Incoming: Chorale Prelude—Georg Phillip Telemann (1681-1767)
Outgoing: Marche Pontificale—Charles Gounod (1818-1893
SVP Awareness Month
The focus of the St Vincent de Paul is visiting and befriending people living in loneliness, isolation , or poverty. Those we visit might live in their own homes, or Residential, or Nursing homes. Members engage at ground level, face to face with people they help. The work of the SVP require resources, the greatest resource being its almost 10,000 members, across the country. However we are always on the lookout for new members. Would you consider getting involved?
The commitment is to attend as frequently as you are able at a fortnightly Wednesday evening meeting 7.30-9.00pm. in the Parish Centre and ideally make one accompanied visit a week.
If you would like to know more about the SVP please contact either Sallie Pollock 07450 277956 or the Parish office 01702 478078 and leave a message. You can also support our Parish Conference financially via the SVP button on the parish website.
SVP Strawberry Tea
The Parish SVP (Society of St Vincent de Paul ) is delighted to announce the date of its forthcoming annual 'Strawberry Tea ' to which all senior citizens of the parish are invited.
Our Strawberry Tea is being held in the Parish Centre on Saturday 14th June, commencing at 2pm and concluding at 4pm. If you would like to join us, please call Janet Markham 07786 901488. You will be most welcome.
Repository
We are open every weekend after all Masses , so do come and have a browse. We still have a few gifts and cards for First Holy Communions plus cards for Confirmation and other occasions. We also have a stock of Statues and Rosaries. If you do not see what you are looking for please ask one of the Volunteers.
OLOL Ladies Group
We meet again on Thursday May 22nd in the Parish Centre at 9.30 for a prompt start at 10am.
We extend a warm welcome to Jackie Sullens who has moved away from her previous topics and will be giving a talk on ‘The darker side of Victorian London’ which promises to be a fascinating look at some social history. As usual we have a Raffle and refreshments with subs being just £1.
Flower and Craft Festival 2025
This year’s festival will be on Saturday 5th July from 11.00am to 4.30pm.
It is less than 8 weeks now until our Flower & Craft Festival; thank you to everyone who has already committed to taking part. If you have not taken part before please consider doing so this year. It is part of our mission here in Leigh to give local people an opportunity to experience what our Church is all about, especially in this Jubilee Year of Hope.
We are asking you once again to get creative, in flowers, arts and crafts. None of us are professionals, we are not expecting perfection ! There will be plenty of people on hand to help you if you need it.
The theme this year is the hymn,
‘O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder consider all the worlds Thy Hand has made…….’
So the focus is on creation, but this year we are also celebrating the opening of our beautiful church 100 years ago. We are also in a Jubilee Year, the focus of which is ‘Hope.’ We are to be pilgrims of hope in our very troubled and dangerous world. So there are many themes to choose from. Photographers, artists, needleworkers, carpenters and gardeners, we would like as many people as possible to be involved in creating a beautiful and powerful message for our local community of Leigh.
We are not asking for professionalism, although professionals are very welcome indeed ! Just your enthusiasm.
If you would like to be involved in creating something for 5th July please contact me at mcronan@btinternet.com or speak to me after 9.30 mass on Sundays.
Jo Ronan
St John Bosco Children’s Camp 2025
For children aged 9-12 years old (school years 5-7), a week of great fun, activities including climbing wall and zip wire, fishing, football, archery and much more, all in a beautiful setting. The Camp has a Catholic ethos, and exists to give children a magnificent holiday. 26th July – 2nd August. For more details, and application information: www.boscocamp.co.uk. The Camp is a special work of Caritas Diocese of Brentwood.
If you are supporting a family to apply from within your parish or school, please do apply very soon to be sure of a place. The direct link for a child’s application is:https://Johnbsoco.formstack.com/forms/bosco_child_application_form_2025
BCCS Summer Luncheon at The Lawn, Rochford
Brentwood Catholic Children’s Society presents aSummer Luncheon on Friday 13th June 2025 at The Lawn, Rochford, 12.30 to 3.30pm
Experience the elegance and charm of this magnificent manor house, set amidst stunning grounds, providing an amazing backdrop for a perfect summer luncheon.
Two-course luncheon accompanied by tea and coffee served in the orangery.
