The third Sunday of September, formerly known as Home Mission Sunday, now has the title of Evangelii Gaudium Sunday – the Joy of living the Gospel. This was the first of the messages of Pope Francis. The Bishop has sent us a Pastoral Letter for this Sunday and we are invited to donate to the support of the national body of the Bishops promoting the living of the Gospel.
The Inauguration Of The Parish Of Brighton And Hove
Last Sunday in St John the Baptist Church Bishop Richard in augurated the first of the new Parish arrangement by which the pastoral communities of the former Deanery will collaborate in fulfilling the mission of the Church. You can read about it here -Click to dioc.ebulletin.
The clergy meet for the biweekly meeting on Tuesday commencing with exposition of the Blessed Sacrament.
The Jubilee Of Justice
Bishop Richard introduces this week’s Theme in the Jubilee Year reflecting on the groups which work for justice Read more here.
The Season For The Care For Creation
Next Sunday is Harvest Thanksgiving Sunday and there will be the opportunity to bring to our Mass goods and produce which in turn will be passed to a local Food Bank.
Mass Schedule
- Sunday 21st September 10am
- Monday 22nd September 8:15am St Mary’s House
- Wednesday 24th September 9:30am The Feast Of Our Lady Of Walsingham
- Friday 26th September 11am Requiem Mass for Beryl Cheeseman RIP
- Sunday 28th September 10am Harvest Thanksgiving Mass
To Our Lady Of Walsingham
Here journeyed on the Pilgrims' Way,
With Christendom in youth and flower
The faithful of a happier day
When all the land was Mary's dower
And after many a faithless year
Since not in vain the martyrs sowed
We, as God wills, to worship here.
Return along the ancient road.
St Thomas More Church, Patcham, Brighton 