The Month of October is with us, one of the Marian Months with a particular emphasis on the Rosary. This is described as a biblically inspired prayer which is centred on the events of Christ’s life and their close association with His Mother Mary. There is another description which says –“ the rosary is essentially a contemplative prayer which requires tranquillity of rhythm or even a mental lingering which encourages the faithful to meditate on the mysteries of the Lord’s life” You can also join the Rosary at Lourdes by virtually visiting the sanctuary of Lourdes in the early afternoon – see the “useful websites” of our website.

St Bernadette’s Relics

Please click here for the opportunity of visiting Saint Bernadette’s relics at Worth Abbey or Arundel Cathedral. The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be celebrated at Worth Abbey.

The Season of Creation

This season concludes on the feast of St Francis and as we give thanks for the Harvest. The impact of Climate change is so evident in weather patterns in various parts of the World.

CAFOD Fast Day

CAFOD Fast Day is next Friday (7th October). Please make what you may save as a gift. Envelopes handed out or make your donation by card to Cafod.

Word of Life

The Word of Life leaflet for October will be available to help your prayer around a verse from Scripture.

Admission Forms

Admission Forms for preparation for the Sacraments of Holy Communion, Reconciliation and Confirmation are now available in the entrance

Mass Schedule

• Sunday 27^th in Ordinary Time. Sunday Mass 10am
• Wednesday 5th October St Francis of Assisi Mass 9.30am
• Thursday 6th October Concelebrated Mass for the Induction of Fr Sebastian Kijak as Parish Priest at St Mary’s Preston Park, 7pm
• Friday 7th October Our Lady of the Rosary Mass 9.30am
• Sunday 28^th In Ordinary Time Sunday Mass 10am

Faithful image of the Saviour
Poor and humble in Christ’s way
Let us sing of good St Francis
Heartfelt homage let us pay
Leaving home and wealth behind him
Francis heard the Saviour’s call
Serving God as poor and needy.
Trusting God to care for all.

This Sunday is the World Day of Migrants and Refugees. It is nothing new in that it has been observed each year since 1914 .Nothing changes. In fact as we hear on BBC South East almost daily the number of people landing on the Kent Coast as for example on Thursday 21 boats crossed the Channel with nearly a thousand seeking asylum in the UK.We will pray for those displaced.

Pope Francis has sent a message to accompany the day.

King Charles III has sent a message to the Catholic Community expressing his gratitude for the Prayers and Condolences on the death of the late Queen Elizabeth and also for the members of the Royal Family over the past weeks

Forthcoming events

• Marriage Anniversaries Mass,

• Blessing of Animals

• Visit of Relic of St Bernadette – Arundel & Worth Abbey. Detailed Program on Notice board

• Clergy Conference and Meet Up this week

Mass Schedule

• Sunday Mass 10am – 26^th Sunday
• Tuesday Mass 9.30am. St Vincent de Paul -Deceased members of the Martin Family
• Friday Mass 9.30am- St Jerome – Giorgina Bertocini
• Saturday HMP Lewes
• Sunday Mass 10am

The National Anthem verse 2

Thy choicest gifts in store

On him be pleased to share

Long may he reign

May he defend our laws

And ever gives us cause

To sing with heart and voice

God save the King

To assist in our prayer at this time there is a leaflet for everyone with prayers including Psalm 121 and the Nunc Dimittis.It has been noticeable how many people have made a sign of the Cross at the Lying in State.   During the hours of coverage it does help to have moments of reflection along with memories. Remember to observe the one minutes of silence on Sunday at 8pm and on Monday the two minutes of silence at the end of the Funeral Service in Westminster Abbey at 11:55 am.

Eternal rest grant unto her and let perpetual light shine on her. May she rest in peace.

Messages of Condolence. Please kindly add your own. There are plenty of pages.

What is Evangelli Gaudium Sunday?

