England to be Rededicated as Our Lady’s Dowry

On Sunday 29 March, England will be re-dedicated as Our Lady’s Dowry at 12 Noon. 

Here at West Grinstead, we have signed up for our Shrine Church to become a HOST SHRINE – especially as we are the first Marian Shrine in Britain to be consecrated after the Reformation.

In Particular, on Sunday 29 March, after morning Mass, there will be a special liturgical celebration here at 12 Noon, and so we hope as many people as possible will stay on for that brief liturgy. As such, we shall join in prayer with thousands of others – in churches, schools, university, prison, hospital, or even at home – across the country! ‘Behold’ is a campaign of media launched for the preparation of The Rededication, acting as a guide to help us engage in our journey to March 29th. www.Behold2020.com is the official site for The Rededication and you can find everything you need there. Behold was created on behalf of The Catholic National Shrine of Our Lady at Walsingham.

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With the Season of Lent starting this Wednesday – Ash Wednesday – we are asked to observe our obligation for giving in terms of Lenten Alms, specifically in aid of Cafod and of Aid to The Church in Need. Please see the Newsletter for more details 

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Coronavirus Update from the Diocesan Health and Safety Team

“The current risk to individuals from coronavirus is low.

The best way to protect against spread is for everyone to use good hygiene especially at Mass and parish gatherings. Encourage everyone remember the following advice:

  • Catch it – sneeze into a tissue
  • Bin it – throw the tissue away
  • Kill it – wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water
  • Avoid touching your face unless you have washed your hands
  • Regularly clean those surfaces that are regularly touched by lots of people

Ministers of the Eucharist should ALWAYS clean their hands before distributing communion and afterwards. This can be done discreetly.

People who have cold or flu symptoms should refrain from taking communion from the Chalice and receive the host on the hand only.

As things stand currently, there is no need for the Chalice to be withdrawn or the sign of peace suspended.

When carrying out home visits to parishioners, wash hands before and after giving the sacraments. Pastoral visits to people who are self-isolating should be replaced with the offer of telephone support until the isolation period ends.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales has issued guidelines to help Catholic churches and organisations. Follow the quick link at the end of this mailing or go to the Bulletins section of Resources.” – 

Diocesan Health and Safety Team

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It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Fr Aaron’s mother, Angela Spinelli on Thursday 30th January. Please pray for the repose of her soul, and keep Fr Aaron and his siblings, AJ and Natalie, in your prayers. 

Rest eternal, grant unto her O Lord, 

and let perpetual light shine upon her.

May she rest in peace. Amen

 

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