A varied week ahead , commencing with the day on human trafficking, then (for school governors) a zoom session on Prevent. Wednesday takes us to Lourdes with the promise of a summer pilgrimage and then to Westminster for Friday pre-installation Vespers and to the Mass of Installation of Bishop Richard as the Archbishop of Westminster – and Lent begins next Wednesday (18th February).
Sunday 8th February – Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking.
Sr Josephine Bakhita is named as the Saint for the victims , having been trafficked herself. Cardinal Vincent heads up the St Martha’s group bringing the issue to international attention. More details can be found here.
February 11th The Feast Of Our Lady Of Lourdes
Celebrating the first vision Bernadette had of Mary and the response to the call to come on pilgrimage. Please take an envelope if you can make a gift to assist the unwell and frail. A special day at St Bernadette’s because of our connection with Sisters of Nevers who ran the Lourdes Convent on the site.
It is also the Day for the Sick and Pope Leo has sent us a letter.
Visit Lourdes day or night by clicking here.
Bishop Richard’s Thanksgiving Mass Arundel Cathedral
Whether you were part of the overflowing congregation or a virtual participant last Friday it was a grand celebration of thanksgiving for his eleven years as our Bishop. You can read what he said here and also a tribute on behalf of the Diocese by the Chancellor, Canon Jonathan Martin.
Celebrations In Westminster
We can join in two parts – Friday – Solemn Vespers and Saturday the Installation of the Archbishop of Westminster 12 noon. Details of how to follow these events can be found here.
Mass Schedule
- Sunday 8th February 10am 5th Sunday Ordinary Time
- Monday 9th February 8:15am St Mary’s House
- Wednesday 11th February 9:30am Our Lady of Lourdes Day of The Sick
- Friday 13th February 9:30am
- Saturday 14th February 9:30am HMP Lewes
- Sunday 15th February 10am 6th Sunday Ordinary Time
Ash Wednesday Masses
- Wednesday 18th February 9:30am
- Wednesday 18th February 7pm
Electrical Inspections and PAT Testing
Five Year test. Church, Hall, Priest’s House. Part of the Diocesan Health & Safety requirement.
“Oh, yes my Jesus. From now on, be my all and my life. I shall follow you wherever you go…
Come my soul, courage. One more day to follow Jesus and Mary and climb to Calvary….
And then with Jesus and Mary, happiness, joy, eternity. “
St Bernadette.
St Thomas More Church, Patcham, Brighton 