Following All Souls Day, the month of November continues with Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day with Assemblies in Schools.
Parades in towns at war memorials, Blessing of graves, Masses for the Dead and other opportunities to call to mind those who have died.
In every Eucharistic Prayer there is always an intercession for the Dead…
Blessing of Graves
In the Cemeteries of Brighton and Hove 3pm and Brighton & Preston, Hartington Road, 2pm.
Bishop Richard’s Request
Holy Hour for the Dignity of the Human Person
Next week, the Bishops of England & Wales gather in Leeds for the Autumn Plenary Meeting. On Wednesday 13th, at 5.30pm, they will gather for a Holy Hour for prayer to promote the dignity of the human person and the culture of life in our countries in the face of the assisted suicide legislation before the UK Parliament.
I do encourage you to arrange Holy Hours on the same day – where possible at the same time – in our parishes, thereby facilitating a powerful moment of prayer in our lands promoting the intrinsic dignity of every person.
With every Blessing,
+ Richard
Holy Hour
This will be on WEDNESDAY of this week -13th November 5.30 -6.30pm
Please try to come in even for part of the time. It has the theme of praying for the dignity of Human Life.
Mass Schedule
32nd Sunday Mass 10am
Monday St Mary’s House. St Martin of Tours Mass 8.15am
Wednesday Weekday Mass 9.30am
Friday St Albert the Great Mass 9.30am
33rd Sunday Mass 10am World Day of the Poor
The New Lectionary
Not long to go before its introduction.
Orders for the 3 Year Sunday Missals may be given using the sign up sheet in the Entrance – either the CTS edition or the Redemptorist publication £ 19.95 each.
To learn more about the Lectionary read from the following link.
Cardinal Newman Catholic School – Outstanding
Read the Principal’s letter
Annual Retired Priests’ Fund
This can be gift Aided, Contactless available.
Of your charity…
Pray for the soul of Dick Lock, husband of late Mary Lock. His coffin is to be draped in the Sussex Police flag.
North Brighton Parishes’ Newsletter
This is now available in the entrance
May the choirs of angels lead you into paradise And my the martyrs come to welcome you To bring you home into the holy city So you may dwell in new Jerusalem
A month with time to remember those we have loved and lost awhile along with those fallen in wars and the Faithful Departed. Remember our invocation for the deceased -Eternal Rest grant unto her/him/them. A time to visit graves, get the old photographs out, have a Mass offered and remember. St Augustine put it like this, “If we had no care for the dead, we would not be in the habit of praying for them.”
The Synod
Pope Francis surprised everyone by accepting the Final Report and no need to wait until 2025 for an Apostolic Exhortation. It will no doubt soon be available as a booklet.
May I suggest you read a review of the Synod by Bishop Nicholas Hudson who was a participating member. Please click here.
Opposing Proposed Legislation For Assisted Suicide
Inform yourself of the Catholic Teaching on Life issues including Statements by Bishops. Write to your MP even if their Party Manifesto included favoured Assisted Suicide.
New Sunday Missals
These contain the Readings for the Three Year Cycle.
November’s leaflet is now available to help with your prayer and reflection.
Mass Schedule
Sunday 3rd November 10am 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time
Monday 4th November 8:15am St Mary’s House
Wednesday 6th November 9:30am Weekday Mass
Friday 8th November 9:30am Weekday Mass
Saturday 9th November 8:30am HMP Lewes
Sunday 10th November 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Remembrance Sunday
Retired Priests’ Fund
The Second Collection next Sunday is for the Retired Priests’ Fund. The contactless machine will accept your donation and gift aid.
Blessing Of Graves
In each of the cemeteries of the City including Southwick and Rottingdean there will be the Blessing of Graves at 3pm. In the old Brighton and Preston entrance from Hartington Road meet at the Old Chapel form 2pm.
The New Lectionary
Wednesday 6th November Fr Paul Wilkinson n leads a Deanery Presentation at 7.45pm.This will be Zoomed. Please contact Fr Tony Milner at tony.milner@abdiocese.org.uk for the Zoom link. Details on Noticeboard.
Inconvenience
The Parish phone has been off since the 23rd October and my apologies for the inconvenience. A parishioner told me there is a message on it that says the voicemail box is full! My hope is that a line will be in action from Tuesday!
