MASS TIMES & INTENTIONS Sunday 18 th January – Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (Peace Day) The Octave of Prayer for Christian Unity 18 th – 25 th January 9.30am Jenny Brown RIP 11.15am People of Parish 6pm Anne Henaghan - Ints Monday 19 th January 10am Mass @ Nazareth House Tuesday 20 th January 10am Mass @ Nazareth House Wednesday 21 st January – St Agnes 10am Mass @ Nazareth House Thursday 22 nd January 10am Mass @ Nazareth House Friday 23 rd January 10am Mass @ Nazareth House 1-4pm Exposition in Adoration Chapel including 3pm Divine Mercy Prayers Saturday 24 th January – St Francis de Sales 10am Mass @ Nazareth House No Confessions Sunday 25 th January – Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 9.30am Anna & John (Thanksgiving) 11.15am Dermot Gallagher RIP 1pm Tamil Mass 6pm Parish Community Reflection for 18th January 2015 By Fr Adrian Graffy The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (Peace Day) Gospel reading: John 1:35-42 Other Readings: 1 Samuel 3:3-10, 1 Corinthians 6:13-15, 17-20 Our reading this Sunday is taken from the later verses of the first chapter of John, which is generally read during the Christmas season. These verses cover the early days of the ministry of Jesus. We have a last glimpse of John the Baptist, who heralds Jesus for a second time as ‘the Lamb of God’. Jesus is the one who is to lay down his life like an innocent lamb ‘for the sins of the world’. This is the purpose of his coming into the world, the purpose of the Son of God ‘becoming flesh’ and ‘living among us’. Attention quickly moves away from John the Baptist to the conversation between Jesus and the two disciples. They follow Jesus, but he challenges them with the question ‘what are you seeking?’ This is translated here as ‘what do you want?’ They counter this question with another, ‘where do you live?’ Jesus invites them: ‘Come and see!’ The time they spend with Jesus makes a deep impression on them. Andrew cannot contain his enthusiasm. He is convinced that Jesus is the Christ, the Messiah. He calls his brother Simon Peter. When Jesus meets Simon Peter, he does not hesitate to enlist him among the disciples and immediately gives him the new name, Cephas, which means Rock. These verses are marked by the enthusiastic response of the first disciples to Jesus and their eagerness to spread the news about him. This eagerness is an echo of the first reading, in which Samuel is called as a boy to be a prophet. When the good news of salvation comes, when the encounter with the word of God arrives, it cannot be contained or suppressed. It is imperative to let others know! ‘What are you seeking?’ What would be your response to Jesus’ question? How often do you invite others to ‘come and see’ something of your life of faith? We pray that, as another year begins, we may meet Jesus with new enthusiasm. Let us have the courage to make Jesus known to others, as the first disciples did. Our Lady Help of Christians & St Helens Sunday 18 th January 2015 Parish Priest: Fr Joseph Whisstock 27 Milton Rd, Westcliff-on-sea, SS0 7JP. Phone: 01702 342324 Email: [email protected]Website: www.shwos.co.uk (Newsletters are on the website) Newsletter: [email protected]Hall Bookings: [email protected]Deacon: Rev. Tony Collings: Email: [email protected]Baptism Classes 2015 The Baptism classes for parents of babies, toddlers and those expecting will be held on: 1 st Session – Friday 30 th January 5.30 – 7pm 2 nd Session Friday 6 th February 5.30 – 7pm. Both sessions must be attended! No need to make an appointment, just turn up! Baptism for Children over 6 years old If you wish your child to be baptised, please see Fr Joseph after Mass. Please join the Legion of Mary to pray the Rosary before Mass on Sunday mornings, and after the 6pm Mass. The times to begin to pray the Rosary on Sundays are 9:05 am, 10:50 am, and following the 6 pm Mass Diary for this week Monday 19 th January 2015 2pm – Friendship Club Tuesday 20 th January 2015 7.30pm – Adoration & Rosary Everyone Welcome Wednesday 21 st January 2015 9.30am – 10.45am - Parent & Toddler Group @ St Helen’s Parish Hall Thursday 22 nd January 2015 5pm – 1 st Holy Communion Session 2 Second Collection for Today 18 th January is for the White Flower Appeal Monies raised will go to SPUC and other Pro-life Charities CRIB COLLECTION Amount collect for BCCS £133.95. Thank you for your support The Blessing of the Crucifix last Sunday Thank you to Salvatore and friends for the restoration of the Crucifix outside the church after it had been deliberately damaged.
