Growing as missionary disciples
This Sunday is known as Home Mission Sunday but now has a new name taken for the Apostolic letter of Pope Francis called Evangelii Gaudium-which means the Joy of the Gospel in which he writes about us as missionary disciples. This is not always understood even as it is part Of the Pastoral Plan. May I recommend you watch and listen to Bishop David Oakley who explains the meaning.
The Season Of Creation
This continues as daily we hear of people speaking up against efforts to delay measures to ameliorate climate change and others speaking of the wonder here in Sussex as we have witnessed the Northern Lights.
One reaction for us is to observe next Sunday as Harvest Thanksgiving Sunday by bringing along some goods which in turn will be donated to the Food Bank.
It is always a joy to see the variety of bags with packets, cans and what else you might eat to share with those who can’t.
Assisted Suicide
Votes will be taken as this subject comes before Parliament. Care not killing seeks another way in Palliative care and the support of others.
So that you understand the moral position take time to reflect on the teaching by clicking here.
Mass Schedule
Bishop Richard’s Mass intention this week is for the deanery parishes of Brighton and Hove.
- Monday 16th September 8:15am St Mary’s Convent Ss Cornelius & Cyprian
- Wednesday 18th September 9:30am – Weekday Mass
- Friday 20th September 9:30am St Matthew – Apostle & Evangelist
- Sunday 22nd September 10am Harvest Thanksgiving
Second Collection
Home Mission Sunday. There will be a basket or the card machine will be available. 
St Bernadette’s School
Monday assembly for the new school year
Mass Count
The annual count for four Sundays commences next week. Do your best to invite families and friends to return to Mass.
The Season of Creation
Yes be praised in all your creatures
Brother sun and sister moon
In the stars and in the wind
Air and fire and flowing water..
Look out on Tuesday after 7pm for the Supermoon which will appear large because of its proximity to earth and red in colour. Hymn 412 St Francis of Assisi
St Thomas More Church, Patcham, Brighton 