Covid
Vaccination on Thursday 11am
O Lord support us all the day long of this troublous life, Until the shadows lengthen, and the evening comes And the busy world is hushed, And the fever of life is over and our work is done Then Lord in thy mercy Grant us a safe lodging, a holy rest And peace at the last. Amen.
Another ending and a beginning. October draws to a close – the Rosary month for reflective prayer – and the Synod in Rome. The delegates have been exploring the insights on Communion (not Holy Communion but fellowship and unity) Participation and Mission. Themes which are described as synodality or walking together. It will not be until 2025 that Pope Francis will publish how this may be achieved as we look to the future.
Action On Assisted Suicide
Information and how to make your views known is available here.
The Lectionary
Our readers met to be introduced to the new lectionary. There are four volumes which will be in use from Advent. They are beautifully presented and have cost £600. (Four bookplates accompanied them just in case anyone might wish to sponsor one in memory)
Sunday Missals
The CTS and Redemptorists are publishing Sunday Missals with the 3 Year Cycle of Readings. There are Order Sheets if you wish to purchase a copy. They cost £19.95 each. The CTS Sunday Missal can be bought here and the Redemptorist Sunday Missal can be bought here.
Further Information
There will be two sessions in November given by priests of the Deanery. See the poster and note you can receive them by Zoom.
Mass Schedule
Sunday 27th October 10am
Monday 28th October 8:15am St Mary’s Convent
Wednesday 30th October 9:30am (Intention Fr Gerry Vann RIP)
Friday 1st November 9:30am All Saints’ Day (Holy Day of Obligation)
Saturday 2nd November 8:30am HMP Lewes All Souls’ Day
Saturday 2nd November 11am For the Faithful Departed
Sunday 3rd November 10am (31st in Ordinary Time)
The New Encyclical Dilexit Nos
“Dilexit nos” Pope Francis’ fourth Encyclical, retraces the tradition and relevance of thought on “the human and divine love of the heart of Jesus Christ,” calling for a renewal of authentic devotion to avoid forgetting the tenderness of faith, the joy of serving, and the fervour of mission. More can be read here.
O Sacred Heart, Our trust is all in thee For though earth's night be dark and drear Thou breathest rest where thou art near O Sacred Heart
“Go and invite everyone to the banquet ” Pope Francis in his letter to us uses these words from St Matthew’s Gospel 22:9 to remind us that Mission is a tireless going out to all men and women to encounter God and enter into a union with Him. We think of the Missionary Orders which serve in countries where the Church is growing despite the difficulties which can arise and also the annual collection for a different group each year. There are also the Red Boxes for the coins in your pockets or purses – they do mount up. On the grey radiator in the entrance there are some Red boxes which could do with a home.
Why not offer your October Rosary for the world missionary endeavour?
Mission Today Magazine
Copies available for you to take home and read.
Donation Envelopes
To send off your gift or to bring in with a donation next week.
Bishop Richard’s Weekly Reflection
Dear brothers and sisters,
The First Reading this Sunday, taken from the Song of the Suffering Servant of the Prophet Isaiah, looks to the moment when Christ takes on Himself the faults, the sins, of the world. Jesus, as the writer of the Letter to the Hebrews reminds us, took on our nature in every way, but sin. He urges us never to lose faith in the One who suffered, died and rose from the dead for us.
Our openness to the gift of faith is our way to conformity to Christ – to becoming one with Him. This is the path of sanctity, to which we are all called. This, as we know all too well, is no easy path. Jesus reminds us that “to those who are given much, much is expected.” In this Sunday’s Gospel, we see what happens when the relationship with Him becomes centred on ourselves. James and John fall to the temptation to pride. Their closeness to Jesus brings them to think they deserve special treatment in the Kingdom.
Jesus tells them very clearly that His way is one of humility and service. This is true greatness in our following of Him. The life of faith, lived in trust, and the living out of the two-fold command to love God and love neighbour, brings us to be the disciples we are called to be.
The world around is in the greatest need of this witness. We live in a world that is not at peace, a world in which the dignity of life is not respected. We, as Jesus’ followers – His disciples, must step into this space with the witness of our lives of faith, humility and service, that all might find life in the One who died and rose from the dead for us.
With every blessing,
+ Richard
Mass Schedule
Sunday 20th October 10am World Mission Sunday Mass
Monday 21st October 8:15am St Mary’s Convent Mass
Wednesday 23rd October 9:30am Pope St John Paul II Mass
Friday 25th October 9:30am Mass
Saturday 26th October 8:30am Mass HMP Lewes
Sunday 27th October 30th 10am Sunday Ordinary Time
Clocks To Change!
