Month: October 2020

An announcement from our Bishop: ‘Following  yesterday evening’s announcement by the Prime Minister of a Lockdown for the whole of England beginning on Thursday and mindful that there is to be a vote in Parliament on Monday, I would ask you to inform parishioners that it is most likely that a cessation of the celebration of public Masses will begin on Thursday and continue until the end of the period of Lockdown.  Information will be made available on the Diocesan Website as soon as arrangements are confirmed on Monday.

Such a scenario will mean a return to a reliance on live-streamed Masses for this coming period.  Thank you for your understanding in these difficult circumstances and for your support for priests and deacons whose ministry, albeit somewhat limited, is so necessary.  It is to be hoped that it may prove possible to keep churches open for private prayer. Please keep the needs of those who are sick and those who care for them in your prayers at this time. Bishop Richard, Bishop of Arundel and Brighton’

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MASSES THIS WEEK AT OUR LADY OF CONSOLATION:

Sunday 1st November at 10.30 Sung Mass: The Solemnity of All Saints

Mass Intention: The repose of the souls of the three Catholics brutally murdered recently, in Notre Dame Basilica, Nice, and for the Orthodox priest shot yesterday at his church in Lyon.

Second collection: Retired Priests Fund

Sunday 1st November at 3pm: Annual Graveyard Mass followed by the Blessing of Graves. Sadly however, owing to Covid, this cannot be followed by the customary refreshments afterwards.

Mass Intention: The repose of the souls of those buried in our graveyard.

 

Monday 2nd November at 12 Noon: Holy Mass for All Souls. Mass Intention: The souls in purgatory who have no-one to pray for them.

 

Wednesday 4th November: at 12 Noon: St Charles Borromeo, Bishop

Mass Intention: The continuation of Holy Mass during the current pandemic. 

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To view or download Bishop Richard’s Podcast on the Solemnity of All Saints please click on: – https://vimeo.com/471334128

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Please see our JOINT WEEKLY NEWSLETTER WITH ST JOHN’S, HERE (which also lists the Sunday Mass readings in advance, on the final page):   https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/27a2aa7d/files/uploaded/25oct20_v2_special_newsletter.pdf
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On-line Masses – weekly and Sunday – continue to be offered from several churches in our diocese (and beyond):

St John the Evangelist,Horsham offers live streaming on its website, and via Facebook. Just click on this website link and scroll down to the live link: https://www.stjohnshorsham.com

There is live streaming throughout the day, and especially at 12 Noon each day from the National Catholic Shrine at Walsingham (our ‘big sister’ Marian Shrine): http://www.walsingham.org.uk/live-stream

Live Mass is also streamed from St Mary of the Angels, Worthing at 10.30am SUNDAY & 10.00am Weekdays (7.30pm Wednesdays). Go to: https://www.stmaryoftheangels.org.uk/catholic-mass-online/

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An Act of Spiritual Communion

My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as being already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You.

Amen.

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Daily Readings – please click on:

https://www.stjohnshorsham.com/team

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FOLLOWING THE GOVT ANNOUNCEMENT TONIGHT (SAT 31 OCT), PLEASE RE-VISIT THIS PAGE DURING THE COMING DAYS TO CHECK ON ANY POSSIBLE LOCK-DOWN RESTRICTIONS AFFECTING OUR MASS AND OPENING TIMES FROM THURS 5 NOV TO WED 2 DEC. THE LATEST GOVT GUIDANCE IS AVAILABLE AT: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

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MASSES THIS WEEK AT OUR LADY OF CONSOLATION:

Sunday 1st November at 10.30 Sung Mass: The Solemnity of All Saints

Mass Intention: The repose of the souls of the three Catholics brutally murdered recently, in Notre Dame Basilica, Nice

Second collection: Retired Priests Fund

Sunday 1st November at 3pm: Annual Graveyard Mass followed by the Blessing of Graves. Sadly however, owing to Covid, this cannot be followed by the customary refreshments afterwards.

Mass Intention: The repose of the souls of those buried in our graveyard.

 

Monday 2nd November at 12 Noon: Holy Mass for All Souls. Mass Intention: The souls in purgatory who have no-one to pray for them.

 

Wednesday 4th November: at 12 Noon: St Charles Borromeo, Bishop

Mass Intention: The continuation of Holy Mass during the current pandemic. 

