“Forget war, think of peace ” so spoke one of the veterans at Friday’s VJ Remembrance. The fervent hope of our prayers for Ukraine, Gaza and Sudan. Cardinal Vincent has encouraged us to pray and if we are able to observe a day of fasting of some other form of self denial.
Preparedness is becoming a watchword and Sunday’s Gospel gives us an opportunity to reflect on how it may apply to ourselves.
Mass Schedule
- Sunday 17th August 10am (20th in OT)
- Monday 18th August 8:15am St Mary’s House
- Wednesday 20th August 9:30am (St Bernard Abbot and Doctor)
- Friday 22nd August 9:30am (The Queenship of Our Lady)
- Saturday 23rd August 8:30am HMP Lewes
- Sunday 24th August 10am (21st in OT)
Assumption Homily – Pope Leo
Dear brothers and sisters,
Today is not Sunday, yet we celebrate in another way the Paschal Mystery of Jesus, which changed the course of history. In Mary of Nazareth, we recognize our own history: the history of the Church, immersed in the common lot of humanity. By taking flesh in her, the God of life — the God of freedom — has conquered death. Yes, today we contemplate how God overcomes death — yet never without us. His is the Kingdom, but ours is the “yes” to his love that can change everything. On the Cross, Jesus freely uttered that “yes” which would strip death of its power — the death that still spreads wherever our hands crucify and our hearts remain imprisoned by fear and mistrust. On the Cross, trust prevailed; so did love, which sees what is yet to come; and forgiveness triumphed.
Walking Pilgrimages
After a day of rest the diocesan walking pilgrimage continues. You may also wish to be involved in the Jubilee Pilgrimage to Nottingham a much longer journey. Read about it here.
Hospital Pager
My turn to cover emergency calls over the weekend!
We are grateful to Fr Celestine , the Catholic Hospital Chaplain for ministering to some of the parishioners when notified of their admissions.
Patcham Duck Fayre
Next Sunday on the Patcham High School Field -11am to 4.30pm. More details here.
Wedding
Friday 12:30pm St John the Baptist Church, Kemp Town. Ellen Higgins & Kane Webb. Congratulations and prayers.
Contactless Offertory
The machine is now working for your card donations which can also be gifted aided.
Spurious Websites
There are two websites which are not approved or accurate. Please visit the authentic version with the picture of the interior of our Church – if you are reading this you have come to the right place!
Hail Queen of heaven, the ocean star,
Guide of the wanderer here below
Thrown on life's surge, we claim thy care save us from peril and from woe
Mother of Christ, star of the sea
pray for the wanderer, pray for me.
St Thomas More Church, Patcham, Brighton 