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St Teresa Rochford & St Pius X Hockley 109 Ashingdon Road, Rochford, Essex SS4 1RF [email protected] www.rcrochford.org. 01702 544334 07919 416263 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time In Todays Gospel the Twelve Apostles are asked to make a choice: either to believe or accept the New Covenant He offers in His Body and Blood, or return to their former ways of life. We too are being asked today to decide whom we will serve. Jesus’ s words are everlasting life. To leave Jesus is in many senses to leave life itself. Though the mystery of the Eucharist we have been promised eternal life. He has told us that unless we eat His flesh and drink His blood we will have no life in us. For the one who has faith, in the face of such a revelation there is no other choice. Let us approach the altar with confidence that the Lord will redeem the lives of His servants. Your Servant in Christ Fr Gerry We wish you all a very warm welcome to our Parish today, especially those who are just visiting. If you have any questions about our liturgical life and the many wonderful parish groups we have please do ask. Our Sacramental Programmes Reconciliation - Last Saturday in every month at St Pius X or every Saturday at 5pm. Baptism - If you are thinking about preparing your child/children for Baptism please speak to Fr Gerry after Mass. RCIA - Please continue to pray for those considering this great commitment with Christ. Our RCIA will resume in October. First Holy Communion - If you would like to begin preparations for this Sacrament please complete a registration form which is now available. All completed forms to be returned direct to either Fr Gerry or Christine Confirmation If you are in Year 9 or above and are ready to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation and become full members of the Catholic Church please email Fr Gerry and let him know at [email protected] The course will be starting in October. If you have any questions please do ask Elaine or Helen who will happily help you.
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St Teresa Rochford & St Pius X Hockley
109 Ashingdon Road, Rochford, Essex SS4 1RF [email protected] www.rcrochford.org. 01702 544334 07919 416263
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
In Todays Gospel the Twelve Apostles are asked to make a choice: either to believe or accept the New Covenant He offers in His Body and Blood, or return to their former ways of life. We too are being asked today to decide whom we will serve. Jesus’ s words are everlasting life. To leave Jesus is in many senses to leave life itself. Though the mystery of the Eucharist we have been promised eternal life. He has told us that unless we eat His flesh and drink His blood we will have no life in us. For the one who has faith, in the face of such a revelation there is no other choice. Let us approach the altar with confidence that the Lord will redeem the lives of His servants. Your Servant in Christ Fr Gerry
We wish you all a very warm welcome to our Parish today, especially those who are just visiting. If you have any questions
about our liturgical life and the many wonderful parish groups we have please do ask.
Our Sacramental Programmes
Reconciliation - Last Saturday in every month at St Pius X or every Saturday at 5pm.
Baptism - If you are thinking about preparing your child/children for Baptism please speak to Fr Gerry after Mass.
RCIA - Please continue to pray for those consider ing th is great commitment with Christ. Our RCIA will resume in October.
First Holy Communion - If you would like to begin preparations for this Sacrament please complete a registration form which is now available. All completed forms to be returned direct to either Fr Gerry or Christine
Confirmation If you are in Year 9 or above and are ready to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation and become full members of the Catholic Church please email Fr Gerry and let him know at [email protected] The course will be starting in October. If you have any questions please do ask Elaine or Helen who will happily help you.
How we Serve in the name of Jesus Adoration 3.30 - 4.30 every Friday.
The Legion of Mary is here to serve our parish beneath the standard of Our Lady's loving care. Meetings are held at 10.30 am on Wednesdays in the Narthex of St. Teresa's Church. New members welcome. Quote from the Legion of Mary:'The Blessed Mother understands our cries and worries and knows them better than we know ourselves. As the baby needs the doctor, so the Blessed Mother knows we need her Divine Son.' Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen
St Vincent de Paul Society - Turning concern into action
SVP Awareness Month 25/26 August. The St Vincent de Paul Society: An Introduction
“Charity is certainly greater than any rule. Moreover, all rules must lead to charity.”
