The Diocesan Pilgrimage is now in Lourdes and we can join the 750 pilgrims with our prayers as they will be praying for us. You can follow the pilgrimage using the prayer book as directed below. The focus this year is on the Annunciation to Mary and her “yes” to God’s will.
This Sunday
With priests in Lourdes, on holiday, or filling in, it has not been possible to obtain a supply priest. For this Sunday only, we will gather for worship as usual. The Liturgy of the Word will take place as usual with the Bidding Prayers. Then, after the preparation and the Our Father, Holy Communion with previously consecrated hosts will be distributed before the final prayer of thanksgiving. Next Sunday’s Mass will be at 10am.
Mass Schedule
- Sunday, 26 July, 10am — Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Good News
There is now a date for the Episcopal Ordination of Bishop-Elect Stephen. It will be in Arundel Cathedral on Monday, 19 October at 12 noon. It is the Solemnity of St Philip Howard, Patron of the Diocese.
Grandparents
This Sunday we remember grandparents for what they have handed on to us and for helping us know what really counts in life.
Assisted Dying Bill
Do let your MP know your objections to this proposed legislation.
Here are the Members of Parliament (MPs) representing the three local constituencies, along with their official contact email addresses:
Brighton Pavilion
- MP: Siân Berry (Green Party)
- Email: sian.berry.mp@parliament.uk
Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven
- MP: Chris Ward (Labour Party)
- Email: chris.ward.mp@parliament.uk
Hove and Portslade
- MP: Peter Kyle (Labour Party)
- Email: hove.portslade@parliament.uk
Note: When emailing your MP, please include your full name and full home address (including postcode) so they can verify you are a constituent. You can check which constituency you are in by pasting your postcode here.
Holiday Time
If you are having a break, do enjoy yourselves. If you are visiting, know you are most welcome in our community.
Patcham Community Centre
Remember the invitation to the showing of the film about the environment. 29th July 6:30pm Patcham Community Centre. See the noticeboard.
Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us.
St Bernadette, pray for us.
(Fr John will not be available this week. For personal emergencies, please try St Mary’s (07895 825296) or Rottingdean (07895 825296)
St Thomas More Church, Patcham, Brighton 