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.
Accommodation Needed
A young family in the parish are in urgent need of accommodation in the Leigh, Westcliff, Southend, Rochford area. Ideally three bedrooms with bathroom and kitchen facilities. If you know of anything or can possibly help in this regard, please contact Francis O'Brien on 07845874331.
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.
TLM Catechism Chelmsford
The Traditional Latin Mass Community of Chelmsford invites you to Catechism For All Ages! Would you like to learn about the Traditional Latin Mass (TLM) or deepen your understanding of it? For all those interested in learning more about the Mass of the Ages, save the date—Saturday, 21st September, 2024—and come along to St Philip's Priory, 178 New London Road in Chelmsford, from 3pm, to learn about the Traditional Latin Mass, Our Lady, the Saints and even some Latin. For further details, please email tlmchelmsford@gmail.com or message Marie at 07913 424177. All ages are welcome! God bless you.
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.
Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School
Class Teacher—Upper Key Stage 2—MPR/UPR—Full time—Required January 2025. This could be a fixed (two term) or permanent position
Our Lady of Ransom Catholic School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly-motivated class teacher to join our friendly and dedicated team. (The successful applicant will teach one of our Year 5 classes, until the end of this academic year)
Our Lady of Ransom was judged to be an an OUTSTANDING Catholic school (S48 Inspection, May 2022) and a GOOD school by Ofsted in January 2023.
Our school provides a happy, calm atmosphere with delightful children, a wonderful learning environment and supportive colleagues, governors and parents.
The successful candidate will need to be a strong practitioner committed to achieving high standards of pupils' learning and capable of teaching imaginatively. They will be willing to be involved in all aspects of school life.
The post would suit an experienced 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 17th October 2024 (4pm)
Interview date: w/c 21st October 2024
We reserve the right to call for interview and appoint prior to the closing date.
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.
Medjugorje Irish Centre Pilgrimages-April to October 2024
7 Nights Apartment B&B from €273 per person sharing. Airport transfer available on request. Contact us for details and book the dates that suit you.
Tel. 020 3239 8662 or website www.med-irishcentre.com
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
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 the Dead on their Anniversaries
Canon John Walsh, Canon Cyril Shepherd, Fr Patrick Cavanagh, John Fleming, Pat Moon, Celia Peace, Frederick John Lea, John Jarvis, Mary Graham, Harry Hammond, Kathleen Law, Victor Parrish, Anne Hall, John Mulhern, Noel Crighton, Anthony Cummins, Judith Davies, Mary Agnes Birkins & Gilberte Cook.
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.”
Sanctuary Lamp
This week the Sanctuary Lamp burns for the souls of all who have passed away.
Please pray for the repose of the souls of
ROBERT DRESNER, RIP who died on Monday, 5th August. His Requiem Mass will take place on Thursday, 5th September at 11am followed by committal at Southend Crematorium.
GY RAMPERSAUD, RIP who died on Tuesday, 6th August. His Funeral service will take place on Wednesday, 11th September at 1pm followed by committal at Sutton Road Cemetery.
Requiescant in pace
Music at 11.30am
Prelude—Chant donné en hommage à Jean Gallon—Maurice Duruflé (1902-1986)
Postlude —Carillon de Westminster—Louis Vierne (1870-1937)
Responsorial Psalm
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
First Holy Communion 2025
If your child is going into Year 3 or above and you wish for them to make their First Holy Communion in May 2025, please submit the application by Friday 6th September.
This should be done via the parish website, under Sacraments - Communion
(https://lourdesleigh.org/sacraments)
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.