St Teresa Rochford & St Pius X Hockley

109 Ashingdon Road, Rochford, Essex SS4 1RF frgerry@talktalk.net www.rcrochford.org. 01702 544334 07919 416263

Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

My dear people,

First of all may I say how nice it is to be back amongst you again. We were very privileged to be able to spend time with our daughter Poppy in New Zealand, and to see something of that beautiful country. As we drove through , the astonishing countryside was a constant reminder of the majesty of our Lord who created all things. It is the same Lord who has created us in His image and who calls us to rediscover our own glory through imitation of Jesus. Never stop striving to live up to His Commandments , and do not be afraid to correct one another gently in love, remembering that we are all sinners.

Yours in Christ, Fr Gerry

Our week at a glance Monday 4th march 2-4pm - Wellspring Tearoom Open Tuesday 5th March 10am - Requiem Mass for Bridget Beckett 2-4pm Wellspring Tearoom Open 4pm - First Holy Communion preparation for children 7.30pm - Healing Mass 8pm - RCIA & First Holy Communion Parents Wednesday 6th March 9.10 am - Morning Prayer 9.30 am - Mass 10 am - St Teresa’s Teddies Mother & Baby Group meet in the parish centre 10.30 am - Legion of Mary 2- 4pm - Wellspring Tearoom open Thursday 7th March 2 - 4pm - Wellspring Tearoom open 7pm - Prayer & Fellowship Group Friday 8th March 9.10 am - Morning Prayer 9.30 am - Mass 10am - 3.15 - Wellspring Tearoom Open 3.30 - 4.30 - Adoration 7pm - Stations of the Cross 7.30 - 9.30pm - Friday Night Youth

Ash Wednesday - 6th March Mass Times: 9.30am & 8pm During Mass ashes will be blessed and distributed . Friday 8th March at 7pm - Stations of the Cross at St Teresa’s Church Lenten Talks at St Teresa’s

‘The Ten Commandments Through The Eyes of the Catechism’ This is a series of

talks hosted by St Teresa’s Church and led by Fr Gerry. Week 1: 19th March 2019 Week 2: 26th March 2019 Week 3: 2nd April 2019 Talks will commence at 8pm and will follow our 7.30pm evening Mass. Refreshments will be provided. Why not make this part of your Lent preparation? All very welcome.

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:Mary's sole object in this world was to keep her eyes constantly focused on God so as to discover His Will. Then when she found out what God wanted, she did it. St. Bernardine of Siena

St Vincent de Paul Society - Turning concern into action If you can help in any way please call David Whines on 01702 205269. This SVP is based at Our Lady of Ransom, Rayleigh.

Our Sacramental ProgrammesBaptism - This weekend we welcome Ariana into God’s family as she receives the Sacrament of Baptism. Congratulation and welcome. If you are thinking about preparing your child/children for Baptism please speak to Fr Gerry after Mass. RCIA - Our next RCIA session is on Tuesday 5th March at 8pm. This follows our 7.30 Mass. First Holy Communion - Our next meeting for children children and parents will be on Tuesday 5th March. Children at 4pm and parents at 8pm Confirmation - Youth Mass this Sunday at 10.30pm.

Notices Coffee Morning Our Confirmandi will be serving bacon rolls and refreshments after Mass this Sunday. They are very much looking forward to welcoming you. Please do stay and support them.

Opening Times: Monday - Thur - 2-4pm Friday - 10am - 3pm

Friday Night Youth meets on 8th March 7.30 - 9.30pm in St Teresa’s Narthex. All young people in Year 6 and above are very

welcome. Pizza, Chips and lots of treats available. Please note that during Lent Friday Night Youth will start at the later time of 7.30 as there will be Stations of the Cross in the Church at 7pm. This Friday our Confirmation Candidates will be leading our stations and we warmly invite our young people to join us.

The Legion of Mary is hosting its annual Acies ceremony

(renewal of Promise) followed by Benediction on Saturday 30th March at St. Teresa's Rochford, at 2.00pm. Light refreshments afterwards. All Senior, Junior and Auxiliary members are invited along with all Parishioners. For more information including transport, contact:Gerald Miller 01702 207234.

Diocesan Events Lenten Talks - 2019 - Nazareth House Each talk will commence at 7.30pm. 13th March - Fr Angelus Houle, ‘Spiritual Warfare’. 27th March - Mark Lambert - ‘The Culture of Life vs the Culture of Death’ 3rd April - Fr Andrew Forys, ‘The healing power of Confession’. 10th April - Fr Jeff Woolnough, ‘Mary at the foot of the Cross’.

