Harvest Sunday
The last Sunday of September marks the time for Thanksgiving for the produce of the land. This was expressed in a wheelbarrow filled with lettuces, carrots, gourds and rhubarb grown by the residents of the local prison. We have the opportunity this Sunday to offer, if we can, some food stuff at the preparation of gifts part of the Mass accompanied by the prayers as we bless the Lord for the gifts of creation. In turn these will be passed to a Food Bank. If you forget there are boxes as you leave the Supermarkets.
World Day of Migrants and Refugees
Pope Francis has also sent a Message for this Sunday and in his visit to Marseille he spoke of Fraternity rather than Indifference. Being such a present issue, we can find a way through all the emotions as we are influenced by the media. This can be found in “Love the Stranger” which sets out 24 Principles for our guidance. They can be found here.
The Synod
This event in Rome commences on 4th October. You may find it informative to read more from one of the participants taking part with representation from England. Read more here.
Bishop Richard’s Video Podcast
St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School
Grandparents and Parents please be aware that there are new arrangements to attend an “Open Day” visit by arrangement most days. This would be for children due to commence School in September 2024. See the Poster for details. Catholic Parents are encouraged to continue the progression of their children in the ways of Faith in Home, School and Parish.
Mass Schedule
- Sunday Mass 10am Intention for the people of the Parish
- (Monday St Mary’s House 8.15am)
- Wednesday St Vincent de Paul Mass 9.30am
- Friday The Archangels, Michael ,Gabriel and Raphael Mass 9.30am Int, for Angela Beal (E Higgins)
- Twenty Sixth Sunday. Mass 10am
‘Confessions’
The Sacrament of Reconciliation – Next Saturday 30th September at 11am – 12 noon. You can always make an appointment at other times.
Saturday Sanctuary
Join the monks for a morning of fellowship, input, prayer and silence. Saturday 30th September. 10.15 -12.15pm. Fitzherbert community hub (next to St John the Baptist
St Vincent de Paul Society
Peter Cropp would be pleased to meet anyone who would be interested in learning about membership – A “voluntary network dedicated to tackling poverty all its form by providing practical assistance to people in need.”
Come ye thankful people come,
Raise the song of harvest- home.
All is safely gathered in,
Ere the winter storms begin
God our maker doth provide,
For our wants to be supplied
Come to God’s own temple come.
Raise the song of harvest-home.
St Thomas More Church, Patcham, Brighton 