14th April 2019

 

Mass Times

Monday – Friday 09.30am    /   Saturday 10.00am / 7.00pm

Sunday 09.00am / 11.30am / 1.00pm (Polish) / 6.00pm

                           Eucharistic Adoration

         Tuesday 7.30pm – 8:30pm & after Friday Morning Mass

     Every Friday 8.00pm – 9:30pm (Polish)

Confession Saturday 10:30 am – 11:00 am & 6:15 pm – 6:40 pm

 

 

THE PONTIFICAL COLLECTION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE HOLY PLACES IS TAKEN UP THIS YEAR ON GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2019. For the Christians and the Churches in the Holy Land the challenge is building peace day by day. Already in the time of Jesus, the pilgrims who traveled to Jerusalem each year for Passover were singing as they marched: “For the peace of Jerusalem, pray” (Ps 121, 6).

 

WATER HARVEST JARS.  Our last week!  Bring your jars with your donations to Mass on Easter Sunday, for our great offering for the poor and thirsty.

 

PLEASE HELP!MASS LINK URGENTLY NEEDS YOUR HELP. Volunteers are needed for Mass Link. Please contact Parish Office during office hours.

 

 

 

FOR YOUR DIARY.  OFFICE IS CLOSED ON GOOD FRIDAY 19^th April and on EASTER MONDAY 22^nd April.

 

GIFT AID 2019-20. Boxes for the new financial year are available to collect at all Masses. From now, please use orange envelopes only. You have to be registered to collect your box. If your box is not in the church, please see parish secretary – Marta, on Friday or Saturday.

 

DIOCESE OF BRENTWOOD RESTRUCTURING AND RENEWAL OF OUR DIOCESE. “VISION DOCUMENT: SHAPING OUR FUTURE” The  Fourth e-bulletin is available on the Diocese’s website htts:www.dioceseofbrentwood.net/departments/development/stewards-of-the-gospel/current-e-bulletin.  For those parishioners without access to the internet you can obtain a hard copy from the Steward of the Gospel via the Parish Office. Charity football match; if you are 16-27 and want to be part of a Lourdes fundraiser, the charity football match details are at www.bcys.net/events. 13th July, Dagenham. Last year the youth beat the leaders 6-2; can the leaders regain their pride in 2019?! Spectators are very welcome.  “Be still in the presence of the Lord” – for adults, a long weekend of peace, stillness, prayer and reflection in the beautiful setting of Walsingham House at Abbotswick. From Friday to Monday 9th – 12th or 23rd – 26th August. A simple programme of morning and evening prayer, Mass, Adoration and Reconciliation; all optional, use your time as you wish. Maximum of 18 people. All rooms en-suite. £200 single room, £250 twin room, for three nights’ accommodation and all meals. Email  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  or call 01277 373959 and ask for Joe.

 

SHARING HOPE IN CRISIS: Do you have a team in your parish that supports your Parish Priest with Pastoral Care, do you think they would benefit from some training?  This seminar is designed to help you know what to say—and what not to say—to someone facing difficulty and to compassionately share the love of Jesus Christ with those who need it most.   The event takes place at the Conference Centre, Brentwood Cathedral on Saturday 18^th May from 9 am – 4.30 pm.  There are only 80 places available so please do sign up as soon as you can.  Go to Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sharing-hope-in-crisis-seminar-tickets-58994806053 or email  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .  Refreshments are provided, please bring a packed lunch.  There is no charge for the event but there will be an opportunity to make a donation to cover costs.

 

HEALING MASS OF THE RESURRECTION (FAMILY TREE) - There will be a healing Mass of the resurrection, otherwise known as a family tree healing, on Tuesday the 16th of April, starting at 7.00pm with rosary.  The full schedule is as follows: 7.00pm Rosary, with preliminary prayers for family tree healing, 7.30pm Mass, 8.15pm family tree prayers after Mass with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, chaplet and prayers for healing. Those who wish to do so are invited to sketch out their family lines on paper and place this on the altar, otherwise just come and submit them in your hearts. Our Lady of Canvey Church, 224 Long Road, Canvey island SS8 0JS. All are welcome.

