‘Missionaries of Hope among all peoples’ – this is the theme chosen by Pope Leo when pastoral communities around the world support the Pope’s Charity -MISSIO – which is used for missionaries around the world in establishing clinics, schools, churches and pastoral projects. Remember he was a missionary in Peru and experienced the financial and moral support of MISSIO.
The envelopes handed out last week may be returned and you may have already contacted Missio.
Do take a copy of Mission Today
If you can, do take home a Red Box for any cash which may be spare.
St Philip Howard October 19th
Falling this year on a Sunday, we celebrate the Patron of the Diocese as a Solemnity His life story will be recalled. In Arundel Cathedral. The Bishop will be celebrating a Pilgrimage Mass with prayers at the Shrine 3pm .The Friends of Arundel Cathedral will be meeting after the Tea in the Cathedral Centre.
Mass Schedule
Sunday 19th October 10am Mission Sunday
Monday 20th October 8:15am St Mary’s House
Wednesday 22nd October 9:30am St John Paul II
Friday 24th October 9:30am St Anthony Mary Claret
Saturday 25th October 8:30am HMP Lewes
Sunday 26th October 10:30am (30th in O.T.)
In Memoriam
Dom Kevin Taggart OSB (Worth Abbey)
Fr John Horn (Retired)
Maureen Fleet RIP
The Requiem Mass will be on Tuesday 28th October at 11am in St Mary’s Church
October – The Month of The Rosary
The Mysteries of Light – Thursday
The Baptism of Jesus
The Wedding Feast at Cana
The Transfiguration
The Proclamation of The Kingdom
The Institution of The Kingdom
Clocks Go Back Next Week
They ‘fall’ back one hour at 2am on Sunday morning
St Philip and Prayer
“Unable to hear Mass or to receive to receive the other Sacraments for Years he took up the Rosary, a contemplative prayer; it was his sacrament an outward sign of the inward grace of peace and love, a veritable symbol of Catholic fortitude in his times.”
October is with us and activities are buzzing. For us as Catholics it is described as the month of the holy Rosary, when we reflect on the life of Jesus in the company of Mary. It is described as a contemplative prayer, a tranquil rhythm, a lingering meditation.
The various mysteries may be celebrated on the following days –
Sunday – Glorious
Monday – Joyful
Tuesday – Sorrowful
Wednesday – Glorious
Thursday – Of Light
Friday – Sorrowful
Saturday – Joyful
To join in the Rosary at the Grotto in Lourdes go the “useful websites “- the Sanctuary of Lourdes 2 pm BST.
A moment of history
175 Year ago Pope Pius IX restored the Hierarchy of Catholic Bishops to England and Wales after the Reformation. It meant that thirteen dioceses were created and Catholic Emancipation became a reality.
Mass Schedule
Sunday 5th October 10am (27 in OT)
Monday 6th October 8:15 am St Mary’s House (St Bruno)
Wednesday 8th October 9:30am (Our Lady of the Rosary)
Friday 10th October 9:30am (St John Henry Newman)
Sunday 12th October 10am (28 in OT)
St John Henry Newman
Pope Leo will declare him a Doctor of the Church on November 1st. This is to recognise his contribution to Theology .
This Week
Monday 6th October – Feast day of St Bruno, the founder of the Carthusian Order celebrated especially by the monks of Parkminster
Tuesday 7th October – Brighton and Hove clergy team meeting
Thursday 9th October 2pm – St Bernadette’s Harvest Festival
CAFOD
Thank you for your card donations. There will be a basket for envelopes and cash.
Pour forth we beseech you, O Lord, your grace into our hearts that we to whom the incarnation of Christ Your Son was made known by the message of an Angel, may by His passion and cross, be brought to the glory of the resurrection, through Christ, Our Lord. Amen .
“Forget war, think of peace ” so spoke one of the veterans at Friday’s VJ Remembrance. The fervent hope of our prayers for Ukraine, Gaza and Sudan. Cardinal Vincent has encouraged us to pray and if we are able to observe a day of fasting of some other form of self denial.
Preparedness is becoming a watchword and Sunday’s Gospel gives us an opportunity to reflect on how it may apply to ourselves.
Mass Schedule
Sunday 17th August 10am (20th in OT)
Monday 18th August 8:15am St Mary’s House
Wednesday 20th August 9:30am (St Bernard Abbot and Doctor)
Friday 22nd August 9:30am (The Queenship of Our Lady)
Saturday 23rd August 8:30am HMP Lewes
Sunday 24th August 10am (21st in OT)
Assumption Homily – Pope Leo
Dear brothers and sisters,
Today is not Sunday, yet we celebrate in another way the Paschal Mystery of Jesus, which changed the course of history. In Mary of Nazareth, we recognize our own history: the history of the Church, immersed in the common lot of humanity. By taking flesh in her, the God of life — the God of freedom — has conquered death. Yes, today we contemplate how God overcomes death — yet never without us. His is the Kingdom, but ours is the “yes” to his love that can change everything. On the Cross, Jesus freely uttered that “yes” which would strip death of its power — the death that still spreads wherever our hands crucify and our hearts remain imprisoned by fear and mistrust. On the Cross, trust prevailed; so did love, which sees what is yet to come; and forgiveness triumphed.
