Don t sin anymore. Doreen Hind RIP

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1 OUR LADY OF CANVEY & ENGLISH MARTYRS 224 Long Road, Canvey Island, Essex SS8 0JS Parish Priest: Fr Eamonn Power Tel.: Presbytery Tel.: Office Hours: Monday-Friday pm Charity No Don t sin anymore Dear friends in Christ this weekend we reach the 5 th Sunday of Lent and the intensity increases a little and this is symbolised by the fact that the cross and statues are now veiled in purple. I m sure that by now our Lenten resolutions have grown a little weak, but perhaps we can comfort ourselves with the knowledge that the glorious celebration of Easter is now only two weeks away! In the gospel passage this weekend we hear the encounter between Jesus and the woman caught in adultery. The condemning crowd were baying for her death by stoning and according to the Law as it was at that time, they were within their rights to do so. But the Lord, when challenged, tells the crowd that the one without sin should be the first to throw a stone. The episode concludes with the Lord s words, go and don t sin any more. It illustrates that the Lord is ever merciful to those who are truly repentant, but we should always have a purpose of amendment! Confessions will be available both before and after both weekend Masses for the next two weeks and after the weekday Masses Monday to Thursday inclusive Doreen Hind RIP Our friend Doreen passed away on Tuesday of this past week. As yet we have no other news than that. We pray for her and all those who mourn her passing at this time. Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen Shared Stations of the Cross We have organised with our friends next door in Saint Nicholas church to have two separate devotional Stations of the Cross, one here in Our Lady of Canvey and the second in Saint Nicholas church. The one here is on Monday this week, the 8 th of April at 8.00pm in the church, followed by refreshments in the hall, and the second one the following Monday, the 15 th at 8.00pm at Saint Nicholas church, also at 8.00pm. How nice it would be to see a good number of Catholics turn up and support these two events! Palm Sunday Blessing of the Palms starting in the hall & then procession outside (weather permitting) & then into the Church. God Bless you all, Fr Eamonn

2 Our Lady of Canvey Liturgical Timetable Saturday 6 th April 5:15pm: Confessions 6:00pm Mass: Pro Populo Fifth Sunday of Lent Sunday 7 th April 9:15am: Confessions 10:00am Mass: Lorna Anderson (RIP) Monday 8th April 9:30am: Rosary 9:50am Mass: John Mooney (RIP) 8:00pm: Joint Stations of the Cross with St Nicholas Church Tuesday 9th April 9:30am: Rosary 9:50am Mass: Chris Zambra (50 th Birthday) Wednesday 10th April 9:30am: Rosary 9:50am Mass: Patrick Knowles (RIP) Thursday 11th April 9:30am: Rosary 9:50am Mass: Danielle Chinnock (RIP) Friday 12th April 9:30am: Rosary 9:50am Mass: Mary Fugl (Ints) Followed by Divine Mercy Chaplet & Prayers for Healing 7:00pm Divine Mercy Chaplet & Stations of the Cross Saturday 13th April 5:15pm: Confessions 6:00pm Mass: Pro Populo Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Sunday 14th April 9:15am: Confessions 10:00am Mass: Mary Quinn (RIP)

3 Senior Citizens Quiz Night Saturday 4 th May 7.30pm-Late 5 adults & children free under 14. All proceeds go to Parish funds. For more information or to book please contact Myra or Lynn on Goodwill Club The Goodwill Club have now started in the Parish hall. They will be in there every Friday from 7-10pm & it is open to anyone who is interested. Entrance fee is 3 & they do different things each week which are bingo, sequence dancing & much more & they even do holidays & day trips out. They currently have around 40 people attending. Your first session to try it is completely FREE so come along & find out more! St Vincent De Paul (SVP) The SVP have space available for new members. Anyone interested in joining the SVP please give your contact details to Fr Eamonn who will pass this on to a member who will then contact you. They meet every two weeks in the Parish meeting room for a maximum of one hour. For more information on what the SVP do please visit Friendship Club The Friendship Club meet the last Friday of each month in the Parish meeting room at the back of the Parish office 1:15-3:00pm & are a group of ladies that come together for a chat with tea/coffee & cakes/sandwiches provided. Legion of Mary The Legion of Mary meet every Monday morning in the Church at 10:30am following Mass. We are always looking for new members to join us. If you are interested in or would like more information on what is involved please contact Cathy on Offertory Collection The Offertory collection for the weekend was of which was Gift Aided. Many thanks for your generous donations. Southend Across Fund Raising News - There will be a quiz night held on the evening of the 12th April The venue will be st. Thomas more hall hadleigh Benfleet SS7 2PF start 1930 pm. 6-8 to a table price 5.00 per ticket BYO NIBBLES AND DRINK. Raffle on the night. All proceeds will be for the pilgrimage in September 2020, travelling by the across jubilances and organised for the Southend across pilgrims. Please ring Lynn on or Anita Mcginley on to book a table. Your support will be welcomed and much appreciated. Grotto Water Feature Memorial Garden The water feature is now up & running so we are now going to tidying up the garden area next to it & the plaques will be ordered. Can we now ask if you would like a plaque & have put your name down that you give the money to Fr Eamonn or the Parish office so we can start to order. We need the exact names for the plaques & it is two names per plaque due to the size. Many thanks. Irish Night We have another Irish Night booked in with Dave White for Saturday 19 th October so more details to follow nearer the time. PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK AND HOUSEBOUND Carol Tebbitt, Ernie McSweeney, Joan Dettke, Elizabeth Roche, Peter Brand, Peggy Fearne, Kit Kilford, Meryl Ponder, Kathy Rose, Shirley Chrichton, Joseph Sullivan, Maureen Pring, June Fen, Elizabeth O Connell, Fr. Jean-Laurent Marie, Clare Ashford, Pat Collins, Joseph Pisani, Edward Horton, Patrick O Brien, Peter Holland, Michael De Cruz, Lorraine Ballin, Matt Bynorth, Marie McDonagh, Winnie Holland, Dorothy Feary, Bridie George, Michael Lamberti, Maureen & Eddie Preshaw

