Parish of Our Lady of La Salette, Rainham

The Ascension of the Lord. This coming Thursday marks the Ascension and is designated a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses will be at: 7:30pm on Wednesday (in Polish); 8:30am and 7:00pm on Thursday.

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First Holy Communions. This year we have almost 50 first communicants over the two weekends. Please keep the children and their families in your prayers.

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Finance Committee. The next meeting of the committee will be held this Monday, 11th May at 6:45pm

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Parish Council. The next meeting of the Parish Council will be held this Monday, 11th May at 7:30pm

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Diocesan Pilgrimage to Walsingham – 23rd May 2026. Join Bishop Alan and other parishes around the Diocese of Brentwood in Walsingham. We will celebrate Mass at the Basilica before walking the Holy Mile to the grounds of Walsingham Abbey to celebrate Vespers and Benediction on the site of the Holy House. A coach has been booked. Places are £20 per adult and a few remain available. If you would like to come, please speak to Fr Kris. If you have already signed up, please now make the payment due.

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Mary’s Meals. We are delighted to announce that a total of £2,603.74 has been raised so far this year. This represents donations from the recent appeal (which raised almost £1,600!), from parishioners individually and from the Confirmation and First Communion groups. On behalf of Mary’s Meals a big “thank you” to all who have supported and continue to support this worthy cause.

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

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Communications Sunday. There will be a second collection next weekend in aid of the Catholic Communications Network. CCN operates as the media office for the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales, serving as a primary source for official Church statements, campaign information, and media relations within the UK.

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

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Revised Parish Mass Book. From the First Sunday of Pentecost we will need to have the next edition of new Mass Books in place. We are inviting parishioners to sponsor books – as we did last year – at the cost of £5 per book. We can accept donations from this weekend. Donors’ names will again be entered into each book sponsored. Once again, your continued support is very much appreciated as we continue to replace those books which have the old translation.

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Gift Aid. We express our deep appreciation to all those who have signed up to the Gift Aid Scheme and take this opportunity to encourage more Parishioners who are tax-payers but have not yet enrolled to do so. We have sets of envelopes available for new joiners. Please see Anne Slorach or pass your details to any of the Priests. Please note that there are still some sets of envelopes for the new financial year which remain uncollected in the porch.

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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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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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