Please remember that the clocks go back one hour on Sunday 27th October at 2am
A Week of Health and Safety
Monday Fire Risk Assessment on the Church and Hall
Tuesday Five Year Electrical Testing and PAT testing on the Priest’s House
Annual Testing of the Lightning Conductor of the Church
Risk Assessment of Mower used by the Contractor cutting the grass around the Church .
Ministry of Readers
Wednesday Evening October 23 7pm. In the Hall our readers have a meeting to introduce the New Lectionaries – four volumes
Schools’ Admission Dates
Please note the dates for open days:
Saint Bernadette’s 13th November 9:15am, 20th November 1:30am
Cardinal Newman Catholic School Thursday 24th October from 9:15am
Farewell
Thank you for participating in the Requiem Mass for John. He had a very full life with interests in sport – running the marathon -the Park Run as well as his professional role. He will be remembered by parishioners as a reader, a weekday Mass attender, the organiser of the 100+ Club, the Catenians and latterly representing STM with the Deanery Discussions.
Our prayers are with Maura and the Family for “one loved and lost awhile “
From the commissioning at the end of Mass
Go and announce the Gospel of the Lord! Thanks be to God
Sometimes a week can be brimming over with news, events and things to do.
This last one has been one of a deanery meeting, a looking to the future meeting, a deluge of appeals and requests for action.
Prisons Week begins and we are reminded to pray for all involved in the service – the families of prisoners, the men on remand, those who appeared in court, the men and women Prison Officers, the Chaplaincy teams, and the volunteers. All real people as the subject of Prisons features in the TV and media.(I am going through a vetting process for the renewal of my pass and have had to answer whether I am a member of a gang ?)
Then there is the forthcoming introduction of a bill to introduce Assisted Suicide and the call for Catholics to make known the moral response. Having studied the party manifestos before the general election we need to be cautious and make our voices heard.
Last Monday was a day of prayer and fasting for peace in the Holy Land – this continues as we pray with the Rosary.
As lead Bishop for Prisons he makes an appeal for PACT – the Catholic Charity that helps prisoners stay in contact with their families and children.
Cardinal Vincent Nichols
In a Message addressed to Catholics he explains why we should react to the attempt to undermine the value of life.
Information on how to contact our MPs can be found by going to CBCEW – please click here.
CAFOD
Donations to CAFOD may be put in the Basket marked CAFOD donations. The envelopes have become more complicated fund raising requests.
Catholic Schools Admissions
Parents intending to seek places in the Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools of the area are reminded of the deadlines to do so and are encouraged to avail themselves of the published open days.
Mass Schedule
Sunday October 13th 10am 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Wednesday October 16th 9:30am St Ignatius of Antioch
Thursday October 17th 10am Requiem Mass for John Mason RIP
Friday October 18th 9:30am St Luke the Evangelist
Sunday October 20th 10am World Mission Sunday
The New Lectionary
In the weeks ahead, in various ways, there will be information as we prepare for the introduction of the new Lectionary on the First Sunday Of Advent. A poster in now on display about a deanery Introduction which will be available on Zoom.
With those who can access YOUTUBE you can find videos of Introductory talks. Type in The (new)Lectionary.
The Friday Self Denial Wall Box
The project is for the Diocesan Refugee Fund
Tower House Community Centre
Please see poster in foyer
Lord of life, you give us all our days Let your life fill us with hope and praise May our learning, seeking, yearning Lead us on to share your risen life
The evenings are drawing in rapidly and talk about putting on the heating at home is becoming more frequent. October is here and the change of season is more evident as we pray with the Rosary – the Gospel prayer as it is sometime called. Using the events in the life of Jesus in the four sets of Mysteries we pray with Mary and reflect on those events. It is recommended that we slow down to reflect on what happened and why and to be able to mean what we say.
Pope Francis has asked us to pray especially on Monday for Peace in the Holy Land and what better way than to pray with your Rosary and even use the 10 fingers of your hand to help you!
On Wednesday 2 October, at the Mass to mark to the opening of the Synod, the Holy Father called for a renewed proclamation of the Gospel in the face of conflict:
“Brothers and sisters, we begin anew our synodal path with an eye toward the world, since the Christian community is always at the service of humanity in order to announce the joy of the Gospel. In such a dramatic time in our history, when the winds of war and the flames of violence continue to devastate entire peoples and nations, there is need for this message.