 

ST JOHN’S RC SPECIAL SCHOOL, WOODFORD BRIDGE IS RECRUITING CLASS ASSISTANTS AND AN SEN CLASS TEACHER to work with students aged 5-25 with a wide range of special needs. Both positions are full-time, term time only, and require previous experience. For an application pack please contact the school office on 020 8504 1818 or email  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. www.stjohnsrcschool.co.uk

 

UNABLE TO MAKE IT TO MASS? The church offers a service called Mass Link.  At 6pm Sunday Mass, via Skype, we call people who want to listen to the Mass and broadcast the Mass to them over their phones. This service is available for anyone who can't make it to Mass if you are ill or housebound.  If you would like this service, please give your number to the Parish Office and we will ring you every Sunday at 6pm to listen in!

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE. Due to Fire and Safety Regulations, children and persons of limited mobility are NOT permitted in the gallery.  We also ask that when lighting a candle, you first place the candle in one of the cups provided. Please do not walk around with a lighted candle. Please do not let your children play around candles.

 

WHEN ENTERING THE CHURCH PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR MOBILE PHONE.  CHEWING GUM AND EATING SWEETS, BISCUITS ETC IN CHURCH?  IT’S A NO NO. PLEASE!

 

 

NOVENA PRAYER OF OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP every Wednesday at 10am.

 

DIVINE MERCY- every Wednesday at 4pm in the Church.

We shall be celebrating Divine Mercy Sunday on 28^th April and invite all to partake. The celebration shall commence at 3pm and end at 5pm. We look forward to seeing you then.

 

LEGION OF MARY meeting is held each Thursday after Mass at 10:15 am.  If anyone is interested in what we do you are very welcome to attend. For more information, come and meet us.

 

EL SHADDAI (CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC GROUP). Rosary prayer, praise and worship, preaching the gospel of the Lord, every Saturday, from 1pm – 4pm. All welcome to join.

 

PALM SUNDAY OF THE LORD’S PASSION. We need to remember that contemplation of the face of Jesus, died and risen, restores our humanity even when it has been broken by the troubles of his life or marred by sin (gaudeteet exsultate 151) Luke 22:14-23:56 ‘This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me’.  We are now in the final days of Lent.  On Thursday night the Triduum begins (Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday), bringing our Lenten journey to its climactic celebration on Easter Sunday.  Today, the liturgy invites us to contemplate the face of Jesus, the suffering Lord.  If you are tempted to doubt God’s love, look at Christ crucified. Here the mystery of God’s love is revealed.  St. Augustine said, ‘God loves each one of us as if there were only one of us to love’.  Lord, pour out your grace upon us as this Holy Week begins and as we journey towards the glory of the cross and the victory of the resurrection.  Let us proclaim, ‘Hosanna, blessed is Jesus the servant King, the Lord of Lords’. – Walk With Me A Lenten Journey of Prayer for 2019.

 

Our Lady of the Rosary & St. Patrick’s

HOLY WEEK / EASTER PROGRAMME 2019

Sunday 14th April

Masses with the distribution of Palms

9am
11.30am
1pm (Polish)
6pm

 

Monday 15th April

Reconciliation Service 7.30pm

Wednesday 17th April

Mass of the Oil in
Brentwood Cathedral

7.00pm

 

Thursday 18th April

Mass of the Lord’s Supper,
Washing of feet &
Renewal of Ministries

8.00pm

 

Good Friday 19th April

Children Service 10.30am
Procession of Witness 12.00pm
Adult Service 3.00pm
Stations of the Cross 7.00pm
Service in Polish 8.30pm

 

Holy Saturday
Saturday 20th April

Blessing of food in Polish
(Every 30 minutes)

10.00am-1pm
Easter Vigil Mass 9.00pm

 

Easter Sunday
Sunday 21st April

Easter Sunday Masses

9am,
11.30am,

6pm

Easter Sunday Mass in Polish 1pm

 

Easter Monday
Monday 22nd April

Easter Monday Mass in English 10.00am
Easter Monday Mass in Polish 1pm

7th April 2019

 

Mass Times

Monday – Friday 09.30am    /   Saturday 10.00am / 7.00pm

Sunday 09.00am / 11.30am / 1.00pm (Polish) / 6.00pm

Eucharistic Adoration

Tuesday 7.30pm – 8:30pm & after Friday Morning Mass

Every Friday 8.00pm – 9:30pm (Polish)

Confession Saturday 10:30 am – 11:00 am & 6:15 pm – 6:40 pm

 

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING will be held on Tuesday 9^th April at 7pm in the presbytery.

