28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Prisoners’ Sunday

PACT is the national Catholic prison charity.

It is an opportunity to direct  our thoughts and prayers to those affected by imprisonment and consider how we support them. In our Diocese there are 2 prisons in Lewes and Ford and another 4 in Surrey. Since March 2019 Prisoners have been in their cells 23 hours and subject to strict isolation on different landings. It meant the Mass could not be celebrated and instead in turn priest had to provide Comments on the Sunday Gospel for distribution among the Catholic Prisoners. Thankfully, a fortnight ago, the regime has been slightly relaxed enabling Priests once again to take turns in Celebrating Mass with a still limited number present. The Chaplaincy teams consists of lay volunteers and employed Chaplains. Prison Chaplaincy is one expression of Catholic Social Action. We are invited to donate to a collection to support the work of PACT especially with Families. There are over 78000 Women and Men in prison, some victims of domestic abuse or violence themselves. There are opportunities for volunteering. To find out more have a look at the information leaflet.

October – The Month of The Holy Rosary

A reminder of the sets of Mysteries/ Events in the life of Jesus as we reflect on as we pray with Mary.

• Sunday – Glorious
• Monday.-Joyful
• Tuesday – Sorrowful
• Wednesday – Glorious
• Thursday – Mysteries of Light
• Friday – Sorrowful
• Saturday -Joyful

In Memory of Mrs Jacqui Lance

On Wednesday 20^th October there will be a Community Memorial Liturgy in St Mary’s Catholic Church for present and past pupils and parents at 4.30pm . RSVP essential to mail@stberns.brighton–hove.sch.uk or call 01273 553813

Mass Schedule

• Sunday 10th October Mass 10am
• Wednesday St Edward the Confessor Mass 10am
• Friday St Teresa of Avila Mass 7.30pm
• Sunday 17th October Mass 10am

Deanery Meeting

The first live meeting for a while. Tuesday – The Sacred Heart Room

Pontifical Mass for St Philip Howard at Arundel Cathedral, Sunday 17 October at 3pm

People across our community are invited to Arundel Cathedral for the Pontifical Mass for St Philip Howard, followed by tea in the Cathedral Centre. To register your place please Email: arundel@abdiocese.org.uk

Contactless Giving

Please read this article from the Diocesan Newsletter.

Praise to the Holiest in the height

and in the depth be praise

In all his words most wonderful

most sure in all his ways

St John Henry Newman