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The Seventh Week of Easter

Invitation time

As we approach the Feast of Pentecost it is a time of promise and invitation as we await a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Before his departure into glory the risen and ascended Lord foretold the gift of the Spirit to be our Helper and Advocate along side us as the Spirit of Truth and Understanding. The days before next Sunday prepare us by prayer and waiting with the call ‘Come Holy Spirit!’ We will recall with all the active words the action of this great gift.

World Communication Sunday

Pope Leo in his message calls us to preserve human faces and voices in the way we use means of communication. “We must value artificial intelligence, in as far as it can be of benefit – but be careful not to lose our sense of our own personality and humanity.”

Bishop John Arnold, Bishop of Salford and Lead Bishop for Communications for the Bishops’ Conference, has spoken ahead of the 60th World Day of Social Communication about the opportunities and pitfalls of AI. You can hear what he has to say by playing the audio file below.

There is a second collection to support the work of communications in the Church in this country.

Mass Schedule

  • Sunday 17th May 10am 7th of Easter
  • Monday 18th May 8:15am St Mary’s House
  • Wednesday 20th May 9:30am St Dunstan – Julie Hilton RIP
  • Friday 22nd May 9:30am
  • Saturday 23rd May 8:30am HMP Lewes
  • Sunday 24th May 10am Pentecost Day

This Week

  • Monday. Clergy Welfare visit
  • Tuesday Brighton & Hove Clergy Team Meeting
  • Wednesday Annual Lightning Conductor inspection
  • Thursday City Pre- Pentecost Day of prayer for Christians
  • Friday Tribunal Judgement

Prayer for Vocations

In this 7th Week we pray for more priests who will celebrate the sacraments of healing with the living and the dying.

Our Works of Art

With the Brighton Festival week underway it seemed an appropriate time to remember for history the works of Art , Fr Edward Fooks the builder of St Thomas More’s Church opened in 1963, commissioned. On entering the church there is the carved wooden statue of our Patron, St Thomas More,

Lord Chancellor and Martyr -Statesman , Scholar and Saint. On the base you will see the signature of Arthur J. J. Ayres. He was born in 1902 and died in 1985. Sculptor and teacher, noted as a distinguished carver. Studied at the Royal Academy Schools and the British School in Rome. Some of his works are held in the Bolton Art Gallery and others exist in the Tyburn Shrine to the Martyrs – a carved wooden crucifix, a statue of St Aidan of Lindisfarne in East Acton, stone works on Westminster Abbey – where his memorial service took place and the Adelphi building. An artist to research further. His wood carving was mainly in lime wood.

Come Holy Spirit, dance

Within our hearts today

Our earthbound spirits to entrance

Our mortal fears allay

And teach us to desire

All other things above

That self-consuming holy fire

The perfect gift of love.

Sixth Week of Easter

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

The Fifth Week Of Lent

We move ever closer to Holy Week marked by the praying of the Preface of the Passion of the Lord -“For the days of his saving Passion and glorious Resurrection are approaching, by which the pride of the ancient foe is vanquished and the mystery of our redemption in Christ is celebrated”. As the last days of our Lenten journey unfold we renew the resolutions and consider the effects of our prayer, self-denial and generosity and enter into the days of remembrance and celebration of the significant events as Jesus completes his ministry.

Mass Schedule

  • Sunday 22nd March 10am 5th Sunday of Lent
  • Monday 23rd March 8:15am St Mary’s House
  • Wednesday 25th March The Annunciation of The Lord 9:30am
  • Friday 27th March 9:30am
  • Saturday 28th March 8:30am HMP Lewes
  • Sunday 29th March 10am Passion of The Lord

Clocks Go Forward One Hour

Next Sunday (29th March) the clocks will go forward one hour. So, remember British Summer Time will be in place.

Church Cleaning On Saturday

Next Saturday you are invited to help clean the Church between 10am and 12 noon. Be proud of St Thomas More’s !

