The transition from Ordinary Time to Lent has come round very quickly and starts with “Mardi gras” and Shrove Tuesday prior to Ash Wednesday. Lent precedes and prepares us for Easter by the ways of prayer, fasting and good works. It is a journey in which the Passion and Death of Our Lord along with other themes of the Christian Life, lead us to the glory of Easter. This is reflected in the life and death journey of the Baptised. For a number of people who have been enrolled in preparation as adults for the Sacrament of Baptism or Reception into full communion with the Church it marks the final stages of their progress with various Rites of welcome, the presentation of the Creed and the Our Father before the celebration at the Easter Vigil.
Bishop Richard’s Weekly Reflection
This reflection can be found here. There is no video this week.
Prayers for King Charles
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Requiem for Abbot Stephen Ortiger OSB
MThis coming Saturday 17th February at 10.30am the Requiem will be live streamed from the Worth Abbey Website.
Reminder of the Practice of Fasting and Abstinence
- Fasting is a considerable reduction in food.
- Abstinence is from meat.
- Vegetarians from another food group
- Abstinence is for those age 14 and over.
- Fasting for those 18 years until reaching 60.
The Diocesan Pilgrimage To Lourdes
You will see the appeals on the Noticeboard for some of the helpers needed to support assisted Pilgrims on this Year’s Pilgrimage. There are also envelopes for you donation to the Fund which is used to part fund assisted Pilgrims. Please take an envelope and return it next Sunday.
Marriage Week
A reminder to pray for married couples and those preparing for Marriage, concluding on February 14th.
Invited
The next part of the Diocesan Mission covers Lent. Here are the details.
The Year of Prayer
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Mass Rota
- Sixth Sunday (11th February) in Ordinary Time. Mass 10am
- ASH WEDNESDAY (14th February) Masses at 9.30am & 7pm.Day of Fasting & Abstinence.
- Friday (16th February) Lent Mass 9.30am
- First Sunday of Lent (18th February) Mass 10am
Lay your hands gently upon us,
Let their touch render your peace.
Let them bring your forgiveness and healing,
Lay your hands, gently lay your hands.
St Thomas More Church, Patcham, Brighton 