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THE RELICS OF ST BERNADETTE—WESTMINSTER CATHEDRAL
For the first time in history the relics of St Bernadette will be touring England.

This very special once in a lifetime event will provide an opportunity for people of all ages and backgrounds to experience the gifts and charisms of Lourdes, in a church or cathedral near you. I would like to invite you and your parish to visit Westminster Cathedral for this special event on the weekend of 3-5 September.

The veneration of the relics will start on Saturday 3 September at 1 pm and will last all through the two days and nights until Monday 5 September at 6 am.  There is no need for advance booking. The visitors are invited to come at a time suitable for them and join the queue on the Piazza for entry via the West Doors. Be advised that at peak times, especially before or after liturgies, we expect long queues. Wheelchair access will be available at all times without the need for queuing.  Please see the poster on the notice board or take a flyer from the back of the Church for the timetable of the visit—and check out the website www.stbernadette.org.uk for details of the rest of the tour.

ANNOINTING OF THE SICK MASS AT WESTMINSTER CATHEDRAL
During the Visit, there will be Mass for Anointing of the Sick at 2.30 pm on Saturday 3rd September.  This is the only event that will be admission by ticket only.  Please email the Office if you would like to attend.  All places are limited—if you need to bring a wheelchair please state that on your email.

BERNADETTE CLUB OUTING TO SOUTHEND
Our coach trip to Southend will go ahead as planned leaving from outside the church at 10 am on Thursday 18 August.   There are a few spare seats. Any parishioners or friends who would like to join the trip please text or call Jackie on 07956 809152.

PARISH OFFICE THIS WEEK
Please note that the Parish Office is open on Monday, Thursday and Friday only of this coming week.  Emails and recorded phone messages will be dealt with on these days only.  Thank you!

THE RELICS OF ST BERNADETTE—WESTMINSTER CATHEDRAL
For the first time in history the relics of St Bernadette will be touring England.

This very special once in a lifetime event will provide an opportunity for people of all ages and backgrounds to experience the gifts and charisms of Lourdes, in a church or cathedral near you. I would like to invite you and your parish to visit Westminster Cathedral for this special event on the weekend of 3-5 September.

The veneration of the relics will start on Saturday 3 September at 1 pm and will last all through the two days and nights until Monday 5 September at 6 am.  There is no need for advance booking. The visitors are invited to come at a time suitable for them and join the queue on the Piazza for entry via the West Doors. Be advised that at peak times, especially before or after liturgies, we expect long queues. Wheelchair access will be available at all times without the need for queuing.  Please see the poster on the notice board or take a flyer from the back of the Church for the timetable of the visit—and check out the website www.stbernadette.org.uk for details of the rest of the tour.

HOLIDAY SEASON
Please keep an eye on the Newsletter for Parish Office opening days over the holidays.
Mass times continue as normal.  For all those who are going away for their holiday, we wish you all a very happy and peaceful break.

PARISH CENTRE & HALL
We are planning to have the parish centre redecorated, and the kitchen repaired, during the summer break. This work will begin on Monday 1 August and may take up to four weeks. Please note that the halls will be completely out of action during this time, which will mean a suspension of all groups. We have specifically aimed to do this work during the summer holiday to cause minimal disruption to the normal programme. Thank you.

Mass Times

 

Steve Coleman was a parishioner at Our Lady of Lourdes from even before the church was built. With permission from his son, Peter Coleman, here are his memoirs of the founding of the parish and local life in the first half of the 20th century.

Steve Coleman (right, holding the book) at the blessing for the building of the new church, watching his shoes disappear into the mud!

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Prayer Intentions

Those who are unwell, including:  
Lawrence Robinson, John Butterworth, Phyllis Morgan-Fann, Claudia Heim, Eileen Nagle,  Audrey Dowling, Luisa Busandri, Martin Donoghue, Theresa Dillon, Daya and Jasmine Amole, John Keane, Lucy Jones Marian Trapani, Megan O’Brien, Hannah Fennell, Alison Hughes and Terry Bright.

All those who have died recently, including:
Peggy Forkan, Mary Leahy, Frank Howard, Maria Rossi, Diana Mascarenhas, Patrick Ward, Marty McDonagh, John, Bridget and Michael McDonagh.