The Sacrament of Reconciliation With Individual Confession

As part of our Lenten practice there will be the following:

  • Tuesday Evening in St Mary’s 7-8pm preceded by Adoration from 6pm
  • Friday St Joseph’s Elm Grove 6.45pm
  • At St Thomas More’s by arrangement

Holy Week

  • Sunday 29th March Palm Sunday 10am Blessing of the Palms, procession and Mass
  • Thursday 2nd April 7pm Maundy Thursday Mass of The Lord’s Supper
  • Friday 3rd April Good Friday 10am Way of The Cross
  • Friday 3rd April Good Friday 3pm Liturgy of The Lord’s Passion
  • Saturday 4th April Holy Saturday Easter Vigil 7pm
  • Sunday 5th April Easter Sunday 10am Mass

Walk of Witness

On Good Friday Morning there will be a walk of Christians from the Communities around the City from the Indian Gate via North Street to St Nicholas’ Church. See details on the poster.

The Parish of Brighton and Hove Meeting

Last Thursday’s meeting brought together members of the Communities which constitute the new Parish. There was discussion about how there might be a renewal of our communities , “ to form a parish where every baptised person knows their unique vocation and participates fully and joyfully in Christ’s mission There was a sharing of experiences which are helping to develop a more lively sense of discipleship and belonging. After Easter it is hoped to have more frequent gatherings after Mass with coffees, teas and home made cake! The ideas and comment sheets will be displayed after Easter

Reclaiming Humanity

This Sunday afternoon at St John the Baptist’s. Exploring Catholic Social Teaching with Fr Toby Lees OP. See Noticeboard.

Clergy Team Meeting

Tuesday 3pm

Bless the Lord my soul
And bless God’s holy name
Bless the Lord my soul
And lead me into life.

The Fourth Week Of Lent

This commences with Sunday called “Rejoicing Sunday” – is it because we have reached the half way point of Lent? Realistically, it is about being people of the light, perceiving Christ as the light, the guide -“light from light ” – The Nicene Creed. Our days are being filled with light with longer hours as we head towards Summer Time and to the experience of Easter.

This Sunday is one when mothers will be foremost in our minds, as with grandmothers they are thanked. There is another feature of calling it, in olden times as “mothering Sunday”, originally when servants were enabled to attend church – returning to “Mother Church”.

Mass Schedule

  • Sunday 15th March 10am 4th Sunday of Lent
  • Monday 16th March 8:15am St Mary’s House
  • Tuesday 17th March 9:30am St Patrick’s Day
  • Wednesday 18th March 9:30am
  • Thursday 19th March 9:30am St Joseph’s Day
  • Friday 20th March 7pm
  • Sunday 22nd March 10am 5th Sunday of Lent

This Week’s Feasts

The Lenten pattern is broken with the feasts of St Patrick, patron of Ireland and St Joseph, husband of Mary. The Gloria will be prayed on those days.

Mission Council Meeting

Thursday evening at 7:15pm there will be a meeting of the communities of the Parish of B&H to explore the idea of Mission and Discipleship in the light of the Mission Statement. It will be in St Bernadette’s Hall with parking at the back. If you are free and interested have a word with Fr John.

Reconciliation Services

Friday 27th March in St Joseph’s 6:45pm with a number of priest confessors

Thursday St Bernadette’s School 1:20pm Years 4-6.

CAFOD

Thank you for your donations. The wall box in the entrance may be used for your Lenten almsgiving.

Prayer For Peace

Do watch the video of Pope Leo praying for peace.

Christ be in me, Christ be beneath me, Christ be above me,
Christ be on my left, Christ be on my right, Christ be in the heart of everyone
Who thinks of me, Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me.

From St. Patrick's Breastplate

The Second Week Of Lent

Encouraging transformation

Always on the Second Sunday of Lent there is a Gospel account of the Transfiguration of Jesus. It is a moment before what would seem to be devastating that Jesus anticipates the Resurrection by letting his glory be seen. It shows the disciples that what he had told them about his forthcoming Passion would lead to his victory. ‘Be prepared!’ is his advice to them – as it is for us.

Our Diocesan Administrator

Canon Jonathan Martin has been elected as Diocesan Administrator while the process of appointing a Bishop for the Diocese gets underway. He has explained this in a short video. Please remember him in prayer.

The Lent Fast

The Catholic Agency for Overseas’ Development, CAFOD invite us to fast this Friday and make a donation to support their work. There are some fundraising envelopes for your giving – do not be put off by the insert –

It may be easier to make a donation with your card or pop it in the wall box in the entrance. This is one way to practise almsgiving.