“In order to invoke the intercession of Mary Most Holy for the gift of peace, I will recite the holy rosary and make a heartfelt plea to the Virgin in the Basilica of Saint Mary Major this coming Sunday. If possible, I ask all members of the Synod to join me for this occasion.”
“The following day, 7 October, I ask everyone to participate in a day of prayer and fasting for peace in the world. Let us walk together. Let us listen to the Lord and allow him to guide us by the “breath” of the Spirit.
In response to this plea from Pope Francis, Bishop Richard has asked that intercessions, both for the work of the Synod and for peace, be included in the Prayers of the Faithful this Sunday. He has also invited members of clergy and lay people share the Holy Father’s call for prayer and fasting on Monday 7 October, the Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary.
During the month of October, Bishop Richard asks that whenever the Rosary is prayed publicly, we “offer one decade for Peace and one decade for the work of the Synod”, and he encourages the same in private recitation of the Rosary.
Bishop Richard’s Weekly Reflection
Dear brothers and sisters,
The vocation of marriage is a most wonderful gift – for those who are called to it, for the Church and for the world. This Sunday’s readings enable us all to reflect on this gift. In the Gospel, Jesus, making reference to the Book of Genesis (from which we also hear this Sunday), highlights the permanence and fidelity that are intrinsic to marriage, for husband and wife are in a relationship with each other and with God our loving Father. It is this relationship, with and in God, that gives Christian marriage both its meaning and its fulfilment – for the love of wife for husband and husband for wife is an expression of the love of God Himself.
In this Sunday’s Second Reading, the writer of the Letter to the Hebrews speaks of Jesus’ total self-giving. This is an important reflection for the vocation of marriage, too – for in marriage husband and wife give to each other. It is giving, not taking. In this regard, marriage is an example for every Christian, for every one of us is called through baptism to the essential vocation to be a Christian – a follower of Christ, a person who serves, a person who gives rather than takes.
In a society where the spirit of taking – of acquisition, satisfaction of self, power – is so prevalent, the vocation of the Christian, the vocation of those called to marriage, is a powerful witness to another way – nothing less than the way of Christ Himself.
With every blessing,
+ Richard
The Second Session Of The Synod In Rome
The discussions have commenced. You can follow the daily events by going to Useful Websites and clicking on Vatican News.
Wednesday 9th October Mass 9:30am St John Henry Newman
Friday 11th October Mass 9:30am Pope Jon XXIII
Sunday 13th October Mass 10am 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Word Of Life
The October leaflet to assist with your reflection and prayer during the month are available for you.
CAFOD
Envelopes will be handed out after Mass for your kind donations to this charity. The simplest way to respond is with your debit/credit card online. Please click here.
School Admissions
It is the time for Open Days in both our Primary and our Secondary School to assist you in making decisions to apply for places. Information on the noticeboards.
100+ Club
Thank you to those who arranged the Draw and Refreshments last Sunday .John Mason’s contribution to this fundraiser was recognised by his daughter Julia and all present.The following were the lucky four.-no5 Julie Plumstead, no9 Val Lowry, ,no25 Kevin McCormick, no30 Regina Stripp.
New members always welcome.
Bishop Richard Visits Tower House
Bishop Richard joined Georgina, Duchess of Norfolk, at the St Vincent de Paul Centre in Brighton on 25 September, to visit the charity’s dedicated over-50s community hub. Known to locals as Tower House, the Grade II listed building offers a lifeline to people across the community, providing specialist services which include HERE’s Stroke & Musculoskeletal Disorders Peer Support Group, Age UK’s Dementia Daybreak service, an SVP Carer’s Support Group and an Art Therapy Group run by Starling Arts.
Speaking after the visit, Bishop Richard said: “The over 50s Community Hub at Tower House offers a vital service to people across the local community, particularly those who are isolated or wish to access extra support. The dedication and commitment of the Centre’s staff and volunteers is tangible, with the many support groups, activity sessions, and social events providing an important and enriching lifeline to people across the city.
Have You Had Your Flu Vaccination Yet?
Fr John had his on Saturday at 11:24am
Lead kindly light amid the encircling gloom Lead Thou me on The night is dark, and I am far from home Lead Thou me on Keep Thou my feet: I do not ask to see The distant scene -one step enough for me.
