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Holy Week 2025

In Holy Week the Church celebrates the mysteries of salvation accomplished by Christ in the last days of the earthly life beginning with his messianic entry into Jerusalem.

The journey of Lent comes to its conclusion as in prayer and action we remember every moment of the events from the cheering as Christ enters Jerusalem until he reaches Calvary. May we make room in our hearts for Jesus Christ.

Bishop Richard’s Weekly Message

Dear brothers and  sisters in Christ,  

This Sunday, as we gather for the Palm Sunday  celebration, our Holy Week begins.  

The joyous  message that greets the Messiah as he enters Jerusalem must, surely, bring  hope to a world in which so many of our brothers and sisters are suffering  the effects of conflict, injustice and the impact of natural  disasters.  

As we enter  Jerusalem in the celebration of the Palm Sunday Liturgy, let us take with us  in prayer our brothers and sisters across the world. In our prayer, in our  lives, let us seek to walk with them in their suffering as, in the coming  days, we spend time with the One who is the Suffering Servant.  

As the Passion  is read this Sunday, let us make every effort to walk with Jesus in every  step that he takes. In the days to come this week, I invite you to take parts  of the Passion account and make use of them for Lectio Divina. This prayerful reflection on the sacred text will bring  the words of the Gospel to a place in the heart, where we listen in faith to  the One who calls us to be His. The more we dwell in the Gospel, the more we  dwell in Christ, in the One who suffered, died and rose again for  us.  

May God bless  you all,

+ Richard

Holy Week

  • PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION 10AM  Blessing of the Palms in the Hall, Procession into the Church, The Passion of St Luke,  Mass.
  • Monday in Holy Week Mass. St Mary’s House 8.15am
  • Tuesday in Holy Week Mass 9.30am
  • Spy Wednesday Mass 9.30am
  • The CHRISM MASS Arundel Cathedral 6pm.Live streamed.
  • The blessing of the Holy Oils. The Sacrament of Baptism, The Chrism for the Sacraments of Confirmation and The order of Priesthood. The Holy Oil for the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. The Renewal of Priestly Promises.
  • HOLY THURSDAY or MAUNDY THURSDAY -from the Mandate to loving service. The Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7pm. The Washing of feet, the Mass, Procession of the Blessed Sacrament to the Altar of Repose. Prayer, Watching until 10pm
  • GOOD FRIDAY 
  • 10 AM The Way of the Cross
  • 3 PM  Celebration of the Passion of the Lord, The Passion of St John, The Intercessions, the Veneration of the Cross. Holy Communion.
  • HOLY SATURDAY
  • HMP LEWES. EASTER MASS 8.30AM
  • THE EASTER VIGIL In St Mary’s Church 8pm
  • EASTER SUNDAY MASS 10AM

Pastoral Notes Good Friday.

Observed as a Day of Fasting & Abstinence.

Basket Collection for the Holy Land Places at both Services.

The Assisted Dying Bill

The Catholic Medical Association  has provided comments on the proposed Bill – more details can be found here

Myanmar

CAFOD & the Disasters Emergency Committee have appeals for Myanmar after the earthquakes. Card donations can be made here.

The royal banners forward go

The cross shines forth in mystic glow

Where he in flesh, our flesh who made

Our sentence bore, our ransom paid

Fifth Week Of Lent

As we commence the final days of Lent we are encouraged to intensify our spiritual practices – prayer, almsgiving and fasting.

The last two sound unusual. What can they mean ? Almsgiving is described as generosity -for example, if we are able, giving a gift, some time or a kind response to another. We could think how we give of ourselves may be to appeals such as the Disaster appeal following the earthquakes or the refugee fund or the foodbank bin in your Superstore. Then there is fasting which is when we make a conscious decision to take less, to reduce or to withhold what we may eat or drink, Self denial or saying no to oneself.

In appreciating what we are remembering the Scriptures tell us of the growing opposition to Jesus and his realisation of what is to happen.