“Be still in the presence of the Lord” – for adults, a long weekend of peace, stillness, prayer and reflection in the beautiful setting of Walsingham House at Abbotswick. From Friday to Monday 9th – 12th or 23rd – 26th August. A simple programme of morning and evening prayer, Mass, Adoration and Reconciliation; all optional, use your time as you wish. Maximum

of 18 people. All rooms en-suite. £200 single room, £250 twin room, for three nights’ accommodation and all meals. Email josephbeattie@dioceseofbrentwood.org or call 01277 373959 and ask for Joe.

Miscellaneous News & Events

ST BERNARD’S HIGH SCHOOL A Catholic Academy for Arts and Science Tel: 01702-608005 E-mail: sjc@stbernards.southend.sch.uk

MIDDAY SUPERVISOR Required ASAP

The School is looking to appoint an additional Midday Supervisor to assist management and teaching staff with the supervision of students during their lunch break. Hours: 12.30pm – 1.40pm, Monday – Friday, Term time only Pay Scale: 1:71 (currently £8.55 per hour, moving to £9.00 from April 2019) Deadline for applications: Monday 18 March 2019 Further details and application form on our website: www.stbernardswestcliff.org.uk

"A date for your diary: The Diocesan Catholic Charismatic

Renewal Service Team are organising A Day of Renewal themed 'The Love of Jesus' which will be held on Saturday 18th May 2019 at Blessed Sacrament Parish, 116 Melbourne Avenue, Chelmsford from 10am until 4pm. Our speaker will be Charles Whitehead and the day will finish with Mass at 3pm. Coffee and tea will be provided but please bring a packed lunch.”

Parish Finances 1st Collection - 24th February 2018 - £633.83 Second Collection for Racial Justice Sunday £134.00

Please continue to pray for our parish, that we may raise sufficient funds to cover the many outgoings.

Future Dates for Your Diary

Tues 5th March - Healing Mass at 7.30pm. Come and pray for yourself or for a loved one and receive the gentle touch of Jesus’ healing love.

Wed 10th April - Deanery Lent Reconciliation Service at St Helen’s at 7.30pm.If you have anything you would like in the newsletter please email Christine before Thursday at stteresarochford@icloud.com

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: Karen Landy, Renate Butler, Angela Read, Jonathan Somervell, Norma Goater, Andrew Stevens. The people of the Middle East and especially our Christian brothers and sisters.

Monday: The Sick: Stephen Kennedy, Trevor R idgwel l , Tony Camelo , Marguerite Jakes, Louise Knight, Elaine Liddon, Cory Lees, Anthony George & Mary Smith .Those who live in Bobbing Close, Nelson Road, Granville Road and The Drive.

Tuesday: The Sick: Alan Gunn, Keith Short, John Rice, Nellie Smith, Graham Gardener, Mary Reilly, Pat Murray, Christina Thomas, Edward Cunado, Chris Godfrey. For the people of Osizweni Parish and Fr Tony Kazibwe their Parish Priest.

Wednesday: Gerald Miller, Eve Stocks, Jim Beck, Sarah Knight, Kevin Cosset,

Ethan Adlum, William McArthur, John Hennessy, Margaret Hennessy, Sarah Fisher & Marjorie Jay. For the Queen and her ministers, that they may govern us wisely.

Thursday:The Sick: Rosie, Kenneth Jobson, Venus Rubertazzi, Ellen Franklin, Ron & Jackie Gravestock, John Vasey, Baby David, Mary Norris, Sheila Van de Vyver, Len Smith & Sarah Jane Jackson. The Farming Community. Our Student Priests: Rick, Patrick, Gary, Michael, Adrian, Paschal, Eamonn, Alexander, Tony, Damien & Jonathan. For our own Priest Fr Gerry.

Friday: The recently departed: Vivian Edwards, Bridgett Beckett & Alma Packer. Those whose anniversaries fall this week: Frederick Joyce, Harry Paris and Christine Thompson,

Saturday: The Sick: Elsie Clayton, Bartly Igoe, Padraig Evers, Margaret Thomas, Oliver Kelly, Helen Clapp & Terry Lewis.

Sat 2 5.30pmEighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Pro PopuloSun 3 9.00am St Pius X Ints Cardinal Vincent

Nichols10.30am Alessandro Baldan RIP `J

Mon 4 No Mass TodayTues 5 10am Requiem Mass for

Bridget Beckett7.30pm Healing Mass

Wed 6 9.30amAsh Wednesday

8pmThur 7 No Mass TodayFriday 8 9.30am Sat 9 5.30pm

First Sunday of LentSun 10 9.00am St Pius X

10.30am