 

PLEASE HELP!MASS LINK URGENTLY NEEDS YOUR HELP. Volunteers are needed for Mass Link. Please contact Parish Office during office hours.

 

GIFT AID 2019-20. Boxes for the new financial year are available to collect at all Masses. From now, please use orange envelopes only. You have to be registered to collect your box. If your box is not in the church, please see parish secretary – Marta, on Friday or Saturday.

 

PLEASE NOTE: STATIONS OF THE CROSS DURING LENT every Thursday after the morning Mass and Friday at 7.00pm.                   

 

HEALING MASS OF THE RESURRECTION (FAMILY TREE) - There will be a healing Mass of the resurrection, otherwise known as a family tree healing, on Tuesday the 16th of April, starting at 7.00pm with rosary.  The full schedule is as follows: 7.00pm Rosary, with preliminary prayers for family tree healing, 7.30pm Mass, 8.15pm family tree prayers after Mass with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, chaplet and prayers for healing. Those who wish to do so are invited to sketch out their family lines on paper and place this on the altar, otherwise just come and submit them in your hearts. Our Lady of Canvey Church, 224 Long Road, Canvey island SS8 0JS. All are welcome.

 

 

DIOCESE OF BRENTWOOD RESTRUCTURING AND RENEWAL OF OUR DIOCESE. “VISION DOCUMENT: SHAPING OUR FUTURE” The  Fourth e-bulletin is available on the Diocese’s website htts:www.dioceseofbrentwood.net/departments/development/stewards-of-the-gospel/current-e-bulletin.  For those parishioners without access to the internet you can obtain a hard copy from the Steward of the Gospel via the Parish Office. LENT RETREAT 2019, ‘Walking Together with Jesus’, is offered by the Jesuit’s Mission Team via Pathways to God. Register on line to receive free daily prayers and meditations that can fit around your own schedule. Bcys Events and Opportunities 1. Quiet Residential weekends for adults –August 2019. 2. Holiday Opportunity for families 3. Lent retreat for Young people 4. Charity football 5. Sponsored Sleepout. 6. “Be still in the presence of the Lord” – for adults, a long week end of peace , stillness and prayer and reflection in the beautiful setting of Walsingham at Abbotswich. Lent retreat for young people; if you are school year 10-13 and would like some peace and space to prepare for Holy Week, along with the joy of being on retreat with our magnificent Walsingham House at Abbotswick Team, then join us for the Lenten retreat 8pm Tuesday 9th – 3pm Thursday 11th April. £35 includes accommodation and meals. Details & booking at www.bcys.net/events Charity football match; if you are 16-27 and want to be part of a Lourdes fundraiser, the charity football match details are at www.bcys.net/events. 13th July, Dagenham. Last year the youth beat the leaders 6-2; can the leaders regain their pride in 2019?! Spectators are very welcome. Sponsored sleepout; can you give one night of your life to change nights for others next winter? Since November hundreds of people in Essex and East London have found warmth, food and shelter in church halls and other projects supported by our church. Could you get sponsors (anything from £10 to £1000 – every penny helps) and sleep outside for one night to help support this work next winter? Sleepout Fri 12th- Sat 13th April, in the grounds of Walsingham House at Abbotswick. Full details at www.bcys.net/events. “Be still in the presence of the Lord” – for adults, a long weekend of peace, stillness, prayer and reflection in the beautiful setting of Walsingham House at Abbotswick. From Friday to Monday 9th – 12th or 23rd – 26th August. A simple programme of morning and evening prayer, Mass, Adoration and Reconciliation; all optional, use your time as you wish. Maximum of 18 people. All rooms en-suite. £200 single room, £250 twin room, for three nights’ accommodation and all meals. Email  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  or call 01277 373959 and ask for Joe.

