Parish News for the 33rd Week in Ordinary Time

This Sunday is the 33rd in Ordinary Time. In the Gospel reading, Jesus warns his disciples of the end times. As we approach the end of the Church’s year, let us take to heart his words: ‘By your endurance you will gain your lives.’ 
Click here to look up the scripture readings.

Music on Sunday
This Sunday the choir will sing the Communion Service in F by Harold Darke and Verily, I say unto you by Thomas Tallis.

Safeguarding Sunday
This Sunday is Safeguarding Sunday. Safeguarding is everybody’s responsibility as we work together to build a safer church. Please see the safeguarding page on our website to learn more.

PCC Meeting
The next meeting of the PCC will be at midday on Sunday.

Feast of Christ the King
Next Sunday 23rd November is the Feast of Christ the King, the last Sunday of the Church’s year (which begins again in Advent). To mark this special occasion, we will have a Procession of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction. Mass will be followed by fizz!

November Requiems
If you would like to have a Requiem Mass offered for a departed loved one during November, the month of the Holy Souls, please speak to Fr James.

Prayer of the Faithful
From Advent, which begins on Sunday 30th November, we will be renewing our prayer list of those who are sick and in need. Please let Fr James know if you would like someone to either remain on the list or be added.

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 16th November
XXXIII per annum
Breakfast Church 9am with coffee and pastries

Solemn Mass 10am followed by coffee

Monday 17th November
S Elizabeth of Hungary
No Mass
Fr Oliver’s day off

Tuesday 18th November
Dedication of the Basilica of Ss Peter and Paul
Mass 6pm followed by drinks

Wednesday 19th November
Feria
Mass 10am followed by coffee

Thursday 20th November
Feria
Healing Mass 12pm followed by lunch

Friday 21st November
Presentation of our Lady
No Mass
Fr James’ day off

Saturday 22nd November
S Cecilia
Mass 10am followed by coffee

Sunday 23rd November
Christ the King
Breakfast Church 9am with coffee and pastries

Solemn Mass 10am followed by fizz!