After the celebration of our Patronal Feast last Sunday we celebrate Sea Sunday when we think of those who serve as sailors or fishers. Looking out to sea from one of the hillier parts of Brighton you can sometimes glimpse cargo vessels and even the occasional passenger ship and wonder where their next port of call will be. Even closer if you are on the coast road passing by the Port of Shoreham you are just a little closer to the sea and ships. Maybe we do not stop to think how important shipping is for our well-being. How did the bananas you bought come to your favourite shop ? This Sunday we remember all the people from many countries who work in shipping and we think of their personal and family needs. The pastoral care of Stella Maris the star of the sea or the Apostleship of the Sea is offered in Ports around our country and the world. I have happy memories of acting as a Chaplain on the Educational Cruise ships on occasion not only for the 700 plus young people but also the crews and experiencing something of their links with home.
Patronal Feast
Thank you for celebrating last Sunday and joining with fellow parishioners. A little late I realised that it was -to the date- the sixtieth anniversary of the opening of our church building -the Diamond Jubilee.
The End of The School Year
This Thursday (Friday for Cardinal Newman) we reach the end of the School Year – an opportunity to thank all the staff of the Schools for everything they have done and wish them a restful holiday. For Families a change of tempo. Keep well and safe.
Mass Schedule
- Sunday 15 in Ordinary Time Sunday Mass 10am
- Tuesday 1.30pm Leavers Mass for St Bernadette’s in St Mary’s Church
- Wednesday Weekday Mass 9.30am Int. Theresa Dibley and Patrick Duncliffe RIP
- Friday Weekday Mass 9.30am
- Sunday 16th in Ordinary Time 10.00am
Celebrating The Feast of St Joachim & St Anne – Grandparents’ Day
There will be Mass and Afternoon Tea at Arundel Cathedral, 22 July at 2.30pm. Pope Francis calls us to this annual celebration for Grandparents and the more senior members of our community. A time to savour the fruits of family life and the wisdom of experience. Click here to book your free place.
Art Exhibition – Arundel Cathedral
A fantastic new exhibition exploring the rich history of Arundel Cathedral opened last week at Arundel Museum. The exhibition explores the design, construction (and much more) of our diocesan mother church and runs until 11 August. The short film below provides a fascinating introduction to the design and construction of the Cathedral, highlighting the important legacy of the 15th Duke of Norfolk who commissioned it – and his connection to St John Henry Newman.
Pope Francis’ July Prayer Intention
In his Video the Pope says “ If you are the same at the end of Mass as you were at the beginning, something is wrong “. He invites us to see the Eucharist as an encounter with the presence of Jesus which is profoundly transforming. See and read about this here.
Contactless Donating
Good news. It is now up and running .Just follow the instructions with you card. Thank you for your giving.
The Seafarer’s Hymn
Eternal Father strong to save,
Whose arm doth bind the restless wave,
Who bidd’st the mighty ocean deep
Its own appointed limits keep,
O hear us when we cry to thee
For those in peril on the sea
St Thomas More Church, Patcham, Brighton 