 

NOTICE TO ALL READERS AND ASPIRING READERS. The Second Diocesan-wide day of Recollection and Enrichment for readers is planned for Saturday 13 July 2019 at Our Lady and Good Council in Wickford led by Dr Marion Tolley of the Shewsbury Diocese. Places are limited, please book yourself on the Programme as soon as possible htts://www.evenbrite.co.uk/e/day-of-reflection- enrichment-day-for-readers-2-tickets-58587437603 or contact the Steward of the Gospel via the Parish Office. There are a few copies of the book ‘A hand book for readers – A practical and Liturgical guide by Marion Tolley’ available for purchase or loan from the Steward of the gospel or contact the Steward of the gospel via the Parish Office.

 

WATER ONLY CHALLENGE for Lent.  How are you doing?  Our small self-denial will help provide the treasure of clean water in a dry land.

St John’s RC Special School, Woodford Bridge is recruiting Class Assistants and an SEN Class Teacher to work with students aged 5-25 with a wide range of special needs. Both positions are full-time, term time only, and require previous experience. For an application pack please contact the school office on 020 8504 1818 or email  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. www.stjohnsrcschool.co.uk

 

SHARING HOPE IN CRISIS: Do you have a team in your parish that supports your Parish Priest with Pastoral Care, do you think they would benefit from some training?  This seminar is designed to help you know what to say—and what not to say—to someone facing difficulty and to compassionately share the love of Jesus Christ with those who need it most.   The event takes place at the Conference Centre, Brentwood Cathedral on Saturday 18^th May from 9 am – 4.30 pm.  There are only 80 places available so please do sign up as soon as you can.  Go to Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sharing-hope-in-crisis-seminar-tickets-58994806053 or email  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .  Refreshments are provided, please bring a packed lunch.  There is no charge for the event but there will be an opportunity to make a donation to cover costs.

 

 

UNABLE TO MAKE IT TO MASS? The church offers a service called Mass Link.  At 6pm Sunday Mass, via Skype, we call people who want to listen to the Mass and broadcast the Mass to them over their phones. This service is available for anyone who can't make it to Mass if you are ill or housebound.  If you would like this service, please give your number to the Parish Office and we will ring you every Sunday at 6pm to listen in!

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE. Due to Fire and Safety Regulations, children and persons of limited mobility are NOT permitted in the gallery.  We also ask that when lighting a candle, you first place the candle in one of the cups provided. Please do not walk around with a lighted candle. Please do not let your children play around candles.

 

WHEN ENTERING THE CHURCH PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR MOBILE PHONE.  CHEWING GUM AND EATING SWEETS, BISCUITS ETC IN CHURCH?  IT’S A NO NO. PLEASE!

 

NOVENA PRAYER OF OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP every Wednesday at 10am.

 

DIVINE MERCY- every Wednesday at 4pm in the Church.

 

LEGION OF MARY meeting is held each Thursday after Mass at 10:15 am.  If anyone is interested in what we do you are very welcome to attend. For more information, come and meet us.

 

EL SHADDAI (CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC GROUP). Rosary prayer, praise and worship, preaching the gospel of the Lord, every Saturday, from 1pm – 4pm. All welcome to join.

HUMBLE HOLINESS.  There is a grammar of faith: words, language and a vocabulary that we are familiar with and use in our daily life: the sacraments, prayer, the Eucharist and so on.  So too, there is a grammar of humility. ‘Thank you’, ‘I am sorry’, ‘Forgive me’, ‘Please may I’, are examples of it.  Humility is first and foremost a practical virtue.  It impacts on the way we live our lives and is conscious of the God given dignity of others.  Humility is related to love, St. Paul, when describing love, says that love is not rude (1 Corinthians 13:1).  Not being rude or offensive is much more than watching our P’s and our Q’s, it is about understanding that everyone we meet and encounter is created in the image and likeness of God.  Lord, by your grace, may I live a life worthy of the calling I have received and recognize in every human person their dignity and value as human beings but also as your children.  – Walk With Me A Lenten Journey of Prayer for 2019.

