Following the celebration of the Ascension we enter a time of inviting the Holy Spirit to come to renew us and fill us with spiritual energy to be the followers of Jesus and to understand more clearly His message – what He has done and is doing for us. The Novena days ahead encourage us to invite the Holy Spirit to remind us of His presence first gifted at Baptism, then at Confirmation and subsequently in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, the Anointing and the Eucharist. Just focus on the times the Holy Spirit is invoked during Mass.
Bishop Richard’s Weekly Reflection
There is no video this week but Bishop Richard’s reflection can be found here.
World Communications Day
The Sunday after the Ascension is observed as a day with communications at its heart. Pope Francis has written a letter about one aspect of social communication – “Artificial Intelligence and the wisdom of the heart. Towards a fully human Communication”. You can read the Pope’s Letter here. You can watch the video below.
There is a second collection to support the Catholic media office which provides material for the Media in this country.
Impact Of The Criminal Justice Bill
Amendments attempting to decriminalise aspects of present legislation relating to abortion will be debated further endangering life of the unborn. Do read the response of the Bishops which can be found here.
The Word Of Life Leaflet For May
This leaflet is now available to use in your prayerful reflection during the month of May. The way to use it is to reflect daily on the scripture text, to read the commentary and to make it part of your Christian attitudes and action.
Praying For Vocations To The Priesthood
During the Seventh week of Easter we remember how the Holy Spirit “has been sent for the forgiveness of sins” words of absolution and we pray for more priests who will celebrate the sacraments of healing with the living and the dying.
2025 The Year Of The Jubilee
Pope Francis has addressed the Universal Church with a Letter introducing the 2025 Jubilee, described as Bull which describes the lead seal authenticating it a document from the Pope. You can read it here. There are also photographs of him at one of the doors of St Peter’s through which pilgrims will enter the Basilica.
Mass Schedule
- Sunday May 12th Mass 10am
- Monday May 13th St Erconwald, Abbot of Chertsey, Diocesan Proper. Mass 8.15am St Mary’s House
- Wednesday May 15th St Matthias Apostle Mass 9.30am
- Friday May 17th Ascensiontide Mass 9.30am
- Pentecost Sunday May 19th Mass 10am
Novena To The Holy Spirit
Come Holy Spirit fill the hearts of your faithful And kindle in them the fire of your love Send forth your Spirit and they shall be recreated And you will renew the face of the earth.
St Thomas More Church, Patcham, Brighton 