Sunday 9th July 1963 was the day Bishop Cowderoy of Southwark opened the Church of St Thomas More to serve Patch, Hollingbury and Westdene. On Sunday 10th July 1983 Bishop Cormac consecrated the Church and the Altar. Forty Years later we celebrate our Patron and the Anniversary of the Consecration of this Church building. It was on the 6th July 1535 that Thomas More was executed on Tower Hill London. Each Year on the nearest Sunday to those dates that we observe as a Solemnity our Dedication because it is a reminder to us of the way in which we are called to form the Body of Christ which is the Church and for us to seek the intercession of our Patron in living out the Christian Life.
150th Anniversary Of Arundel Cathedral
Last Friday and Saturday there were Celebrations with the Pope’s representative, the Cardinal and Bishops along with people from all the Parishes of the Diocese. Do read the item from the Diocesan ebulletin (subscribe here) and also view the photographs by clicking here.
Songs of Praise
This Sunday come from Arundel on BBC1 at 11.30am. You may still be at Our Patronal Mass and Celebration at this time so do not rush off because you can watch at your leisure on BBC iPlayer.
Mass Schedule
- Sunday Mass 10am Patronal Feast Day
- Monday St Mary’s House Mass 8.15
- Wednesday St Benedict Abbot Patron of Europe Mass 9.30am
- Friday Weekday Mass 9.30am
- 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass 10am (Sea Sunday)
Diocesan E-Bulletin
You may be interested to explore the weekly Diocesan E Bulletin. You need to sign up to receive it weekly. It contains all kinds of information about events eg a Mini Retreat , Marriage Anniversaries Mass, Recruting a Senior Administrator for the Marriage Tribunal etc. Please visit this link to subscribe.
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The Summer Draw takes place this Sunday. A simple Fundraiser for the Parish.
From The Prayer Of Dedication
Here is reflected the mystery of the Church…
The dwelling place of God ….
A temple built of living stones …
may your people die to sin ….
gathered round the altar be fed at the table of Christ’s word and Christ’s body.
Let us go to God’s house rejoicing!
St Thomas More Church, Patcham, Brighton 