This Sunday is called the Word of God Sunday reminding us of the purpose of reading the scriptures from the Bible. It is in our participation in the Mass that in the first part we listen to God speaking to us through words, stories and in instructions. A reminder of the pattern –
From the Old Testament
The Psalm – one of the 150 in the Book of Psalms
From the New Testament – an instructional Reading
The Gospel of St Matthew
The Homily
Bidding Prayers
A reminder to all who read at Mass that we are called to minister the Word for the People to help them be nourished by what they hear. To discover more go to Useful Websites – click CBCEW see What’s on and find God who speaks. As Bishop Richard describes in his video Podcast, reflecting on the Scriptures is a powerful way to pray – a way described as Lectio Divina -reading, reflecting and responding..,
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
This week has the theme “Do good. Seek Justice” – a strong motive to pray and work for unity. The Week ends on Wednesday on the feast of the Conversion of St Paul.
Holocaust Memorial Day
Friday 27th January marks the Memorial Day as we recall the deaths of so may. Remember to offer up your self-denial by prayer or actions.
Mass Schedule
- Sunday Mass 10am Int for the people of the Parish and the Readers
- Wednesday The Conversion of St Paul Int for Alister Mass 9.30am
- Friday St Thomas Aquinas Int for Joan Hatton RIP Mass 9.30am
- Sunday 4th Sunday Mass 10am .Racial Justice Sunday
Lourdes Pilgrimage
Booking for the Diocesan Pilgrimage is now open 28thJuly- 3rd August. Click here for further details.
Diocesan Justice & Peace Assembly
This is next Saturday. Please see poster in the church entrance
Growing Up Catholic
Session 4 next Sunday
Thank You
Fr Rod Jones OSB is celebrating Mass this Sunday. He is the Catholic Chaplain to Sussex University and serves the Students in their Practice.Fr John had a Cataract Op on Thursday and is enjoying a temporary blue haze on everything
O the word of my Lord
Deep within my being
O the word of my Lord
You have filled my mind
St Thomas More Church, Patcham, Brighton 