The breathless post-event interviews have been fascinating as the athlete expresses their joy, their thankfulness, their gratitude to family, coaches and supporting crowds at the Olympics. No doubt it will be the same in a fortnight when the Paralympics commence. What a contrast to the rest of the news, not only about prejudice but also those who have shown true respect by gathering to support and protect. Nor should we forget those who have faced aggression in all its forms, fulfilling their duty to server the community.
Our penitential rite and prayer will reflect our attitudes.
Statements Of Faith Leaders And Ecumenical Leaders
Cardinal Vincent Nichols, President of the Bishops’ Conference. has joined the Chief Rabbi, the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Chief Imam and the Chairman of the Imams National Advisory Board, to speak out against the violence and rioting that has been taking place across the UK.
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Bishop Richard’s Statement
Ecumenical Leaders’ Statement On Violent Protests
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Mass Schedule
- Sunday 11th August 10am – 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
- Monday 12th August 8:15am St Mary’s Convent
- Wednesday 14th August 9:30am – St Maximilian Kolbe
- Thursday 15th August 9:30am and 7:30pm HOLYDAY – The Assumption Of Our Lady
- Friday 16th August 9:30am St Stephen Of Hungary
- Sunday 18th August 10am – 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
- Sunday 18th August 3pm – Mass with Sacrament of Anointing – St Mary’s Church
The Word Of Life
September leaflet to help with your prayer. “Lord it is good for us to be here.” cf. The Transfiguration.
The Sacrament Of Anointing
Next Sunday with St Mary’s we will be celebrating a Mass with the Sacrament of Anointing at 3pm followed by tea. During the Lourdes pilgrimage those with health conditions, disabilities and acute illnesses are anointed as Christ is present as physician and in Holy Communion. The oil for the sacrament is one of the three blessed by the bishop at the Chrism Mass and received at the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday. The oil is put on the forehead and palms of the hands. Those accompanying pray with faith for those being anointed and those persons may receive the sacrament more than once. Remember that over fifty years ago at the Second Vatican Council the name of the sacrament was changed from “Unctio In Extremis”. If uncertain, have a word with Fr John.
The Assumption Of Our Lady
August 15th is a holiday in many European Countries as holidaymakers will experience. It is an Holyday of Obligation. The Obligation is to assist at Mass and if possible, from work, We have two Masses on Thursday 9:30am and 7:30pm.
Guide me O thou great Redeemer,
Pilgrim through this barren land,
I am weak but thou art mighty,
Hold me with thy powerful hand,
Bread of heaven, Bread of Heaven,
Feed me till I want no more,
Feed me till want no more.
St Thomas More Church, Patcham, Brighton 