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Monsignor John Broadhurst

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The Southend area Ordinariate Group comprising of members form Hockley and South Benfleet will gather for Sunday Mass at St Pius X Hockley on Sunday 16th October 10.30am. Our Celebrant and homilist: Fr John Broadhurst (One time Bishop of Fulham and former Chair of Forward in Faith). Fr Jeff is concelebrating and we will have the opportunity to chat with Fr John over coffee after Mass at The Hockley and Hawkwell Day Centre.

The Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham, Hockley

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Exciting times for the Hockley Ordinariate. The Clergy take up their new appointments this weekend: 'The Future is Bright...the future is Yellow and White!' The Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham, Hockley, served from the Parish of St Peter, Eastwood. This weekend we shall celebrate the mass together with the People of St Peter's at 10am. The address of the Church and post code: 59 Eastwood Road North, Eastwood, Leigh on Sea, Essex SS9 4BX. Parish Office 01702 522879. The office hours Mon-Fri 9am-3pm. Parish Secretary Anne-Marie Abbott. Fr Jeff can be contacted as usual at Hockley until the family moves to St Peter's in November, or by leaving a message with Anne-Marie on the number above. Fr Jeff will celebrate the 9.30am Mass on 1st October (The day of St Teresa of the Child Jesus)at St Peter's. I do hope that some of you can make it. The Saturday morning mass is followed by exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and confessions. Su

26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Ordinariate Mass Times-Sunday 25th September Hockley St Pius X 10.30am Frs Jeff Woolnough & Bob White South Benfleet Holy Family 6pm Fr Lee Bennett Weekday Ordinariate Masses at Hockley: Weds 28th 7.15pm Thurs 29th 10am Fri 30th 10am Please note: The Saturday Morning Mass 1st October will be at St Peters Eastwood where Fr Jeff will celebrate for the first time as Priest in Charge. See post later in the week regarding Mass times at Eastwood. Keep the faith!

Our Lady of Walsingham, intercede for us.

It was truly wonderful to consecrate our selves to Our Lady of Walsingham at the recent pilgrimage in July led by our Ordinary, Monsignor Keith Newton. Walsingham has always held a very special place in many of our hearts and I look forward to taking our group with some of our new friends from St Peter's on pilgrimage next year TBC. This Saturday (24th) is her Feast Day! Ordinariate Mass at 9am at Holy Family Benfleet. It will be good to catch up with our friends at Benfleet including Fr Lee Bennett! This will be followed by a day for those exploring the call to Eucharistic ministry 10-4pm - bring a packed lunch. Do feel free to contact me; 07956 801381. Saturday, October 1st: I celebrate the 9.30am mass at St Peter's Eastwood and a new chapter begins, not just for me and my family but for the people there and of course my ordinariate group at Hockley of whom I will continue to serve. All has worked out so well: God is good; we have placed all our trust in him! Keep

25th Week in Ordinary Time

Sunday Ordinariate Masses Hockley 10.30am South Benfleet 6pm Weekday Masses: Hockley Weds 7.15pm 21st Sept Feast of S. Matthew Thurs 7.15pm. Fri 10am preceded by Holy Rosary. 10.45am Confessions Saturday 24th 9am Solemnity of Our Lady of Walsingham: concelebrated Mass at Holy Family South Benfleet followed by study day for those exploring Eucharistic ministry 10-4pm. Let Fr Jeff know if you'd like to come, please. 07956 801381

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Hockley Ordinariate Sunday Sung Mass St Pius X 10.30am. South Benfleet Ordinariate Mass Holy Family Church 6pm. If you are a member of the Ordinariate the clergy would ask that you attend if at all possible the Ordinariate Sunday Masses as advertised. Hockley Ordinariate Weekday Masses St Pius X Weds The Feast of The Exultation of the Cross 7.15pm Thursday Our Lady of Sorrows 10am -we join with St Pius Community to offer the Mass Friday 9.30 Holy Rosary 10am Mass We are always welcome at the weekday masses at St Teresa Rochford especially when there is no Ordinariate Mass at Hockley. Mass times: Monday 7pm Tuesday 9.20am Sat 9.30am.

Hockley Ordinariate weekday masses 23rd Week in Ordinary Time

Mass times for the Hockley Ordinriate Group this week 23rd in Ordinary time at St Pius X. Tuesday 6th September 7.15pm Wednesday 7th September 7.15pm. Thursday 8th September-The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary 7.15pm. Friday 9th September 10am preceded by Rosary Saturday 10th September 10am Confessions after Mass. ENQUIRERS:Register with the Ordinariate. We have at present, a good number of enquirers. There will be receptions/confirmations later in the Autumn and at Easter. If you are an Anglican interested in becoming a member of the Catholic Church via the Ordinariate, please contact: Fr Jeff Woolnough: 01702 202277 fatherjeffw@gmail.com

23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Looking forward to our Sunday Ordinariate Mass at Hockley 10.30am using the New Translation of the Mass. New Mass cards will be available and I shall read a pastoral letter from our Bishop regarding the new translation. See you all on Sunday! Every blessing,Fr Jeff.