ST TERESA OF LISIEUX CATHOLIC CHURCH, LEXDEN 16 Clairmont Road, Lexden, Colchester CO3 9BE (with St John the Baptist Catholic Church, Iceni Way, Shrub End CO2 9EF) www.stteresa.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/groups/sttofl/ Parish Priest: Father Tom Lavin (01206) 576898 fathertomlavin@hotmail.com Parish Administrator Steph Kilcline 07525 015932 Parish Office stteresaslexden@hotmail.co.uk 01206 576898 St Teresa s Primary School Headteacher: Mrs Marie Kelly 01206 508445 St Benedict s College Principal: Mrs Jo Santinelli 01206 549222 Parish Hall Bookings Mrs Elaine Moclair after 4pm 07952 597059 churchhallbookingslexden@gmail.com PRAYER NEEDS We continue to pray for those parishioners who are sick and housebound and especially: Percy Abrahams, Lilianne Banna, George Birch, Andrew Brydon, Yvonne Couperthwaite, Ben Culhane, Sylvia Davies, Cynthia D Cruz, Melvin Doonan, Terry Doonan, Derek Drake, Mary Fircks, Win Healy, Paul Holmes, Jill Jarvis, Kunjumon Job, Jason McLean, Jean Mendes, Michael Moran, Beata Morovicova, Josie Murray, James O Neill, Eileen Pool, Beattie Preston, Jo Preston, Marion Preston, Ann Renwick, Carrianne Rogers, Margaret Scott, Ewan Thompson, Teresa Thorneycroft, Peter Townsdrow, Francesca Vassallo, Sheila Watts and any unknown to us. We remember Joan Flynn, Anneliese Stowicki, Frank Mills, Christina Moan, Marie Mowat, Natasha Manastyrska, Harold Garbet, Mary Lockyear, Margaret Salmon and other anniversaries which occur around this time. Recent Deaths: Denis Scott of Weavers Close died suddenly at home. He is survived by his wife Margaret and his family Cathy, Angela and Jeff. Funeral arrangements: His body will be received into St Teresa s Church at 4pm on Tues 21 st Nov; Funeral Mass at on Wed 22 nd Nov followed by Committal at the Crematorium. Mark Cresswell, son-in-law of George & Pat Lumley died recently. He is survived by his wife Joanna and daughters Laura, Emma and Rachel. Funeral Service at Colchester Crematorium at 12:30pm on Thurs 23 rd Nov May those who have died rest in peace and those that mourn be comforted. Fr Charles Mission in Uganda We will be having a second collection after all Masses this weekend to go with the fundraising that has taken place this year in the Parish and at St Teresa's school. Fr Charles has sent some new photos to show how your generous donations are helping with the building work at the school and the Church. Please see photos at the back of the Church. Sun 26 th November - Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King and Youth Sunday There will be a second collection next weekend for the work of the Brentwood Catholic Youth Service (BCYS) and the youth ministry in our Diocese
Sat 18 th Nov 12:30pm 6:30pm Sunday 19 th Nov 9.00am 11.00am MASS TIMES & INTENTIONS Morning Prayer 15 mins before Mass The Dedication of the Basilicas of Ss Peter and Paul, App Vocations to the Priesthood & November Dead List (at St John s) Eileen Foy (RIP)(A) & November Dead List THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (A) Pat Carpenter & Patsy Thurlow (RIP)(A) & November Dead List All Parishioners & November Dead List Monday 20 th Nov 7:00pm Tuesday 21 st Nov Wed 22 nd Nov 7:30pm Thurs 23 rd Nov Friday 24 th Nov Sat 25 th Nov 10:00pm 6:30pm Sunday 26 th Nov 9.00am 11.00am Mass of the Day Bernard & Phyllis Woolnough & November Dead List St Vincent de Paul Society & November Dead List The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (at St John s) Bill Tweddell (Ints) & November Dead List FUNERAL MASS: DENIS SCOTT (RIP) Mass with Prayers for Healing Mass of the Day (St Clement I, Pope, M) Cecilia Farrington (RIP) & November Dead List St Andrew Dung-Lac, Pr & Comps, Mm Carmel Quinn (Ints) & November Dead List St Catherine of Alexandria V, M Vocations to the Priesthood & November Dead List (at St John s) John Hamblin (RIP) & November Dead List SOLEMNITY OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST THE KING (A) (Youth Day) Iain McWhirter (RIP)(A) & November Dead List All Parishioners & November Dead List Saturdays: 11.00am Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions) and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 12 noon
ST TERESA OF LISIEUX AND ST JOHN THE BAPTIST DIOCESAN PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS Lord, You call us by name with the words first spoken on the shore of Lake Galilee, Follow me. Breathe deep within us the gifts of your Holy Spirit; help us to have the wisdom to hear your call, the courage to answer it and the faith to live it. So that the Gospel is preached, the poor are served with love, the suffering are comforted, the lost are found and welcomed and all are strengthened by the grace and joy of the Sacraments. In our parish community, our family, our home, our school, in our Diocese of Brentwood, especially inspire those whom you are calling today to the priesthood and religious life to say, Yes, Lord. Here I am. Send me. We ask this through Christ Our Lord, Amen. Holy Father s Intentions for November That Christians in Asia, bearing witness to the Gospel in word and deed, may promote dialogue, peace and a mutual understanding, especially with those of other religions November is the Month of the Holy Souls During this month prayers and Masses are said for the Faithful Departed. November Dead Lists and Envelopes are available at the back of the church. Please put names of your deceased family and friends on the lists and place them in the envelopes. (Please do not place money in the envelopes.) Completed envelopes can be placed in the basket at the back of the church. 