Pastoral Letter – 6th April 2025 – 5th Sunday of LentDownload

The Pastoral Message From The Bishops of England and Wales

The Terminally ill adults end of life Bill will come up for a vote towards the end of April. You can pick up from the media the ways in which this is being promoted , by articles, stories, comparisons with other countries, Provision for Palliative Care and the Hospices does not receive the same support. Those of you who have already written to our local MPs now know their attitudes.

The Bishops’ Message concludes “We too press on with this struggle important in our times.”

The Not Dead Yet group have mad available cards to be sent with a stamp to our MPs.

The Jubilee For People Who Are Unwell, People Who Experience Disability, And People With Caring Responsibilities

Through this Jubilee Year each month there is a particular group celebrating different categories. This afternoon there will be a special Mass with the Sacrament of the Anointing  at 3pm In St Mary’s. Some of our housebound will be there.

Mass Schedule

  • Sunday 6th April 10am 5th of Lent
  • Sunday 6th April 3pm St Mary’s Church Mass with Sacrament of the Sick
  • Monday 7th April 8:15am St Mary’s House
  • Wednesday 9th April 9:30am
  • Friday 11th April 9:30am
  • Sunday 13th April 10am Palm Sunday, blessing of palms, and procession

The Contactless Machine

This is now working for your offertory donation

The Sacrament of Reconciliation

A timely reminder of Christ’s constant offer to seek forgiveness and the joy of hearing words of pardon and peace.

Sunday 2pm St Mary’s.

At times by arrangement

Saturday 11am

Holy Week

  • Sunday 13th April 10am Palm Sunday of the Passion
  • Monday 14th April 8:15am St Mary’s House
  • Tuesday 15th April 9:30am
  • Wednesday 16th April 9:30am
  • Wednesday 16th April The Chrism Mass, Arundel Cathedral
  • Thursday 17th April 7pm The Mass of The Lord’s Supper
  • Friday 18th April 10am Way of The Cross
  • Friday 18th April 3pm Celebration Of The Passion Of The Lord
  • Saturday 19th April 8pm The Easter Vigil St Mary’s Church
  • Sunday 20th April 10am Easter Sunday Mass
My song is love unknown
My Saviour's love to me
Love to the loveless shown
That they might lovely be
O who am I, that for my sake
My Lord should take frail flesh and die

The Fourth Week Of Lent

REJOICE – the opening word of the  Entrance chant for mid- Lent and an opportunity for a breather before we commence our reflection on the Passion, Death and Rising of the Lord. In the other preparatory season, Advent there is a similar midpoint and in Churches that have them, the wearing of Rose-coloured vestments. It also encourages us to engage in the forthcoming Feasts.

An old English title for this Sunday was Mothering Sunday when domestic staff were given leave to attend Church. Tradition now has it as Mother’s Day when we show our love and affection for our own Mother. A joyful day for all the Mothers.

Pope Francis

As we do at every Mass we do pray for the Pope and now in thanksgiving for his release from hospital.

Mass Schedule – N.B. Clocks Go Forward At 1 am Sunday!

  • Sunday 30th March 10 am Fourth Sunday of Lent
  • Monday 31st March 8:15 am St Mary’s House
  • Wednesday 2nd April 7 pm Stations of the Cross and Lent Weekday Mass
  • Friday 4th April 9:30am Lent Weekday Mass
  • Sunday 6th April 10 am Fifth Sunday of Lent
  • Sunday 6th April 3 pm Mass with the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick at St Mary’s Church

Way Of The Cross

The journey of Christ to the Cross. Wednesday Evening including Mass 7pm. At other times when you are in Church follow the Way of the 14 pictures.

The Word Of Life

The April Edition is now in the Entrance for you to pick up and use during the month of April for your reflective prayer.

Lent Retreat Day

With the Monks in the City. Saturday 5th April at St john the Baptist’s  10am – 4pm. See poster for details. An opportunity to deepen your spiritual preparation this Lent, to affirm your need for God’s grace and renewal as we approach the commemoration of the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Lord of Life. Please bring your own lunch. Teas and Coffees provided. Book your place(s) via brightonmonks@worth.org.uk or phone 07444 802368

Mass With The Sacrament Of The Anointing Of The Sick

In St Mary’s  Sunday 6th April 3pm. The Sacrament is available in this communal setting for those with a serious illness, those are awaiting an operation, those of advanced age who have become noticeably weakened, also for those who have received the Sacrament previously and continue with ill health. Have a word with Fr John if unsure. Tea will follow.

