St Teresa Rochford & St Pius X Hockley

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

16th Sunday in Ordinary Time

My dear people, As we all begin to wind down for the summer holiday we are reminded in todays Gospel to give ourselves sacred time to escape the demands of our bulging diaries and ‘to-do’ lists and listen to God’s voice in the quiet of our hearts. Use this quiet time to re-centre your lives and be ready to hear the calling of Christ the Shepherd. As you go on holiday, don't go on holiday from God. Find a church and go to Mass. Your Servant in Christ Fr Gerry

How we Serve in the name of Jesus Adoration 3.30 - 4.30 every Friday.…When you look at the Crucifix , you understand how much Jesus loved you then, when you look at the Sacred Host you remember how much Jesus loves you now’ St Teresa of CalcuttaThe Legion of Mary is here to

serve our par ish 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.

Reconciliation - Last Saturday in every month at St Pius X or every Saturday at 5pm. Baptism - If you are thinking about preparing your child/children for Baptism please speak to Fr Gerry after Mass. RCIA - Please continue to pray for those consider ing th is great commitment with Christ. Our RCIA will resume in September. First Holy Communion - If you have any questions regarding this Sacrament do please ask Fr Gerry. Details for 2019 will be available over the next couple of weeks.

Quote from the Legion of Mary:'The Blessed Virgin is like a good mother who, not content with looking after all her children in general, watches over each one separately.’ St. John Vianney

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.

The Wellspring “If any man is thirsty, let him come to me and drink” (Jn 7:37)

Open every Friday 10 - 3.30 for coffee, cake and light lunches. All very welcome

The Wellspring will be closed as follows: Friday - 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st August.

Re-opening from Friday 7th September.

The Wellspring staff wish you all a happy and peaceful summer break.

Saturday 15th September - Summer Ball Sunday 23rd Sept - Welcome Mass for our new school families Saturday 6th October - Quiz Night at St Teresa’s Saturday 3rd November - Fireworks Party. Saturday 1st December - World Food Festival

Brentwood Diocese News

Official Opening of Walsingham House at Abbotswick with Blessing of the new chapel - Saturday 1 September Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Alan at 12 noon. Come and enjoy what will be a beautiful day.

Brentwood Catholic Children’s Society is inviting supporters from all over the diocese to come and take part in the Barleylands Fun Walk on Sunday 2nd September 2018. This is a great fun, family event with a choice of walks on the Barleylands site, the longest being no more than 3 miles and a shorter walk which is suitable for children & toddlers. This community event starts with a BBQ at 12.00 and with walks due to start at 1pm & finish around 2pm. For a sponsorship form and more information, please go to

www.bccs.org.uk or contact Alison on arg.cardoness@googlemail.com.

BCYS Youth Gather 20th - 21st October 2018, Essex Outdoors, East Mersea This event is open

to those in school year 9 and above. We will combine opportunities for climbing high ropes, abseiling, zip wires and much more to keep you challenged and entertained, with guest speakers and workshops which will give you fresh insights into yourself, and your faith, by telling their stories. One of our speakers for this Autumn will be the lively, humorous and engaging speaker Fr Paul Keane, Vice Rector of St Mary’s College, Oscott. The cost includes lunch and dinner on Saturday 20th, breakfast and lunch on Sunday 21st, two Mersea activities, 2 BCYS workshops, and a night in a Mersea log cabin – all of this for just £50. Applications for this year’s Youth Gather on Mersea Island will open on the evening of 29th July, on our return from Lourdes. You can apply by creating an account at www.bcys.net and applying on the Events page. If you are a little unsure about whether this is for you, why not speak to Helen Igoe or Elaine Hennessy our Youth Catechists who will be glad to help you.

Summer Lourdes 2018 – the “virtual pilgrimage.” From Tuesday 24th to Saturday 29th July the Brentwood Catholic Youth

Service (BCYS) will present short online videos allowing you to catch the flavour of the Diocesan pilgrimage, led by Bishop Alan. The homily from each Mass, interviews with pilgrims from all ages, and clips to help you pray and reflect will all be available. To find the links, go to www.bcys.net or find BCYS on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram. You can also watch “Lourdes TV” to see Mass at the Grotto (Tuesday 24th, 7.30am UK time); the Torchlight procession (Tuesday 24th, 8.00pm) and the Blessed Sacrament Procession (Wednesday 25th, 4.00pm) as well as Tour de France, starting from Lourdes (Friday 27th, 8am – 11am). The link is www.lourdes-france.org/en/tv-lourdes

Notices

Coffee after Mass Please don’t forget our rota up at the back of church. It is the perfect time to chat with one another after Mass and catch up on all that is happening.

