Have the snowdrops appeared in your garden yet? On cue there are some in the Presbytery garden – the first sign of approaching Spring. Sometimes associated with February 2nd,the Presentation of the Lord, Candlemas day. It will be 40 days since Christmas and the final day for removing cribs and a sign of the approaching season of Lent.
After the Mass of thanksgiving for the Ministry of Bishop Richard, in two weeks he will be installed as Archbishop of Westminster. Then it will be “sede vacante” and time for a lot of prayer.
Racial Justice Sunday
The media reports daily on issues of racism and there are worrying scenes of citizens marching.
Bishop Paul McAleenan, the Lead Bishop for Racial Justice, speaks on the issue.
The Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes
Details of how to apply are now available. Visit the Diocesan Website for various ways of travel, costs and dates. Please click here for further details.
Lourdes Fund Appeal
Next Sunday there will be a second collection for the Fund which is for assisted pilgrims and helpers. There are some envelopes and parish purple envelopes may be used. The card machine can also be used.
Brighton & Hove Parish Meeting
About 70 people joined the gathering from the various communities to discuss Discipleship – what it means, how it develops and how it becomes a personal relationship. Being baptised is not the end but the beginning of the journey in faith. Lots to reflect on.
The February Word of Life Leaflet
This is now available to have to hand for your reflection.
The Order of Mass Cards
A supply has been ordered to assist you in responding at Mass
The Diocesan Directory 2026
There are some copies for purchase £5. Information for the Liturgy, Catholic societies, Clergy addresses and much more.
Old Palm Branches
Remember to bring your old palm crosses along next Sunday. They will be used to create the ashes for Ash Wednesday.
Mass Schedule
- Sunday 1st February 1st 10am
- Monday 2nd February 8:15am St Mary’s House
- Monday 2nd February 9:30am The Presentation of The Lord (Candlemas)
- Wednesday 4th February 9:30am (In thanksgiving Bishop Richard)
- Friday 6th February 9:30am St Paul Miki & Companions (Intention Holy Souls)
- Saturday 7th February 8:30am HMP Lewes
- Sunday 8th February 10am Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
At last, all -powerful Master
You give leave to your servant to go in peace,
According to your promise.
For my eyes have seen your salvation
Which you have prepared for all nations
The light to enlighten the Gentiles
And give glory to Israel, your people.
Nunc Dimittis - The Canticle of Simeon
St Thomas More Church, Patcham, Brighton 