Schools Break Up

From Friday 4th April returning on Easter Tuesday (22nd April)

Passiontide

This commences next Saturday

Finances

Good news the Contactless Card machine is now working and parishioners around the Diocese are finding this helpful (Did you read fewer children are swallowing coins now they are rarely used?) Offertory envelopes 2025-2026.Peter Cropp will be handing these to you after Mass. They do help if as a taxpayer you gift aid your giving. Standing Order Forms. If you prefer to donate this way Peter has forms for you. The Parish Accounts will be available after Easter. The two major leaks in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel and by the Lady Altar have been patched £960.

Reconciliation

On Wednesday 2nd April Years 4,5,6, will have the opportunity to participate in the Sacrament following  an Assembly. (Please note the change in time our Mass – it starts at 7pm)

Nothing can trouble
Nothing can frighten
Those who seek God shall never go wanting
Nothing can trouble
Nothing can frighten 
God alone fills us
     Nada te turbe no 880 Taize

The Third Sunday Of Lent


This week we celebrate the Annunciation of the Lord to  Mary and this marks the  Incarnation of the Lord and Saviour that we acclaim in the second paragraph of the Nicene Creed. News which will be to the fore in nine months’ time.

Pope Francis

People across the world have been united in prayer for Pope Francis since his hospitalisation for pneumonia on 14 February. In recent days, medical bulletins provided by the Holy See Press Office have highlighted improvements in the Pope’s condition, with a photograph issued by the Vatican on Sunday, showing the Pope in Rome’s Gemelli hospital chapel, breathing unaided. More details can be found here.

The Shrine Of Our Lady Of Walsingham

There is a weekend Pilgrimage by the Diocese to Walsingham in Norfolk, celebrating being Pilgrims of Hope in this Jubilee Year.

The Bishops of England and Wales have asked for a Second Collection this Sunday for the support of the Shrine (Lenten almsgiving . Here is information from the Diocese.

The national collection for the National Shrine and Basilica of Our Lady at Walsingham will take place in many A&B parishes this weekend, approved by the Catholic Bishops of England and Wales. The collection is dedicated to supporting the Shrine’s Jubilee projects and initiatives, which aim to enhance the Jubilee pilgrim experience, and further the spiritual mission of the Shrine. To find out more, please see the poster sent to each church or visit the Shrine’s website.

People across our Diocese are invited to journey to Walsingham with Bishop Richard this summer. To find out more about our Walsingham pilgrimage, see the events calendar here.

Canon Oliver Heaney RIP

On Tuesday Bishop Richard with concelebrating priests and former parishioners will offer Mass for the repose of his soul prior to his burial back home in Co Mayo. The Mass will be celebrated at St Mary’s, Preston Park at 12 noon. There will be refreshments afterwards in the hall at 1:30pm.

Eileen Higgins RIP

Eileen died on St Joseph’s Day. She had been supported by family members over the last weeks. Her Requiem Mass will be at St John the Baptist Church at a date to be announced.

Mass Schedule

  • Sunday 23rd March 10am 3rd Sunday of Lent
  • Monday 24th March 8:15am St Mary’s House
  • Tuesday 25th March 12 noon The Solemnity of the Annunciation of The Lord St Mary’s Church for the repose of the soul of Canon Oliver Heaney
  • Wednesday 26th March 9:30am
  • Friday 28th March 9:30am
  • Saturday 29th March 8:15am HMP Lewes

Spring Forward!

Please remember that British Summer Time begins next week so we need to adjust our clocks before Mass next Sunday!