Lent and Ramadan

Bishop Patrick McKinney, the Lead Bishop for Interreligious Dialogue for the Bishops’ Conference, has welcomed a Vatican message to Muslims on the occasion of the month of Ramadan and for the feast of Id al-Fitr.

Followers of both religions find themselves fasting and praying at this time:

Follow this link to read more…

Mass Schedule

  • Sunday 1st March 10am 2nd of Lent
  • Monday 2nd March 8:15am St Mary’s House
  • Wednesday 4th March 9:00am – N.B. change of time
  • Friday 6th March 7pm N.B. change of time
  • Saturday 7th March 8:30am HMP Lewes
  • Sunday 8th March 10am 3rd of Lent

The Word Of Life

Follow up on the call to prayer by using the leaflet to reflect on the verse of Scripture and to live it out. You may also like to use one of the daily readings available if you scroll down useful websites.

The Way Of The Cross

You may wish to walk the Way, stopping in front of the stations to reflect on what it says to you. There are fourteen and the fifteenth  is in the Blessed Sacrament chapel.

St David Patron Of Wales

The Prince & Princess of Wales as we saw on the news visited the country wearing Daffodils on their coats – 2 days early. Because of the Lenten Sunday his Feast day is not being observed on March 1st this year.

"Be joyful and keep your faith!' 
St David

The First Week Of Lent

The Forty Days

One description of Lent along with the forty fast days. It is the journey to Easter when the three practices of prayer, fasting and almsgiving are encouraged to help us through the days ahead. Pope Leo in his message to us writes of Lent as a time of conversion, a time to find renewal in our faith and placing God back in our lives. He emphasises listening as making room for the word to enter into a relationship with God. Then he opens up the meaning of fasting in five ways which may surprise us and make us think.

When we hear the word ‘fasting’ we think firstly of limiting what we eat, measuring out how much on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, but he goes further and says this act of penance is to cause hunger when spiritually our souls reach out to others. He then reflects on words reminding us to refrain from unkind words, slander, not repeating gossip, rather words of hope and peace. Then screens which withdraw attention on those around, withdrawing us from being present to others, absorbing attention – be it phones, tablets, or TV

Then refraining from complaints, negativity, rehearsing grievances and murmuring. Fifthly, he focuses on indifference , not listening to the challenges, looking away, and maybe unheeding to the call for generosity where possible for Lenten alms and charitable causes.

Pope Leo does make us think.

Lent Weekday Masses

You may not have time for a 9.30am Mass so on Fridays let’s try a 7pm Evening Mass to give more of you the chance to make it as part of your prayer during Lent. A reminder too that every Friday is a day of abstinence or refraining.

The Diocesan Administrator

Canon Jonathan Martin has been elected Diocesan Administrator. You can read more about this appointment here.

Archbishop Richard Moth

Some of you watched the Installation from Westminster Cathedral and the Service is available on Youtube channels.

An account can be seen here

Do look at the photographs (124 of them) and see if you can recognise anyone from the are – Canon David our Moderator, Fr Benny and so on.

One notable moment was when the Archbishop was going around the Cathedral and he stopped to pray at the tomb of Cardinal Cormac.

The Mass Schedule

  • Sunday 22nd February 10am 1st Sunday of Lent
  • Monday 23rd February 8:15am St Mary’s House
  • Wednesday 25th February 9:30am
  • Friday 27th February 7pm NB change of time
  • Sunday 1st March 10am 2nd of Lent

Day of Recollection

  • Clergy Day of Recollection Worth Abbey Tuesday
  • B&H Clergy Tean meeting Tuesday

Monks In The City

Do have a look at the Posters on the noticeboard.

The Lourdes Pilgrimage

Booking now underway. Have a word for information.

A Bidding Prayer From The Installation

“We pray for the priests and people of the Diocese of Arundel and Brighton that they will soon be given a new Bishop and that the work initiated by Archbishop Richard will continue to bear a rich harvest.”

Fifth Week In Ordinary Time

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.

