Parish News for Christ the King

This Sunday is the Feast of Christ the King. In the Gospel reading, we hear of the crucifixion of Jesus, whose power is shown in self-giving love. We place ourselves, our parish and our world under the protection of his Sacred Heart. 
Click here to look up the scripture readings.

Music on Sunday
This Sunday the choir will sing the Coronation Mass by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Above all praise and all majesty by Thomas Tallis, and Tantum ergo by Anton Bruckner.

Procession, Benediction and fizz!
To celebrate this beautiful feast at the end of the Church’s year, we will have a Procession of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction. Mass will be followed by fizz!

S Andrew Holborn Patronal Festival
Next Wednesday 26th November at 7pm, all are invited to S Andrew Holborn for their Patronal Festival Mass, celebrated by Bishop Jonathan. The preacher will be the Dean of Windsor, and Mass will be followed by a light supper.

Advent Carol Service
On Sunday 30th November at 6pm, S Mary Brookfield will hold an Advent Carol Service. Please go along and support Fr Damien and our friends at Brookfield.

Immaculate Conception
On Monday 8th December at 7pm, on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Bishop Jonathan will celebrate a Solemn Mass at S Mary Brookfield to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the church’s consecration. Please put the date in your diary and go along to support.

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. If you would like someone to either REMAIN on the list or be added, please put the name on the sheet at the back of church, or let Fr James or Fr Oliver know.

Magnificat Advent Book
The new Church Year begins on Advent Sunday, 30th November. The Magnificat Advent Book, which gives the Mass readings and a wealth of reflections and prayers for the season will be available soon. 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 23rd November
Christ the King
Breakfast Church 9am with coffee and pastries

Solemn Mass, Procession and Benediction 10am followed by fizz

Monday 24th November
Ss Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions
No Mass
Fr Oliver’s day off

Tuesday 25th November
S Catherine of Alexandria
Requiem Mass 6pm followed by drinks

Wednesday 26th November
Feria
Mass 10am followed by coffee

Thursday 27th November
Feria
Mass 12pm followed by lunch

Friday 28th November
Feria
No Mass
Fr James’ day off

Saturday 29th November
Of our Lady
Mass 10am followed by coffee

Sunday 30th November
Advent I
Breakfast Church 9am with coffee and pastries

Solemn Mass 10am followed by coffee