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To view or download Bishop Richard’s Podcast on the Solemnity of All Saints please click on: – https://vimeo.com/471334128

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Please see our JOINT WEEKLY NEWSLETTER WITH ST JOHN’S, HERE (which also lists the Sunday Mass readings in advance, on the final page):   https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/27a2aa7d/files/uploaded/25oct20_v2_special_newsletter.pdf
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On-line Masses – weekly and Sunday – continue to be offered from several churches in our diocese (and beyond):

St John the Evangelist,Horsham offers live streaming on its website, and via Facebook. Just click on this website link and scroll down to the live link: https://www.stjohnshorsham.com

There is live streaming throughout the day, and especially at 12 Noon each day from the National Catholic Shrine at Walsingham (our ‘big sister’ Marian Shrine): http://www.walsingham.org.uk/live-stream

Live Mass is also streamed from St Mary of the Angels, Worthing at 10.30am SUNDAY & 10.00am Weekdays (7.30pm Wednesdays). Go to: https://www.stmaryoftheangels.org.uk/catholic-mass-online/

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An Act of Spiritual Communion

My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as being already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You.

Amen.

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Daily Readings – please click on:

https://www.stjohnshorsham.com/team

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PLEASE RE-VISIT THIS PAGE DURING THE COMING WEEK TO CHECK ON ANY POSSIBLE LOCK-DOWN RESTRICTIONS AFFECTING THE FOLLOWING –

MASSES THIS WEEK AT OUR LADY OF CONSOLATION:

Sunday 1st November at 10.30 Sung Mass: The Solemnity of All Saints

Mass Intention: The repose of the souls of the three Catholics brutally murdered recently, in Notre Dame Basilica, Nice

Second collection: Retired Priests Fund

Sunday 1st November at 3pm: Annual Graveyard Mass followed by the Blessing of Graves. Sadly however, owing to Covid, this cannot be followed by the customary refreshments afterwards.

Mass Intention: The repose of the souls of those buried in our graveyard.

 

Monday 2nd November at 12 Noon: Holy Mass for All Souls. Mass Intention: The souls in purgatory who have no-one to pray for them.

 

Wednesday 4th November: at 12 Noon: St Charles Borromeo, Bishop

Mass Intention: The continuation of Holy Mass during the current pandemic. 

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To view or download Bishop Richard’s Podcast on the Solemnity of All Saints please click on: – https://vimeo.com/471334128

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Please see our JOINT WEEKLY NEWSLETTER WITH ST JOHN’S, HERE (which also lists the Sunday Mass readings in advance, on the final page):   https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/27a2aa7d/files/uploaded/25oct20_v2_special_newsletter.pdf
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On-line Masses – weekly and Sunday – continue to be offered from several churches in our diocese (and beyond):

St John the Evangelist,Horsham offers live streaming on its website, and via Facebook. Just click on this website link and scroll down to the live link: https://www.stjohnshorsham.com

There is live streaming throughout the day, and especially at 12 Noon each day from the National Catholic Shrine at Walsingham (our ‘big sister’ Marian Shrine): http://www.walsingham.org.uk/live-stream

Live Mass is also streamed from St Mary of the Angels, Worthing at 10.30am SUNDAY & 10.00am Weekdays (7.30pm Wednesdays). Go to: https://www.stmaryoftheangels.org.uk/catholic-mass-online/

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An Act of Spiritual Communion

My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as being already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You.

Amen.

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Daily Readings – please click on:

https://www.stjohnshorsham.com/team

+             +                +                +              +             +              +

PLEASE RE-VISIT THIS PAGE DURING THE COMING WEEK TO CHECK ON ANY POSSIBLE LOCK-DOWN RESTRICTIONS AFFECTING THE FOLLOWING –

MASSES THIS WEEK AT OUR LADY OF CONSOLATION:

Sunday 1st November at 10.30 Sung Mass: The Solemnity of All Saints

Mass Intention: The repose of the souls of the three Catholics brutally murdered recently, in Notre Dame Basilica, Nice

Second collection: Retired Priests Fund

Sunday 1st November at 3pm: Annual Graveyard Mass followed by the Blessing of Graves. Sadly however, owing to Covid, this cannot be followed by the customary refreshments afterwards.

Mass Intention: The repose of the souls of those buried in our graveyard.

 

Monday 2nd November at 12 Noon: Holy Mass for All Souls. Mass Intention: The souls in purgatory who have no-one to pray for them.

