We congratulate the parents of Clara Lynch, Roman Jończyk, Greta Geywitz and Darcey Robinson who were Baptised recently at Our Lady of Lourdes. May God bless them and their families as they grow in His knowledge and love.
Counters and Folders
Counters: Jacky Hoggett & Mary Cook
Folders: Bob Hall & Pauline Jordan
St George's Country Dance - Saturday 21st April
Organised by Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Social Committee, 7.30pm-10.30pm (doors open 7pm). Tickets £8 or family £25. Raffle. Bring your own nibbles & drinks. Live band ‘The Musicmakers’ with caller. Tickets will be on sale after 9.30am Mass on Sunday or from Phyllis 07969 465518, Darrell 07825 686249, Irene 07449 471612. Tickets will also be available from the Parish Office.
Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School
The Governing Body is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated KS1/2 Class Teacher, for our wonderful children, to start in September 2018. This post would suit either an experienced teacher or an NQT.
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Visits to the school are very welcome. Please contact Mr Parascandolo,(Headteacher) via the school office (01268-785741). Application forms and further information are available on the school website www.olorcps.net
Closing date: Thursday 26th April, 2018 (4 pm)
Serving the Homeless
We are very grateful to all the parishioners who supported the meal at East, which raised £822, also to the ladies who organised the Lenten lunches for their donation of £100. These monies will be used to fund our local homelessness projects.
Our next event is a quiz night on Saturday 28th April in St. Margaret's Church Hall in Lime Avenue commencing at 7.30 pm. Tables of 8, £5 per person. If you would like a table, please contact Jo 474062, Nina 472536 or Linda 558217.
Parish/Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes Monday 23rd - Saturday 28th July 2018
Five nights (full board) travelling with British Airways via Toulouse and staying at the Grand Moderne Hotel will cost £665 per pilgrim. There are still a few places available. Please ask for more details from the Parish Office.
Tea/Coffee & Homemade Cakes
Every Monday & Thursday after 9am Mass. Why not pop into the Parish Centre, meet friends and enjoy coffee and cake!
APF Missio
I have received the 2017 APF results from Missio recently, the Red Box collection amounted to £1,310 and the direct donations amounted to £1,497. Thank you all very much.
If you do not have a Red Box and would like to have one, please do not hesitate to contact me. If you have a Red Box and you are a tax payer would you consider signing a Gift Aid Declaration? Contact me if you would like a form. I have put the Thank You poster from Missio showing the results at the back of the Church on the Noticeboard. Thank you. Joan Caunce, Secretary 01268 757505.
Coast to Coast Rosary
After similar events in Poland and Ireland, we plan to pray the rosary around the coast on Great Britain in April this year. The event, which is scheduled for Sunday, April 29, will pray specifically for our country, for peace and for the upholding of the dignity of human life. This mass-rosary prayer will help combat the present threats to faith, the dignity of the human person and to peace, and encourage a re-flourishing of our Faith. Our Parish will pray the Rosary on the waters-edge at The Crowstone bottom of Imperial Avenue at 3pm that Sunday. Visit the website for more details: www.rosaryonthecoast.co.uk.
Flower Festival 16th June 2018
As part of our Evangelisation and Discipleship project, we are organising a festival of flowers to be held on Saturday 16th June. The aim is to involve as many parishioners as possible in decorating all the windowsills in the church. The theme will be, The Saints. Each display to be inspired by the saints portrayed in the stained glass windows. We hope that this event will encourage the people of Leigh to visit our beautiful Church.
We hope that organisations, groups, families or individuals will volunteer to take responsibility for one window display. A list will be available to choose from.
This is not a competition. Please do not feel that you have to be a professional flower arranger to take part! Garden flowers and greenery, together with any symbols or items representing the Saints in the window that you have chosen, would be ideal.
If you are interested in taking part, or would like to know more, please contact: Theresa 335122 or Jo 474062.
Spring Walk
Why not sign up for HARP’s Prittle Brook Spring Walk? Taking place on Sunday 22rd April 2018 at 2pm, it’s a 3½ mile Sunday afternoon stroll along the Prittle Brook Greenway from Priory Park to Belfairs Park – raising vital funds for HARP.
Every step you take will show you’re supporting local homeless people. What’s more, with each entry you will receive a FREE HARP Spring Walk T-shirt and also enjoy a well-earned cup of tea and slice of cake afterwards at the Woodlands Centre at Belfairs Park. This is a great afternoon out and knowing you are helping Southend’s homeless community rebuild their lives and live independently makes it even better! https://www.harpsouthend.org.uk/spring-walk-2018
Calling all Women of the Parish
It is hoped to start a new group for women in the Parish after Easter. Why not come along on Monday 9th April and share your thoughts and ideas, meet friends, have a chat and enjoy delicious tea and homemade cakes !!
Women of all ages welcome, even if you can only come for a short time join us from 2pm until 4 pm in the Parish Centre. This is a fantastic opportunity to start something new, so see you there!
Readers at Mass (Existing and Aspiring) - Saturday 21 April
If you read at Mass already or are interested in reading, you are very welcome to come along to a short session for readers on Saturday 21st April in the Parish Centre run by Milly Blackstone-Whines. Milly is an expert in helping people to use their voice with confidence for public speaking. She will be sharing her experience and expertise to help us all to proclaim confidently the word of the Lord at Mass.
