August 15th
A date which surprises holiday makers in certain parts of the world when they find the locals celebrating, shops closed and churches in use. It is a Holy Day for Catholics and for blessing first fruits and crops in southern Europe. In the prayers we hear Mary to be the sign of hope and comfort on our pilgrim way – with Mary’s intercession because she gave birth to Jesus who became our Saviour. It provides us with an opportunity to deepen our devotion to Mary especially when we greet her the words of Gabriel and Elizabeth – Hail Mary, full of grace. She is a model of prayerful listening.
Annually, the date reminds us of another event and this year in particular of V.J.Day marking the end of the war with Japan, but also of the loss of life by the dropping of nuclear bombs, killing so many. The fear of such use of these weapons continues to this day – remember what you say “deliver is from Evil”
Mass Schedule
- Sunday 10th August 10am 19th in OT
- Monday 11th August 8:15am St Mary’s House – St Clare of Assisi
- Monday 11th August 12 Noon Requiem Mass for John and Ann Nugent
- Wednesday 13th August 9:30am
- Friday 15th August The Assumption of Our Lady (Holy Day) Masses at 9:30am and 7pm
- Sunday 17th August 10am 20th in OT
Community Event
Patcham Duck Fayre Sunday 24th August 11am – 4.30am, the school fields of Patcham High School
Devolution
Our Hall is now booked for a date in May 2026 for use as a Polling Station for the election of a Mayor for a single strategic authority for Sussex and Brighton. Do keep informed of the developments in the months ahead. Read the Report on the noticeboard.
Thank You!
To Mike, Jim and Mark who have dealt with the weeds in the courtyard and driveway and the kind parishioner who removed the rubbish from the steps.
Jubilee Of Young People
During the Mass for the Jubilee of Young People at Tor Vergata, Pope Leo XIV reminds the young people that Jesus is our hope, and urges them to “adventure with the Lord toward eternity” as the Lord is “gently knocking” at the window of their soul.
Jesus is our hope, adventure with Him throughout your life, and let Him enlighten you…
Pope Leo XIV expressed this during the Mass for the Jubilee of Young People at Tor Vergata in Rome on Sunday, 3 August. You can read more here.
St John Henry Newman – Doctor Of The Church
There are some informative items about St John Henry Newman and his thoughts and writings that can be found here.
Walking Pilgrimage
This is now underway. Do have a look at the poster to see if you might join in a section. It will be under way for the next three weeks.
Happenings
- The parish phone playing up.
- Annual service of gas boilers completed Friday
- Two horse drawn hearses for Monday’s Funeral.
- The car passed its MOT
- Over 30 crab apples thrown at the church by two lads
- Happy holidays!
Holy Mary, Mother of God and queen
Lady of heaven and empress of the world below
Have mercy on us and Christian people.
Every generation will call me blessed for great indeed are all the things the Almighty has done for me!
St Thomas More Church, Patcham, Brighton 