2 nd Dec 11:30am Ordination of Deacon David Pearce You are invited to the Ordination to the Priesthood of Deacon David Pearce on Saturday Dec 2 nd at 11:30am, here at St Teresa s Church. Please be seated no later than 11:15am as we are expecting people from other parts of the Diocese to join us. Parking in St Teresa s school is reserved for clergy and those with very limited mobility. Other parking will be available at Home Farm School and Lexden primary School. More information on parking will be issued next week. As this is a very important occasion for our parish so let us all ask the Holy Spirit to guide Deacon David in these days of preparation. Sun 19 th Nov 12:30pm Baptism of Lydia Mulkerrins Sun 19 th Nov 3:00pm Holy Hour for the Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament; Rosary; Sunday Reflection; Evening Prayer and Benediction Mon 20 th Nov 8:00pm Prayer Group in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
Tues 21 st Nov 2:00 3:30pm Friendship in the Church Hall. All are welcome. Tues 21 st Nov 7:00-8:00pm 9:00am Choir rehearsal. Tues 21 st Nov 8:00pm Instruction in the Faith for non-catholics. Wed 22 nd Nov 7:30pm Mass with prayers for healing. St Teresa s School Open Morning for parents of prospective pupils to look around the School on Tuesday 21st November from 9.30 11.30am. If you would like to attend please telephone the school to confirm your attendance (01206) 508445 Thurs 23 rd Nov 7:00-8:00pm Meeting for Confirmation candidates to prepare for Youth Sunday (26 th Nov). Any other young people who want to take part in Youth Sunday please also come to this meeting. Thurs 23 rd Nov 8:00pm Lectio Divina in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. All are welcome. Fri 24 th Nov 2:00pm (at St Teresa s) Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and 3:00pm Divine Mercy Devotions Sat 25 th Nov Meeting for all altar servers at St Teresa s. Please bring your Guild handbooks. Sat 25th Nov 11:00am 2:00pm Parish Bazaar Thank you to all who have given donations for the Bazaar but we still need lots more! We would especially like donations of Chocolate for the Children s Chocolate tombola. These can be large or small, from a Christmas stocking/selection box down to a mini bar of chocolate! We also still need bottles for the bottle stall as well as second hand toys that are in good condition. Please remember to send your sold and unsold raffle tickets back in an envelope and place into the box at the back of the Church. Thank you. Parish Council Members for 2017/18: John Bradley, Katherine Edwards, Jade North, Emily Copeland, Alexina Weston, Adrian Rowley, Sarah McDonald, John McCabe, Claire Taylor, Tom Fusi, Clare Partner, George Benedict. Weekend Nov 12 th Offertory Collection: Baskets 560.59 Gift Aid Envelopes 190.20 Second Collection for the Salesian sisters: Baskets 935.19 Gift Aid Envelopes 9.00 Monday 20th - Friday 24th November 7:30pm Brentwood Cathedral invites you to a special Mission and an opportunity to renew your faith. More information at www.cathedral-brentwood.org Vacancies St Peter's Catholic Primary in Dagenham are urgently seeking a teacher for our 12 place ARP. We have 12 fabulous children from Rec to Y6 with communication difficulties but who integrate in main school in the afternoons. Please call me if you are remotely interested in a January start. Salary negotiable according to experience. Daniel Craft HT 0208 270 6524. New Hall School has a vacancy for a full time sports assistant. Closing date 21 st Nov. For more information please call 01245 467588
Fire Drills St Teresa s and St John s Please note that evacuation drills will take place over the next few weeks. These are required by the Diocese and their safety consultants. The drills will take place at the end of Mass, following an announcement by Father Tom. The alarms will be sounded. Father Tom and those on the Sanctuary will leave first and go to the Assembly Point (the lawn in front of Fr Tom s house at St Teresa s and the front gate at St John s), followed by the choir and musicians. The congregation should then leave the church by all available exits quickly but calmly. Please give priority to those with mobility problems and young children. Follow the instructions given by our wardens and ushers. Further details will be given in our newsletters.