Kevin Hale
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Dear friends in Christ

Once again this Sunday The Lord reminds us of the importance of sincere and constant prayer and also the difference between true and false piety.

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Kevin Hale
Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Dear friends in Christ

The texts of the Mass this weekend remind us of the power of trusting and persevering prayer.

Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Kevin Hale
Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

The terrible disease of leprosy is presented in the First Reading and Gospel of the Mass this Sunday, but as means to a greater good.

Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Kevin Hale
Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Dear friends in Christ

The liturgy of this Sunday speak to us of the virtue of Faith. Jesus assures us that if our faith was only the size of a mustard seed, it will nevertheless grow into something deep and sustaining.

Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Kevin Hale
Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Dear friends in Christ

Once again this week we hear from the Prophet Amos after his return from the desert of Samaria. he finds the leaders of the chosen people wholly given over to the pleasures of the world, which he describes in details before telling them their destiny: exile!

Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Journey of Faith—RCIA

This begins on Monday, 22nd 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.

Lourdes Pilgrimage October 2025

St Helens Westcliff will be going on Pilgrimage to Lourdes, Wednesday October 15th to Saturday 18th October inclusive. Staying at Hotel Grande Moderne 4* closest to sanctuaries. All rooms have ensuite facilities. Full board. Flying from Stansted direct to Lourdes (Tarbes) airport. Transfer time 20 mins by luxury coach included both ways in France. We have a few places available and you will be made most welcome.

Please contact Sue Baillie for more information 07979746707, Tour Operator Anam Cara Travel.

St Vincent Afternoon Tea

We are delighted to invite you to a special Afternoon Tea hosted by St Vincent at the beautiful Roslin Beach Hotel on Monday, 8th December, at 1.30pm.

Join us for an elegant afternoon overlooking the sea, sharing delicious treats and warm company. The event promises a relaxed, friendly atmosphere and is a wonderful way to enjoy the festive season together in style.

Tickets are £37.50 per person and include a traditional afternoon tea selection perfectly brewed teas, freshly baked scones, delicate finger sandwiches and irresistible cakes.

Not only will this be a lovely occasion but by joining us, you will also help us continue our charitable work in the community. Your support truly makes a difference.

Booking is essential please RSVP  to secure your place. To reserve email NesperM@svp.org.uk

We very much hope you can join us for what is sure to be a memorable afternoon.


St Bernard's High School

Learning Mentor – from September 2025
Five days per week, Term Time Only 8.00am-4.00pm
Scale 7-12  (£25,584-£27,711) / pro rata actual salary £21,933 - £23,757

An opportunity has arisen for a Learning Mentor to join our Pastoral Team.  We are looking for a positive, enthusiastic and approachable professional to work alongside our Learning Mentor Team supporting identified students.

You will be joining a successful, friendly and supportive department within a high-performing school, supporting students from Years 7 – Y13.   You will need to be able to work flexibly and provide support, motivation and guidance to help students overcome barriers to their learning. 

 St Bernard's High School is a vibrant Catholic girl’s school from Years 7-11 with a co-educational mixed Sixth Form.  Our school is ranked one of the top schools in Southend, and we are in the top 20% of schools across the country for our progress with students and our outcomes.  It is a warm and welcoming school where our Catholic values underpin our day to day life.

All new staff are supported within the positive ethos of this happy and high performing school, and to this end all staff complete an applicable induction training programme. The community at St Bernard’s welcome applications from all faiths or none.

Closing Date: 1 September 2025, 12:00 . Interviews: date tbc

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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

Saturday 2
St Peter Julian Eymard, Priest
5.30pm Mass William (Bill) Clark, RIP (BP)
6.30-7.30pm Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Confession

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
3rd August
8am Mass Denise MacDermott, RIP (Anniv) (AC)
9.30am Mass The People of the Parish
11.30am Mass Clare Chadwick, RIP (Anniv) (MI)
4pm Mass Darwin Feliciano, RIP (MD)
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction

Monday 4
St John Vianney, Pr
9am Mass Maureen Mann, RIP (Anniv) (RM)

Tuesday 5
The Dedication of the Basilica of St Mary Major
9am Mass Ian Irwin, RIP (MI)

Wednesday 6
The Transfiguration of the Lord
9am Mass Robert Dresner, RIP (Anniv) (BD)

Thursday 7
St Cajetan, Pr
9am Mass Thomas Walshe, RIP (MCC)

Friday 8
St Dominic, Pr
12.00 Noon Jim & Josie McSherry, RIP (MI)

Saturday 9
St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, V, M
10am Mass Jim Monaghan, RIP (Anniv) (JA)
10.30—11.30am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Confession

5.30pm Mass Vincent Glauda, RIP (Anniv) (KC)
6.30-7.30pm Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Confession

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
10th August
8am Mass Deceased Members of the Maguire Family (FM)
9.30am Mass Roger & Ann O'Boyle, RIP (MI)
11.30am Mass The People of the Parish
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction

We Pray for the Dead on their Anniversaries

Fr Thomas Jordan, Fr Richard Rowe, Deacon Frederick Wall, Fr Henry Tilley, Fr David Coughlan, Pope Paul VI, Fr Hugh Verity, Cecelia Newton, Phyllis Fairman, John Higgins, Maureen Mann, Walter Owen, Stella Blackburn, Sister Vincent (St Edith), Catherine Hayes, Timothy O’Shea, Anthony Poulton, Denise MacDermott, Robert Dresner, Jim Collins, John Joseph Sandford, Phyllis Mabel Burke, Arthur Holdstock, Michael Christopher Edwards, Gy Rampersaud, Phylis Glazebrook, Peter Matthews, Clarice Gannon, Margaret Taylor, Sheila Mazzog, Teresa Baxter, Lilian Sutton, Andrea Ugietti, Maria Figg, Richard Collins, Ethel Morgan, Patrick Blissett & Daran Persaud.

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
Link to: The sick of our parish

Knights of Saint Columba-Holy Relics Tour 2025

St Margaret of Scotland
St Columba
St Andrew

We are enormously proud to be given permission to once again tour the Holy Relics of these three remarkable Saints. Below is the timetable of the tour.

Date: Town: Church: Times open for Prayer and Veneration:

Saturday 2nd August
Kelvedon, St Mary Immaculate and the Holy Archangels 8am —10:30am
Chelmsford, The Blessed Sacrament 12 Noon—7:30pm

Sunday 3rd August
Chelmsford, The Blessed Sacrament 8:30am—12:30pm
Eastwood, St Peters 1:30pm—6pm

Monday 4th August
Eastwood, St Peters 8am—10am
Basildon, The Most Holy Trinity 12 Noon—6pm

Tuesday 5th August
Basildon, The Most Holy Trinity 8am—10am
Brentwood, St Mary and St Helen Cathedral 12 Noon—8pm

Wednesday 6th August
Brentwood, St Mary and St Helen Cathedral 8am—10am
Hornchurch, St Mary Mother of God 12 Noon—6pm

Thursday 7th August
Hornchurch, St Mary Mother of God 8am—10am
West Ham, Our Lady of Compassion 12 Noon—6pm

Friday 8th August
West Ham, Our Lady of Compassion 8am—10am
Elm Park, St Alban 12 Noon—6pm

Saturday 9th August
Elm Park, St Alban 8am—10am
Chingford, Our Lady of Grace and St Teresa of Avila 12 Noon—7:30pm

Sunday 10th August
Chingford, Our Lady of Grace and St Teresa of Avila 8am—12 Noon

All timings are approximate and subject to travel delays.