Parish of Our Lady of La Salette, Rainham

Parish Bazaar – THANK YOU! The grand total raised is over £4,000! with some further monies yet to be received. A big thanks to all who helped to make this event a success, as well as to those who donated goods for sale, those who supported the various draws, and everyone who came on the day.

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Catherine Finlay RIP. Please note that the Requiem Mass will take place on Friday 6th December at 1:00pm.

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New Mass Books – URGENT. If you have donated towards the new books, please speak to Anne in the porch to ensure we have the correct dedication and spellings before the labels are produced, noting that the books will be introduced in  the coming weeks.

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November – Month of Remembrance. During November, the Rosary will be said after Morning Mass every Wednesday in prayerful remembrance of all whose names are included in the lists which have been placed on the altar.

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World Youth Sunday. Next Sunday – the feast of Christ the King - is designated as World Youth Sunday. This is a unique opportunity to celebrate the role and significance of young people in the Catholic Church. There will be a second collection to support the work of the Brentwood Catholic Youth Service, as well as the opportunity to hear more about their work. Find out more at www.bcys.net, searching @brentwoodcys or if you are able to donate online, please visit www.bcys.net/donate . Thank you.

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Repository. A good selection of cards, calendars, candles, etc., for Christmas is in stock. Mass cards are also available if you wish to book a Mass as a Christmas gift. Please call in and take a look at what is on offer.

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Altar Servers’ Rota. Please collect a copy of the new rota from the sacristy.

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Proclaim the Word - A series of talks for Readers/Lectors. Fr Adrian Graffy offers a series of talks designed specifically for those who have the task of reader/lector in the Catholic liturgy. This wide-ranging series, which you can attend free in person, is taking place at: Christ the Eternal High Priest Brentwood Road, Gidea Park, RM2 6DH (also available on-line at www.whatgoodnews.org) The first talk takes place on Wednesday 27th November at 7:00pm. (Tea and coffee will be available from 6.30 pm.)

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Calling all Mission Boxes! Please bring your boxes to Josie O’Brien, or leave them in the sacristy to be counted. Thank you in advance for your generosity to the Missions.

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Divine Mercy Retreat. The Divine Mercy Apostolate, London is holding a Divine Mercy Retreat on Saturday 30 November 2024 from 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm at: St Scholastica, 17 Kenninghall Road Clapton London E5 8BS . The Retreat will include teachings on the Message of Mercy, Stations of the Cross, Holy Mass, Hour of Mercy with Adoration and Benediction and Veneration of the Image of Merciful Jesus. All are welcome. Please call Millie Fernandez on 07957 594646 for more information

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Pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi. St Joseph’s, Upminster is organising a pilgrimage for the jubilee year, departing Sunday 26th October 2025 for 5 nights. For more information, brochure and booking form please visit https://www.tailored-travel.co.uk/stjosephs_rome_2025. To book, please print and complete the booking form and return to: Rome Pilgrimage, St Joseph’s Presbytery, Champion Road, Upminster RM14 2SY, with your deposit (payable to the agent) as soon as possible.

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Offertory Collection. Please help us to minimise cash handling by setting up a standing order. Forms are available in the porch. Please also consider Gift Aiding your offering if you are a taxpayer. Non-Gift Aid donations can also be made using your contactless card on the machine in the porch.

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REGISTERING AT THE PARISH: It’s always important to have details of all of our parishioners. There are Parish Registration Forms in the Porch of the Church. Please complete and return to the Presbytery.

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Please pray for the Sick members of our Parish, at home or in hospital: Theresa Anatole, David Kowalski, Sheila Miller, Harry O’Connor, Mary Ponting, Jean Shaw. May they feel the presence of the Lord with them at all times.

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Visiting of the Sick. If you, or a member of your family, would like a visit, please let one of our priests know. 

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