4 Brentwood Catholic Children s Society Anniversary Concert: We are delighted to announce that the Northern Irish classical singing trio The Priests have agreed to hold an Anniversary Concert for us on Saturday 15 th June 2019 at the Brentwood Cathedral at 7.30pm. Early bird tickets are available now at a special price of 15 plus booking fee until 1 st March after which all tickets will be 20 plus fee. All tickets can be purchased directly through Eventbrite - look for The Priests under Event, or click the link on our website under Our 35 th Anniversary/Anniversary Events. We expect this to be a sell-out event and would urge you to book early in order to avoid disappointment. Blues Brothers Tribute Act Summer Garden Party On Saturday 29 th June the Parish will be hosting a Blues Brother s Tribute Act Summer Garden Party from pm. Entertainer Gary Allen has recently started up a Blues Brothers tribute act along with another fellow entertainer so we have booked them for this hugely popular act. This will be hosted in the Parish garden similar to the 80s celebration & we will have a BBQ & Pimms available & we also invite anybody who would like to set up stalls in the hall that day. Anybody who wishes to run a stall please let one of the Social Committee know whether it be cakes, brik a brak or anything else. Tickets are priced at 5 per adult & 3 child as we would need to just cover the cost of the entertainer & BBQ. Tickets will be on sale nearer the time. Mother s Day Afternoon Tea Many thanks to the Scouts for putting on such a great Afternoon Tea for the lovely Mum s last week. I am sure everyone who attended had a wonderful time. Brentwood Catholic Children s Society - Has several charity places for The Vitality London 10K run on Monday 27th May This May bank holiday event has a lovely atmosphere and takes in many of London s iconic landmarks, finishing in front of Buckingham Palace with all the event facilities, food and entertainment close by in Green Park. For each place, we ask for a pledge to raise a minimum sponsorship of 100 before Gift Aid. For further information, please contact Julie at jabbott@bccs.org.uk or House Exchange If anyone has a 1-2 bedroom property on Canvey & would be interested in moving to Maldon there is a lady with a 1 bedroom ground floor flat which is in a block only one high. The flat has a garden & also brand new kitchen & bathroom/wet room & also new windows & wooden flooring throughout. The property is walking distance to the high street & Maldon promenade with bus links into Chelmsford & other places. For more information please ask the Parish office.

5 ago The Sanctuary lamp burns for Doreen Hind RIP Pray Together, Work Together, Play Together St Joseph s Catholic Primary School Vaagen Road, Canvey Island Essex SS8 9DP Telephone: admin@st-josephsrc.essex.sch.uk Head Teacher - Miss Jacqueline Walker.. Catholic Singles is an organization - Helps single Catholics of all ages (over 18 years) meet other single Catholics, either one to one or through social events. For further information visit or tel Aylesford 2019 Date for your diary. Aylesford has been booked for Saturday 8 th June this year so save the date. More details will follow. Brentwood Catholic Children s Society Children and families are now able to access direct therapeutic support in one of our clinics. Sessions take place after school or at an evening clinic at our counselling suites in Rayleigh. Our highly experienced counsellors provide support directly to the whole family or to children and adolescents on a 1:1 basis. If you are concerned that your child may need someone to talk to, please contact Catherine on cmunns@bccs.org.uk. There is a sessional charge, so please enquire. Zumba kid s classes - Are designed exclusively for children aged 4-6 years and 7-11years to combine music, movement and community in a class. These are high energy and packed with specially choreographed child-friendly routines with music children will love. Zumba kids inspires children to express themselves through movement and play while effectively improving their overall health and well-being. These classes suit all abilities and includes dance, music and games. Classes are in the Parish hall. Class times: 4-6 years pm 5, 7-11 years Contact Jemma on for more information. Father s Day We will be showing the 1966 World Cup in the hall with breakfast bap & tea/coffee & this will be directly after Mass on the Sunday 16 th June. There will be a list at the back of the church for you to put your name down nearer the time. Senior Citizens Coffee Morning for Chris Zambra This week s Coffee Morning 7 TH April will be hosted for Chris Zambra s 50 th birthday as Chris will be 50 years old on the 9 th April. Please come along to celebrate all welcome. The Billericay Padre Pio Prayer - Invites you to a Day of Devotion to the Divine Mercy at Walsingham House at Abbotswick, Navestock Side, near Brentwood, CM14 5SH on Mercy Sunday, 28th April Arrival from am for 11 am start. Mass will be at 12 noon. Confession available. The day will end at 3.30pm. Tea and coffee will be available but please bring a packed lunch. Ring Claire Wallis on if you require further information. ALL ARE WELCOME.