There will be a session for younger readers up to age 18 (2-3pm) and for adults (3-4pm). So if you've been reading for a while and want to refresh your skills, or have been thinking about volunteering and want to hear more, please just come along on Saturday 21st April. No need to book.
Dates for your Diary
12th & 19th May - First Holy Communions
20th May - Confirmation
Sanctuary Lamp
The lamp burns for the deceased members of the O’Brien Family.
We Pray for our sick
Anne Currid, David Gurney, Maureen Gooding, Paul Keane, Mabel Addecott, Christian Ryan, Arthur Mills, Mike Rubbert, Teresa O’Brien, Maureen Deekes, Noel Fagan, Patricia Abram, Tina Doveaston, Pat Lynch,Rose Craft, Addi Brady, Ben Wilson, Patricia Fleming, Nicky Wigmore, Brita Irons, Eileen Wilson, Patricia Spikin, Sandra Fagan, Edna Wallace, Beryl Dixon,Nan Carrit, Nick Evans, Vicky Jack, Lyn Gopee, Mary Boyce, Kristin Hallenga, Anne O’Neill, Cheryl Shallis, Anthony McEvoy, Justin Stark, Sheila Netherton, David Blyth, Dympna Addecott, Janet Woods, Lynne Hilkene, June Moncaster, Laura & Anne Breen, Breda Lynch, Roy Widdecombe, Johanna Lynch, Maria Clark, Sheila McBrearty, Anthony King, Norma McCleverty, Belinda Balazsi, Edward Martin, Johnnie Pool, Joanna Luciani, Pauline Wilsher, Simon Marshall, Kriston Barnes, Josephine Griggs, Noel Kolb, Colleen Worley, Antonella McConalogue, Fr Jean Laurent Marie, Dawn Deleigh, Eddie McConalogue, Georgina Cornwell, Lorraine Hart, Wyn McCafferty, Linda Dean, Annie Holland, Martin Buckley, Chas Taylor, Martha Braun, John Lavery, Ivor & Joanne Knight, Brian Beresford, Rebecca Peake, David Clark, David Askew, Connor Bourke, Mattia Mollica, Sharon Levill, Bernadette Lane, David Kislingury, Maureen Ward, Jane Jowers, Irena Solecki, Doreen Troughton, Marguerite Harris, Andrew Exley, Rosemary Arscott, Lanto Bellis, Richard Collins, Niqui Denkmayer, Elizabeth McConalogue, Kean Smith, Hugh Isaacs and children Thomas Ball, Liam Davis, Albert Chambers, Fergus Grant, Mary Isherwood, Lucy Price, Connie Price, Frazer Gregory, baby Talia Emery and Hattie Seymour.
Please Pray for the Dead on their Anniversaries
Fr Thomas Adkins, Fr Anthony Lawson, Fr Patrick Donohoe, Fr Owen Fitzgerald, Fr John O’Mahoney, Robert Ellis, Anthony Irons, Clare Houlihan, Esther Martin, Frances Phillips, Christopher Bennett, Francis Hoey, Patrick Manning, Patricia Logan, Frank Nagle, Winifred Duffield, May Provera, Andrew Trayner, Eileen Goodwin-Self, John Clements, Ian Walker & John Adams.
May their Souls & the Souls of all the Faithful Departed rest in peace.
Easter Sunday
Wishing you all the joy and blessings of the Risen Christ!
Msgr Kevin Hale
Easter Sunday
EASTER SUNDAY - Sunday 1st April
8.00am Mass Deceased relatives & loved ones of Braggard & Underwood Families (RB)
9.30am Mass Margaret Sanders, RIP (LKW)
11.30am Mass Marian Payne, RIP
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction
Monday 2 Monday within the Octave of Easter
10.00am Mass Intentions of Valerie Jarvis (VJ)
Tuesday 3 Tuesday within the Octave of Easter
9.00am Mass Mary Braun, RIP (CC)
Wednesday 4 Wednesday within the Octave of Easter
9.00am Mass Bridge Mulvihill, RIP (MC)
Thursday 5 Thursday within the Octave of Easter
9.00am Mass Lilian Hippard, RIP (SH)
Friday 6 Friday within the Octave of Easter
12Noon Mass Intentions of the Parishioners
NO Exposition/Holy Hour
Saturday 7 Saturday within the Octave of Easter
10.00am Mass Will & Vi coveney, RIP (Anniv)(MC)
10.30am-11.30am Exposition & Confession
Second Sunday of Easter - Sunday 8th April - Divine Mercy
Saturday 5.30pm Vigil Eileen Pearson, RIP (SP)
6.30pm–7.30pm Exposition & Confession
8.00am Mass Intentions of Simone Dann (AD)
9.30am Mass Tony Irons, RIP (Anniv) (JV)
11.30am Mass The People of the Parish
2.30pm Divine Mercy Devotions
NO Vespers & Benediction
Counters & Folders
Counters: Linda Wall & Sheila West
Folders: Jane Trower & Clare English