Parish of Our Lady of La Salette, Rainham

Lent – Stations of the Cross. Stations of the Cross will take place each Friday during Lent at 7:00pm followed by Mass. After Mass there will be silent Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, ending at 9:00pm. Each week the Service will be planned by different Parish groups: 27th February: Readers; 6th March: Confirmation Group; 13th March: Eucharistic Minsters; 20th March: Altar Servers; 27th March: Choir; 3rd April (Good Friday): Priests

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Josie Brooks RIP. Funeral arrangements for Josie Brooks have been confirmed. Her Funeral Mass will take place at 11:00am on Friday 13th March, followed by burial at Upminster Cemetery. Please keep her family in your prayers at this difficult time.

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St. Cedd’s – Goodmayes. There will be a Parish Mission held at St. Cedd’s from 1st-6th March. All are welcome. Mission leaflets are available in the porch.

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CAFOD Lent Appeal – Family Fast Day 27th February. This Lent, live the Gospel call to love your neighbour. By fasting and giving what you save, you can help another family put food on the table. Your donation to CAFOD can help families around the world grow food in challenging conditions. Please collect a CAFOD envelope, donate online at: cafod.org.uk/envelope, or call 0303 303 3030. Text CAFODLENT to 70085 to donate £10.

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Lectures for Lent 2026. A series of four lectures will take place at Brentwood Cathedral Parish Hall commencing Wednesday 25th February 2026 at 7.30pm. The theme this year is: “What does it truly mean to be Catholic?” All Welcome! More details available at the Cathedral website.

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The Book of Genesis – Lenten Talk. Fr Adrian Graffy will be giving a talk on the Book of Genesis, a book which in different ways figures prominently during Lent. The talk will take place on Thursday 12th March at 7pm in the hall at Christ the Eternal High Priest Catholic Church, Gidea Park, and will be preceded by light refreshments from 6.30pm. This free, in-person event is also available via live stream at: www.whatgoodnews.org

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SVP and CAFOD Work Experience. The St Vincent de Paul Society and CAFOD are working together to offer a week of free residential work experience for 20 young adults in England and Wales. The experience will run from 21st – 26th June in London. Candidates must be aged 18-25 years old, but priority will be given to those in their first or second year at university. Apply at: https://svp1.formstack.com/forms/work_experience_application_form_2026/ Applications close on the 6th April. For any queries, please contact Kezia Harrow on: KeziaH@svp.org.uk  or text/call O7917923605.

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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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Used Stamps – St Francis Hospice. Please keep any stamps from cards you have received through the post and bring them for St. Francis Hospice. There is a box for them in the porch. If you could kindly trim an inch or so around the stamp that would be greatly appreciated.

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Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes – 2026. Join Bishop Alan and pilgrims from across our diocese in Lourdes this summer: Friday 17th - Friday 24th July 2026. Bookings will open shortly at: https://www.tangney-tours.com/brentwood

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St John Bosco Children’s Camp. An amazing volunteer opportunity for this summer. If you are in school year 12 or student age (or any age over 17!) you are very welcome to apply at: www.boscocamp.co.uk

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Diocesan Pilgrimage to Walsingham (23 May 2026). A day pilgrimage of prayer with Mass, picnic, the Holy Mile walk and Vespers/Benediction at the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham with opportunities for young people to serve and an optional overnight at Walsingham House beforehand.

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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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