A memorable weekend ahead for everyone, Thank you for participating in the Triduum of Prayer for King Charles and the evening Mass on Friday and I hope you will continue your prayers during the Coronation Service in Westminster Abbey .Cardinal Vincent will be there along with a Bishop from Scotland , Wales and Ireland. Pope Francis will be represented by the Cardinal Secretary of State together with the new Papal Nuncio to the UK.

The Month of Prayer for Vocations

This week we pray all young people to have the gift of discernment om a changing world. Our Vocations Director has a message and a film on the subject.

Mass Schedule

• Sunday Mass 10am
• Monday Eastertide Weekday Mass 9.30am
• Wednesday Eastertide Weekday Mass 9.30am
• Friday Eastertide Weekday Mass 9.30am
• Sunday Sixth Sunday of Easter Sunday Mass 10am

Clergy Deanery Meeting

Cardinal Newman Catholic School 11am

Growing Up Catholic

Saturday 3:30pm

National Dying Matters Awareness Week

Wednesday 10^th May 7.30am- 6.30pm Unitarian Church New Road Brighton

Diocesan Vacancies

Senior Administrator to the Diocesan Tribunal. Please click here.

Safeguarding Administrator – please click here.

From The National Anthem (verse two)

Thy choicest gifts in store
On him be pleased to pour
Long may he reign
May he defend our laws
And ever give us cause
To sing with heart and voice
God save the King

Known as Good Shepherd Sunday is observed each year as a Day of Prayer for Vocations especially to the Priesthood. In a Message Pope Francis speaks of a “ vocational symphony “ – click here by which all the “calls” co operate in the mission of the Church. Bishop Richard writes to us in his Pastoral Message for this Sunday and calls for a month of prayer for Vocatiions for the mission of the Church and for the priesthood in A&B. The information is contained in a leaflet to help in prayer up to Pentecost Sunday, click here for further details,

The Coronation of King Charles III

We are invited to observe a triduum of prayer Wednesday to Friday prior to the Coronation on Saturday. There are leaflets with orayers to help our prayer during these days. Every Catholic Community has been asked to gather to celebrate Mass for the King on Friday Evening at 7.30pm. On Saturday as you watch the Coronation Service you will find echoes of scripture and the ritual of anointing with oil with symbols of Office that reflect the rituals of the Old and New Testament and the sacramental practice of the Church.

Mass Schedule

• Fourth Sunday of Easter. Sunday Mass 10am Intention for Vocations
• Wednesday Eastertide Mass 9.30amIntention for Bruce Johnson RIP
• FIRDAY EVENING MASS FOR KING CHARLES III 7.30PM
• Fifth Sunday of Easter Sunday Mass 10am

Local Elections

Remember to bring photo ID when you come to vote – eg. Passport ,driving licence, bus pass etc. Do not disappoint yourself by turning up without photo ID

Covid Vaccination

Fr John will be receiving his vaccination on Wednesday 11:20 am

Growing Up Catholic

Tuesday 6pm in our hall. Please keep our 4 Candidates for Holy Communion in your prayers. They will be receiving Holy Communion for the first time on Sunday 21^st May at the 10am Mass.

Dean of Brighton and Hove Deanery

Fr Rod Jones OSB has been appointed Dean in succession to Fr Tony Milner.

The Month of May – Mary’s Month

My soul glorifies the Lord
My spirit rejoices in God my Saviour!

The Easter Story continues with two disciples walking to the village of Emmaus just North of the city of Jerusalem. The outcome is when Jesus takes bread .blesses it and breaks it. There is a moment of recognition. For us at Mass God speaks to us and then we remember in familiar actions the presence of Jesus.

Mass Schedule

• Third Sunday of Easter Mass 10am
• Monday 12.30pm Funeral Mass for Arline Bowman RIP
• Wednesday Eastertide Mass 9.30am
• (Friday Funeral Mass for Fr David Russell RIP St Thomas of Canterbury, St Leonards-on-Sea)

The Coronation of King Charles III

The Bishops of England and Wales have sent instructions for the days ahead.

Wednesday 3^rd May to Friday 5^th May to be days of prayer for King as he assumes the fullness of his responsibility.

FRIDAY 5^TH PARISH MASS AT 7.30PM FOR THE INTENTIONS OF THE KING

Prayer Cards to help with prayer are being sent to Parishes.

Texts for the Mass have been provided.

At our Sunday Mass 10am we will pray for the King and sing the National Anthem

The Loyal Address

Do read The Loyal Address which can be found here.

Pope Francis’ Gift To The King

Details of this can be found here.

The Council Elections Thursday 4th May

Remember to bring photo ID when you come to vote. More details can be found here.