Prayer & Fellowship Group Come and spend time together in prayer, thanksgiving and friendship. We meet every other Thursday 7 -8.30pm. Our Next meeting will be on Thursday 2nd August 2018

Breaking News… Huge congratulations to our young server, Joshua Milton who has successfully raised over £1000 for the charity ‘Make a Wish’. Joshua grew his hair so that he could have it cut and sent to ‘The Princess Trust’ to be made into wigs for children with cancer. Joshua we are very proud of you!

***************************************** ♫ Indian Summer Ball ♫

Saturday September 15th St. Teresa's Parish Centre, 6.30

– 10.30pm £5 a head or £12 family ticket

DRESS TO IMPRESS! Bring your own drinks and

nibbles plus something savoury or sweet for a shared buffet. A magical evening for all the family... All most welcome!

************************************* Finance

1st Collection - 15th July 2018 - £623.73 Plus Standing Orders . 2nd Collection - Apostleship of the Sea - £122.31 Thank you

Calais Light - Ever felt you’d like to help the destitute migrants in Calais but not known where to start? We run regular weekend car convoys

from Brentwood Cathedral to chop veg & sort Refugee donations at the amazing Help Refugees UK Warehouse in Calais. If you can’t go along, please donate with compassion at www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/calaislight. Next Trip 28th-30th Sept. Sign up to volunteer on our Facebook page 'Calais Light', email us at calaislight@yahoo.com

Situations Vacant We have two vacancies for counters at St Teresa’s and St Pius X. You will not be required to count every

week and full training will be given. If you can spare just 2 hours every 2 - 3 weeks please speak to David Whines or Alison Mills. Thank you.

New Hall School (8.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday term time only.) An enthusiastic individual is required to join our ICT team with responsibility for the daily running and upkeep or our theatres and studios, ensuring that they are prepared ready for any presentations, teaching or rehearsals to take place, as well as setting up and running the sound and lighting equipment for all our school productions.Closing Date: Midday, Thursday 26 July 2018 Interview Date: Thursday 2 August 2018

If you have any items you would like in the bulletin please email:stteresarochford@icloud.com before Thursday. Thank you, Christine

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

Monday: The Sick: Tony Camelo, Marguerite Jakes, Louise Knight, Elaine Liddon, Cory Lees, Anthony George, Christopher Carr & Mary Smith Those who are moving into Notes and Elizabeth Gardens. Those who live in Arnolds Way, Macintyres Walk, Durham Road & Spencer Gardens.

Tuesday: The Sick: Helen Reilly, Nellie Smith, Graham Gardener, Mary Reilly, Georgina Cook, Pat Murray, Christina Thomas, Eve Stocks, Jim Beck, Sarah Knight, Edward Cunado, Chris Godfrey. For the people of Ashingdon Elim Church and their Ministers Rev. David Redbond, Simon Law, Tony Tween, Dean Courtier and Pastor Keith Maynard.

Wednesday: Bob Payne, Kevin Cosset, Gabriella Prideaux, Alan Gunn, Keith Short, Emily Gough, Ethan Adlum,

William McArthur, Margaret Hennessy, Sarah Fisher, Marjorie Jay, Jeannette Oatley. For the Queen and her ministers, that they may govern us wisely.

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

Friday: The recently departed: Bert Collis, Brian Frost & Brandon Swain. Those whose anniversaries fall this week: Peter Jay, Michael McLoughlin, Fr Pat Taylor, Brighton Rutsito, Lawrence King, Frank Miller,Albert Rugg les , M i chae l Pu r t on , Ann Shr imp l in , Doro thy Chee, Vera Mc In t y re , Pa t r i c k Re i l l y, A l i ce Weatherley, Thomas Toomey & Joseph Farell.

Saturday: The Sick: Bartly Igoe, Padraig Evers, Oliver Kelly, Helen Clapp, Terry Purton, Gareth Lewis, Vicki Robinson, Samantha Robinson, Sianne Robinson.

Sat 21 5.30pm16th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Rev. John Gordon RIP FM

Sun 22 9.00am St Pius X Pro PopuloSun 22 10.30am Ints Madeleine Edery AH

Mon 23 No Mass Today St Bridget of SwedenTues 24 7.30pm St Charbel Makhlouf, PriestWed 25 9.30am St James, ApostleThur 26 No Mass Today St Joachim and St Anne Friday 27 9.30amSat 28 9.30am St Pius X Saturday memorial BVMSat 28 5.30pm

17th Sunday in Ordinary TimeCanon Brian Frost RIP PACT

Sun 29 9.00am St Pius XSun 29 10.30am Pro Populo