“Hearts on fire. Feet on the move”. With these words Pope Francis gives the lead for World Mission Sunday. In every part of the Universal Church today is celebrated as we are reminded of solidarity with missionaries in the younger Churches developing with Schools, Clinics and Parish centres.The lived experience of the Gospel of Jesus Christ comes about through example and commitment and with persevering effort. The realisation that our own personal involvement is called for dawns gradually and Mission becomes central to who we are and what we are about. Do take time to explore the information and resources available. As someone has written, every penny, pound and prayer will help.
St Therese of Lisieux, known as a patron of the Missions, is honoured in a Letter from Pope Francis. You can read the full document here and a summary here. She is described as a Doctor of the Church – a spiritual guide with her Little Way.
Mass Schedule
- Twenty Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday Mass 10am
- Wednesday St Chad & Sr Cedd Mass 9.30am
- Friday Saints Simon & Jude Mass 9.30am
- Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass 10am
Friday Day of Prayer and Fasting For Peace In The Middle East
Pope Francis has asked us to observe Friday 27th October as a Day of Prayer & Fasting for the Middle East at this time of tension and conflict.
Saint Vincent de Paul Society – A Request for Volunteers
Please read the message below. There will be a meeting in the hall on Wednesday for anyone interested.
Happy Half Term!
To all children, students, staff and parents!
Important and Timely Reminder
Please remember that the clocks go back one hour at 2am next Sunday the 29th October.
“Those sacred saints remain in perfect peace,
Which Christ confessed and walked in his ways,
They shine in bliss, which now shall never cease,
And to his name do sing eternal praise
Before his throne in white they ever stand
And carry palms of triumph in their hand.”
St Philip Howard in the Tower of London
St Thomas More Church, Patcham, Brighton 