30th Sunday (year B) (27.10.2024)
! Clocks change this weekend.
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Feast of All Saints – Holy Day of Obligation. This coming Friday we celebrate the Feast of All Saints, which is designated as a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses at 8.30am and 7pm. Polish Mass at 8pm.
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November – Month of Remembrance. Envelopes are now available at the back of the church ready for the month of November when we remember and pray for all our loved ones who have gone before us. Please write the names of your late loved ones on a piece of paper and place them in the envelope. Any money that you put in the envelope by way of donation will be given to La Salette Missions. All of the lists will be placed on the altar during the month of November. Please hand the envelopes to the priests or place them directly in the collection basket. During November, the Rosary will be said after Morning Mass every Wednesday in prayerful remembrance of all whose names are included in the lists.
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Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Adoration takes place each morning at 8am Monday-Friday before Mass.
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Parish Bazaar – Saturday 9th November. This event – a major fundraiser for our Parish – is now only 2 weeks away. RAFFLE TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE PORCH. Donations of chocolate (big or small bars, boxes, packets or bags) for the stalls will be much appreciated. Please bring your gifts to the Presbytery, or to the porch of the church at the weekends. We would also appreciate donations of home-made cakes, which need to be brought to the Hall on the morning of Saturday 9th November. We are looking for a volunteer for the children’s face-painting at the Bazaar. If you are willing to do this, please see Anne Slorach. Aside from donations, we would really appreciate your attendance on the day, along with friends and family. Please put the date in your diary!
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La Salette Primary School. Our School is participating in the “Bag 2 School” scheme which specialises in the reuse and recycling of good quality second hand clothing. The School is able to raise funds via the scheme which makes a payment based upon the total weight of the clothing donated. The School will be most grateful for bagged donations of: adult and children’s clothing, paired shoes, handbags, belts and accessories. Bags are available in the porch and we would ask that these be returned the following weekend. Thank you, in advance, for your support. Collection day: Monday 11th November. Please bring all clothes before this date.
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Brentwood Catholic Children’s Society. The BCCS Christmas Craft and Gift Fair will be held at The Mill Hall Arts & Events Centre, Bellingham Lane, Rayleigh SS6 7ED on Sunday 3rd November from 10.30am - 4pm. There is free parking at the venue and admission is only £1.50 for adults and free for children under 14. There will be over 40 stalls selling many unique crafts, gifts and handmade fare. BCCS will have its own stall selling donated gifts and crafts and there will be a fundraising raffle during the event.
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The Campion School. Campion School is again inviting parishioners to the annual Senior Citizens’ Party on Sunday, 15th December 2024 between 12.30 pm and 5.00 pm, with lunch served at 1.30pm. Due to its popularity, there is a limit of 15 guests per parish. If you would like to attend, please see one of the priests by Sunday 24th November latest. Campion is also seeking generous donors to contribute to the cost (£695) of their new lectionaries with the revised translation. Donors may have a connection to the school and/or may wish to give in memory of a loved one. Please help them to proclaim the Word of God to future generations of Catholic students! If you are able to help, please contact the school directly by email: contact@thecampionschool.org.uk or see one of the Priests.
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Glow in the Dark Parties. Rainham St Helen’s Church Hall (RM13 9YU) is inviting children and young people this free alternative to Halloween on 31st October. Ages 5-11 between 5:00-6:30pm. (Parents required to accompany children) Ages 11-16 between 7:00-8:30pm. Please call Jay Lilley, Youth and school's worker, on 07584 750910 for more information.
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Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. The RCIA Programme covers many aspects of Catholicism, including Scripture, Sacramental Life, Catholic Practice & traditions - leading to the possibility of being received into full communion with the Roman Catholic Church. Anyone who may be interested in joining the programme should see Fr Kris for more information.
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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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