This webinar was broadcast on Wednesday night. Bishop Richard also answered some questions submitted by viewers towards the end of the webinar. There will be copies of the Pastoral Plan together with a Prayer for the Diocese and these are on our website as well as the Diocesan Website, On Tuesday there is a meeting of the Parish Priests of the Deanery to begin to work out the practical steps that may be involved.
- Prayer – at the Eucharist; monthly Eucharistic Adoration
- Formation – Lifelong growth and development
- Mission – for every baptised person – in the family, in our schools
Each deanery to become a community of communities with a sharing of gifts and skills together in a synodal model. We are encouraged to be open to the Holy Spirit and to new ways.
Peace Sunday
Pope Francis reflects on the conflicts and divisions ravaging the world and highlights the responsibility of individuals and nations to foster peace. More can be read here.
For his theme for the World Day of Peace in 2024, Pope Francis has chosen ‘Artificial Intelligence and Peace’. Whilst this might seem a strangely technical theme, we do need to think about the consequences of the advances in AI for peace and justice. More information can be found here.
Mass Schedule
- Sunday Mass 10am
- Wednesday St Anthony. Abbot. Mass 9.30am
- Friday St Wulstan. Mass 9.30am
- 3rd Sunday in Ordinary time.
Thank You
Thank you to Mike and Jim for packing away the Crib and decorations and to those who have served the parish by reading and leading the singing, maintaining the altar linens, taking care of the finances and gift aid, tidying the hall and cloakrooms and many acts of personal service and generosity.
The Year of Prayer
Pope Francis has askes that 2024 be a Year of Prayer prior to 2025 which will be a Jubilee Year for the whole Church. More details can be found be found here.
The Red Boxes
Now that coppers have all but disappeared the red boxes do not seem so popular. Some of you do support Mission with your cards. Should you find it helpful do take home a Red Box to support Missio and each quarter there will be an offer to empty them. Thank you.
Diocesan Directory 2024
Have a word with Fr John if you wish to purchase a copy – £5.
Listen let your heart keep seeking,
Listen to his constant speaking,
Listen to the Spirit calling you,
Listen to his inspiration,
Listen to his invitation,
Listen to the Spirit calling you.
St Thomas More Church, Patcham, Brighton 