Parish News for the 23rd Week in Ordinary Time
This Sunday is the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. In the Gospel reading Jesus wars us of the cost of discipleship. Given the wonderful gifts of God, let us be bold and ‘take up our cross’ to follow his Son.
Click here to look up the scripture readings.
Music on Sunday
This Sunday the choir will sing the Missa brevis in C by W A Mozart and Turn thee again, O Lord, at the last by Thomas Attwood.
S. Mary Brookfield Patronal Festival
Today at 5pm, do go along to S. Mary Brookfield for Solemn Vespers, followed by drinks. Tomorrow a Solemn Mass will be celebrated at 7pm, followed by supper. Please support Fr Damien and the people of S Mary Brookfield.
Thursday Healing Mass
The monthly Healing Mass will be celebrated this Thursday 11th September at noon with the ancient rites of anointing with Holy Oil and Laying on of Hands with Prayer. After Mass, we gather for a light lunch and a glass of wine for a suggested donation of £2.50. All welcome!
On the Way to Sunday
Every Saturday after the 10am Mass, we gather for coffee and a weekly discussion group looking at a reading or a theme for the coming Sunday. This Saturday 13th September, we will discuss ‘Why the cross and what does it mean?’ Please see Fr Oliver for the reading material in advance.
Breakfast Church
Breakfast Church is held every Sunday at 9am. This is a 30 minute service for young families, with coffee and pastries for the grown-ups.
PCC Meeting
A PCC meeting will be held next Sunday 14th September at midday.
Jazz Evening
On Sunday 21st September, we will enjoy a jazz evening with the famous Rob Barron and trio, featuring music by Gershwin, Cole Porter and Rogers and Hart. The bar opens at 6pm with music at 7pm and 8.15pm.
Confirmation
Bishop Peter Wheatley is coming to celebrate Mass and preach for us on Sunday 19th October. If you would like to think about being Confirmed at this Mass and receiving Holy Communion for the first time, please speak to Fr James to find out more.
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 7th September
XXIII per annum
Breakfast Church 9am with coffee and pastries
Solemn Mass 10am followed by coffee
Monday 8th September
Birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary
No Mass
Fr Oliver’s day off
Tuesday 9th September
S.Peter Claver
Mass 6pm followed by drinks
Wednesday 10th September
Feria
Mass 10am followed by coffee
Thursday 11th September
Feria
Healing Mass 12pm followed by lunch
Friday 12th September
Most Holy Name of Mary
No Mass
Fr James’ day off
Saturday 13th September
S.John Chrysostom
Mass 10am followed by coffee and discussion group
Sunday 14th September
Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Breakfast Church 9am with coffee and pastries
Solemn Mass 10am followed by coffee