What s On. The Parish of St Teresa of the Child Jesus Rochford & St Pius X Hockley

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1 The Parish of St Teresa of the Child Jesus Rochford & St Pius X Hockley Parish Priest: Fr Gerry Drummond MA 109 Ashingdon Road, Rochford, SS4 1RF / frgerry@talktalk.net The Solemnity of All Saints. Remembering saints and martyrs and dedicating a specific day to them each year has been a Christian tradition since the 4th century AD, but it wasn't until 609AD that Pope Boniface IV decided to remember all martyrs. Originally May 13th was designated as the Feast of All Holy Martyrs. Later, in 837AD, Pope Gregory IV extended the festival to remember all the saints, changed its name to Feast of All Saints and changed the date to November 1st. We celebrate today the solemnity of All Saints. This invites us to turn our gaze to the immense multitude of those who have already reached the blessed land, and points us on the path that will lead us to that destination. Pope John Paul II, All Saints' Day 2003 What s On Coffee Morning and Raffle this Sunday St Teresa's Baby and Toddler Group would like to invite you all to join us in the parish centre for a coffee morning and raffle following Sundays 10:30am Mass. We are hoping to raise funds to build a new fence at the back of the parish centre. This will enclose the patio area and make a safe area for the little ones to play outside. Come along for a coffee and a chat. The Baby & Toddler Group meets next in the Parish Centre after the 9.20 Mass on Wednesday: 9.45am to 12pm during term time. Everyone very welcome. The Legion of Mary: working and praying for the Kingdom of God in our Parish. Everyone is most welcome to the 5.30pm meeting in the Parish Centre - new members always welcome. RCIA continues on Weds 4 November at 8.00pm in the Presbytery. This rite is ideal for anyone interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith, perhaps with a view to being received into the Church. Please see Fr Gerry for further details, or why not just come along to the meeting? So you want to be a good Catholic doctor? An intensive one-day course in medical ethics for doctors and medical students at

2 Vaughan House, Francis Street, London SW1 Westminster Cathedral on Saturday November 7 from 9am to 5pm. Fee: Doctors 30, students 10. Please see poster at the back of the church for further information. To request an application from please Dr Mike Delany on drmgd84@hotmail.com or call Dr Charlie O Donnell on The Changing Face of Britain National Celebration at Westminster Cathedral : Saturday, 7 th November, 2009 at 2pm Please join us to celebrate the changing face of Britain programme marking the 25 th Anniversary of the Catholic Association for Racial Justice. The celebration will include the Catholic Community including the Archbishop of Westminster and Bishops, other Christian denominations, other faith communities, Members of Parliament, local and national Government officials. We do hope that you will be able to join us to show your support for CARJ and the important issues of valuing Ethnic Diversity and Racial Justice. For further information please contact: Rosie Bairwal, CARJ. Telephone: info@carj.org.uk The next meeting of the Essex Recusant Society will take place on Saturday 7th November at 2.30 p.m. at The Grange, 93 Queens Road, Brentwood. Fr. Brian Croughan, Portsmouth Diocesan archivist, will give a talk entitled, ' A brief history of devotion to Our Lady Vulnerata.' For further information please contact Miss Isobel Parks on The Legion of Mary annual Mass for its founder Frank Duff will be at St. Anthony's, Forest Gate on Saturday 7th November. A coach from Rayleigh has been booked. Anyone interested please contact Clare on , or Olive on who will be pleased to give further information. Parish Fireworks Party Saturday 7th November 7pm. Admittance: one decent firework per family soup in a basket, food, tea & coffee will be available too. Why not bring your freinds? G.A.Ls. (Girls & Ladies) On Monday, 9th November Brian Curtois, a reporter for over 25 years, will give us a talk on his experiences whilst working for the BBC. As a lot of enquiries and interest has been shown in this talk we have decided "for one night only" to make it a general invitation to everyone (including men). It starts at 7.30 p.m. in St. Teresa's Parish Centre. Admission: Members: 1 Non Members: 2. We look forward to seeing you there Maureen Faith and HIV & AIDS "If the yardstick of our faith is unconditional love... then our response to people living with HIV and AIDS will be a measure of our faith" Ghana Bishops' Conference. All are welcome to join CJSR and CAFOD at a special liturgy

3 "Faith and HIV & AIDS" to mark World AIDS Day on Sunday 15th November 3pm-4pm followed by refreshments at Our Lady and St George, Shernhall Street, Walthamstow, E17 9HU. The liturgy will include a CAFOD speaker and healing. For further information contact either Elisabeth Abbott (CJSR) cjsr@dioceseofbrentwood.org or Denise Grierson (CAFOD) brentwood@cafod.org.uk ADVENT 2009 Welcoming Christ into our hearts through the Liturgy for the seasons of Advent and Christmas. Mgr David Manson, VG will lead this session on Tuesday 17 th November at 7.30pm in the Cathedral Conference Centre. St Bernard s High School and Arts College, a Specialist School for Performing Arts and Science Open Evening for Prospective Year 12 - Wednesday 25 November pm to 9.00pm We shall be delighted to welcome to our Open Evening prospective students who are interested in joining St Bernard s High School and Arts College mixed Sixth Form in September Entry to our mixed Sixth Form is open to all students who meet our entry requirements. Designated A high performing specialist School What is the meaning of life? An opportunity for an advent retreat for young people in school year 10 and above to explore together the ultimate question and discover the things of value and true meaning in our lives. Come to Walsingham House and experience fun, friendship and faith before Christmas. To be held December Please see poster at back of church for further details. This years parish dinner dance at the Lawn is being held on Sunday 20th December. Full 3 course Christmas menu and music by The Alvin Jones Band. Tickets 40 each. To secure your ticket please give a 10 deposit to Una or Martin Johnson ( ) Notices MANY THANKS for all the lovely donations that THE FAITH STORE received over the last week - it really does make a big difference. The shop is fully stocked again and looks wonderful! However, as fast as the goods come in we do sell them, so please do keep bringing in any GOOD QUALITY clothes,toys, books, cds, dvds, jewellery, ornaments etc. All profits made go straight to the church - in fact St Teresa's porch will be having a 'face-lift' in the next few weeks, funded by our church shop. A very BIG THANK YOU to all those who give of their time, energy and enthusiasm to make The Faith Store such a success :) Tracey is planning a special 'Christmas Edition' of NEWS FROM THE PEWS (our parish magazine). If you have anything you'd like to feature in it please it to her:

