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Twenty-Second Week Of Ordinary Time

Changing Times

The change of Season was abrupt with a long awaited downpour just as September arrives. It marks the RETURN – getting back to normal after the summer break- starting the new school term, preparing maybe for Further Education and a range of new projects, meetings and opportunities . Do involve yourself with new energy and enthusiasm.

The Season Of Creation

This runs from September 1st to the feast of St Francis of Assisi on October 4th. You can read a Statement from Bishop John Arnold on the environment and care for our common home at CBCEW (click)It also marks the 10th anniversary of the Letter of Pope Francis with its teaching on the environment -Laudato Si. Pope Leo has also sent us a Message for the World Day of Prayer.

After a month when we have experienced some results of Climate change, heatwaves, wild fires, floods, drought water shortages we must be aware of what is happening and our need to take heed.

Mass Schedule

  • Sunday 31st August 10am 22nd in OT
  • Monday 1st September 8:15am St Mary’s House (Care of Creation)
  • Wednesday 3rd September 9:30am St Gregory The Great (Ena Cripps RIP – FM)
  • Friday 5th September 9:30am Therese Elliott RIP
  • Saturday 6th September 8:15am HMP Lewes
  • Sunday 7th September 10am 23rd in OT

Back To School

St Bernadettes Primary. Thursday

Cardinal Newman Secondary Thursday Years 7 &12

Beryl Cheeseman RIP

Died last Sunday, a well known parishioner of St Mary’s who looked after the clergy living there, a member of the Deanery Choir. May she rest in peace.

Monks In The City

Do view their planned activities on the noticeboard. Their website can be found here.

The Festival Of Hope

Celebrating the Jubilee of Hope and the 60th anniversary of the Diocese.

Saturday 20th September 10am – 4.30am at the South of England Showground, Ardingly.

We have been allocated 10 places and a coach will be taking us. We have been asked to register attendees. Please read the information on the noticeboard.  

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 
Laudato si, O mi Signore

St Francis.                                                                                

                                                                     

The Presentation Of The Lord

Forty Days after Christmas we celebrate the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple by Mary and Joseph – part of a Jewish ritual in thanksgiving for the birth of a child. It was the occasion of the family meeting Simeon and Anna and the utterance “a light to enlighten the Gentiles”. Jesus is the light for the world. This is recognised with the blessing of candles and a procession entering the Temple.

For Missal users the Mass texts may be found with the feasts of the Lord in the pages towards the back.

Coffee After 10am Mass

There will be coffee after the 10am Mass tomorrow (Sunday 2nd February)in the church hall. Please do come along.

North Brighton Parishes Meeting

Thank you to St Thomas More’s Parishioners who were there and participated with ideas. A report of the meeting is on the noticeboard for you to read

There will be more to report after a meeting of the clergy on February 11th.

Diocesan Pilgrimage To Lourdes

Booking is now open and details will become available on the noticeboard. Please click here for more information.

The Jubilee Year

Please click here to find out more details.

Mass Schedule

  • Sunday 2nd February 10am Feast of Presentation
  • Monday 3rd February 8:15am St Mary’s House
  • Wednesday 5th February 9:30am St Agatha
  • Friday 7th February 9:30am
  • Sunday 9th February 10am 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time

The Word Who Is Life

The February leaflet to help with your prayer reflection during the month is now in the entrance for you to collect.

For Sale

  • New Sunday Missals £19:95
  • The Diocesan Directory 2025 £5

Soup and Sandwich Lunch

The next on will be on Thursday 13th February at 12 noon. Do come along!

Requiem Mass

For Wendy Woodland RIP. Friday 21st February at 12 noon.

At The Temple

There filled with holy joy
Simeon in his hands
Takes up the promised child
The glory of all lands

O light of all the world
We light our lives with thee
The chains of darkness gone
All sons of God are free.

Fourth Sunday of Advent

Are we there yet ? Not quite -but nearly. Two expectant Mothers meet and share their joy at what is soon to happen. One of the unborn is kicking in the womb waiting to come into the light. Elizabeth’s words of greeting  are repeated every time we address Mary -Blessed art  thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb. Say those words with meaning.

The Advent Carol Service

This Sunday in St Mary’s Church 6pm with singers from the two parishes, readers and your presence.