Formerly known as Home Mission Sunday it takes its title now from the words of Pope Francis when he wrote about the Joy of the Gospel and how we share it with others. Some of the names of the way we do it such as evangelisation and catechesis describe our mission in our parishes and also in the Synod Process. You may find viewing a video will help you understand this better (click here). To help in the work there is the opportunity for a second Collection

Visit of the Relics of St Bernadette to the Diocese

To register a visit at Arundel Cathedral or Worth Abbey please click here.

Mass Schedule

• Sunday 18th September Mass 10am
• Wednesday 21st September Mass 9.30am St Matthew , Apostle & Evangelist
• Friday 23rd September Mass 9.30am Our Lady of Walsingham
• Sunday 25th September (26^th in Ordinary Time) Mass 10am

Mass Intentions

 When you wish to have a Mass offered for your intentions, for family members, those who are unwell, deceased members or nay other needs, there are some envelopes in the Entrance for the details.

Our Lady of Walsingham

This feast will be celebrated will be celebrated on Friday. This is an ancient devotion to Mary associated with the House at Nazareth where Jesus grew up in the family. The location is in north Norfolk .You can visit the website of the National Catholic Shrine by clicking here.

The seed is Christ, the harvest his

May we be stored within God’s barn

The sea is Christ’s, the fish are his

May we be caught within God’s net

From birth to age, from age to death

Enfold us Christ within your arms

Until the end, the great rebirth

Christ be our joy in paradise

“Go forth Christian soul, from this world. Go forth faithful Christian” the prayer of commendation as we pray for the repose of the soul of Queen Elizabeth II, we give thanks for her life, her faith, and her service. There is sadness in parting and an inevitable remembering of our own bereavements. “Let us console one another with words of faith”, says St Paul.

As the accession ceremony revealed we now have a new King and hold him and the Queen Consort in prayer for the momentous responsibilities they now carry. Whenever we sing the National Anthem make it a prayer from the heart.

“God save the King!” 

To read the response of the English and Welsh bishops to the death of Queen Elizabeth II please click here.

Education Sunday

With the children back at schools, this Sunday is an opportunity at our Masses to give them recognition as we bless them, the staff, and parents. Praying for our schools is an important part of the Church’s mission in education. Please click here to read a message from the Catholic Education Service.

Wednesday 14th September

The bishops of Europe have asked us to observe Wednesday as a day of prayer for Ukraine. Mass will be celebrated here at Saint Thomas More’s at 9:30 am

Mass Schedule

Sunday 11th Mass Education Sunday 10am

Wednesday 14th The Feast of The Exaltation of The Cross Mass 9:30am

Friday 16th Our Lady of Sorrows 9:30am

Sunday 18th Home Mission Sunday 10am

Relics of Saint Bernadette

The tour of these relics has begun. For further information and to register please click here.

When I survey the wondrous cross

On which the Prince of Glory died

My richest gain I count but loss

And pour contempt on all my pride

THE WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR CREATION

The Season of Creation runs to the Feast of St Francis of Assisi from this Sunday. Read about it here.

PAKISTAN FLOODS APPEAL

You will have seen the Appeal on the News and witnessed the devastation.The Disasters Emergency Committee of which CAFOD is a member is organising the Appeal for you generosity. The easiest way is to respond with your cards. Cafod.org.uk/Give or DEC.org. There will also be a basket in Church.

Education Sunday

Next Sunday we are invited to celebrate our Catholic Schools at Mass Parents are invited to do this at the 10am Mass remembering the connection of Home, Parish and School.

Grandparents

Your Formation Day on Wednesday 14^th September comes closer. See the noticeboard for details.

Diocesan Events

A list of these is on the noticeboard for your interest

Marriage Anniversaries

If you have a special Anniversary you are invited to join with Bishop Richard on Saturday 8^th October at Arundel Cathedral 11.30am. Do book in.

Mass Schedule

• Sunday Mass 10am
• Monday Funeral Mass for Chris Hyttner 11.30am
• Wednesday. The Birthday of Mary Mass 9.30am
• Friday. St Peter Claver Mass 9.30am
• Saturday HMP Lewes Mass 8.30am
• Education Sunday Mass 10.am

Mother of God’s living Word

Glorifying Christ your Lord

full of joy, God’s people sing

Grateful for you mothering!