Parish of Our Lady of La Salette, Rainham

Missio – Red Boxes. We received this message, following the total of £963.35 raised in the past year: Thank you from Missio and the Mill Hill Missionaries. Through your Red Box, you are a missionary, helping spread God’s word and share God’s love for all his people. Thank you for your time, your gifts and prayers for our brothers and sisters across the world. As a member of the Red Box family you will be held in prayer at Mass each day by the Mill Hill community and at Missio’s chapel in London. Find out more about how your gifts are supporting lives at: mission.org.uk

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Second Collection. There is a second collection this weekend for the Lourdes Pilgrimage Sick and Helpers Fund.

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Local Roadworks. We have been advised by Cadent that works are taking place in the local area between 2nd February and 30th March. It is likely that traffic will be delayed during this time.

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Altar Servers. This weekend is the last opportunity for servers to sign a register before Mass so that we can update our records. This is for both Polish and English Masses. Thank you!

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Mass Intentions. There are a number of opportunities to request a Mass Intention on weekdays and Sundays in the coming weeks. We often want to have a Mass said for remembrance of a loved one, a special intention or perhaps the speedy recovery of a family member or friend, but rarely do we think of having a Mass offered for a celebration or in thanksgiving for prayers answered! Is there a better way to show our gratitude to God? Please speak to any of the Priests to arrange for a Mass intention. If you have arranged for a Mass intention at weekends, and would like to take the offertory gifts to the altar, please make yourself known to the stewards in the porch before Mass.

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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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Curious about the Camino? This Friday, 13th February, 7-8pm. Clodagh and Luke Benning, experienced Camino pilgrims, will join Fr Dominic (who walked from Fatima to Santiago last summer) for an hour of information, memories, tips and hints. Ideal if you are a Camino walker who wants to reminisce, or if you are thinking of walking the Camino in the future. St Edward the Confessor Catholic Church, 5 Park End Road, Romford RM1 4AT.

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National Marriage Week: 7th-14th February. Please pray for all those living out the vocation to marriage and for couples preparing to marry. Support is available for those who need it, and your parish priest can point you in the right direction. If you are celebrating a significant anniversary this year, please let your parish priest know so that you can be invited to the Mass of Thanksgiving in the Cathedral on Saturday 11th July.

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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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Summer Lourdes Pilgrimage (18-25 Jul 2026). Applications are open online for this years’ Lourdes pilgrimage for those in year 10 and above. You can find all information and the link to apply at: www.bcys.net. As always, there is funding available for which we can provide advice and support. We hope to have as many different schools and parishes represented as possible so if there is any support we can give, please do get in touch.

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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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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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