4 drop it into The Faith Store or post it to Mrs T Heddon, Greengages, Mount Bovers Lane, Hawkwell, Essex SS5 4JE. Thank you! From: Rt Rev Mgr Gordon Read, Diocesan Chancellor and Judicial Vicar:If you know the whereabouts of any of Mrs Tracy Jayne Brant, please contact the Tribunal Office on quoting the reference number 2/09. It is important that I make contact with them, if possible, in order to protect their rights under Canon Law. Brentwood Catholic Children s Society has bond places for runners in the 2010 LONDON MARATHON SUNDAY APRIL 25th.. If you are an experienced runner or someone who would value the opportunity to participate in this renown event please contact Sarah Kendall at the Society s office Tel no skendall@childcareuk.org. It is an excellent way to raise much needed funds for the Diocesan Children s Society and perhaps achieve an ambition! We d like to form a parish men s group. What would you like to see us do? Speak to Fr Gerry if you have an idea! Music Lessons Our resident trumpet player, Graham Hunter, is now available to teach music lessons for all ages. Graham is a multi instrumentalist and can teach among many others: brass instruments, saxophone, guitar, bass guitar, piano and drum kit. If you or anyone you know is interested in learning a musical instrument or brushing up, please contact Graham on VISITORS GROUP The visitors group is now one year old. We are 4 groups of 2 persons who pay visits to those in the Parish that are sick, housebound or just pleased to see a 'face'. We are looking for volunteers to join us so if you feel that you could help please contact David Whines on or Carol Wilson on Altar Servers List next week 5.30pm Aimee, Charlotte & Sophie C am Sunday MC Stewart Cross Bearer Hannah Thurifer & Boat Dean Candle Bearers Frances & Brandon Offertory Rebecca & James Any Enquires Please Contact Derek on st Collection for 25th Oct was before standing orders 2nd Collection for World Mission Day was Our Parish needs 1620 per week to run. Thank you all for your continued generosity.

5 The Month of the Departed Envelopes are now available at the back of church. Add your loved ones names and enclose your offering for them to be included. They will be placed on the altar and remembered at every Mass during the Month of November. Parish Christmas Bazaar Saturday, 21st November We are now collecting! Dry goods, tins, sweets etc, and bottles for the bottle stall. Nearer to the day we will need cakes, biscuits etc. Why not help on the day? If you have any ideas please see Tony Igoe, Fr Gerry, or any member of the Parish Council. PARISH PRAYER Heavenly Father, send out your light and your truth. Open our eyes to the opportunities you give us; Open our ears to hear your call; Open our hearts to your love, That we may serve you And bring others to your light, Through Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen

6 Mass Times and Intentions Sat pm Sun am At S Pius X The Feast of All Saints The People of the Parish 10.30am Mon pm All Souls Ints Moira Lock Bernie Carolan RIP Tues pm Eucharistic Service Weds am S Charles Borromeo, Bishop Eucharistic Service Thurs am At S Pius X Eucharistic Service Fri am Eucharistic Service Sat am 5.30pm Sun am At S Pius X 10.30am Mass with annointing of the Sick 7.30pm 17th November 2009 Thirty-Second Sunday Remembrance Sunday Everyone is welcome to come and receive the Sacrament of God's healing love, eother for themselves or for someone else. We plan to offer the Sacrament of the Sick on the third Tuesday of every month, so why not make this a regular date? The People of the Parish TB For Your Prayers In our Cycle of Prayer we remember those who live in Ashworths, Cavendish Road, Fountain Lane, and Hillside Avenue. We Pray for the people of Bramerton Road Community Church and their minister Rev d David Sebley The Sick: Dennis Hartnett, Sarah Fisher, Elizabeth Graham, Delia Cheek, William McArthur, Gabriella Prideaux, Gail Airey, Joan Hauser, Antoinette Cane, Chris Bowler, Christopher Carr, Sarah Knight, Zita Killick, Ross Giza, David Ward, Oliver Kelly, Lucy Fuller, Laura Munden, Harry Clark, Terry & Marie Barrett, Vicki & Dee Fage, Jackie Gravestock, Drummond & Helen Clapp, Chris Sheehan, Jim Bourne, Shirley Kennenson, Siobhan Taylor, Gareth Lewis, Mark Reilly, Bartly Igoe, Dexter Govia, Michael King, Elizabeth Reilly, Johanna Packer, Marylin Friend, Marjorie Jay, Cassie Thompson, Ciaran Freel, Angele DeCan, Paul Clarke, Mac & Maria McFairbairn, Ken Cropley, Louise Knight, Ann Moore, Tony Micallef, Maud Livett, and all who are sick. All the Departed, and in particular: Ann Francis recently departed: John Baker, Rebecca Bourne, Alice Connor, Reg Twitchett, Olga Cournes, Thomas Moss, Bill Downs, Chris Sargeant, and all whose years mind fall at this time.