Parish News for the 6th Week in Ordinary Time
This Sunday is the 6th in Ordinary Time. In the Gospel reading, Jesus invites his disciples to pursue righteousness greater than that of the Pharisees. Let us prepare for Lent by taking seriously the pursuit of virtue.
Click here to look up the scripture readings.
Music on Sunday
This Sunday the choir will sing the Missa brevis by Simon Preston and O Salutaris hostia by Edward Elgar.
Fr James Away
Fr James is taking a short break. Fr William Davage will be with us for Solemn Mass this Sunday. Fr James will be back in the parish for the 6pm Shrove Tuesday Mass and Pancake Party on 17th February.
Shrove Tuesday Pancakes
After the 6pm Shrove Tuesday Mass we will have drinks and a Pancake Party. All welcome!
Ash Wednesday
Next Wednesday 18th February is Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent. There will be a said Mass at 10am and a Choral Mass at 7pm, both with Imposition of Ashes. The setting for the Choral Mass will be Mass for four voicesby William Byrd.
Finding God in Lent
On Sunday 22nd February the first 30-minute study group will meet at 11.30am in the Good Shepherd Chapel. In the first session we will look at praying with the Psalms. All welcome!
Lent Fundraising Concert
On Monday 23rd February at 7pm we will enjoy an evening of chamber music with David Waterman, founding member of the Endellion Quartet, in aid of the Cotton Tree Trust. Purchase your tickets here.
Baptism and Confirmation
Bishop Jonathan will be with us for the Easter Vigil on 4th April at 8pm. If you are interested in being baptised or confirmed at this Mass, please speak to Fr James or Fr Oliver.
Pilgrimage to Walsingham
If you are interested in joining the pilgrimage to Walsingham from Friday 19th to Sunday 21st June, please speak to Fr Oliver.
Pilgrimage to Rome
We are planning a fully guided tour of Rome from Monday 5th to Friday 9th October with four nights in a city centre hotel, including breakfast and supper, at a cost of £1265 per person (sharing) or £1385 per person (single room). The cost includes BA flights from Heathrow. Brochures are available from Fr Oliver or Fr James. Please note that bookings will need to be made by the end of March.
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 15th February
VI per annum
Children’s Church 9am with refreshments
Solemn Mass 10am followed by coffee
Monday 16th February
Feria
No Mass
Fr Oliver’s day off
Tuesday 17th February
Shrove Tuesday
Mass 6pm followed by drinks and Pancake Party
Wednesday 18th February
Ash Wednesday
Mass with Imposition of Ashes 10am followed by coffee
Solemn Mass with Imposition of Ashes 7pm
Thursday 19th February
After Ash Wednesday
Mass 12pm followed by lunch
Friday 13th February
After Ash Wednesday
No Mass
Fr James’ day off
Saturday 21st February
S Peter Damian
Mass 10am followed by coffee
Sunday 22nd February
Lent I
Children’s Church 9am with refreshments
Solemn Mass 10am followed by coffee