Friday and Saturday of last week have been days of celebration in Arundel as there have been ceremonies of thanksgiving for what is now our Cathedral. Built 150 years ago by Henry 15th Duke of Norfolk as the Parish Church of St Philip Neri it became the Cathedral of the Diocese of Arundel and Brighton and after the Canonisation of St Philip Howard it became known as the Cathedral of Our Lady and St Philip Howard. There will be on the Diocesan Website photographs of the occasion. A link to these photos will be posted here when they are published.
Mass Schedule
- Sunday Mass 10am
- Monday. Funeral Mass for Myra Mannion RIP 1.15pm
- Wednesday. Weekday Mass 9.30am Intention. Shelagh Allen RIP
- Friday. Weekday Mass 9.30am
- Sunday. Patronal Feast day Mass 10am.
Patronal Feast Day
Each Year we celebrate our Patron St Thomas More and the Dedication of our Church. July 9th, 1963, was the date of its opening and the Consecration of the Altar and Church is commemorated on the Sunday nearest that date annually. Do join us for the Mass and after wards for a celebratory glass.
100 + Summer Draw
The Summer Draw will take place on Sunday. Thank you to all participants in the simple Fundraiser. The annual subscription is still £30.
The Sacrament of Confirmation
37 young people from the Deanery will “Receive the Gift of the Holy Spirit “ as the Bishop administers the Sacrament of Confirmation in the Cathedral this afternoon. It marks the words spoken at Baptism when it is said “ in Confirmation he/she will receive the fullness of God’s Spirit “. Preparations for the Sacraments commences in the Autumn Term.
The Word of Life
The July leaflet to assist you in your prayerful reflection is now available. It provides a verse from Scripture with a commentary.
Safeguarding
You can read details of Safeguarding in the Church including the DBS checking for those engaged with children and vulnerable adults . Our Parish Representative is Helen Costello who can advise on these issues.
Mission Unleashed
Embracing the Social Dimension of Evangelisation hosted by CAFOD on 14th July 7.00-8.30pm. Please see www.bigmarker.com.cafod/evangelisation. To book your place for this webinar and be sent the recording. Cardinal Antonio Tagle explores the question -The Church has a mission but what is it ?
“Jerusalem, heavenly city
Blest vision of peace
Built from living stones.
You are raised so high to the heavens.
Attended like a bride.
By countless thousands of angels”
From Hymn for the Dedication of a Church
St Thomas More Church, Patcham, Brighton 