The angel Gabriel from heaven came
His wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flames
All hail said he
Thou lowly maiden, Mary
Most highly favoured lady. Gloria

The Second Week Of Lent

A time for transformation and renewal is one way to mark the season of Lent. In the moments of the partial eclipse of the moon and its return to glowing brightness another reminder of transitional change. This Sunday we hear of a moment of transfiguration and a glimpse of glory. There is too in the Second Reading the promise and hope of our homeland in heaven. Take the opportunities offered by Lent for yourself.

Bishop Richard’s Weekly Message

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

This week, the Gospel – as is always the case on the Second Sunday of Lent – is the account of the Transfiguration, this year from Luke’s Gospel. Jesus gives to Peter, James and John the experience of His Transfiguration in order that they be strengthened for the events that are to come – His Passion and death. Even though we know that the Lord’s death was not the end, the Lord’s Transfiguration strengthens us too.  

The scale of the Lord’s suffering is beyond our experience. The very fact that He who is without sin, the Incarnate Word, suffers and dies for us is a reality so deep, so vast, that it calls forth from us prayer, love and a response in action. We cannot gaze on the crucified Lord without being changed.   

When we see suffering in the world, we see the Cross – this experience calls us to prayer, to love, to action – for in serving our brothers and sisters we serve Christ, the One who suffered and died for us. 

With every blessing,

+Richard

Mass Schedule

  • Sunday March 16th 10am 2nd in Lent
  • Monday March 17th 8:15am St Mary’s House
  • Monday March 17th 10am The Feast of St Patrick
  • Wednesday March 19th 9:30am The Solemnity of St Joseph
  • Friday March 21st 9:30am
  • Sunday March 23rd 10am 3rd in Lent

CAFOD

Your donations may be placed in a basket or by card here.

Service of Reconciliation

Bishop Richard will lead this for the parishes of the Deanery at St Mary Magdalen’s Upper North Street Thursday 27th at 7.30pm. At least six priest confessors available.

Jubilee Pilgrimages

  • Weekend to Walsingham
  • Rome
  • Lourdes

See posters or enquire

St Patrick

Bishop and missionary. Patron of Ireland. Mass for his feast Monday 10am at St Thomas More.

St Joseph

Foster- father of Christ and husband of Mary, carpenter. Patron of the Universal Church. ‘Jesus, Mary and Joseph may I breathe forth my soul in peace with you.’

Mass Wednesday at 9.30am

Saint Joseph when you pray for me
Pray to the Three-in-One
But talk in human words with him
Who let you call him Son.

The Season Of Lent

After Ash Wednesday the 40 days journey to Easter Commences with opportunities for prayer, generosity and self restraint. Finding a new way to make these practices relevant is part of our effort to engage with the purpose of Lent. We are so fortunate to have the experiences of Spring – warmth and light to stimulate our response.

Bishop Richard’s Weekly Message

Pope Francis Gives Us His Message

Dear brothers and sisters,

We begin our annual pilgrimage of Lent in faith and hope with the penitential rite of the imposition of ashes. The Church, our mother and teacher, invites us to open our hearts to God’s grace, so that we can celebrate with great joy the paschal victory of Christ the Lord over sin and death, which led Saint Paul to exclaim: “Death has been swallowed up in victory. Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?” ( 1 Cor 15:54-55). Indeed, Jesus Christ, crucified and risen, is the heart of our faith and the pledge of our hope in the Father’s great promise, already fulfilled in his beloved Son: life eternal (cf. Jn 10:28; 17:3)… For the full message please click here

Prayer For The Pope

We do this daily and when praying the Eucharistic Prayer, we realise we he is always remembered.

Mass Schedule

  • Sunday 9th March 10am First Sunday in Lent
  • Monday 10th March 8:15am St Mary’s House
  • Wednesday 12th March 9:00am Lent Weekday Mass
  • Friday 14th March 9:30am Lent Weekday Mass
  • Sunday 16th March 2nd Sunday in Lent

CAFOD Fast Day

This coming Friday is a day for Fasting for the projects of the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development. What you might save by your self denial may be returned in the envelope or you may prefer to transfer your gift by card – please click here.

Lenten Reconciliation Service

Thursday 27th March 7-9pm in St Mary Magdalen Church. Upper North Street. Bishop Richard will be leading and there will be Priest Confessors around the Church. See the Poster.