Bishop Richard’s Visit To Brighton and Hove Deanery

Five Parishioners along with other Parish representatives heard the Bishop present The Word who is Life document which contains the vision of the future when the baptised will be exercising co responsibility for the Mission of the Church .He quoted words of Pope Francis which indicated everyone is called to be involved and as one questioner put it “does that mean the sheep will have to take over from the shepherds” In practice we must start talking with other parishes , sharing talents and resources and becoming as a paragraph of the plan puts it:

communities of saints, strong, lively and welcoming schools of discipleship

The Word Who Is Life

He spoke too of the mission of our Catholic schools to be preparing the young for membership – which does also mean the role of parents and the home. Bishop Richard emphasised that the Holy Spirit is the soul of the Church and is active at times of change and renewal. The plan can be found here.

I need thy presence

Every passing hour

What but thy grace can foil

the tempter’s power?

Who like thyself my guide

and stay can be?

Through cloud and sunshine

Lord, abide with me

Eastertide

Eastertide lasts for 50 days up to Pentecost to give us the opportunity to deepen our commitment to Jesus Christ who has done his Father’s will and incorporated us into his Body through Baptism and the Eucharist. Our thanks go to the Parishioners who helped by their service and participation in Lent and Holy Week.

The Word Who Is Life

Bishop Richard is coming to the Brighton and Hove Deanery this Friday 21^stApril 7.30pm at the Cardinal Newman Catholic School to speak about the Pastoral Plan in a post Pandemic Setting. Each parish can come along with 4 or 5 Parishioners. The Headteachers are included to remind us of the role our Catholic Schools play in the mission of the Diocese /Local Church.

Mass Schedule

• Sunday mass 10am Int. for the People of the Parish
• Wednesday Mass 9.30am Int Aileen Joyce RIP
• Friday Mass 9.30am Int for P.G and Family
• Third Sunday of Easter Mass 10am

Mass Intention Envelopes

Having a Mass said for your intentions is traditional Catholic Practice.

Dressing of The Cross

Friday, St Bernadette’s School. An Eastertide Devotion when the empty Cross is decorated with the Children’s flowers rejoicing in the new life of Jesus.

Funeral Mass for Arline Bowman RIP

This will take place on Monday 24^th April at 12.30pm

Offertory Envelopes

THANK YOU TO Peter Cropp who is Handing out boxes of Envelopes for the Offertory Collection

The Regina Caeli

Rejoice O Queen of heaven Alleluia!
For he whom thou didst merit to bear alleluia!
Has risen as he said  alleluia!
Pray for us to God alleluia!

Christ is risen! Alleluia!

We arrive after our Lenten journey and following Jesus on his way to the Cross. Now we rejoice in the days of Easter with a spring in our steps as we have reached the moment when Christ has been raised to a new life .The signs and symbols of our faith are fresh in our hearts and we remember with Christ’s body the Church. May your faith hope and charity be refreshed and renewed as we commit our lives as God’s people. A joyful and peaceful Easter,

Fr John

Mass Schedule

• Easter Day Mass 10 AM
• Easter Monday Mass 9:30 AM for Arline Bowmen RIP
• Easter Tuesday Mass 9:30 AM for Kath Burke’s intentions
• Easter Wednesday Mass 9:30 AM Bishop Emeritus Christopher Budd RIP
• Easter Friday Mass 8:30 AM Jim Miles RIP
• Second Sunday Easter Mass 10 AM

Growing Up Catholic

Group meeting next Sunday – The Eucharist

Our Thanks

Parishioners join in thanks for those preparing for Holy Week and Easter in many different ways – Reading ,Music ,singing, the website , cleaning and participating.

Easter triumph, Easter joy,
Sin alone can this destroy;
From sin’s power do Thou set free 
Souls reborn, O Lord, in Thee. 
Hymns of glory and of praise, 
Father unto Thee we raise;
Risen Lord, all praise to Thee, 
With the Spirit, ever be.

• April 16th 2nd Sunday Easter – Pepe Erskine
• April 23rd 3rd Sunday Easter – Mike Mason
• April 30th 4th Sunday Easter – John Mason
• May 7th 5th Sunday Easter – James Kilmartin
• May 14th 6th Sunday Easter- Peter Newton
• May 21st First Holy Communion
• May 28th Pentecost – Kevin McCormick

This week in which the culmination of the Ministry of Jesus is celebrated gives us an opportunity to remember the meaning of the events for our own spiritual journey and mindful of those adults who will receive the Sacraments of Baptism , Confirmation and Holy Communion and be come members of Christ’s Church. Their joy and commitment can be ours as we recall when we received those Sacraments.