 

Our Lady of the Rosary & St. Patrick’s

HOLY WEEK / EASTER PROGRAMME 2019

Sunday 14th April

Masses with the distribution of Palms

9am
11.30am
1pm (Polish)
6pm

 

Monday 15th April

Reconciliation Service 7.30pm

Wednesday 17th April

Mass of the Oil in
Brentwood Cathedral

7.00pm

 

Thursday 18th April

Mass of the Lord’s Supper,
Washing of feet &
Renewal of Ministries

8.00pm

 

Good Friday 19th April

Children Service 10.30am
Procession of Witness 12.00pm
Adult Service 3.00pm
Stations of the Cross 7.00pm
Service in Polish 8.30pm

 

Holy Saturday
Saturday 20th April

Blessing of food in Polish
(Every 30 minutes)

10.00am-1pm
Easter Vigil Mass 9.00pm

 

Easter Sunday
Sunday 21st April

Easter Sunday Masses

9am,
11.30am,

6pm

Easter Sunday Mass in Polish 1pm

 

Easter Monday
Monday 22nd April

Easter Monday Mass in English 10.00am
Easter Monday Mass in Polish 1pm

 

 

 

31st March 2019

 

Mass Times

Monday – Friday 09.30am    /   Saturday 10.00am / 7.00pm

Sunday 09.00am / 11.30am / 1.00pm (Polish) / 6.00pm

Eucharistic Adoration

Tuesday 7.30pm – 8:30pm & after Friday Morning Mass

Every Friday 8.00pm – 9:30pm (Polish)

Confession Saturday 10:30 am – 11:00 am & 6:15 pm – 6:40 pm

 

FR. PAT WHO HAS BEEN WITH US FOR A MONTH IS LEAVING US SOON. He has impressed us to know him as a very sincere, genuine and holy priest. We wish him a safe journey, and we pray that he will come to visit us soon.

 

PLEASE NOTE: PARISH OFFICE IS CLOSED ON TUESDAY 2^nd APRIL.

 

PLEASE NOTE: STATIONS OF THE CROSS DURING LENT every Thursday after the morning Mass and Friday at 7.00pm.

 

GIFT AID 2019-20. Boxes for the new financial year are available to collect at all Masses. Please collect your box.

 

PLEASE HELP!MASS LINK URGENTLY NEEDS YOUR HELP. Volunteers are needed for Mass Link.  The role of Mass Link is to enable sick and housebound parishioners to listen to 6pm Mass every Sunday.  Training will be provided.  Please contact Parish Office during office hours.

 

 

WATER ONLY CHALLENGE for Lent.  How are you doing?  Our small self-denial will help provide the treasure of clean water in a dry land.

DIOCESE OF BRENTWOOD RESTRUCTURING AND RENEWAL OF OUR DIOCESE. “VISION DOCUMENT: SHAPING OUR FUTURE” The  Fourth e-bulletin is available on the Diocese’s website htts:www.dioceseofbrentwood.net/departments/development/stewards-of-the-gospel/current-e-bulletin.  For those parishioners without access to the internet you can obtain a hard copy from the Steward of the Gospel via the Parish Office. LENT RETREAT 2019, ‘Walking Together with Jesus’, is offered by the Jesuit’s Mission Team via Pathways to God. Register on line to receive free daily prayers and meditations that can fit around your own schedule. Bcys Events and Opportunities 1. Quiet Residential weekends for adults –August 2019. 2. Holiday Opportunity for families 3. Lent retreat for Young people 4. Charity football 5. Sponsored Sleepout. 6. “Be still in the presence of the Lord” – for adults, a long week end of peace , stillness and prayer and reflection in the beautiful setting of Walsingham at Abbotswich. Lent retreat for young people; if you are school year 10-13 and would like some peace and space to prepare for Holy Week, along with the joy of being on retreat with our magnificent Walsingham House at Abbotswick Team, then join us for the Lenten retreat 8pm Tuesday 9th – 3pm Thursday 11th April. £35 includes accommodation and meals. Details & booking at www.bcys.net/events Charity football match; if you are 16-27 and want to be part of a Lourdes fundraiser, the charity football match details are at www.bcys.net/events. 13th July, Dagenham. Last year the youth beat the leaders 6-2; can the leaders regain their pride in 2019?! Spectators are very welcome. Sponsored sleepout; can you give one night of your life to change nights for others next winter? Since November hundreds of people in Essex and East London have found warmth, food and shelter in church halls and other projects supported by our church. Could you get sponsors (anything from £10 to £1000 – every penny helps) and sleep outside for one night to help support this work next winter? Sleepout Fri 12th- Sat 13th April, in the grounds of Walsingham House at Abbotswick. Full details at www.bcys.net/events. “Be still in the presence of the Lord” – for adults, a long weekend of peace, stillness, prayer and reflection in the beautiful setting of Walsingham House at Abbotswick. From Friday to Monday 9th – 12th or 23rd – 26th August. A simple programme of morning and evening prayer, Mass, Adoration and Reconciliation; all optional, use your time as you wish. Maximum of 18 people. All rooms en-suite. £200 single room, £250 twin room, for three nights’ accommodation and all meals. Email  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  or call 01277 373959 and ask for Joe.

