It is amazing to learn that this is the 176th Day of prayer for Catholic Schools. That time ago Catholics established schools where the Faith was taught and the practice of it was evident in the lives and spirit of those who taught there. Over the years parishioners gave generously to provide the schools, for many years taking part in football pools and other fund raising events to raise the money to build them. There was too, the generosity of religious sisters and brothers and here in Brighton where we have inherited the site of Lourdes Convent and for the Cardinal Newman School and College. The Sacred Heart Sisters & the Xaverian & De La Salle Brothers. This is all too easy to forget.
We take the opportunity give thanks and pray for God’s Blessing at the commencement of a new School Year.
Do read the Message from the Bishop who heads up Catholic Education by clicking here.
The Season of Creation
We begin this Sunday a time of reflection on the care that is needed for the world. There has been so much reported that we cannot be unaware of the issues – eg intended holidays to Canada cancelled because of wildfires, tornados and drought. Do click here to read more and to access the Pope’s Message.
Adoremus
Next weekend the National eucharistic Congress takes place at Oscott College, honouring the Blessed Sacrament. All the Parishes have been asked to have a period of time after Mass of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
This we will do for half an hour.
Monks In The City
We have developed a programme of opportunities to join with the community for prayer with reflection, contemplation and the teaching of the Rule of St Benedict.
Read more here
Jubilee Year 2025
Next year will be a Jubilee year for the Catholic Church and Pope Francis has invited us to pray in preparation. Please click here for further details
Mass Schedule
- Sunday 8 September 10am Education
- Monday 9 September 8:15am St Mary’s Convent, St Peter Claver
- Wednesday 11 September 9:30am Weekday Mass
- Friday 13 September 9:30am St John Chrysostom
- Saturday 14 September 8:30am HMP Lewes
- Sunday 15 September 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Contactless Giving
The machine is now working and you can make your Offerings on it.When there is a Second Collection ,as next week, you will see it on the screen. Thank you as always for your support and generosity. Remember the only source of income is what parishioners give.
The Apostolic Journey of Pope Francis
This continues in Papua New Guinea and the Timor ending in Singapore.
Go to Useful Websites and select Vatican News.
Lift high the Cross, the love of Christ proclaim,
Till all the world adore his sacred Name
O Lord , once lifted on the glorious tree,
As thou hast promised, draw the world to thee.
The feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.
St Thomas More Church, Patcham, Brighton 