The Third Week In Ordinary Time

Word Of God Sunday

It was Pope Francis who introduced the theme for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary time, as a reminder to celebrate and appreciate the Word of God in scripture. This year we are reminded that “the word of Christ dwells among us” and can take up residence in our thoughts, attitudes, and guiding principles. Our monthly leaflet the Word of Life is one way for this to happen by giving a simple commentary on a text of scripture for us to mull over and let it sink in. For example, has this month’s text helped us with the desire to pray and work for unity? Some of our Readers or Proclaimers of the Word have been able to attend a Saturday with Bishop Richard reflecting on the spirituality of the Word in Scripture.

As an exercise in some education about the Scriptures here is a link to the teaching of Vatican 2.

In Thanksgiving For The Ministry Of Bishop Richard

On this Friday (30th January) evening in Arundel Cathedral there will be a Thanksgiving Mass with Bishop Richard at 6.30pm to which everyone is invited. If you cannot travel, you can participate on your phone, tablet or other device by live streaming remembering his teaching and pastoral planning. We will recall his frequent encouragement to practise Lectio Divina – the prayerful reading and reflection on Scripture.

Mass Schedule

  • Sunday 25th January 10am (3rd Sunday OT)
  • Monday 26th January 8:15am St Mary’s House (Ss Timothy and Titus)
  • Wednesday 28th January 9:30am (St Thomas Aquinas)
  • Friday 30th January 9:30am
  • Sunday 1st February 10am (4th Sunday OT)

The Parish Of Brighton and Hove

Meeting Thursday 29th January In St Bernadette’s Hall 7.15 to consider the mission. STM will have a table.

The Diocesan Pilgrimage To Lourdes

24TH – 30TH JULY. Applications are now open. For further information and prices visit www.abdiocese.org.uk/lourdes To support frail, sick or disabled Pilgrims applications are invited from nurses, doctors, and health professionals. Helpers and Young People are essential.

On Sunday February 8th there will be a Second Collection. Purple envelopes may be used along with Pilgrimage envelopes.

Do also read Bishop Richard’s letter.

Come, adore this wondrous presence,
bow to Christ, the source of grace
here is kept the ancient promise
of God’s earthly dwelling place
sight is blind before God’s presence,
faith alone may see his face.
            
St Thomas Aquinas (Tantum ergo)

The Baptism Of The Lord

One of the places Pilgrims visit in the Holy Land is the site where John the Baptist conducted the ritual  “dunking“ in the River Jordan with his call to repent and follow faithfully the Covenant. This is recalled in the action of Matthew’s Gospel. Jesus wants to identify with those coming to John for this ritual washing as he sets himself alongside the followers. The Gospel goes on to record Jesus being anointed by the Holy Spirit for his mission to bring the Good News.

By the Sacrament of Baptism we begin to belong the Body of Christ, the Church, becoming God’s children and we are anointed with Holy Oil to be worshipping believers sharing Christ’s life with others. Remember our identity as baptised members. An opportunity to recall where we were baptised, our God parents, the family photographs, and your baptismal candle. Do remember you are baptised and dip your hand into the Holy Water stoup on entering a Church building.

The Gift Of A Shepherd

We are now in the time where we give thanks for the Ministry oof Bishop Richard over the last 10 years. In Arundel Cathedral on Friday 30th January there will be a Mass of thanksgiving at 6.30pm followed by a reception in Arundel Castle. Note the date. Guidance on how we pray for the gift of a new Shepherd for the Diocese is now available to read

The Gift of a ShepherdDownload

Pope Leo appointed Bishop Richard as Archbishop of Westminster on Thursday 19 December. The Archbishop-elect will become the 12th Archbishop of Westminster, succeeding Cardinal Vincent Nichols, who has served in the role since 2009. On hearing of his appointment, +Richard said: 

“I am moved greatly by the trust that Pope Leo has placed in me, in appointing me to the Diocese of Westminster… Serving the Diocese of Arundel and Brighton has given me the wonderful opportunity of sharing the Church’s mission with lay faithful and clergy, and I give thanks for the many blessings of these last ten years.”

Speaking shortly after the announcement, the diocesan Chancellor, Canon Jonathan Martin said: “This is, without a doubt, a cause of great rejoicing for the Church in England and Wales, even if tinged with the sadness of loss for us in Arundel & Brighton. Bishop Richard took possession of our Diocese on the day of our fiftieth ‘birthday’ and has been our much-loved Shepherd for just over a decade.

