Parish of Our Lady of La Salette, Rainham

Patrick Ring RIP. Funeral arrangements for the late Patrick Ring have been confirmed as follows: Funeral Mass here at La Salette on Thursday, 25th June at 12 noon. Committal at Upminster Cemetery at 1:30pm

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CDOT Voices Choir – Summer Concert. A concert, in aid of Rainham Foodbank, will take place in the Main Hall this coming Friday 12th June at 7:45pm. A wide variety of music will be performed. Tickets are available in the porch or at the door on the evening. Suggested donations are £10 per adult and £2 per child.

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Sick Clergy Fund. There will be a second collection this weekend in support of the Diocesan Sick Clergy Fund. This fund was established to provide financial assistance to priests of the diocese who are permanently or temporarily incapacitated by old age, infirmity or illness.

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La Salette Building Fund. As mentioned in last week’s newsletter, it is proposed to establish a Parish Building Fund to be used exclusively for major repairs and building-related projects. This will be distinct from the offertory collection and not subject to the Diocesan Quota which obliges us to remit 25% of donated funds to Brentwood. To this end, a second collection will be taken once a month. The first of these will be taken next weekend. Your continued generosity and support for our Parish is very much appreciated.

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“Golden Years” Group every Thursday. A new group - Golden Years - hold their sessions for over-60’s in our hall every Thursday from 10am to midday. Leaflets are available in the porch. Please come along and take a look.

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Maranatha at Grays 19th June. Maranatha! Come Lord Jesus!  All are warmly invited to an evening of prayer, praise and worship, including Mass and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, where we come together to encounter the Holy Spirit and share fellowship in a Catholic context. At St Thomas of Canterbury, Grays, RM17 6SR on Friday 19th June from 7:00pm to 9:00pm, with refreshments afterwards.   Come and join us!

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Summer Fete – St Mary’s, Hornchurch. The Parish will be holding a summer fete next Saturday, 13th June 1-5pm. There will be live music throughout the day and a great range of inflatables - wrist bands will be on sale at £5 each. There will be a selection of food stalls, ice cream, beverages and fancy goods stalls.

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Coffee Morning. Wednesday, after Rosary following Morning Mass. Please join us in the Meeting Room – all are welcome!

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Side Chapel. We are very fortunate to have a Chapel so close to the Sanctuary, which provides a unique view of the liturgy. If your young child becomes restless during Mass, you are encouraged to avail of the Side Chapel where you may find it easier to calm them.

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Respect for our Church. Regrettably, we must continue to ask that those attending our Church please refrain from eating here and leaving behind wrappers, drinks cartons, etc.

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Support our parish youth online. Visit our ‘shop’ to donate. We don’t sell or ship anything. After choosing the amount, click “personal collection” in the basket. Then pay to transfer your donation to our youth fund. Visit <THIS LINK>. Thanks for investing in our parish’s future.

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Join Our Chess Classes! Elite Chess Academy invites children aged 4-16 and adults to join our chess classes. It’s a great opportunity to learn chess, develop logical thinking, and have fun! Classes are held on Mondays and Saturdays. If you’re interested, please contact us: contact@elitechessacademy.co.uk 🖥️ www.elitechessacademy.co.uk 📞 07858975335

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Offertory Collection. Please help us to minimise cash handling by setting up a standing order. Forms are available in the porch. Please also consider Gift Aiding your offering if you are a taxpayer. Non-Gift Aid donations can also be made using your contactless card on the machine in the porch.

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REGISTERING AT THE PARISH: It’s always important to have details of all of our parishioners. There are Parish Registration Forms in the Porch of the Church. Please complete and return to the Presbytery.

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Please pray for the Sick members of our Parish, at home or in hospital: Derek Capon, David Kowalski, Sheila Miller. May they feel the presence of the Lord with them at all times.

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Visiting the Sick. Visits take place on the first Friday of each month. If you, or a member of your family, would like a visit, we are happy to arrange this. Please let one of our priests know.

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