Tickets £37.50 each—Book your tickets here: https://form.jotform.com/250612521329348
For further information, contact Julie on 07912 277413 or by email: jabbott@bccs.org.uk
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Liturgy:
Readings of Year C
Preface of Easter 4
The Apostles’ Creed
Saturday 10
Saturday after the Third Sunday of Easter
10.30am First Holy Communion Mass
No exposition or Confessions
5.30pm Mass Edward (Dandy) Dooley, RIP (SW)
6.30-7.30pm Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Confession
Fourth Sunday of Easter
11th May
8am Mass Sr Mary Juliana, RIP (RM)
9.30am Mass Jim McEvoy, RIP & Mary & Arthur Leftley, RIP (FMcE)
11.30am Mass The People of the Parish
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction
Monday 12
St John Houghton, Pr, M
9am Mass William Hale RIP, (SD)
Tuesday 13
St Erconwald, Bp
9am Mass Holy Souls
Wednesday 14
St Matthias Ap
9am Mass Holy Souls
Thursday 15
Thursday after the Fourth Sunday of Easter
9am Mass Jim & Lilian Fegan, RIP Anniv (JC)
Friday 16
Friday after the Fourth Sunday of Easter
12Noon Mass Ian Spacie, RIP (VS)
Saturday 17
Saturday after the Fourth Sunday of Easter
10.30am First Holy Communion Mass
No exposition or Confessions
5.30pm Mass The People of the Parish
6.30-7.30pm Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Confession
Fifth Sunday of Easter
18th May
8am Mass Bobby Newman, RIP (JC)
9.30am Mass Holy Souls
11.30am Mass Intentions of Susan Griffin (90th Birthday) (PG)
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction
We Pray for the Dead on their Anniversaries
Fr Augustine Davidson, Mgr Canon John Howell, Fr John Boyle, Fr Stanley Joynes, Fr James (Jim) McCormack, Fr John William Hayes, Fr Paul Dynan, Mary Jones, Wally Hurst, Philip Wilson, Vera Sarah Fogarty, Frederick Leslie Freeman, James McEvoy, Charlotte Anderson, Robert King, Patrick O’Sullivan, Joyce Wilkinson, Iris Amner, John Lyons, Mrs Constance Newton, Dorothy Kyrke-Smith, Margaret Philp, Joseph Edwards, John Smith, Eileen Rosina Hood, Gerald Clarke, Mrs Winifred Craig, Francis Thomas, Roma Morgan, John Rivens, Arthur Mills, Emma Jane Hobbs, Alfred Warner, Philip Everett, Amy Ehn, Bridget Hamblion, Pauline Cousins, Jacqueline Rogers, Florence West, Ellen O’Leary, Agnes Theresa Brady & Edward Petronis.
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.”
Please pray for the repose of the soul of
MARJORIE JAY who died on 10th April. Her funeral will be held at Southend Crematorium on Wednesday, 14th May at 1.30 pm.
Requiescat in pace
Sanctuary Lamp
This week the Sanctuary Lamp burns for John Butler, RIP
Dates for your Diary
Saturday 17th May 10.30am—First Holy Communion Mass
Sunday 1st June 2025—Visitation & Confirmation
Sunday 22nd June—Corpus Christi Procession 4pm
Saturday 5th July—Flower Festival
Monday 21st—Friday 25th July—Lourdes Pilgrimage
Monday 8th September Centenary of the Opening of our Church
Sunday 14th September Parish Centenary Celebration 3pm
Music at 11.30am mass
Incoming: Chorale Prelude—Georg Phillip Telemann (1681-1767)
Outgoing: Marche Pontificale—Charles Gounod (1818-1893
Baptisms
We congratulate the parents of Jude Juffs, Poppy Clarke, Zachary Chapman & Michael Ashley-Chelton who were Baptised recently at Our Lady of Lourdes. May God bless them and their families as they grow in His knowledge and love.
Susan Griffin's 90th Birthday
You are warmly invited to celebrate Susan Griffin’s 90th Birthday on Sunday 18th May in the Parish Centre, following the 11.30am Mass. Join us for tea, cake, and good company as we give thanks for Susan’s wonderful milestone. All are welcome!
SVP Awareness Month
Awareness Month is our society's opportunity to highlight the SVP's presence in our parish and community and to promote an understanding of our work. This, in turn, can help people in need of support to know how to contact us, and for those considering joining the Society to make enquiries about joining our local Group/Conference.
Founded in Paris in 1833 by Frederick Ozanam and companions and taking Vincent de Paul as their patron. With Christian values at our core, members of the SVP work in a variety of ways, including visiting and befriending the lonely and housebound, supporting locally (and in strict confidence) individuals and families in financial need.
If you would like to learn more about the SVP, or consider joining us, please contact Sallie Pollock 07450 277956, alternatively, leave a message with the Parish office on 01702 478078.
You can support our parish Conference financially via the SVP button on the parish website.
Repository
The Repository is open after all Masses at the weekend. With First Holy Communions approaching, we have a lovely selection of gifts and cards, so please take time to come and browse.
We also have Mantillas for sale, plus a large selection of various cards, Rosaries and statues and a few copies left of the new yearly Missal.