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MASS TIMES & INTENTIONS
Sunday 18th
January – Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (Peace Day) The Octave of Prayer for Christian Unity 18
th – 25
th January
9.30am Jenny Brown RIP 11.15am People of Parish 6pm Anne Henaghan - Ints Monday 19
th January
10am Mass @ Nazareth House Tuesday 20
th January
10am Mass @ Nazareth House Wednesday 21
st January – St Agnes
10am Mass @ Nazareth House Thursday 22
nd January
10am Mass @ Nazareth House Friday 23
rd January
10am Mass @ Nazareth House 1-4pm Exposition in Adoration Chapel including 3pm Divine Mercy Prayers Saturday 24
th January – St Francis de Sales
10am Mass @ Nazareth House No Confessions Sunday 25
th January – Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
9.30am Anna & John (Thanksgiving) 11.15am Dermot Gallagher RIP 1pm Tamil Mass 6pm Parish Community
Reflection for 18th January 2015 By Fr Adrian Graffy The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (Peace Day) Gospel reading: John 1:35-42 Other Readings: 1 Samuel 3:3-10, 1 Corinthians 6:13-15, 17-20 Our reading this Sunday is taken from the later verses of the first chapter of John, which is generally read during the Christmas season. These verses cover the early days of the ministry of Jesus. We have a last glimpse of John the Baptist, who heralds Jesus for a second time as ‘the Lamb of God’. Jesus is the one who is to lay down his life like an innocent lamb ‘for the sins of the world’. This is the purpose of his coming into the world, the purpose of the Son of God ‘becoming flesh’ and ‘living among us’. Attention quickly moves away from John the Baptist to the conversation between Jesus and the two disciples. They follow Jesus, but he challenges them with the question ‘what are you seeking?’ This is translated here as ‘what do you want?’ They counter this question with another, ‘where do you live?’ Jesus invites them: ‘Come and see!’ The time they spend with Jesus makes a deep impression on them. Andrew cannot contain his enthusiasm. He is convinced that Jesus is the Christ, the Messiah. He calls his brother Simon Peter. When Jesus meets Simon Peter, he does not hesitate to enlist him among the disciples and immediately gives him the new name, Cephas, which means Rock. These verses are marked by the enthusiastic response of the first disciples to Jesus and their eagerness to spread the news about him. This eagerness is an echo of the first reading, in which Samuel is called as a boy to be a prophet. When the good news of salvation comes, when the encounter with the word of God arrives, it cannot be contained or suppressed. It is imperative to let others know!
‘What are you seeking?’ What would be your response to Jesus’ question?
How often do you invite others to ‘come and see’ something of your life of faith?
We pray that, as another year begins, we may meet Jesus with new enthusiasm.
Let us have the courage to make Jesus known to others, as the first disciples did.
Our Lady Help of Christians & St Helens Sunday 18th January 2015
Tuesday 20th January 2015 – F.I.H.M – @ St Helen’s
Adoration 7pm & Rosary Everyone welcome to join, 9pm finish Contact Salvatore for more details 01702 432458
Wednesday 21st January - Healing Mass
at Abbotswick House of Prayer, Brentwood to be celebrated by Fr Eamonn Power at 2.30pm 2015. All are welcome! Please call 01277 373959 for more information.' Wednesday 21 January 2015 - Do you have
questions on living your Catholic faith?
