Parish of Our Lady of La Salette, Rainham

Roger Tisi RIP. Prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Roger Tisi, who died recently. His Requiem Mass will take place at 1:00pm on Thursday, 10th September at St. Joseph’s Church, Upminster. Further details are available in the porch.

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Novena to Our Lady of La Salette. The Novena will commence on Thursday, 10th September at 8:30am Mass.

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Votive Candles. For ease of payment a card machine is now available to use, adjacent to the candles at the front of the Church. Cash donations can continue to be made.

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Finance Committee Meeting. The next meeting will take place this Monday, 7th September at 6:45pm.

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Parish Council Meeting. The next meeting of the Parish Council will take place this Monday 7th September at 7:45pm. 

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Secondary Schools Applications – Certificate of Practice. If you intend to apply for a Catholic secondary school for your child, it is imperative that you are registered as a parishioner. Please be aware of the following guidelines: Fr Kris must be familiar with families who have been actively practising their faith by regularly attending Sunday Mass. These families will be issued a Certificate of Catholic Practice. / If you have not been practising your faith, please refrain from requesting a Certificate of Catholic Practice, as Fr Kris will be unable to provide this document. In such cases, you should apply directly to the Catholic school of your choice. / For those applying to a non-Catholic school that requires evidence of religious practice, and you have been practising your faith, please arrange to see Fr Kris. However, if you have not been practising your faith, please apply directly to the non-Catholic school of your choice. Please be aware that Fr Kris will not provide additional references or documentation for parents who may appeal for a place at a non-Catholic school. Parents will be requested to attend with their child. Fr Kris will be signing forms on Wednesday 23rd September between 5:00pm-6:00pm, and on Thursday 24th September between 7:00pm-8:00pm.

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Confirmation Programme 2026-27. If you are in Year 10 or above and want to be confirmed in our parish, please book an appointment with Fr. Kris for an interview. Candidates are required to belong to our parish, practise their faith regularly, and have knowledge of the following prayers before being accepted into the Confirmation Programme: The Sign of the Cross, Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be, the Nicene Creed, and the Ten Commandments (you will be asked to say all of these). You will also be asked to explain why you want to be confirmed. For the interview, you must bring a copy of your Baptismal certificate (including the postal address of the parish where you were baptised) and a copy of your Holy Communion certificate. Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 30th September between 5:00pm and 6:30pm and on Thursday 1st October between 7:00pm and 8:30pm. You must attend the meeting with your parent/guardian.

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World Apostolate of Fatima. Next Saturday, 12th September, the Diocese of Brentwood will host the Visitation of the National Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima and the relics of Saints Jacinta & Francisco, at The Cathedral. This will be a Day of Prayer and Devotions, with the opportunity for the veneration of the relics. Bishop Alan accompanied by Priests of the Diocese will concelebrate Holy Mass (10:30am), this will be followed by the Consecration Prayer of the Diocese to the Immaculate Heart of Mary by Bishop Alan. As this is a Day of Prayer, we ask all those participating to bring a packed lunch. Please see the poster in the porch for full details.

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Second Collection – Education Sunday. There will be a retiring collection next weekend in support of The Catholic Education Service (CES). The CES negotiates with the UK and Welsh Governments and other national bodies to safeguard and promote Catholic education, seeking to ensure the principles of Catholic teaching are reflected in all aspects of national education policy.

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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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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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