A good number of people are taking advantage of holiday time and here we have not been drenched with rain or suffered the intense heat as in some other parts of Europe.
This weekend we will be sharing a communal celebration of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick during Mass at 3pm in St Mary’s Church followed by tea together. Remember that since the second Vatican Council the Sacrament is now more generally available, not just for someone near to death, but to strengthen and comfort people with chronic illnesses, disabilities and before operations.
This event also indicates the way forward in cooperation between parishes in the light of the Pastoral Plan.
We are nearing the end of Chapter 6 of St John’s Gospel as after revealing the identity of Jesus the Evangelist has His words about the Gift of the Eucharist. You may recall that at the evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper, John tells of the washing of the feet of the Apostles in Chapter 13 and other details of the Last Passover meal, unlike the other Evangelists.
Mass Schedule
- Sunday 18 August 10:00am Mass (20 in OT)
- Monday 19 August 8:15am St Mary’s Convent Mass
- Wednesday 21 August 9:30am Mass (Pope St Pius X)
- Friday 23 August 9:30am (St Rose of Lima)
- Sunday 25 August 10am (21 in OT)
Forthcoming Event
National Eucharistic Congress ay Oscott College. You can read more about this event by clicking here. In our Parish on Sunday 16th September we will have a period of Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament following the Sunday Mass.
Pope St Pius X
Best remembered for his encouragement of frequent reception of Holy Communion and by children. Because of fasting from Midnight it was the custom to have an 8am Mass on Sundays and not at subsequent Masses.
(The present ruling is that we should abstain from food 1 hour before receiving Holy Communion. Water or medicine excepted. Canon 919)
He died just before World War 1.
Happy News
St Bernadette’s Year 5 Teacher, Emma & Marco announce the birth of LilyAurora 3.3kgs (7lbs 2oz.)
On Receiving Holy Communion
In approaching therefore, come not with your wrists extended, or your fingers spread; but make your left hand a throne for the right, as for that which is to receive a King
St Cyril of Jerusalem 4th Century
Reply “Amen”, take a step to the left or right and receive the Host.
I received the Living God
And my heart is full of joy,
I received the Living God
And my heart is full of joy.
He said, 'I am the Bread
Kneaded long ago to give you life'
St Thomas More Church, Patcham, Brighton 