“He has served us with unstinting generosity and good humour, brought great dignity and devotion to the celebration of the Sacred Liturgy, and fostered, through his own evident love of the Sacred Scriptures, the practice of Lectio Divina that is now well-established in so many of our parishes. The greatest legacy that Bishop Richard leaves behind is the diocesan Pastoral Plan…

“It is for us to realise this beautiful vision that Bishop Richard set before us and to continue to build upon the firm foundations he established with the courage and vision [that] he will now undoubtedly take to Westminster.”

There will be a Mass of Thanksgiving for Bishop Richard’s Ministry in Arundel & Brighton at Arundel Cathedral on Friday 30 January at 6.30pm. The Mass, which will be celebrated by Archbishop-Elect Richard, will be followed by a reception in the Baron’s Hall at Arundel Castle, by kind permission of His Grace, the Duke of Norfolk. There is no need to register to attend the Mass, all are very welcome

Mass Schedule

  • Sunday 11th January 10am The Baptism Of The Lord
  • Monday 12th January 8:15am St Mary’s House St Aelred of Rievaulx
  • Wednesday 14th January 9:30am
  • Friday 16th January 9:30am
  • Saturday 17th January 8:30am HMP Lewes
  • Sunday 18th January 10am Second Sunday Ordinary Time

Ordinary Time

Sunday Cycle – Year A (St Matthew’s Gospel)

Weekday Lectionary – Year 2 (because 2026 is an even year)

Praying With The Pope

Pope Leo is encouraging us to pray with Scriptures.

Do watch the short video and explanation of the Monthly intention.

Please follow this link.

The Word Of Life

The leaflet for January is now available for you to use during the days ahead. Take the Scripture Text, keep it by your side and little by little pray with it so it begins to be you.

Brighton and Hove Clergy Team Meeting

Tuesday afternoon

The End Of The Jubilee

On the feast of the Epiphany Pope Leo conclude the Jubilee Year with the closing of the Holy Door of St Peter’s Basilica. The theme that we are Pilgrims of hope continues in our daily practice.

Thank You

May I thank you for the Christmas offering, your personal gifts, greetings and support in so many ways. With hope for the New Year of our Lord 2026.

Fr John

O living water, refresh my soul
O living water refresh my soul
Spirit of joy, Lord of creation
Spirit of hope, Spirit of peace.

Christmastide

The twelve days of Christmas are racing to the finish. We have been reflecting on the Nativity of Jesus Christ and the presence of God made Man in our midst with help of the First Letter of John, his Gospel and that of St Matthew the Evangelist for 2026. The Holy Day of the Epiphany on Tuesday celebrates the homage of the three Wise Men, Kings, Magi to the infant Jesus, prior to the escape of the Holy Family of Joseph, Mary and the child Jesus to Egypt.

Mass Schedule

  • Sunday 4th January 10am 2nd Sunday of Christmas
  • Monday 5th January 8:15am St Mary’s House
  • Tuesday 6th January 10am The Epiphany of The Lord (Holy Day)
  • Wednesday 7th January 10am Epiphanytide
  • Friday 9th January 10am Epiphanytide
  • Sunday 11th January 10am The Baptism of The Lord

Please note that from next week (w/c 11th January) Wednesday and Friday Masses return to their usual time of 9:30am.

Gerald Fleet RIP

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Gerald Fleet husband of the late Maureen Fleet RIP.

Regina Stripp

Regina has now moved to the Maples Care Home in Peacehaven

Bishop Richard

Archbishop Elect of Westminster. Bishop Richard will be installed in Westminster Cathedral on 14th February.

We will be receiving guidance for prayer for a new shepherd for Arundel and Brighton shortly. Please follow this link for further information.

Back to school

Both St. Bernadette’s and Cardinal Neman School re-open their doors on Monday morning (weather permitting). Please check emails and local media for any advice re school closures.

Be prudent

Do take care out and about. If you have flu or a heavy cold observe advice, stay at home and do not share.

My thanks

May I thank you for the Christmas Offering, the Greetings and your thoughtful gifts. Your generosity and support is much appreciated.

This is he whom seers and sages
Sang of old with one accord;
Whom the writings of the prophets
Promised in their faithful word;
Now he shines, the long expected;
Let our songs declare his worth, 
Evermore and evermore.

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