Venue - St Joseph the Worker Parish Hall, Highview Crescent, Hutton CM13 1BJ from 7.30pm. Invitation to attend an evening to ask questions including those on Moral Issues and Catholic Social Teaching, Theology and Scripture, The Church and its history and The Church in today’s world or any question you may have always wanted to find the answer to… Our experienced panel members will help you! No charge and wine and nibbles are provided. Further details from the parish on 01277 221917 or The Commission for Evangelisation and Formation on 01277 265289. 23rd - 25th January 2015 - Vocations Weekend for
young women (20s and 30s)
Theme: Discerning God's Call in my life Location: Liverpool The weekend is organised by the sisters, Faithful Companions of Jesus (FCJ). There will be input from the FCJ sisters on different aspects of vowed life, and time for prayer, reflection and discussion with other young women who are also considering a vocation to religious life. It's an opportunity to live community life for a weekend and meet some sisters! For more information contact Sr Lynne fcJ at [email protected] or visit our website www.fcjsisters.org Monday 26th January 2015 – Thomas Merton -
Restless Pilgrim @ Cathedral Conference Centre,
Brentwood - 7.30pm - 9.30pm 31st January 2015 celebrates the 1st Centenary of the birth of Thomas Merton. This talk is to mark the occasion. SPEAKER Fr Brian O’Shea, Parish Priest, St Thomas of Canterbury, Grays. COST A Donation ALL ARE WELCOME For booking, please contact the Adult RE & Formation for Ministry office on 01277 265255 or email are&[email protected] Tuesday 27th January 2015 - In 2015, Holocaust
Memorial Day Tree Planting Ceremony 12.00 midday @ Cockethurst Park, EastwoodHolocaust Memorial Day will be commemorated by a commemoration service and a tree planting ceremony to commemorate the lives of those who perished in the Nazi Holocaust and more recent genocides, the Worshipful the Mayor, Councillor Chris Walker, will plant a tree. All welcome. Also, an invitation to the congregation to attend the Southend Holocaust Memorial Day Commemoration Service organised by Southend Borough Council which will start at 5.30pm and will be held here at Southend Council, Civic 1 (Civic Centre), Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea in the Council Chamber. Saturday 31st January 2015 – Coffee Morning &
Sales @ Nazareth House 111 London Road, Southend-on-Sea Starts at 10.30am Admission Free and will be run by the Friends of Nazareth House
Sunday 1st February - SVP New Year Party @
Nazareth House - Starts at 2pm - 4pm An invitation to SVP New Year Party for those of advancing years, and living on their own, for an afternoon of music food free raffle and good company. For catering and if transport is required, contact Penny 01702 354013 or Brendan 430383 Thursday 5th February - @ Brentwood Cathedral Heavens Road Catholic Radio UK tour entitled “God’s Gift of Love” Honouring the Sacrament of Marriage and featuring Catholic Singer Songwriter and Poet Gerry Coates plus Friends 18 FREE concerts around the country start on Friday January 30
th.
Each night will also feature a Catholic Art Exhibition featuring artist’s interpretations of Love and Marriage in this modern high speed world. Audiences are invited to send their own wedding photos to be displayed and be given the opportunity to tell their own romantic poems, tales, secrets and experiences of a successful marriage. ALL CONCERTS START 7PM UNLESS STATED Further venue details and further dates see www.gerrycoates.com.
Saturday 7th February 2015 at 2.30 pm.
The next meeting of the Essex Recusant Society
(Brentwood Diocesan Historical Society) will be held at The Grange, 93 Queens Road, Brentwood. There will be a presentation at the meeting on "Mercy in World War One". This is about the work of the Sisters of Mercy in the First World War. For further info contact Sister Isobel Parks OSU on 07962138287.