 

NOTICE TO ALL READERS AND ASPIRING READERS. The Second Diocesan-wide day of Recollection and Enrichment for readers is planned for Saturday 13 July 2019 at Our Lady and Good Council in Wickford led by Dr Marion Tolley of the Shewsbury Diocese. Places are limited, please book yourself on the Programme as soon as possible htts://www.evenbrite.co.uk/e/day-of-reflection- enrichment-day-for-readers-2-tickets-58587437603 or contact the Steward of the Gospel via the Parish Office. There are a few copies of the book ‘A hand book for readers – A practical and Liturgical guide by Marion Tolley’ available for purchase or loan from the Steward of the gospel or contact the Steward of the gospel via the Parish Office.

 

MARRIAGE IN CHURCH.  Couples thinking of getting married later this year are asked to register in good time.  Make an appointment to see Fr. Kevin and he will help you from there.  Couples planning to marry in another parish or even outside the country should realise that the process properly begins here.

 

UNABLE TO MAKE IT TO MASS? The church offers a service called Mass Link.  At 6pm Sunday Mass, via Skype, we call people who want to listen to the Mass and broadcast the Mass to them over their phones. This service is available for anyone who can't make it to Mass if you are ill or housebound.  If you would like this service, please give your number to the Parish Office and we will ring you every Sunday at 6pm to listen in!

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE. Due to Fire and Safety Regulations, children and persons of limited mobility are NOT permitted in the gallery.  We also ask that when lighting a candle, you first place the candle in one of the cups provided. Please do not walk around with a lighted candle. Please do not let your children play around candles.

 

WHEN ENTERING THE CHURCH PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR MOBILE PHONE.  CHEWING GUM AND EATING SWEETS, BISCUITS ETC IN CHURCH?  IT’S A NO NO. PLEASE!

 

NOVENA PRAYER OF OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP every Wednesday at 10am.

 

DIVINE MERCY- every Wednesday at 4pm in the Church.

 

LEGION OF MARY meeting is held each Thursday after Mass at 10:15 am.  If anyone is interested in what we do you are very welcome to attend. For more information, come and meet us.

 

EL SHADDAI (CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC GROUP). Rosary prayer, praise and worship, preaching the gospel of the Lord, every Saturday, from 1pm – 4pm. All welcome to join.

 