We have the World day of Migrants and Refugees this Sunday. It has a long history in that it is the 110th ! Yet how relevant at this time in the Media, the Party Conferences and conversations. Numbers of people crossing the English Channel in dingies with red life jackets are reported and added up like scores and slogans of “stop the boats ” are mouthed. We may feel helpless in the face of the controversies which surround the happenings. We should not forget that it is not just crossings from to Dover or Newhaven but similar movements in the Mediterranean and the Pacific. What is not understood is that the people are men, women and children leaving their homes for safety, escape from persecution, poverty and lack of work. In his Letter to us “God walks with his people ” highlights the text from Matthew 25 ” I was a stranger and you welcomed me “. We unite in prayer for them ,voice their needs and if by your Friday self denial charitably support the Refugee Fund.
The Season of Creation
This draws to an end on Friday 4th October the Feast of St Francis of Assisi and what a reminder there has been this last week with the torrential rain !
The Lead Bishop John Arnold of Salford reminds us to care for Creation
Medjugorje
This town has become a popular place in Croatia for pilgrims. The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has issued a report which can be read in Useful websites -The Holy See. “a river of goodness amid human imperfections”
Mass Schedule
Sunday Mass 10am Monday St Mary’s Convent 8.15am Wednesday The Holy Guardian Angels Mass 9.30am Friday St Francis of Assisi Mas 9.30am 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time mass 10am
Mass Intention Envelopes
There are envelopes for your Mass intentions for the living or the dead
School Admissions
It is that time of the Year when parents will be thinking about their children’s education. Do see the Posters with information.
John Mason RIP
Last Sunday’s news of the sudden death of John came as a shock. On the death of someone who has been so active in our Parish and in other areas of community life there is a real gap for Family and parishioners. We commend him in prayer to God that he may rest in peace.
The traditional Catholic Funeral Rites will take place with a Requiem Mass on Thursday 17th October at 10am
The 100+ Club
John managed this so well over the years and we have received the personal invitation to the Autumn Draw this Sunday signed by John so do join us in the Hall for Coffee and Tea etc after Mass with the Draw.
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, Bless the bed that I lie on. Before I lay me down to sleep I give my soul to Christ to keep Four corners to my bed Four angels there a-spread Two to foot and two to head And four to carry me when I'm dead
Three is a popular number in many contexts. This was the case if you looked up at night this week. There was the Supermoon, the Harvest moon and Redmoon as the week came to a close. The Season of Creation has been marked as it moves into Autumn with celestial and earthly wonders including an absconding Capybara and a depleted presence of butterflies.
This weekend we give thanks for the Harvest we have seen happening on the Downs and in the countryside having been held up by slow moving Combine Harvesters. Take a look in your kitchens and reflect on what is there to feed you. Who produced it,who harvested it and what does it mean for you ?
Harvest Thanksgiving
As a sign of our thanksgiving for the good of the earth that are used for our wellbeing, if you are able, please bring some food items at the Offertory to time to the Altar. These in turn will be shared with a Foodbank.
The Second Session Of The Synod In Rome
This will commence in early October. You will remember the 3 themes -Communion. Formation and Mission. Clergy have a briefing session this Monday evening.
Migrants & Refugees Sunday
Next Sunday will be observed a Day of prayer and reflection on this issue which is very much in the news at the moment. There is a call form Pope Francis and an introduction to view here
On Tuesday 24th September the celebration is now raised to the status of a Feast in England. It is the English Feast honouring Mary remembering the ancient place of Pilgrimage in Norfolk. To enable you to learn more of the History and Devotion to Mary there is now a link under Useful Websites.
Mass Schedule
Sunday 22nd September 10am Harvest Thanksgiving
Monday 23rd September 8:15am St Pius of Pietreclina (Padre Pio) St Mary’s Convent
Tuesday 24th September 9:30am Our Lady of Walsingham
Wednesday 25th September 9:30am Weekday Mass
Friday 27th September 9:30am St Vincent de Paul
Sunday 29th September 10am 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Jubilee Year – Pilgrims of Hope
In preparation for 2025 we are asked to pray. Click here for further details.
The Parishes of North Brighton
You will see the new Logo describing St Mary’s and our Parish as the Parishes of North Brighton reflecting the Parishes of East Brighton and those in the West of Hove( originally the description was used for the area by the Brighton Police!).
England’s Nazareth
This was how Walsingham was known. In the former Priory there was a replica of the house of the Holy Family in Nazareth. Here is an extract from the new Preface of the Feast.