The Vocation of The Permanent Diaconate

An Open Evening Session at St John the Evangelist, Horsham at Friday 14th March at 7pm. More information can be found here.

Soup and Sandwich Lunch

This Thursday 13th March at 12 noon. See the poster.

The Catholic Social Action Network Survey

A survey concerning the two-child benefit cap. If you wish to participate please visit this link.

Diocesan Vacancies

P/T clergy welfare officer

Health and safety officer

For details of these positions please click here.

Canon Oliver Heaney RIP

There is no date yet for Canon Oliver Heaney’s funeral


Forty days and forty nights
You were fasting in the wild
Forty days and forty nights
Tempted still and yet unbeguiled

Seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time

Half term is over and it is back to School. Following last week’s Gospel of the Beatitudes, this Sunday speaks of those in real dire need, responding even if not appreciated. Luke. focuses on generosity and compassion. The Old Testament reading tells of the moment when David had the opportunity to kill Saul and refrains from doing so.

Bishop Richard’s Weekly Reflection

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

This Sunday’s Gospel is, probably, a very challenging one for each of us, in our different ways. Indeed, we might use the text as an examination of conscience – perhaps at the end of each day, and especially in our preparation for the Sacrament of Penance.

Take time to read this text. If you are in the habit of Lectio Divina, use it for Lectio. Every sentence holds treasures, themes for our reflection, themes that may bring us to sorrow, or to joy.

In the second half of the text, Jesus calls us to a place where we do not judge one another, where we pardon, where we show compassion – walk alongside our brother or sister and share their burdens. Ultimately, He calls us to give. We all know that when we give of ourselves it brings rewards far greater than the passing happiness of our own comfort. This is far more than just the satisfaction in knowing we have done a good thing – it is a joy that comes because we are doing what the Lord asks of us. Our service is an expression of the Lord’s self-giving for us. When we truly walk with another, we are able to see Christ present in them; we are sharing His love with them. 

In our present world of consumerism and the cult of the celebrity, the Lord calls us to a different path. The First Reading this Sunday provides the example of David who did what was right. He had the chance to do away with Saul, who was seeking to kill him. He took the more difficult – but righteous and compassionate – path. He spared his enemy. So with us, we are called to do what is right in every circumstance of our lives, for this will be the path of service, the path that leads to life.

Let us, too, pray most ardently for peace in our troubled world, remembering especially the need for an end to the war in Ukraine, the present troubles in Congo, that the fragile ceasefire in Gaza will hold and that the tensions on the boarder of Lebanon will ease. 

Also, as Pope Francis continues his stay in the Gemelli Hospital in Rome, let us remember him very specially in our prayers. 

With every blessing,

+Richard

Mass Schedule

  • Sunday 23rd February 10am 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time
  • Monday 24th February 8:15am St Mary’s House
  • Wednesday 26th February 9:30am
  • Friday 28th February 9:30am
  • Sunday 2nd March 10am 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time

The Lourdes Fund

Thank you for your generosity in responding to this appeal. Do you think you could be a helper?

Commissioned Ministers of Holy Communion

There is to be a Saturday Morning course for existing and new candidates March 8th 11am-1pm in St Mary’s Hall. Have a word with Fr John if you are attending.

Parish Clergy Meeting

The first Meeting of the active Clergy of the future Parish will be on Wednesday 26th. Keep them in your prayers.

Next Week (2nd March – 8th March)

Wednesday 5th March will be Ash Wednesday marking the beginning of Lent. There will be 2 Masses – 9.30am and 7pm.

Do bring last year’s palms to the entrance next Sunday. They will be burnt to create the ashes.

Whatsoever you do
To the least of my people
That you do unto me.

No. 726

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.

Sunday of The Word of God

The third Sunday in Ordinary time is denoted as the Word of God Sunday to remind us of our use of Scripture deepening our prayer life. The prayerful reading and reflection -Lectio Divina – as it is called is recommended. There is  a new resource to help with praying the Psalms (Click here) Our Readings this Sunday are appropriate and we do begin the reading of St Luke’s Gospel -the Evangelist for 2025.

