Jo and Mike Ronan would like to thank everyone for the very many kind wishes, prayers and cards that were given to us last Saturday when we celebrated our Golden Wedding.
We had a wonderful day, thank you all very much.
Repository
We are open after Masses every 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.
St. Thomas More High School—SixthForm Open Evening
Thursday, 3rd October 6pm to 8pm
For families who have students—boys and girls—in year 11 of Secondary School who are intending to begin sixth form studies in September 2025. Come and visit the school and meet the staff and current sixth form students. There will be tours of the sixth form building and the rest of the school.
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.
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.
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.
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 Vincent's Centre, Southend
Get ready for an exceptional year ahead! Your calendar is about to be filled with thrilling experiences, making this year one to remember!
September 2024
Feel Good Festival—15th September 2024
Garrison Bakery—21st & 22nd September
Quiz Night -
October 2024
November 2024
Roslin Black Tie—16th November 2024
December 2024
Christmas Afternoon Tea—2nd December 2024
Please contact Nesper, our Centre Officer to book your slot or if you are a local business who would like to sponsor an event either by email (NesperM@svp.org.uk) or 01702 592980.
Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Liturgy:
Readings of Year B
The Nicene Creed
Preface of Sunday 6
Saturday 7
Saturday Memorial of the BVM
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
Monday 9
St Peter Claver, Pr
9am Mass Sheena Johnston, RIP (MCC)
Tuesday 10
Feria
9am Mass Intentions of Jessica Mosby (ES)
Wednesday 11
Feria
9am Mass Bernardette Lane, RIP (MM)
1pm Funeral Service Gy Rampersaud, RIP
Thursday 12
The Most Holy Name of Mary
9am Mass Intentions of Anne-Marie Creaven (DH)
Friday 13
St John Chrysostom, P, D
12Noon Mass Alan Bush, RIP (Anniv) (CB)
Saturday 14
The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
10am Mass Michael & Margaret Gibbons, RIP (Anniv) (JG)
10.30-11.30am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Confession
5.30pm Vigil Tom & Phyllis Attridge, RIP (AMcN)
6.30-7.30pm: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Confession
Sunday 15 September
Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
8am Mass Michael Tisi (Thanksgiving) (MT)
9.30am Mass Intentions of Frances Scott (MR)
11.30am Mass The People of the Parish
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction
We Pray for the Dead on their Anniversaries
Mgr Canon Michael Wilson, Fr Charles Johnson, Fr Conrad Smith, Fr Theophilus Borer, Abp George Andrew Beck, Canon James Hemming, Deacon Arthur woods, Fr Louis Heston, Edith Annie Murray, William Peck, Marie Bailey, Francis Ryan, John Burns, Mary Cope, Winifred Hansen, Joseph Manton, William Allen, Jim Hayes, Peter Green, Joseph Thurlow, Elsie Ivett, Anne Brooks, Mary Manton, William Wheaton, Kathleen Matthews, Eliza Moore, Mary Wright, Wilfred Sawyer, Kathleen McGowan, Anne McCarthy, Veronica Maguire, Joyce Wager, Alan Bush, Patricia Lawrence, Kathleen Horning, Bill Jarrett, Ann Dodd, Marie Norah Browne, Jack Abbott, Dario Peretti, Philomena Conley, Frank Maguire & Catherine Lane.
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 in memory of Margaret and Julia Owens.
Please pray for the repose of the souls of
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.
AMY FOX, RIP who died on Tuesday, 3rd September. Funeral details to follow.
Requiescant in pace
Music at 11.30am
Prelude—Voluntary in A Minor—William Walond (c.1725-1770)
Postlude—Voluntary—John Reading (1685-1764)
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
Please note that the Parents’ Meeting for all those who have submitted forms for their children to make their First Holy Communion is being held on Thursday 26th September at 8pm in the Parish Centre.
The children's sessions will be held on a Saturday every month - the first session is on Saturday 28th September, 4-5pm, in the Parish Centre.
Talk on the Turin Shroud
Monday 16th September at Eastwood Parish 8pm, after the 7pm Mass, beginning at 8pm
Fr Jeff Woolnough will be giving a talk on his experiences viewing the ‘Mystery Man’ exhibition held at Sigüenza Cathedral at the end of August.
The central piece of the exhibition is a life size 3D prototype of the image on the Shroud of Turin, the corpse of a crucified man - as realistic as modern day technology allows! The talk will take place in the Parish Hall and all are most welcome.
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.