoming annual 'Strawberry Tea' to which all senior citizens of the parish are most warmly invited!
Our Strawberry Tea is being held in the Parish Centre on Saturday, 15th June, commencing at 2pm and concluding at 4pm! If you, or someone you know, would like to join us on this happy parish occasion please call Francis O'Brien on 07845 874331. You will be most welcome!
Vocations Evening
The next “Enquirers’ Evening” for those considering or interested in a vocation to the priesthood is on Tuesday 4 June at Brentwood Cathedral. The speaker will be Fr Dan Mason
For further information please contact Fr Mark Swires: vocprom@brcdt.org
Flower & Craft Festival Saturday 6th July 2024
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
Cleaner Required
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.
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School Vacancies
St Thomas More Alumni Memorial Mass—22nd June
The annual St Thomas More Alumni Memorial Mass will take place this year in the chapel at St Thomas More High School on Saturday 22nd June at 11am to coincide with the SVP Fun Day being held at the school on the same day.
All former pupils and members of staff are welcome, together with their families and current members of the school, to pray for and remember those from the school community who have died.
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School
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.
Dates for your Diary
Sunday 2nd June—Corpus Christi Procession, 4pm
Saturday 8th June—Silver Jubilee Mass, Fr Jean-Claude Selvini, 12 noon
Sunday 23rd June—Fortieth Anniversary Mass of Fr Kevin Hale 11.30am
Saturday 6th July—Flower Festival
Monday 22nd—Friday 26th July 2024—Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes
Saturday 15th—Friday 21st March 2025—Parish Mission led by the Redemptorists
Please pray for the repose of the souls of
CATHY SANDERS RIP who died on Monday, 6th May. Her body will be received into the church on Tuesday, 4th June at 4pm and her Requiem mass will take place on Wednesday, 5th June at 10am.
RAYMOND CHARLES SIMKINS who died on 30th April. His body will be received into the church on Wednesday, 5th June at 5pm and his Requiem Mass will take place on Thursday, 6th June at 2pm, followed by committal at Southend Crematorium.
RODNEY MOORE who died on 29th April. His funeral will take place at Southend Crematorium on Monday 10th June at 1pm, followed by committal at Sutton Road Cemetery.
VALERIE QUINN who died on 5th May. Her Requiem Mass will take place on Friday, 14th June at 10.45am followed by committal at Sutton Road Cemetery.
ROSE SCOTT-FRAME who died on 27th April. Her Requiem mass will take place on Monday, 17th June at 10.30am, followed by committal at Southend Crematorium.
Requiescant in pace