Changing Times
The change of Season was abrupt with a long awaited downpour just as September arrives. It marks the RETURN – getting back to normal after the summer break- starting the new school term, preparing maybe for Further Education and a range of new projects, meetings and opportunities . Do involve yourself with new energy and enthusiasm.
The Season Of Creation
This runs from September 1st to the feast of St Francis of Assisi on October 4th. You can read a Statement from Bishop John Arnold on the environment and care for our common home at CBCEW (click)It also marks the 10th anniversary of the Letter of Pope Francis with its teaching on the environment -Laudato Si. Pope Leo has also sent us a Message for the World Day of Prayer.
After a month when we have experienced some results of Climate change, heatwaves, wild fires, floods, drought water shortages we must be aware of what is happening and our need to take heed.
Mass Schedule
- Sunday 31st August 10am 22nd in OT
- Monday 1st September 8:15am St Mary’s House (Care of Creation)
- Wednesday 3rd September 9:30am St Gregory The Great (Ena Cripps RIP – FM)
- Friday 5th September 9:30am Therese Elliott RIP
- Saturday 6th September 8:15am HMP Lewes
- Sunday 7th September 10am 23rd in OT
Back To School
St Bernadettes Primary. Thursday
Cardinal Newman Secondary Thursday Years 7 &12
Beryl Cheeseman RIP
Died last Sunday, a well known parishioner of St Mary’s who looked after the clergy living there, a member of the Deanery Choir. May she rest in peace.
Monks In The City
Do view their planned activities on the noticeboard. Their website can be found here.
The Festival Of Hope
Celebrating the Jubilee of Hope and the 60th anniversary of the Diocese.
Saturday 20th September 10am – 4.30am at the South of England Showground, Ardingly.
We have been allocated 10 places and a coach will be taking us. We have been asked to register attendees. Please read the information on the noticeboard.
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
Laudato si, O mi Signore
St Francis.
St Thomas More Church, Patcham, Brighton 