This Week

This Sunday afternoon we are invited to a gathering in St Mary’s Hall at 5pm about the future shape of Brighton and Hove as a united Parish. This is part of the journey envisaged in the Diocesan Pastoral Plan as it unfolds. Do come along to participate.

Holocaust Memorial Day

Monday is the 80th Anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz Concentration Camp. Continuing last week’s theme of Peace we pray for the building of peace and respect for each person.

Next Sunday

February 2nd is the day we celebrate the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple and is Candlemas Day. At our Sunday Mass we will have the blessing of candles, a simple procession and Mass. It takes precedence over the texts of the 4th Sunday.

100+ Draw

After Mass, next Sunday (2nd February) coffee will be available in the Hall and a Draw will take place. Do come in to meet and socialise.

The Jubilee

As Pilgrims of hope we will hear of various opportunities. Bishop Richard is leading one to Lourdes – please click here.

Mass Schedule

  • Sunday 26th January 10am 3rd Sunday Ordinary Time
  • Monday 27th January 8:15am St Mary’s House
  • Wednesday 29th January 9:30am St Thomas Aquinas
  • Friday 31st January 9:30am St John Bosco
  • Sunday 2nd February 10am The Presentation of The Lord

Jubilee

The Jubilee was launched in our Schools last week. See the notice board.

The Diocesan Bulletin

Sign up to see what events are happening.

How I long to see you
Jesus face to face
How the heart is thirsting
Living spring of grace
Show me soon your glory
Be my great reward
Be my joy for ever
Jesus, gracious Lord.

St Thomas Aquinas no 396

Peace Sunday

The World Day of Peace is observed in England and Wales on the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Message of Pope Francis in this Jubilee develops the concepts of hope and forgiveness from which a genuine conversion of hearts at a personal, local, and international level will peace flourish.

This Sunday our hope is that a ceasefire in the Holy Land will be a step in the cessation of the destruction and violence and the restoration of peace for the people.

World Day of Peace MessageDownload

Mass Schedule

  • Sunday 19th January 10am
  • Monday 20th January 8:15am St Mary’s House
  • Wednesday 22nd January 9:30am (St Vincent, Deacon)
  • Friday 24th January 9:30am (St Francis de Sales)
  • Saturday 25th January 8:30am HMP Lewes
  • Sunday 26th January 10am (3rd in Ordinary Time)

This Week

  • Wednesday 22nd January Dentist
  • Thursday 23rd January 12pm Soup and Sandwich Lunch (Church Hall) – An invitation to everyone to come into our hall for lunch and meet up
  • Sunday 26th January 5pm St Mary’s Church Hall. Gathering of North Brighton parishes to begin to look to the future. Do not miss this!

The Week of Prayer For Christian Unity (18th – 25th January)

Remember to pray for Unity among all Christians our fellow Christians of All Saints, The Ascension, Westdene, The Methodists and the Elim Fountains Centre, and not forgetting spouses and neighbours. More information can be found here.

Monks in the City invite you to join them at St John the Baptist Church at 4pm on Sunday – especially this year when we celebrate 1,700 years since the Council of Nicaea. During the Vespers service of hymns, psalms, readings and prayers, we will reaffirm the Nicene Creed and Bishop Lindsay Urwin will preach. Followed by light refreshments.

Pax Christi

The International Movement for Peace, based on the Gospel and inspired by faith. Our vision is of a world where people can live in peace, without fear of violence in all its forms. Our Friday self denial wall box in the Entrance will be ready to receive your gifts to assist the work of promoting Peace during 2025.

Looking Ahead

This Year The Feast of the Presentation of Jesus, Candlemas Day. February 2nd  is on a Sunday. It commences with the blessing of candles and a procession into Mass.

Thank You

To the willing hands who put away the Christmas crib and decorations.

For the healing of the nations
Lord we pray with one accord
For a just and equal sharing
Of the things that earth affords
To a life of love in action
Help us rise and pledge our word.