Three is a popular number in many contexts. This was the case if you looked up at night this week. There was the Supermoon, the Harvest moon and Redmoon as the week came to a close. The Season of Creation has been marked as it moves into Autumn with celestial and earthly wonders including an absconding Capybara and a depleted presence of butterflies.
This weekend we give thanks for the Harvest we have seen happening on the Downs and in the countryside having been held up by slow moving Combine Harvesters. Take a look in your kitchens and reflect on what is there to feed you. Who produced it,who harvested it and what does it mean for you ?
Harvest Thanksgiving
As a sign of our thanksgiving for the good of the earth that are used for our wellbeing, if you are able, please bring some food items at the Offertory to time to the Altar. These in turn will be shared with a Foodbank.
The Second Session Of The Synod In Rome
This will commence in early October. You will remember the 3 themes -Communion. Formation and Mission. Clergy have a briefing session this Monday evening.
Migrants & Refugees Sunday
Next Sunday will be observed a Day of prayer and reflection on this issue which is very much in the news at the moment. There is a call form Pope Francis and an introduction to view here
Our Lady of Walsingham
On Tuesday 24th September the celebration is now raised to the status of a Feast in England. It is the English Feast honouring Mary remembering the ancient place of Pilgrimage in Norfolk. To enable you to learn more of the History and Devotion to Mary there is now a link under Useful Websites.
Mass Schedule
- Sunday 22nd September 10am Harvest Thanksgiving
- Monday 23rd September 8:15am St Pius of Pietreclina (Padre Pio) St Mary’s Convent
- Tuesday 24th September 9:30am Our Lady of Walsingham
- Wednesday 25th September 9:30am Weekday Mass
- Friday 27th September 9:30am St Vincent de Paul
- Sunday 29th September 10am 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Jubilee Year – Pilgrims of Hope
In preparation for 2025 we are asked to pray. Click here for further details.
The Parishes of North Brighton
You will see the new Logo describing St Mary’s and our Parish as the Parishes of North Brighton reflecting the Parishes of East Brighton and those in the West of Hove( originally the description was used for the area by the Brighton Police!).
England’s Nazareth
This was how Walsingham was known. In the former Priory there was a replica of the house of the Holy Family in Nazareth. Here is an extract from the new Preface of the Feast.
"At Nazareth she receives with faith the message of Gabriel.
And becomes the Mother of your Son
In the holy house of Nazareth,
As the first disciple of her Son,
She receives the message of the Gospel.”
St Thomas More Church, Patcham, Brighton 