"At Nazareth she receives with faith the message of Gabriel. And becomes the Mother of your Son In the holy house of Nazareth, As the first disciple of her Son, She receives the message of the Gospel.”
This Sunday is known as Home Mission Sunday but now has a new name taken for the Apostolic letter of Pope Francis called Evangelii Gaudium-which means the Joy of the Gospel in which he writes about us as missionary disciples. This is not always understood even as it is part Of the Pastoral Plan. May I recommend you watch and listen to Bishop David Oakley who explains the meaning.
The Season Of Creation
This continues as daily we hear of people speaking up against efforts to delay measures to ameliorate climate change and others speaking of the wonder here in Sussex as we have witnessed the Northern Lights. One reaction for us is to observe next Sunday as Harvest Thanksgiving Sunday by bringing along some goods which in turn will be donated to the Food Bank. It is always a joy to see the variety of bags with packets, cans and what else you might eat to share with those who can’t.
Assisted Suicide
Votes will be taken as this subject comes before Parliament. Care not killing seeks another way in Palliative care and the support of others. So that you understand the moral position take time to reflect on the teaching by clicking here.
Mass Schedule
Bishop Richard’s Mass intention this week is for the deanery parishes of Brighton and Hove.
Monday 16th September 8:15am St Mary’s Convent Ss Cornelius & Cyprian
Wednesday 18th September 9:30am – Weekday Mass
Friday 20th September 9:30am St Matthew – Apostle & Evangelist
Sunday 22nd September 10am Harvest Thanksgiving
Second Collection
Home Mission Sunday. There will be a basket or the card machine will be available. 
St Bernadette’s School
Monday assembly for the new school year
Mass Count
The annual count for four Sundays commences next week. Do your best to invite families and friends to return to Mass.
The Season of Creation
Yes be praised in all your creatures Brother sun and sister moon In the stars and in the wind Air and fire and flowing water..
Look out on Tuesday after 7pm for the Supermoon which will appear large because of its proximity to earth and red in colour. Hymn 412 St Francis of Assisi
It is amazing to learn that this is the 176th Day of prayer for Catholic Schools. That time ago Catholics established schools where the Faith was taught and the practice of it was evident in the lives and spirit of those who taught there. Over the years parishioners gave generously to provide the schools, for many years taking part in football pools and other fund raising events to raise the money to build them. There was too, the generosity of religious sisters and brothers and here in Brighton where we have inherited the site of Lourdes Convent and for the Cardinal Newman School and College. The Sacred Heart Sisters & the Xaverian & De La Salle Brothers. This is all too easy to forget.
We take the opportunity give thanks and pray for God’s Blessing at the commencement of a new School Year.
Do read the Message from the Bishop who heads up Catholic Education by clicking here.
The Season of Creation
We begin this Sunday a time of reflection on the care that is needed for the world. There has been so much reported that we cannot be unaware of the issues – eg intended holidays to Canada cancelled because of wildfires, tornados and drought. Do click here to read more and to access the Pope’s Message.
Adoremus
Next weekend the National eucharistic Congress takes place at Oscott College, honouring the Blessed Sacrament. All the Parishes have been asked to have a period of time after Mass of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
This we will do for half an hour.
Monks In The City
We have developed a programme of opportunities to join with the community for prayer with reflection, contemplation and the teaching of the Rule of St Benedict.
Next year will be a Jubilee year for the Catholic Church and Pope Francis has invited us to pray in preparation. Please click here for further details
Mass Schedule
Sunday 8 September 10am Education
Monday 9 September 8:15am St Mary’s Convent, St Peter Claver
Wednesday 11 September 9:30am Weekday Mass
Friday 13 September 9:30am St John Chrysostom
Saturday 14 September 8:30am HMP Lewes
Sunday 15 September 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Contactless Giving
The machine is now working and you can make your Offerings on it.When there is a Second Collection ,as next week, you will see it on the screen. Thank you as always for your support and generosity. Remember the only source of income is what parishioners give.
The Apostolic Journey of Pope Francis
This continues in Papua New Guinea and the Timor ending in Singapore.
Go to Useful Websites and select Vatican News.
Lift high the Cross, the love of Christ proclaim, Till all the world adore his sacred Name
O Lord , once lifted on the glorious tree, As thou hast promised, draw the world to thee.
St Thomas More Church, Patcham, Brighton 
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