Mass Schedule

  • Sunday 22nd December 10am Fourth Sunday of Advent
  • Monday 23rd December 8:15am St Mary’s House
  • Tuesday 24th December 9:30am Christmas Eve Mass
  • The Nativity Of The Lord
  • Tuesday 24th December 6pm First Mass of Christmas
  • Wednesday 25th December 10am Christmas Day Mass
  • Thursday 26th December 10am St Stephen’s Day
  • Friday 27th December 10am St John the Apostle and Evangelist
  • Saturday 28th December 10am Holy Innocents
  • Sunday 29th December 10am Holy Family
  • Monday 30th December 8:15am St Mary’s House
  • Tuesday 31st December 10am Sixth Day of Christmas
  • The Year of Our Lord 2025 The Jubilee Year
  • Wednesday 1st January 11am Mary, Mother of God
  • Friday 3rd January 10am The Most Holy Name of Jesus
  • Sunday 5th January 10am The Epiphany of The Lord

The Christmas Crib

During the Days and Feast of Christmas the cribs in the church remind us of the scene in Bethlehem with the birth of the child who is to become the Saviour. Take time to reflect on who was there, who came to visit and the promises which had been kept.

The Catholic Children’s Society

By tradition your gifts at the crib are for the Crisis Fund for A&B which the Society has for families in difficulty.

The Diocesan Directory 2025

Copies are available at £5 each.

Jubilee Year – Pilgrims of Hope

Pope Francis has decided that 2025 will be a year of Jubilee – something which happens every 25 years – with the theme “Pilgrims of Hope”. The Jubilee will offer people across our global family of faith an important opportunity to re-establish a proper relationship with God, with one another, and with all of creation. In order for everyone to share in the celebration of the Holy Year, the following diocesan churches have been designated as special places of pilgrimage, where Holy Year Indulgences may be gained: Read more here.

To All Parishioners,

May I wish you joy at the birth of Jesus and peace for you and yours.

Fr John

Fifth Week of Easter

The Season is rushing by, and Thursday week (May 9th) will be Ascension Thursday, a Holyday of Obligation. We have another image used by Jesus, one understood by the Chosen People, and one we can easily grasp. It reminds us to find strength by adhering to Jesus, like a branch attached to its stem. Every now and then it is good to ask ourselves how we are developing our understanding of the Faith and what it means for our sense of membership. There is a regular reminder as we pray the Eucharistic Prayer with parts  such as “that we may become on body one spirit in Christ”, in union of mind and heart with Pope Francis and our shepherd, Bishop Richard.

‘Intricately Woven By The Lord’ – from the Bishops of England & Wales

A Pastoral reflection on gender by the Bishops. With all the media comments and hype, a calm informative document to inform the discussions in which we may be involved, to read please click here.

Mass Schedule

  • Sunday 28th April 10am 5th Sunday of Easter
  • Monday 29th April, St Mary’s House St Catherine of Siena (Patron of Europe)
  • Wednesday 9:30am St Joseph The Worker
  • Friday 3rd May 9:30am St Philip & St James (Apostles)
  • Sunday 5th May 10am 6th Sunday of Easter

Praying For Vocations

We continue praying for responses to vocations to Priesthood. Praying for the families from which will come future candidates.

Do you ever talk about his at home? Do you ever pray about it ?

Please equip yourself with a prayer card and a leaflet.

Read what Pope Francis says to us here.

SVP & CAFOD

In preparation for a General Election, the SVP and CAFOD are to equip Catholics to question candidates about tackling issues of poverty and injustice.

CAFOD’S SUDAN CRISIS APPEAL

You can read more about this appeal and donate here. You can also donate cash to the wall box in the entrance.

Catch Up

Peter Cropp has received the Benemerenti Medal for his long commitment to the SVP, including managing of gift aid in the Parish. Well done! There was a tribute to Hilda Searle’s involvement in the Parish, her charitable activities with the SVP and her fidelity to the Mass. Thank you to those able to attend her Requiem.

Memorial Bench

The Family of Rita and Melville Smith RIP have kindly donated a bench for the courtyard in their memory. It is awaiting a plaque to dedicate it.

Polling Station

On Thursday it is the election for the Police & Crime Commissioner. Remember to bring Photo ID when you come to vote.

Saints of the Week

  • St Catherine of Siena who was influential in bringing the Pope back from Avignon to Rome
  • St Joseph the Worker, the carpenter who reminds us of the value of work
  • SS Philip and James – Apostles

New Lectionary to be introduced from Advent 2024

From 1st December this year a new lectionary will be introduced in England and Wales. More information about this can be found here

St George Patron of England

St George appeared to have received very little publicity this week.

Leader, now on earth no longer
Soldier of the eternal King
Victor in the fight for heaven
We thy loving praise sing

Great Saint George our patron
Help us, in the conflict be thou nigh,
Help us in that daily battle,
Where each one must live or die.

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