After a day of rest the diocesan walking pilgrimage continues. You may also wish to be involved in the Jubilee Pilgrimage to Nottingham a much longer journey. Read about it here.
Hospital Pager
My turn to cover emergency calls over the weekend!
We are grateful to Fr Celestine , the Catholic Hospital Chaplain for ministering to some of the parishioners when notified of their admissions.
Patcham Duck Fayre
Next Sunday on the Patcham High School Field -11am to 4.30pm. More details here.
Wedding
Friday 12:30pm St John the Baptist Church, Kemp Town. Ellen Higgins & Kane Webb. Congratulations and prayers.
Contactless Offertory
The machine is now working for your card donations which can also be gifted aided.
Spurious Websites
There are two websites which are not approved or accurate. Please visit the authentic version with the picture of the interior of our Church – if you are reading this you have come to the right place!
Hail Queen of heaven, the ocean star, Guide of the wanderer here below Thrown on life's surge, we claim thy care save us from peril and from woe Mother of Christ, star of the sea pray for the wanderer, pray for me.
The Media have kept us in touch with the Election of a new Pope in succession to Pope Francis RIP. We give thanks for the gift of a Shepherd for the Universal Church. He is the 267th to follow Peter the Apostle. He is the Bishop of Rome, the head of the College of Bishops. The Vicar of Christ and the Shepherd of the Universal Church. A priest of the Augustinian Order, a missionary in Peru building up the Particular Churches or Dioceses along with other priests of the Order such as the ones in Chulucanas. At every Mass along with our Bishop Richard, as Your Servant Leo our Pope, he will be remembered.
Bishop Richard’s Weekly Message
Dear brothers and sisters,
Through our baptism, each and every one of us is called to be a “Pilgrim of Hope.” With eyes fixed on the person of Jesus, our minds and hearts are opened to His call to us. This Sunday, the Church throughout the world reflects on the particular calls to priesthood and to religious life. I ask you to join with me in praying that those who are called to give their lives in service as priests, and those called to religious life, may be truly open to the promptings of the Holy Spirit.
Fr Tristan Cranfield, our Vocations Director, has provided an easy-to-use resource that will support our prayer for vocations to priesthood, in particular, during these coming weeks leading to Pentecost. The vocational call is heard in prayer and, so very often, in quietness. Let us all give a little extra time to prayer in these coming weeks for those whom God is calling, for our seminary students and for the families of our Diocese – that our homes will always be places where an openness to God’s call is nurtured.
Pray, too, for the priests, deacons and religious of our Diocese, in thanksgiving for their wonderful ministry, example, and service to us all.
With every blessing,
+Richard
Statement On The Election Of Pope Leo XIV
The Diocese of Arundel & Brighton welcomes yesterday’s election of Pope Leo XIV, the 267th Supreme Pontiff of the Universal Church. Responding to the news, Bishop Richard said:
“We give thanks that under the guidance of the Holy Spirit the Cardinals have elected Pope Leo XIV.
“Pope Leo brings to the office of the Holy Father considerable experience as a bishop and pastor including in Chulucanas, so closely associated with our diocese, together with his more recent service as Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops. His prayer for peace in his first words from the balcony at St Peter’s will resonate with Catholics and all people of good will.
“This is a significant moment for the Catholic Church and for the world, and we offer our prayers for the Holy Father as he begins his Pontificate.”
Pope Leo, the first Pope from the United States of America, was born Robert Provost, on 14 September 1955 in Chicago, Illinois. In 1977, he entered the novitiate of the Order of Saint Augustine in the province of Our Lady of Good Counsel, in Saint Louis. On 29 August 1981 he made his solemn vows. He studied at the Catholic Theological Union of Chicago, receiving a diploma in theology.
At the age of 27 he was sent by the Order to Rome to study canon law at the Pontifical Saint Thomas Aquinas University (Angelicum). He received priestly ordination on 19 June 1982. He received his licentiate in 1984, and was then sent to work in the mission of Chulucanas, in Piura, Peru (1985-1986); the Diocese of Chulucanas.
In 1987, he was awarded a doctorate with the thesis: “The role of the local prior in the Order of St Augustine”. In the same year he was elected director of vocations and director of the missions of the Augustinian province of “Mother of Good Counsel” of Olympia Fields, Illinois.
On 3 November 2014, Pope Francis appointed him apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Chiclayo, Peru, elevating him to the dignity of bishop and assigning him the titular diocese of Sufar. He was ordained a bishop on 12 December, the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, in the cathedral of his diocese, and was created a Cardinal by Pope Francis on 30 September 2023.
Bishop Richard will celebrate Mass for the Holy Father’s intentions at the Confirmation Mass at Arundel Cathedral this Sunday at 2pm, with additional Masses celebrated across the Diocese.
Good Shepherd Sunday
During May we are encouraged to pray for Vocations especially for the Priesthood.