St Vincent de PaulFounded in 1833 by Blessed Frédéric Ozanam, The St Vincent de Paul Society is a Christ-centred organisation made up of almost 10,000 volunteers across England and Wales. While every Conference is
unique, our mission is the same; to seek and find those in need, to help them in the spirit of justice and to tackle the causes of poverty where we can.
With Christian values at our core, staff and Members of the St Vincent de Paul Society operate on the ground in a variety of different ways including visiting and befriending the lonely, assisting in our shops and volunteering in one of our many community support projects. We also support vital work overseas.
If you can help in any way please call David Whines on 01702 205269. This SVP is based at Our Lady of Ransom, Rayleigh.
The Wellspring “If any man is thirsty, let him come to me and drink” (Jn 7:37) Open every Friday 10 - 3.30 for coffee, cake and light lunches. All very welcome. This Friday - 31st August Friday Night Wellspring 7 - 9.30pm Next Breakfast at The Wellspring – Saturday 1st September after 9.30 Mass at St Teresa's. Cooked or Continental ~ everyone most welcome. The Friday Wellspring will be
Re-opening from Friday 7th September.
****Coming soon - Wednesday Wellspring (Afternoons)****
Saturday 15th September - Summer Ball Sunday 23rd Sept - Welcome Mass for our new school families Sunday 30th Sept - Inscription Mass for our First Holy Communion children. Saturday 6th October - Quiz Night at St Teresa’s Saturday 3rd November - Fireworks Party. Saturday 1st December - World Food Festival
Brentwood Diocese News
Official Opening of Walsingham House at Abbotswick with Blessing of the new chapel - Saturday 1 September Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Alan at 12 noon. Come and enjoy what will be a beautiful day for the whole family. Our young people would love your support.
Apostleship of the Sea invites you to a Mass in honour of our patron Stella Maris, Our Lady Star of the Sea. Come pray for the work of Apostleship of the Sea and for seafarers on Thursday 20th September 2018 at 915am inBrentwood Cathedral. Bishop Alan Williams will celebrate Mass, followed by a reception. All invited.
Please RSVP by email to [email protected]
CHARITY MEAL IN AID OF NAZARETH HOUSE The Knights of Saint Columba are organising a charity meal to support the exemplary work of the Sisters of Nazareth. The meal will take place at the East Asian Restaurant, 33 Alexandra Street, Southend SS1 1BW, 7pm for 7:30pm on Tuesday 25th September. Eat as much as you like buffet style Asian cuisine (some English dishes available) - £16 per person. Drinks extra available from the bar. Spectacular raffle, tickets sold on the night. Please book your place by contacting – Liam Rand 07952 954833 – Mark Moulding 01702 344965 – Sandy Rand 07875 124159 or email: [email protected]
Calling all who read the Words of Scripture at Mass. A day of reflection and enrichment has been arranged to take place at The Becket Centre, Woodford Green on Saturday 20th October led by Dr Marian Tolley from Shrewsbury Diocese. The day will start at 10 am with registration & refreshments and will end at 4 pm. Please bring a packed lunch, tea and coffee will be available during the day. Book your place by the Doodle link https://doodle.com/poll/h49mzkv7hxxqu8tw or email us [email protected] or Bernadette at [email protected] or phone 01206 385 881.
Notices The Strawberries & Cream Coffee Morning after 10.30 Mass last Sunday raised £44.65 towards parish funds – thank you all so much! Prayer & Fellowship GroupCome and spend time together in prayer, thanksgiving and friendship. We meet every other Thursday 7 -8.30pm. Our Next meeting will be on Thursday 30th August 2018
Children’s Liturgy of the Word will be resuming o n S u n d a y 9 t h S e p t e m b e r . Looking forward to seeing you
To make you smile A Sunday school teacher decided to have her young class memorise one of the most important passages in the Bible - Psalm 23. She gave the youngsters a month to learn the verse. Little Bobby was excited about the task, but he just couldn’t remember the Psalm. After much practice, he could barely get past the first line. On the day that the children were scheduled to recite P s a l m 2 3 i n f r o n t o f t h e congregat ion, Bobby was so nervous. When it was his turn, he stepped up to the microphone and said proudly, “The Lord is my shepherd…and thats all I need to know!”
