St Teresa Rochford & St Pius X Hockley

109 Ashingdon Road, Rochford, Essex SS4 1RF f rgerry@talkta lk.net www.rcrochford.org. 01702 544334 07919 416263

31st Sunday in Ordinary Time

There are so many times in our lives when we feel lost - when we start a new job or school or when we are reaching a new milestone in our lives and not sure what direction to take. These are normal feelings in life. What is not normal is when we are separated from the reason of our existence. When we are separated from Christ, we are really lost. Zacchaeus was lost but the Good Shepherd found him and he responded. He found himself in Jesus Christ. Some of you may sit in Mass this weekend feeling lost and thinking you should not be here but you are! Walking through the doors of the Church is, for many, like climbing the sycamore tree to get a glimpse of Jesus. Jesus sees YOU amongst the crowd of worshippers , he singles YOU out and wants to stay in YOUR house tonight. If you choose to let him then nothing can surpass the all encompassing joy in having Jesus in your life.

Wishing you every blessing, Fr Gerry

A very warm welcome to you all, 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.

As Catholics, one of the most profound ways we encounter Jesus Christ is in the Sacraments. Confirmation If you are in Year 9 and above and would like to be confirmed next year please email Fr Gerry by 31st October saying why you would like to receive the Sacrament. frgerry@talktalk.net

First Holy Communion First Holy Communion Course 2016/2017 Our next meeting for the children will be on Sunday 6th November after 10.30 Mass. We will finish by 1pm so there is no need to provide your child with lunch. The next meeting for parents is on Tuesday 1st Nov @ 8pm. Any questions you may have prior to this please remember my door is always open.

RCIA/First Holy Communion Parent Evenings Looking forward to seeing you on Tuesday 1st November. Our session will start with Mass as it is the Feast of All Saints. (Holy Day of Obligation). It is an opportunity to learn more about your faith and what being Catholic really means. We welcome in particular the parents of our First Holy Communion children who wil l receive invaluable support in helping their children through this special year. If you have any questions p lease fee l f ree to ask our Catechists Fr Gerry and Christine. God Bless

Baptism If you wish your child/children to rece ive the Sacrament o f Baptism please speak to Fr Gerry after Mass.

Reconciliation In the Sacrament of Reconciliation we discover that God loves us no matter what we have done, and is ready to forgive whenever we turn to him in prayer. Sat at 5pm.

Children’s Liturgy - sorry no Liturgy this weekend as it is our half term break.

Parish Finances

All funding for our church comes from our parishioners. Costs do increase every year though and if you can offer a little

more in the plate each week it would make a huge difference. Please also Gift Aid it! Thank you very much.

16th October- 1st Collection - £735.59

Second Collection for CAFOD - £238.02 Gift aid is so important to us. If you are a tax payer please could you use the Gift Aid envelopes every time you donate. Thank you

These figures include standing order payments of £205.00

received weekly. Please be as generous as you

can.

How we Serve in the name of Jesus The Legion of Mary is here to serve our parish beneath the standard of Our Lady's loving care. If you or a loved one would like a visit please leave your details in the 'Legion of Mary Box' in the church porch . We meet at 5.30pm every Monday. All are very welcome.

St Vincent de Paul Society - Turning concern into action Our mission is to visit, befriend and offer support to any person in need in the spirit of Christian love. If this is something you can help with please call Alan Coleman on 01702 201901.

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We l l s p r i n g Te a r o o m - S t Teresa’s Church Narthex Tuesday & Friday 10-4 We are non-profit making existing only to serve the Kingdom of God in our parish. Our menu is wide and varied and the food is delicious. Please be as generous as you can.

C o m i n g s o o n t o S t Teresa’s - a prayer and fellowship group led by members of our parish who would like to offer us the chance to pray together and support one another through times of joy, sadness, worry, thankfulness and grief. This group is being set up as a response to the prayers of our parishioners and I believe that the Lord is asking this of St Teresa’s. If you wish to share how you feel then you will be greeted with love and anything said in this group will remain in this group or simply come along and pray quietly.

Whats happening in the parish? 2nd Nov - Feast of All Souls - The Sacrifice of Mass will be offered for the departed at 8pm. Fr Gerry will be calling out the names of all those on our departed list and you are invited to light a candle for your loved one. (Please check the list at the back of church and add any names missing)5th Nov - Fireworks @ Fr Gerry’s There is NO charge for this event. To enjoy a fun evening with friends from church and school all you need

to do is bring one good firework per family. We will be selling scrumptious hot dogs, tasty chilli and hot drinks. 3rd December 7-9pm Christmas Fundraiser! Please support our church.

Wow we are overwhelmed by your offers to cook on this fabulous night. Our restaurants are Indian, English, Maltese, Spanish, Mexican and Asian. Tickets are £10 each (children £5) and includes all your food. Licensed Bar too selling wine, beer & soft drinks. Tickets on sale now! Please see Christine, Elaine Hennessy, Ruth Harley or Fr Gerry.

