Thursday of this week marks the Ascension of the Lord. In the Nicene creed it is described as “He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father” It marks the end of Jesus’ historical physical life and the beginning of a far-reaching, all pervasive presence unlimited by time or location. We who believe are given the promise that we shall one day share his glory”. There are now nine days of preparation for Pentecost.
Mass Schedule
- Sunday 10th May 10am Sixth Sunday of Easter
- Monday 11th May 8:15am St Mary’s House
- Tuesday 12th May 9:30am Carthusian Martyrs’ Mass
- Thursday 14th May 9:30am and 7pm Ascension Day – Holy Day of Obligation
- Friday 15th May 9:30am
- Sunday 17th May 10am Seventh Sunday of Easter
Pope LeoXIV’s First Anniversary
Please read this message from Archbishop Richard Moth
The Carthusian Martyrs
At Mass on Tuesday we will remember the courage of the monks from the London Charthouse taken to the gallows at Tyburn. It is said St Thomas More saw them being taken from the Tower to their martyrdom under Henry the eighth.
England’s remaining Charterhouse, St Hugh’s, is just up the road from Henfield to Cowfold.
The Life of Christ
Discover the wonder of Jesus’ life with an unforgettable event for all the family. The Life of Christ is a play like no other, placing you in the middle of an immersive theatre experience. Join over a hundred actors in the stunning grounds of Wintershall Estate as this magnificent story is movingly recreated with authentic detail in an epic open-air production. Watch the Wedding in Cana, the Feeding of the 5000 and the Last Supper unfold before your eyes. It’s the perfect day out for families, faith groups, theatre lovers and schools.
Tickets can be booked at https://www.wintershall.org.uk/event/life-of-christ/
World Communications Day
Next Sunday with retiring collection/ Dona card machine.
Message From The Diocesan Administrator
My dear brothers and sisters,
It’s become a regular Sunday evening ‘thing’ for me to flick through parish websites and social media platforms to get a glimpse of the life of our communities of faith. How blessed we are to be in such good company with one another in our discipleship of Jesus and in our service of the Gospel. I recently spent a week in Rome with the Bishops of England and Wales, amongst whom there was much talk of, and encouraging interest in our Diocesan Pastoral Plan. I know that, across the Diocese, you are working closely with your priests and deacons to help realise the beautiful vision Bishop (Archbishop) Richard set out for us in ’The Word Who is Life’.
I pray for you all daily. I’m especially mindful of the people of the parishes in which I have been privileged to serve; of the specific needs, sorrows, and joys marking the life of our parish communities in any given week; and of those whose names appear in your newsletters by reason of receiving the Sacraments, or in sickness or bereavement, and the souls of those of our number who have died. All of these prayers I gather together in the Mass I am asked to offer each Sunday ‘for all the people of the Diocese’. Please pray for me; and keep praying, each day, for the election of a new Bishop for our Diocese.
God bless you all.
Father Jonathan Martin
Diocesan Administrator
Prayer For Vocations
During the Month of May keep up our prayers for vocations to Priesthood.
His glory still praising
On thrice holy ground
The apostles still gazing
His mother around
With hearts that beat faster
With eyes full of love
they watched while their
Master ascended above.
No. 493 Venerable Bede
St Thomas More Church, Patcham, Brighton 