Sheila West
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Dear friends in Christ

When we gather each week for Holy Mass we do so, according to Saint Augustine, to be fed at the two tables of God’s Word and His Sacrament.

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Kevin Hale
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Dear friends in Christ

We are now well into this Jubilee Year which began on Christmas Eve with the opening of the Holy Door by Pope Francis in St Peter’s Basilica, Rome.

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Kevin Hale
Baptism of the Lord

Dear friends in Christ

This weekend we celebrate the Baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist in the Jordan River.

Baptism of the Lord
Kevin Hale
The Epiphany of the Lord

Dear friends in Christ

May I begin this first message of 2025 wishing you all every health, peace and blessing for the New Year!

The Epiphany of the Lord
Kevin Hale
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph

Dear friends in Christ

I wish you all the peace and blessings of this Christmas week in abundance!

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph

Homeless Shelter

At this moment the details are a little sketchy, but we have been asked if we would be able to put a team of volunteers together to run a homeless shelter this coming winter. The shelter is likely to run from December through to the end of March 2025. The shelter will be central and not at the Sacred Heart Church. If you would like to volunteer, please contact the Parish office by email in the first instance to record your interest. southend@brcdt.org

As more information becomes available, we will of course share. Thank you.

St Bernard's High School Vacancy

Vacancy at St Bernard’s High School - Minibus Driver
Part-time (Monday to Friday, term time only)
Hours are 7am to 9am and 3pm to 5pm
Salary £13 Per Hour
Start as Soon as Possible – Fixed Term to 31 August 2025

We are seeking to appoint a part-time minibus driver to collect and drop off new Year 7 students to and from school who live in the local surrounding area. No previous experience necessary but it is essential that you have D1 or D1(101) on your license. You must also be DBS checked but the school will do this on your behalf.

If you are interested, please fill out the support staff application form which can be found on our website www.stbernardswestcliff.org.uk under About Us/Vacancies and send it to recruitment@stbernards.southend.sch.uk.

Closing Date: Monday 16 September 2024 @ 9.00am

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Liturgy:
Readings of Year B
The Nicene Creed
Preface of Sunday 5

Saturday 31
St Aidan, Bp and Saints of Lindisfarne
5.30pm Vigil The People of the Parish
6.30-7.30pm: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Confession

Sunday 1 September
Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
8am Mass John Jarvis, RIP (Anniv) (VJ)
9.30am Mass Ann Jurico, RIP (SB)
11.30am Mass John & Pat Moon, RIP (SM)
4pm Mass Helen Hiscock, RIP
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction

Monday 2
Feria
9am Mass Mrs Brason RIP (SM)

Tuesday 3
St Gregory the Great, P, D
9am Mass Intentions of Kath O'Connor (MI)

Wednesday 4
St Cuthbert, Bp
9am Mass Jennifer Brearty, RIP (MT)

Thursday 5
Feria
NO 9AM MASS
11am Requiem Mass Robert Dresner, RIP

Friday 6—First Friday
Votive Mass of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
12Noon Mass Intentions of Joan Hurley (JH)
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament after Mass until Holy Hour 7—8pm

Saturday 7
Saturday Memorial of the BVM
10am Mass Intentions of Mike & Jo Ronan (50th Wedding Anniv) (JR)
10.30-11.30am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Confession

5.30pm Vigil Michael & Dolly McNeela, RIP (AMcN)
6.30-7.30pm: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Confession

Sunday 8 September
Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
8am Mass Gilberte Cook, RIP (Anniv) (SD)
9.30am Mass Thomas Cherian, RIP (Anniv) (BC)
11.30am Mass The People of the Parish
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction

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.”
— Roman Missal: For relatives and friends

Dates for your Diary

Monday, 23rd September—Journey in Faith (RCIA) 8pm Parish Centre

Thursday 28th-Saturday 30th November—Forty Hours’ Prayer

Friday 20th December—Sea of Voices Carol Service 7pm

Saturday 15th—Friday 21st March 2025—Parish Mission led by the Redemptorists

Sunday 1st June 2025—Visitation & Confirmation

Parish Fundraising

Thank you to everyone who has supported the 200 Club this year. The results of the July draw are as follows:

1st Prize £150 198 Miss L Hall

2nd Prize £100 136 Mr P Reed

3rd Prize £75 41 Mr S Ravinet

4th Prize £25 70 Mrs I Cranidge

There has been a significant drop in members over the past few months. Would you consider taking part in the 200 Club? 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.

OLOL Ladies Group

We look forward to seeing everyone again on Thursday 12th September from 10am in the Parish Centre. To start off our ‘Autumn Term’ we are very pleased to welcome back Viv Bird, one of our popular guest speakers who will be telling us about a few more of her adventures.

All ladies in the Parish are welcome to join us, subs just £1.00 which includes refreshments. Donations of Raffle prices would be very much appreciated.

JOURNEY OF FAITH—RCIA

This begins on Monday, 23rd September 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.

Sea of Voices Summer Concert

Our parish community choir has been working on holding a late Summer concert at the Parish Centre. This will be held on Sunday 29th September from 3pm with funds raised going to a charity (to be announced). We also plan to have some form of buffet and refreshments included in the price. Tickets will be available soon with further details.

Repository

We will be open again after Masses this weekend with some new stock including Statues and Rosaries. We have a good selection of cards for various occasions, plus a few books for children.

You are welcome to come and browse and if you do not see what you are looking for please ask one of the Volunteers. NB. The Repository is open at weekends only.

Homeless Shelter

At this moment the details are a little sketchy, but we have been asked if we would be able to put a team of volunteers together to run a homeless shelter this coming winter. The shelter is likely to run from December through to the end of March 2025. The shelter will be central and not at the Sacred Heart Church. If you would like to volunteer, please contact the Parish office by email in the first instance to record your interest. southend@brcdt.org

As more information becomes available, we will of course share. Thank you.

March for Life UK - Saturday 7th September

Morning Events: 10.00am-1.00pm The Emmanuel Centre, SW1P 3DW

In the morning of March for Life we will be hosting a ‘Pro-life Health Summit’ 10.30-12.30 in The Emmanuel Centre where a variety of healthcare specialists will be looking in greater detail at our theme ‘Abortion isn’t Healthcare’.

Mass: 11.00am St George’s Cathedral, Southwark

The March: 1.30pm From The Emmanuel Centre

Ends at Parliament Square 4.30pm.

Contact: Isabel 07773 501721 or Ben 07885 505116 or info@marchforlife.co.uk