9th July - Parish Summer Party

Open Days

"Open Evening for Prospective Year 12

3 Dec 7-11pm Parish Centre Food Ticket

   Wednesday 16 November 2016        7.00pm to 9.00pm We shall be delighted to welcome to our Open Eveningprospective students who are interested in St Bernards High School mixed Sixth Form in September 2017.www.stbernardswestcliff.org.uk We welcome applications to our mixed Sixth Form from students, of all faiths who meet our entrance requirements and are seekinga school with a Christian ethos. 

Diocese Events

“Annual Catholic, Pro Life Ball on Saturday the 12th of November. It will be a wonderful evening for all who attend, and will include a 5 star 3 course meal, a live band, a silent auction with some amazing prizes and great company. Starts at 6 pm at the Royal Garden Hotel, Kensington, London. Tickets this year are £95 per person. We are also offering a 50% discount for all table hosts tickets. So if you can fill a table of 10 people, the table will cost £900.00 in total. Contact Conor to book; 07886000882 email; GCNBall@gmail.com”

“Blessing of the Graves This will take place on Sunday 13th November at Sutton Road Cemetery. It will start at 3.00pm with prayers at the large cross and be followed by the blessing of individual graves”

The Essex Recusant Society (Brentwood Diocesan Historical Society) will meet at 2.30pm on Saturday 19 November in The Grange, 93, Queen's Road, Brentwood CM14 4EY, when Mr Michael Coy) will speak about William Byrd, the eminent Tudor composer and recusant Catholic who lived and died at Stondon Massey, Essex. Non-members of the Society are kindly asked to contribute £3 at the door.

Situations Vacant

“Vacancy – Finance Assistant required to support the Finance Office at Cathedral House, Brentwood. The role is part-time, working four days a week (28 hours). If you – or any of your family or friends – are interested in this role, please first contact recruitment@dioceseofbrentwood.org for a copy of the job description and person specification. You should then send in your CV, with a covering letter demonstrating how your experience and skills match the essential requirements and attributes of the role as per the job description and person specification. Closing date for CVs/applications is Friday 11th November 2016. Interviews week commencing 21st November 2016.”  Parish Safeguarding Officer for Children & Vulnerable Adults is Mel Packer who can be contacted on 01702 54795

Prayer- 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: Joyce Hall, Sheraton Copland-Mander, Paul Marchant, Angela Read, Jonathan Somervell, Lily-Rose Robinson, Paul Clarke, Andrew Stevens, Mary Smith. The people of the Middle East and especially our Christian brothers and sisters.

Monday: The Sick: Denis Hanlon, Louise Knight, Elaine Liddon, Cassie Thompson, Cory Lees, Anthony George, Christopher Carr, and David Squires, Those who live in Ashingdon Road,Ash Way, Alexandra Road, Coombes Grove & Ashingdon Heights.

Tuesday: The Sick: Eve Stocks, Jim Beck, Julia Lamb, Sarah Knight, Edward Cunado, Constance Longman, Chris Godfrey. For the people of Osizweni Parish and their Minister Fr Tony Kazibwe.

Wednesday: Alan Gunn, Emily Gough, Ethan Adlum, William McArthur, Margaret Hennessy, Sarah Fisher, Marjorie Jay, Jeannette Oatley, The Queen and her ministers, that they may govern us wisely.

Thursday: The Sick:, Georgina Cook, Mary Norris, Vera Moore, Sheila Van de Vyver, Alain Kennedy-Fern, Ian Chandler. Len Smith, Sarah Jane Jackson, Ava Hallmark. The Farming Community.

Friday: The recently departed: Peter Reynolds, Christine Neale, Mary Weatheritt & Susan Smith. Those whose Anniversary falls at this time and all the departed known to our parish. All will be remembered this week. Our Student Priests: Rick, Patrick, David, Gary, Paschal & Eamonn.

Saturday: The Sick: Barty Igoe, Ron Gravestock, Andy Dawes, Padraig Evers, Oliver Kelly, Helen Clapp, Terry Purton, Gareth Lewis, Vicki Robinson, Samantha Robinson, Sianne Robinson and all those in hospital

Sat 5.30pmThirty-first Sunday in

Ordinary Time

Colin Spiers & Joan Buckley RIP

MS

Sun 30 9.00am St Pius X Pro Populo10.30am Judith Steward RIP

Mon 31 No Mass Today Tues 1 9.30am All Saints Holy Day of

Obligation8.00pmWed 2 8.00pm All SoulsThur 3 9.30am Ints Simon BaileyFriday 4 No Mass Today St Charles Borromeo,

BishopSat 5 9.30am St Pius XSat 5.30pm

Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Ints John Boslem & Christopher Godfrey

Sun 6 9.00am St Pius X Eileen Rochford RIP E&T S

10.30am Deceased Legionaries Junior

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