6 THE NEXT COFFEE MORNING IS THE COFFEE MORNING FOR CHRIS ZAMBRA S 50 TH BIRTHDAY ON SUNDAY 7TH APRIL AFTER MASS Parish Events Sunday 7 th April Coffee Morning for Chris Zambra 50 th Birthday (After Mass) Sunday 28 th April Social Committee Coffee Morning (After Mass) Saturday 4 th May Senior Citizens Quiz Night for Parish (7.30pm til late) Sunday 5 th May SVP Coffee Morning (After Mass) Sunday 19 th May Social Committee Coffee Morning (After Mass) Sunday 2 nd June SVP Coffee Morning (After Mass) Saturday 8 th June Aylesford Parish Pilgrimage Sunday 16 th June Social Committee Coffee Morning (After Mass) Saturday 29 th June Blues Brothers Tribute Act Summer Garden Party ( ) Sunday 7 th July SVP Coffee Morning (After Mass) Sunday 14 th July Social Committee Coffee Morning (After Mass) Sunday 6 th August SVP Coffee Morning (After Mass) Sunday 1 st September SVP Coffee Morning (After Mass) Sunday 15 th September Senior Citizens Coffee Morning (After Mass) Sunday 22 nd September Social Committee Coffee Morning (After Mass) Saturday 5 th October Senior Citizens Quiz Night (7.30-Late) Sunday 6 th October SVP Coffee Morning (After Mass) Sunday 13 th October Social Committee Coffee Morning (After Mass) Saturday 19 th October Irish Night with Dave White (7.30pm til late) Sunday 27 th October Senior Citizens Coffee Morning (After Mass) Sunday 10th November SVP Coffee Morning (After Mass) Sunday 17 th November Social Committee Coffee Morning (After Mass) Sunday 1 st December Senior Citizens Christmas Dinner Sunday 7 th December SVP Coffee Morning (After Mass)

7 Healing Mass of the Resurrection (family tree) There will be a healing Mass of the resurrection, otherwise known as a family tree healing, on Tuesday the 16th of April, starting at 7.00pm with rosary. The full schedule is as follows: 7.00pm Rosary, with preliminary prayers for family tree healing 7.30pm Mass 8.15pm family tree prayers after Mass with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, chaplet and prayers for healing Those who wish to do so are invited to sketch out their family lines on paper and place this on the altar, otherwise just come and submit them in your hearts. All are welcome. A Date for your diaries, Saturday June 15 On this day we will host the Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima here in Canvey, together with the relics of Saint Francisco and Saint Jacinta! It will be a day of devotion and prayer in honour of Our Lady, stressing how she leads to Christ and how, through prayer, we can help bring about the conversion of our fallen world. The day will include Mass, talks on Our Lady, veneration of the relics, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and consecration to Our Lady. More news will be given on this later. Friday morning healing prayers and blessings Just a reminder again my friends that on every Friday morning, after the Mass, those who have time are invited to stay behind, pray the Chaplet of Mercy and to come forward, if they wish, for a healing blessing, including a blessing with the relic of Saint Padre Pio. This will be a regular feature of life here as long as I am in the parish let us thank God for all the healings and blessings he has given through this ministry. Lenten devotions Again this coming week there will be Stations of the Cross after the morning Mass on Wednesday. On Friday we have the Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 7.00pm, followed by Stations of the Cross. Maundy Thursday Please could we ask for 12 men to volunteer for washing of feet on Maundy Thursday. Please make yourself known to Dennis Williams or Fr Eamonn if you are happy to volunteer. Many thanks.

8 Questions on the Catholic Faith What was the first human sin? When tempted by the devil, the first man and woman allowed trust in their Creator to die in their hearts. In their disobedience they wished to become "like God" but without God and not in accordance with God (Genesis 3:5). Thus, Adam and Eve immediately lost for themselves and for all their descendants the original grace of holiness and justice. What is original sin? Original sin, in which all human beings are born, is the state of deprivation of original holiness and justice. It is a sin "contracted" by us not "committed"; it is a state of birth and not a personal act. Because of the original unity of all human beings, it is transmitted to the descendants of Adam "not by imitation, but by propagation". This transmission remains a mystery which we cannot fully understand.. Easter Services Maundy Thursday 18 th April 8:00pm Mass of the Lords Supper & watching with the Blessed Sacrament until 11:00pm Passion of the Lord (Good Friday) 19 th April 3:00pm Celebration of the Passion of the Lord. 7:00pm Stations of the Cross Easter Vigil Mass Saturday 20 th April Holy Saturday 8:00pm Easter Sunday 21 st April Mass 10:00am