Friday 13th February - Brentwood Catholic
Children’s Society annual Valentine’s Gala Dinner
at Stockbrook Golf and Country Club, Billericay Tickets for this Black-Tie event are £50 per person to include a drinks reception, 3-course dinner and dancing. Places are limited and we would recommend you book early in order to secure your tickets. Please contact Julie Abbott on 01268 784544 / 07912277413 or [email protected]
Saturday 7th March - Flame II - The largest National Catholic Youth event of 2015 will take place at Wembley Arena. It will be a day filled with music, led by double grammy award winning Matt Redman and his band, drama and speakers including Cardinal Luis Tagle from the Philippines, Baroness Sheila Hollins, Fr Timothy Radcliffe, David Wells and Cardinal Vincent Nicholls. If you are aged 14 – 25 and would like to join 10,000 other young people please contact the Brentwood Catholic Youth Service office (BCYS) either by email at [email protected] or call 01277 265 286 for a booking form. The cost for the day will be £20 which will include return coach travel from Brentwood Cathedral.
Saturday 7th March – Ecumenical Study Day on The
Holy Land – 10.30am until 3pm @ Brentwood
Cathedral Hall. The next Ecumenical Study Day organised by the Commission for Evangelisation and Formation will be entitled ‘Jerusalem: the Spiritual Heart of the World: Recognition and Responsibility for the Holy Land’. It will be given by Della Shenton, who has led bespoke, reflective pilgrimages to Israel, Palestine and Jordan over the last nine years. Della will explore the place of Jerusalem in Jewish thought and in our Christian faith, and consider how we can move from faiths in conflict to lasting peace. Please book your place by email to [email protected] or by phoning 01277 265 289. There is no charge and a light buffet lunch is provided. Rev Dr Adrian Graffy 410 Brentwood Road Gidea Park Essex RM2 6DH Telephone: 01708 449914 Check out our new website! www.whatgoodnews.org
Tuesday 31st March – Brentwood Vocations
Opportunity for young adults in the diocese
Open to everyone aged 17-35 especially those discerning a vocation to Priesthood and the Religious Life “In conversation with Fr Christopher Jamison” (Tuesday of Holy Week) 7.30 – 10pm Church Hall, St Margret’s Catholic Church, 79 Barking Road Canning Town E16 4HB (Close to A13 & Canning Town DLR and Jubilee Line Tube Station) Full event details & Fr Christopher YouTube clips on the “Brentwood Vocations” Facebook page. Evening includes free chicken & chip supper. Please register by emailing [email protected] or calling Fr Dominic, vocations Director 01268 281732 www.brentwoodvocations.org
Our church of Our Lady Help of Christians & St Helen was designed by the architect WJ
Goodman and was built at the cost of £1,700. The Archbishop of Westminster opened
the church in October 1869.
As a listed, Victorian building, regular work needs to be carried out to ensure that the
building remains in good condition all of the time. As long as we keep contributing to the
Building and Restoration Fund, work can be done when needed.
The Fund has been set up to fund essential repairs and maintenance of the fabric of the
buildings. Maintenance forms one of our largest annual expenses with £26,000 spent
over the last 12 months resulting in a need to use our very limited reserves.
Please help us meet our quarterly target of £2,000 that's just over £20 a day and just
over £150 a week. This would help cover the shortfall we need for the year ahead.
The task of keeping our church and its buildings weatherproof and fit for purpose is an
ongoing challenge. With your help we can preserve this lovely ancient building.
Please give generously – Gift Aid envelopes or Letters of Pledge are located in
the box below. Thank you Fr. Joseph Whisstock and Parish Finance Team
St Helen's Catholic Church Westcliff
Building and Restoration Fund Appeal
Church Cleaning Rota: Thurs 22nd January 9am start: Kath Harms, Barbara Dresner, Maria Mortell and Linda Luza contact: Julie in the office [email protected] or 01702 342324
Thursday Mornings – Pro Life Prayer Group for babies in danger of Abortion.