Holy Week

Palm Sunday

Blessing of palms, Procession and Mass 10am

Wednesday of Holy Week – Mass of the Chrism, Arundel Cathedral 6pm

(The Holy Oils for the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and the Anointing of the Sick are Blessed by the Bishop)

Holy or Maundy Thursday Mass of The Lord’s Supper 7pm

Watching at the Altar of Repose

Good Friday

• A day of fasting and abstinence
• Way of the Cross 10am
• Celebration of The Passion of The Lord 3pm

Holy Saturday

8.30am (Easter Mass) HMP Lewes

The Easter Vigil

The Paschal Candle ,Vigil & Mass of the Resurrection 7pm

Easter Sunday

Mass 10am

Prayers for the Faithful Departed

• Patrick Duncliffe
• Fr David Russell
• Arline Bowman
• Jim Miles

 
Sometimes they strew his way
And his sweet praises sing
Resounding all the day
Hosannas to their king
Then” Crucify” is all their breath
And for his death they thirst and cry

No. 487

A change of pace for the last 14 days of Lent and our journey to Easter. Hopefully you have not tired in your efforts – prayer -maybe reflecting each day on the Psalms; acts of self-denial – saying no ; generosity- earthquake appeal, Ukraine , refugees ,CAFOD , the Lenten Alms box. Our focus on the journey turns to the Stations on the way ; recalling the moments of the suffering of Jesus -maybe musing over one particular scene and applying to situations in your own life. Did you find the thoughts of the women in HMP Coldingley published by PACT ?

Reflection

Reflection on 5th Sunday of Lent. Please click here.

Little Amal

You may have read of this larger than life Puppet which has be around the UK. It comes to Brighton on Thursday Evening -30^th March at 6pm near the i360 drawing attention to the plight of refugees. Please click here for further details

Love the Stranger

A study of Catholic Social Teaching principles. Please click below for further details.

Mass Schedule

• SUNDAY MASS 10AM
• TUESDAY MASS 9.30AM
• FRIDAY MASS 9.30AM

Palm Sunday of the Passion

Blessing of Palms,Procession and Mass

Pray for the souls of the faithful departed

• JIM MILES
• SEAN SMITTH
• PATRICK DUNCLIFFE

Lift high the Cross
The love of Christ proclaim
Till all the world adores his sacred name
Hymn 429
 

We are at the midpoint of our Lenten journey to Easter and there is the spring like feeling of rejoicing with those approaching Baptism and our renewal of commitment. The Gospel picks up the light of seeing things in a fresh light. The Old Testament portrays David with whom the promise of a Messiah originates.

Bishop Richard

Bishop Richard is leading a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land and will be giving us his Video Podcast next week.

Love the Stranger

The Bishops of England and Wales have published a Document about asylum seekers and refugees. Please click here. This is exemplified in the case of a pupil of Cardinal Newman Catholic School whose family are threated with return to the Sudan. A Petition has been organised and signatures are being sought – please follow this link.

Flame 2023

Young people gathered for a National Gathering . Read the Pope’s Message here.

Young Helpers for Lourdes

Please encourage your sons and daughters to sign up.

Mass Schedule

• Sunday Mass 10am
• Monday The Solemnity of St Joseph Mass 9.30am
• Wednesday Lent Weekday Mass 9.30am
• Friday Lent Weekday Mass 9.30am
• 5^th Sunday of Lent Mass 10aam

Mothers’ Day

We thank our Mothers for their love and sacrifices and pray for God’s Blessing on them.

Ten Years of Pope Francis

As the Holy Father celebrates ten years of his papacy a look at ten defining moments is available here.

Saviour you came to give
Those who in darkness live
Healing and sight
Health to the sick in mind
Sight to the inward blind
Now to all humankind
Let there be light.

This Sunday marks the First Scrutiny – a short series of prayers for those preparing for Baptism with the Gospel passage -the Samaritan woman at the well and the image of Water. It marks a step in the journey to Easter. That like the woman of Samaria we may review our lives before Christ ,acknowledging our sins and being freed from what deters us from following Christ. In the days of this Third week the Apostles Creed is presented to the Catechumens and with the help of their sponsors and fellow parishioners they are supported in their believing. We must pray that that we may welcome new members in the future.

Mass Schedule

• Third Sunday of Lent Sunday Mass 10am
• Weekday Masses at St Mary’s
• Fourth Sunday in Lent, Mid Lent. Sunday Mass 10am (For those that died during the week – Patrick Duncliffe and Sean Smith)

The Word Who Is Life

Bishop Richard met with the clergy to explore the Pastoral Document and how the Church in Brighton and Hove might develop through participation and collaboration. He is to meet with parishioners from parishes on Friday 21^st April at 7.30pm

“Divine Renovation” – a name give to a process for parish renewal will be presented at St John the Baptist ‘s Church Bristol Road on Saturday 18^th March. See the noticeboard to book in.

Be Prepared To Vote

An act of thoughtfulness to help those who may not have photographic identification. See noticeboard for details .

Safeguarding

Helen Costello is now the Parish Representative for Safeguarding for Adults and Children including DBS clearance. Her contact details will be on a new poster on the Noticeboard.

CAFOD Envelopes

These may be returned and there is a box marked Lenten Alms for the Refugee Fund.

Normal Service…

…will be resumed after Monday with the kind assistance of chauffeurs

Lenten Services of Reconciliation

A list of places in the Deanery where there will be a number of Priest Confessors will be available next week end .We will be combining with St Mary’s on Friday 31st March – 3 priests

O let all who thirst
Let them come to the water
And let all who have nothing
Let them come to the Lord