WHEN GOD CREATED MOTHERS.  When the Good Lord was creating mothers He was into His 6th day of "overtime" when the angel appeared and said, "You're doing a lot of fiddling around on this one."  And the Lord said, "Have you read the specification on this order?"  "She has to be completely washable but not plastic.  "Have 180 movable parts... all replaceable.  "Run on black coffee and leftovers.  "Have a lap  disappears when she stands up.  "A kiss that can cure anything from a broken leg to a disappointed love affair. "And 6 pairs of hands."  The angel shook her head slowly and said, "6 pairs of hands... no way."  "It's not the hands that are causing me the problem," said the Lord, "It's the three pairs of eyes that Mothers have to have."  "That's in the standard model?" asked the angel.  The Lord nodded. "One pair that sees through closed doors when she asks 'What are you kids doing in there?' when she already knows. Another  in the back of her head that sees what she shouldn't but what she has to know, and of course the ones here in front so that she can look at a child when he goofs and say, 'I understand and I love you' without so much as uttering a word."  "Lord," said the angel touching his sleeve gently, "sleep, Tomorrow..."  "I can't," said the Lord, "I'm so close to creating something so close to myself. Already I have one that heals herself when she is sick . . . can feed a family of six on one pound of hamburger... and can get a 9 yr. old to stand under a shower." The angel circled the model of a Mother very slowly. "It's too soft," she sighed. "But tough!" said the Lord excitedly. "You cannot imagine what this Mother can do or endure." "Can it think?" "Not only think, but it can reason and compromise," said the Creator. Finally, the angel ran a finger across the cheek. "There's a leak," she pronounced. "I told You, You were trying to put too much into this model." "It's not a leak," said the Lord. "It's a tear." "What's it for?" "It's for joy, sadness, disappointment, pain, loneliness, and pride." "You are a genius," said the angel. The Lord looked somber. "I didn't put it there." - Erma Bombeck

24th March 2019

 

Mass Times

Monday – Friday 09.30am    /   Saturday 10.00am / 7.00pm

Sunday 09.00am / 11.30am / 1.00pm (Polish) / 6.00pm

Eucharistic Adoration

Tuesday 7.30pm – 8:30pm & after Friday Morning Mass

Every Friday 8.00pm – 9:30pm (Polish)

Confession Saturday 10:30 am – 11:00 am & 6:15 pm – 6:40 pm

 

 

CAFOD LENT FAST DAY LAST WEEK SECOND COLLECTION amounted to £1,256.19

 

THANK YOU to all parishioners who organised and helped to celebrate St. Patricks Day Parish Celebration.  Many thanks to those who brought food and drink.  The night was a huge success.

 

ST. PATRICK’S DAY RAFFLE.  Thank you to everyone who supported the raffle.  £250 was raised for St. Joseph’s Convent Bethlehem.  All prize winners have been notified.

 

MONDAY 25^th MARCH IS THE FEAST OF THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD. MASS WILL BE AT 9:30 IN THE MORNING.

 

PLEASE NOTE: STATIONS OF THE CROSS DURING LENT every Thursday after the morning Mass and Friday at 7.00pm.

 

GIFT AID 2019-20. Boxes for the new financial year are available to collect at all Masses.

 

PLEASE HELP! MASS LINK NEED VOLUNTEERS.  PLEASE SPEAK TO PARISH SECRETARY DURING OFFICE HOURS.

 

† PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS, the happy repose of the soul of John Melia RIP. John’s funeral service will be held here on Tuesday 26^th March at 10am. This will be the only Mass on that day.  May he rest in peace.

 

      NEXT SUNDAY, 31st March, clocks go forward.

 

DIOCESE OF BRENTWOOD RESTRUCTURING AND RENEWAL OF OUR DIOCESE. “VISION DOCUMENT: SHAPING OUR FUTURE” LENT RETREAT 2019, ‘Walking Together with Jesus’, is offered by the Jesuit’s Mission Team via Pathways to God. Register on line to receive free daily prayers and meditations that can fit around your own schedule. Bcys Events and Opportunities 1. Quiet Residential weekends for adults –August 2019. 2. Holiday Opportunity for families 3. Lent retreat for Young people 4. Charity football 5. Sponsored Sleepout. 6. “Be still in the presence of the Lord” – for adults, a long week end of peace , stillness and prayer and reflection in the beautiful setting of Walsingham at Abbotswich. Lent retreat for young people; if you are school year 10-13 and would like some peace and space to prepare for Holy Week, along with the joy of being on retreat with our magnificent Walsingham House at Abbotswick Team, then join us for the Lenten retreat 8pm Tuesday 9th – 3pm Thursday 11th April. £35 includes accommodation and meals. Details & booking at www.bcys.net/events Charity football match; if you are 16-27 and want to be part of a Lourdes fundraiser, the charity football match details are at www.bcys.net/events. 13th July, Dagenham. Last year the youth beat the leaders 6-2; can the leaders regain their pride in 2019?! Spectators are very welcome. Sponsored sleepout; can you give one night of your life to change nights for others next winter? Since November hundreds of people in Essex and East London have found warmth, food and shelter in church halls and other projects supported by our church. Could you get sponsors (anything from £10 to £1000 – every penny helps) and sleep outside for one night to help support this work next winter? Sleepout Fri 12th- Sat 13th April, in the grounds of Walsingham House at Abbotswick. Full details at www.bcys.net/events. “Be still in the presence of the Lord” – for adults, a long weekend of peace, stillness, prayer and reflection in the beautiful setting of Walsingham House at Abbotswick. From Friday to Monday 9th – 12th or 23rd – 26th August. A simple programme of morning and evening prayer, Mass, Adoration and Reconciliation; all optional, use your time as you wish. Maximum of 18 people. All rooms en-suite. £200 single room, £250 twin room, for three nights’ accommodation and all meals. Email  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  or call 01277 373959 and ask for Joe.

