August is a time of change and rest: holidays happen, harvesting gets underway and energy is recaptured. Among the feasts of the Church will be the Transfiguration and the Assumption of Mary. Reading Chapter 6 of St John’s Gospel is a highlight exploring faith in Jesus and gradually understanding more about the gift of Jesus as he promises himself in the Eucharist.
Bishop Richard
After leading the Pilgrimage to Lourdes, Bishop Richard will be going on retreat and then having a rest before returning to his usual busy life and routine – and his weekly video messages.
Mass Schedule
- Sunday 4th August 10am 18th in Ordinary Time
- Monday 5th August 8:15am St Mary’s Convent Dedication of St Mary Major, Rome
- Tuesday 6th August 9:30am The Transfiguration of The Lord
- Thursday 8th August 9:30am St Dominic
- Friday 9th August 9:30am St Teresa Bendicta of The Cross
- Sunday 11 August 10am 19th in Ordinary Time
The Word of Life
The leaflet to help your prayer during August is now in the Entrance. Remember the text from Scripture has a commentary and during the month let the Word sink in and cause your prayer.
The Lectionary
It will not be too long before the Lectionaries and the Sunday Missals will become available. Do follow this link that gives plenty of information. You will also discover what is meant by the Catholic Edition of the Bible and why we will have a new Translation.
Jesus Shepherd of the sheep
Your true flock in safety keep
Living bread, your life supply
Strengthen us, or else we die.
- from Lauda Sion
St Thomas More Church, Patcham, Brighton 