***************************************** ♫ Indian Summer Ball ♫
Saturday September 15th St. Teresa's Parish Centre, 6.30
– 10.30pm £5 a head or £12 family ticket
DRESS TO IMPRESS! Bring your own drinks and
nibbles plus something savoury or sweet for a shared buffet. A magical evening for all the family... All most welcome!
************************************* Finance
1st Collection - 19th August 2018 - £589.60 Plus Standing Orders .
faithstoreonline Please bring in any unwanted, good quality:
Books, cds, dvds, computer or board games
Faithstoreonline has raised £534 so far towards much needed parish funds. Thank you!
The Autumn Edition of News from the Pews parish magazine will be out mid next month ~ if you would like to contribute please email prayers, poems or articles to [email protected] by Sunday 9th September, give them to Tracey or Fr Gerry. Thank you!
If you have any items you would like in the bulletin please email:[email protected] before Thursday. Thank you, Christine
Weekly Prayers-That each one of us may know more deeply the love God has for us, and that we may have the courage to share His love. Sunday: The Sick: Renate Butler, Angela Read, Jonathan Somervell, Norma Goater, Lily-Rose Robinson, Andrew Stevens. The people of the Middle East and especially our Christian brothers and sisters.
Monday: The Sick: Tony Camelo, Marguerite Jakes, Louise Knight, Elaine Liddon, Cory Lees, Anthony George, Christopher Carr & Mary Smith Those who are moving into Notes and Elizabeth Gardens. Those who live in Ash Tree Court, Main Road, Edward Close & St Andrew’s Road.
Tuesday: The Sick: Robert Comber, Helen Reilly, Nellie Smith, Graham Gardener, Mary Reilly, Georgina Cook, Pat Murray, Christina Thomas, Eve Stocks, Jim Beck, Sarah Knight, Edward Cunado, Chris Godfrey. For the people of St Thomas of Canterbury and their Ministers Rev Brenda Wallace & Sue Adams.
Wednesday: Bob Payne, Kevin Cosset, Gabriella Prideaux, Alan Gunn, Keith
Short, Emily Gough, Ethan Adlum, William McArthur, Margaret Hennessy, Sarah Fisher, Marjorie Jay, Jeannette Oatley. For the Queen and her ministers, that they may govern us wisely.
Thursday:The Sick: Kenneth Jobson, Venus Rubertazzi, Ellen Franklin, Ron & Jackie Gravestock, John Vasey, Baby David, Mary Norris, Sheila Van de Vyver, Len Smith, Sarah Jane Jackson, Ava Hallmark. The Farming Community. Our Student Priests: Rick, Patrick, Gary, Michael, Adrian, Paschal, Eamonn, Alexander, Tony, Damien & Jonathan.
Friday: The recently departed: William Fenlon, Irene McNeil & George Acres Those whose anniversaries fall this week: Lily Brogan, Ben Woodison, Doris Bryan, Teddy Lazell, Patrick Reilly, Norah Bailham, Joyce Drew, Sulvia Yeadell, Vic Gooding & Aoife Treacy.
Saturday: The Sick: Bartly Igoe, Padraig Evers, Oliver Kelly, Helen Clapp, Terry Purton, Gareth Lewis, Vicki Robinson, Samantha Robinson, Sianne Robinson.
Sat 25 5.30pm21st Sunday in Ordinary
Time
Pro PopuloSun 26 9.00am St Pius XSun 26 10.30am Ints Alan GunnMon 27 No Mass Today St MonicaTues 28 7.30pm St Augustine, Bp, DWed 29 9.30am The Passion of St John
the BaptistMolly Walmsley RIP
L&J
Thur 30 9.30amFriday 31 No Mass TodaySat 1 9.30am St Teresa’s St SebbiSat 1 5.30pm
22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sun 2 9.00am St Pius X Connie Charles RIP
L&J
10.30am Pro Populo