 

NOTICE TO ALL READERS AND ASPIRING READERS. The Second Diocesan-wide day of Recollection and Enrichment for readers is planned for Saturday 13 July 2019 at Our Lady and Good Council in Wickford led by Dr Marion Tolley of the Shewsbury Diocese. Places are limited, please book yourself on the Programme as soon as possible htts://www.evenbrite.co.uk/e/day-of-reflection- enrichment-day-for-readers-2-tickets-58587437603 or contact the Steward of the Gospel via the Parish Office. There are a few copies of the book ‘A hand book for readers – A practical and Liturgical guide by Marion Tolley’ available for purchase or loan from the Steward of the gospel or contact the Steward of the gospel via the Parish Office.

 

MARRIAGE IN CHURCH.  Couples thinking of getting married later this year are asked to register in good time.  Make an appointment to see Fr. Kevin and he will help you from there.  Couples planning to marry in another parish or even outside the country should realise that the process properly begins here.

 

 

WATER ONLY CHALLENGE for Lent.  How are you doing?  Our small self-denial will help provide the treasure of clean water in a dry land.

 

CATHOLIC NEWSPAPERS FOR SALE: A range of Catholic newspapers are on sale at the back of church: The Catholic Herald, The Universe, Ireland's Own, The Irish Post, The Catholic Times and The Sacred Heart Messenger.  They are a great way to get up to date with Catholic news and benefit the local community at the same time - any profits go towards the parish's St Vincent de Paul conference, a group of parishioners who support and visit local people in need.  The price of each paper is shown on the front page.  Please be sure to put your payment in the box which is clearly labelled next to the papers.  We will be closely monitoring sales over the next few months to guage demand for these titles.

 

 

UNABLE TO MAKE IT TO MASS? The church offers a service called Mass Link.  At 6pm Sunday Mass, via Skype, we call people who want to listen to the Mass and broadcast the Mass to them over their phones. This service is available for anyone who can't make it to Mass if you are ill or housebound.  If you would like this service, please give your number to the Parish Office and we will ring you every Sunday at 6pm to listen in!

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE. Due to Fire and Safety Regulations, children and persons of limited mobility are NOT permitted in the gallery.  We also ask that when lighting a candle, you first place the candle in one of the cups provided. Please do not walk around with a lighted candle. Please do not let your children play around candles.

 

WHEN ENTERING THE CHURCH PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR MOBILE PHONE.  CHEWING GUM AND EATING SWEETS, BISCUITS ETC IN CHURCH?  IT’S A NO NO. PLEASE!

 

 

NOVENA PRAYER OF OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP every Wednesday at 10am.

 

DIVINE MERCY- every Wednesday at 4pm in the Church.

 

LEGION OF MARY meeting is held each Thursday after Mass at 10:15 am.  If anyone is interested in what we do you are very welcome to attend. For more information, come and meet us.

 

EL SHADDAI (CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC GROUP). Rosary prayer, praise and worship, preaching the gospel of the Lord, every Saturday, from 1pm – 4pm. All welcome to join.                                     

THE LORD IS COMPASSION AND LOVE

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