Parish News for the 21st Week in Ordinary Time
This Sunday is the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time. In the Gospel reading the Lord reminds us that the last will be first and the first will be last. Let us heed his call and strive to enter through the narrow door.
Click here to look up the scripture readings.
Music on Sunday
This Sunday the choir will sing the Communion Service in G by Francis Jackson and O sacrum convivium by William Byrd.
Monthly Requiem Mass
Every last Tuesday of the month, Mass is offered as a Requiem for the departed named in our Chantry Book. The next Requiem Mass will be celebrated this Tuesday 26th August at 6pm. If you would like to have a departed loved one remembered at the altar, please speak to Fr James.
Fr Gwyn Clement RIP
Fr Gwyn Clement, a retired priest who had ministered at S Mary Brookfield, died last week. Fr Gwyn’s Funeral Mass will be at S Mary’s at 1pm on Thursday 28th August. Please pray for the repose of his soul and for his family. Please note, there will be no lunch after Mass at All Hallows on that day.
‘On the Way to Sunday‘
Beginning on Saturday 6th September after the 10am Mass, we will gather for coffee and a weekly discussion group looking at a reading or a theme for the coming Sunday. Please see Fr Oliver for the reading material in advance.
Breakfast Church
From Sunday 7th September, there will be a 30-minute service for young families at 9am, with coffee and pastries for the grown-ups.
S.Mary Brookfield Patronal Festival
Sunday 7th September at 5pm Solemn Vespers followed by drinks and Monday 8th September at 7pm – Solemn Mass followed by supper Please support Fr Damien and the people of S.Mary’s.
PCC Meeting
The next PCC meeting will be held on Sunday 14th September at midday.
Magnificat for September
Magnificat books for September are now available. The book includes daily Mass readings, reflections and prayers. Please pick up a copy for a suggested donation of £5 or pay what you can.
Confessions
Fr James is available to hear your confession before any of the weekday masses. Please speak to him for more details.
MASS TIMES
Sunday 24th August
XXI per annum
Solemn Mass 10am followed by coffee
Monday 25th August
S.Louis
No Mass
Fr Oliver’s day off
Tuesday 26th August
Bl Dominic of the Mother of God
Requiem Mass 6pm followed by drinks
Wednesday 27th August
S.Monica
Mass 10am followed by coffee
Thursday 28th August
S.Augustine of Hippo
Mass 12pm NB: No lunch today
Friday 29th August
The Beheading of S.John the Baptist
Latin Mass 12pm at S.Benet’s
Fr James’ day off
Saturday 30th August
S.Margaret Clitherow and Companions
No Mass
Sunday 31st August
XXII per annum
Solemn Mass 10am followed by coffee