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.

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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