A new Season commences as we come to the end of the Season of Creation on the Feast of St Francis of Assisi. It has been one when the issues affecting our world have been very much in the news – EVs, carbon footprints, floods, heat, climate, endangered species, the green agenda. You must have noticed! It is also the right time to review and update the Letter of Pope Francis “LaudatoSi” and in the next few days this will be published. Will the media report it?
CAFOD
The Catholic Agency for Overseas Development, mindful of the floods in Pakistan invites us to practise self-denial this Friday, by Fasting and by donating what we save either by filling an envelope or making a card donation online. Envelopes may be returned next week.
Harvest Sunday Thanksgiving
Thank you for the gifts of food you kindly offered last Sunday. They have been passed to the Food Bank. Thank you for your generosity.
The Synod Commences In Rome
The first Session commences this week and can be followed on YouTube. “For a synodal Church -Communion, Participation, Mission”We pray for the guidance of the Holy Spirit
Mass Schedule
- 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday Mass 10am
- 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday Mass 10am
Weekday Masses at St Mary’s, Surrenden Road at 10am. Tel 01273 563017
Clergy Retreat
Clergy will be attending Monday – Friday this week at Douai Abbey. Please keep them in your prayers.
The Month of The Rosary
October is an opportunity for us to pray with the Rosary reflecting on the events in Christ’s Life. Take it slowly so you reflect on each event doing so in the company of Mary. “…and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus – who was at the wedding in Cana: who carried the cross to Calvary, who was transfigured on the mountain. A Decade is I Our Father, 10 Hail Marys and 1 Glory Be. There is no need to rattle through 5 Decades- by the 49th Hail Mary you may have lost it. The Mysteries come from the Joyful, Light filled, Sorrowful and Glorious Events in the Gospels.
The Permanent Diaconate
Do not forget the Information Evening for prospective candidates- 7pm Friday 6th October, St Michael’s Church, Hayling Rise, Worthing.
Primary and Secondary School Places for September 2024
Open days or Visits for St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School and Cardinal Newman Catholic School & College are now advertised on our Noticeboards. Do take the opportunity to visit and discover what is on offer and do not hesitate to have a talk with Fr John.
Foundation Governors
Our Catholic Schools have a majority of in touch Catholics with an interest in ensuring our Schools are part of the Church’s Mission in Education. Do find out more by talking to existing Governors.
Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head,
To me as it pleases God she said
My soul shall laud and magnify his holy name,
Most highly favoured lady, Gloria
St Thomas More Church, Patcham, Brighton 