As Catholics, we know that God has called each of us by name and that everyone has a vocation; some to the married life, some to the priesthood, some to religious life, and some to the single life. This year, in the light of the Pastoral Plan, The Word Who is Life: The Call to Mission, the whole Diocese is invited to come together for four weeks of prayer to the Holy Spirit to grant us a missionary spirit, through the raising up of new vocations to all walks of life in the Church.
Foremost among these vocations, we need priests. The priesthood is a special gift to the Church, through which Christ is always present to pour out His Spirit on His people through the holy sacraments.
It’s not always easy to know if God is calling you to priesthood. Our diocesan Days of Discernment aim to explore some simple tools for finding out, with time for prayer and an opportunity to learn more about the beautiful vocation of the diocesan priest, along with other men following the same path. Certainty is not required: the day may just be a chance for you to start thinking, to pray, and to ask questions. Our next day is on Saturday 10 May in Crawley, led by Fr Nicholas Harden. If you are a Catholic, unmarried man who is considering this vocation and would like to attend, please contact our Vocations Director Fr Tristan Cranfield.
Mass Schedule
Sunday 11th May 10am 4th Easter (Thanksgiving for Pope Leo XIV)
Monday 12th May 8:15am St Mary’s House
Wednesday 14th May 9:30am St Matthias (Apostle)
Friday 16th May 9:30am
Sunday 18th May 10am 5th Easter
Migrants’ Mass
Sunday May 11th St Joseph’s Church Elm Grove. 5.30am Bishop Richard Presiding. All welcome. See Poster.
Regina Caeli
The Son whom you merited to bear, Alleluia Has risen as he said, Alleluia Pray for us to God. Alleluia
(Eastertide anthem to Mary, replacing the Angelus)
After the funeral rites for Pope Francis and the nine days of prayer remembering him, all of us who form the Church are now praying for the guidance of the Holy Spirit in discerning who is to be the next Bishop of Rome, Chief Shepherd of the Universal Church, and Pope. As we turn to the back page of the Memorial Card and pray for the Holy Spirit’s Presence with the Cardinals in Conclave we join together at our Masses and prayers with this great intention. There is a precedent in a feast next week when the Apostles prayed for someone to fill the vacancy cf. Acts 1 vv 24 -30 (St Matthias). Maybe by Friday we will have seen the white smoke.
Bishop Richard’s Weekly Message
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
Writing in the Acts of the Apostles, St Luke records St Peter’s words to the Sanhedrin: “We are witnesses to all this.” This is as true for us as it was for the Apostles. The history of the Church gives us so many examples of martyrs and confessors of faith who put their witnessing to the Resurrection before all else. We are their successors and we share their responsibility. This may seem a daunting task but, like them, we are guided by the Holy Spirit.
At this time when the Cardinals are preparing for the conclave, let us pray for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon them, in their solemn task of electing the next successor of St Peter.
I ask your prayers, too, for the young people of our Diocese who, over the coming weeks, will receive the gifts of Holy Spirit in the Sacrament of Confirmation. This is an important moment for each of them, as they take this very significant step on the path of discipleship. It is also a time of celebration for the whole Diocese, as we rejoice in their openness to the life of the Gospel and pray that they will take their place in the mission of the Church.
With every blessing,
+ Richard
The Conclave
This commences on Wednesday 7th May when the Cardinals celebrate Mass and then move into the Sistine Chapel to commence the voting. Should you have seen the fictional film Conclave remember it is not the portrayal of what will be happening in Rome this week! For regular updates tune into our website – USEFUL WEBSITES -VATICAN NEWS.
Mass Schedule
Sunday 4th May 10am (Int. Pope Francis RIP and the people of the parish)
Monday 5th May 8:15am St Mary’s House (Int. For the election of a Pope)
Wednesday 7th May 9:30am (Int. For the election of a Pope)
Friday 9th May 9:30am (Int. For the election of a Pope)
Sunday 11th May 10am 4th Sunday of Easter (Int. For the people of the parish)
Preparing For Holy Communion 2026
Meeting for parents whose children are to be prepared for Holy Communion and Reconciliation form the Parish Communities of St Thomas More’s & St Mary’s Church. In St Mary’s 7pm. See Poster.
Migrants’ Mass
The Catholic Parish of Brighton and Citizens UK are arranging a Mass for Migrants on Sunday 11th May in St Joseph’s Church, Elm Grove at 5.30pm. Bishop Richard will be presiding. See poster.
The Brighton Festival
The annual festival is under way with an amazing variety of artistic talents and couple with these the Fringe Festival adds even more variety
With Open Houses and much more. Enjoy!
The Word Of Life
The Scripture text and commentary Leaflet for May is now available for you to help you focus your prayer. A very appropriate text put to the first Pope.
Queen Of The May
Bring flowers of the rarest Bring blossoms the fairest From garden and woodland ,and hillside and dale Our full hearts are swelling Our glad voices telling The praise of the loveliest flower of the vale O Mary, we crown thee with blossoms today Queen of the Angels and Queen of the May
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
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
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.
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.
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
St Thomas More Church, Patcham, Brighton 
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