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 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.
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
Liturgy:
Readings of Year B
The Nicene Creed
Preface of The Blessed Eucharist
Saturday 1 June
St Justin, M
5.30pm Vigil Mass Valentine Tisi, RIP (LB)
6.30-7.30pm: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Confession
Sunday 2 June
The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ—Corpus Christi
8am Mass Gilberte Cook, RIP (MC)
9.30am Mass Michael Foy, RIP (VJ)
11.30am Mass The People of the Parish
4pm Corpus Christi Procession
No Vespers & Benediction
Monday 3
St Charles Lwanga and Comps, Mm
9am Mass Jim Law, RIP (MR)
Tuesday 4
Feria
9am Mass Ian Irwin, RIP (MI)
4pm Body in Church Cathy Saunders
Wednesday 5
St Boniface, Bp, M
9am Mass Mike & Teresa O’Brien, RIP (Anniv) (MI)
10am Requiem Mass Cathy Saunders
5pm Body in Church Raymond Simkins
Thursday 6
St Norbert, Bp
9am Mass Fr Michael Daley RIP (Westminster) (PM)
2pm Requiem Mass Raymond Simkins
Friday 7—First Friday
THE MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS
12Noon Mass Barbara Adams RIP (HR)
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament after Mass until Holy Hour 7—8pm
Saturday 8
The Immaculate Heart of Mary
No 10am Mass
12Noon Mass Silver Jubilee Mass—Fr Jean-Claude Selvini
5.30pm Vigil Mass The People of the Parish
6.30-7.30pm: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Confession
Sunday 9 June
Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
8am Mass Peter Deal RIP (CMcH)
9.30am Mass Caroline Geoghegan, RIP (MI)
11.30am Mass The Speedy Recovery of Winifred Gover
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction
This week Father Jean-Claude Selvini will celebrate his Silver Jubilee of Ordination as a Catholic Priest. He will celebrate a special Mass of Thanksgiving on Saturday at 12 noon, Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. It will be followed by a gathering in the Parish Centre (no 10am Mass on Saturday). This anniversary is an opportunity for all of us to give thanks to God for the gift of the Priesthood in the Church, by which we can continue to encounter Jesus Christ sacramentally. In particular, we give thanks for the years of ministry of Father Jean-Claude who has served as Assistant Priest in Upminster and then Parish Priest of Hainault for twenty years before his retirement to Leigh almost three years ago. I am most especially grateful for his presence in the Parish and for all the help and support he gives me personally, in particular his ministry with the sick and housebound; this has made life much easier for me with the increase of Diocesan commitments. May God bless him and give him a long and fruitful ministry among us—ad multos annos! Fr Kevin
Next weekend there will be a second collection in aid of the Sick & Retired Clergy. You can donate in the second collection, online via the website, or the contactless device at the back of church.
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.
“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.”
Sunday 2nd June 4.00pm
Accompanied by the Tilbury Brass Band
Followed by Tea in the Parish Centre
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.
This week the Sanctuary Lamp burns for God’s blessing and divine protection over the families of Ofulue Adepoju.
Incoming: Allegro in G—Starling Goodwin (1713-1774)
Outgoing: Fugue in D— William Selby (1738-1798}
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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!
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
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
