The action-packed account in the Acts of the Apostles of Pentecost is seen as the birth of the Church, the end of the Easter season but most significantly of the coming of the promised Holy Spirit. There is remarkable energy in the symbols of a wind and fire manifested in enthusiasm ,courage and action. From the first mention by Jesus of an advocate and God’s Spirit there was anticipation of what this would mean. Subsequently the message of Jesus and its effects became evident in the spreading far and wide of the knowledge of the meaning for individuals and communities, At Baptism and all the other moments of Christian celebration the presence of the Spirit is evident, Remember those word at your Confirmation “receive the gift of the Holy Spirit”.
Bishop Richard’s Weekly Reflection
This week’s reflection can be found here.
Praying For Vocations To The Priesthood
We pray for the Holy Spirit to be poured out on our Diocese to produce many vocations.
Read about the variety of spiritual gifts that make up the Church.1 Corinthians 12.3 -13.
Two Deacons will be Ordained to Priesthood in Arundel Cathedral in June. Deo gratias.
Mass Schedule
- Pentecost Sunday Mass Sunday 19th 10am
- Monday 20th May St Mary’s House 8.15am. Mary, Mother of the Church.
- Wednesday 22nd May Mass 9.30am. 7th in Ordinary Time
- Friday 24th May St Bede the Venerable Mass 9,30am
- Trinity Sunday 26th May Mass 10am
Ordinary Time
The next two Sundays will celebrate the Holy Trinity and the Body and Blood of Christ.
And then we will be back to the Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. In the Weekdays the memorials of various Saints occur and this week is Week Seven in cycle 2 of the weekday Lectionary.
The New Lectionary
The publication details have now been announced.
Next week these will be shared with you.
The Clergy have an In-Service time soon.
Mary’s Month
St Bernadette’s has a May Celebration this Friday.
The Catholic Shrine in Walsingham, Norfolk now has a new website. Please click here.
The Diocesan Plan
There is a gradual roll out around the Diocese. For general information you may like to read a recent progress report.
We have heard that Canon David Parmiter who is shortly to take over St Peter’s ,Hove, will in 2025 become the Moderator of the area. He is presently dean of the Cathedral in Arundel.
Send your Spirit upon us,
As helper and guide
May he fill us with wonder and awe.
Seal us O Lord with your holy gift.
Send your Spirit to renew our lives.
St Thomas More Church, Patcham, Brighton 