 

Wednesday 4th November: at 12 Noon: St Charles Borromeo, Bishop

Mass Intention: The continuation of Holy Mass during the current pandemic. 

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To view or download Bishop Richard’s Podcast on the Solemnity of All Saints please click on: – https://vimeo.com/471334128

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Please see our JOINT WEEKLY NEWSLETTER WITH ST JOHN’S, HERE (which also lists the Sunday Mass readings in advance, on the final page):   https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/27a2aa7d/files/uploaded/25oct20_v2_special_newsletter.pdf
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Please remember the sick and housebound in your prayers at this time: Sick clergy of the Diocese including Fr Stephen Purnell,  Fr. Ray Blake, Fr Peter Andrews, Reverend Canon Colin Wolczak, Sr Zita. Ann O’Donoghue, Patrick Brennan, Sheila Budgen, Callum, John Challis, Maya Connolly, Jim Chambers, Sharon Chambers, Justine, Shane Fahy, Aila Figura, Joshua Hayter, Norbert & Patricia Mallet, George Peach, Paschal Radford, John Burke, Glynis Taylor, Charlotte Walker, Sue Batstone, Sharon Bean, Laura Rawlinson (Walshe), Michela Urbanelli, Liz Burridge, Nigel Nicoll.

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On-line Masses – weekly and Sunday – continue to be offered from several churches in our diocese (and beyond):

St John the Evangelist,Horsham offers live streaming on its website, and via Facebook. Just click on this website link and scroll down to the live link: https://www.stjohnshorsham.com

There is live streaming throughout the day, and especially at 12 Noon each day from the National Catholic Shrine at Walsingham (our ‘big sister’ Marian Shrine): http://www.walsingham.org.uk/live-stream

Live Mass is also streamed from St Mary of the Angels, Worthing at 10.30am SUNDAY & 10.00am Weekdays (7.30pm Wednesdays). Go to: https://www.stmaryoftheangels.org.uk/catholic-mass-online/

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An Act of Spiritual Communion

My Jesus,

I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.

I love You above all things,

and I desire to receive You into my soul.

Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally,

come at least spiritually into my heart.

I embrace You as being already there

and unite myself wholly to You.

Never permit me to be separated from You.

Amen.

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Daily Readings – please click on:

https://www.stjohnshorsham.com/team

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MASSES THIS WEEK AT OUR LADY OF CONSOLATION:

Sunday 25th October at 10.30 – Votive Mass of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales – On the Fiftieth Anniversary of their Canonisation   Mass Intention: The repose of the souls of the deceased benefactors of the Shrine.  

Please click on the following link  – to print off, or view on your mobile device in church – a special, comprehensive MASS-SHEET for this Mass. Note, this Mass-sheet has a  DIFFERENT SET OF READINGS etc TO THOSE IN YOUR MISSAL FOR THE THIRTIETH SUNDAY: Download this Sunday’s Mass-sheet for the special Fiftieth Anniversary of the Canonisation of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales

 

Wednesday 28th October: at 12 Noon: Ss Simon and Jude, Apostles.

Mass Intention: Liz and Ruth Malone

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For a background to the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales, and this Sunday’s special Anniversary Votive Mass, please visit:   https://abdiocese.org.uk/news/forty-martyrs

To download Bishop Richard’s special Pastoral Letter, please click on: – Download Pastoral Letter

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Please note that our Annual Graveyard Mass will take place as usual – on Sunday 1 November at 3pm, but, sadly, without the customary refreshments afterwards. However, the Blessing of Graves will follow the Mass as usual
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 We would like to express great thanks to John, Chris, and James Dobbe for such splendid work in the grounds recently – including a brand new shrub/flower bed near the 5-bar gate to the paddock, and the removal of a considerable quantity of rubbish – including hardcore – from the Pilgrim’s Way, in a sizeable skip.
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Just a reminder that the clocks go back THIS SATURDAY/SUNDAY (24/25 Oct)
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Please see our JOINT WEEKLY NEWSLETTER WITH ST JOHN’S, HERE (which also lists the Sunday Mass readings in advance, on the final page):   https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/27a2aa7d/files/uploaded/25oct20_v2_special_newsletter.pdf
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Please remember the sick and housebound in your prayers at this time: Sick clergy of the Diocese including Fr Stephen Purnell,  Fr. Ray Blake, Fr Peter Andrews, Reverend Canon Colin Wolczak, Sr Zita. Ann O’Donoghue, Patrick Brennan, Sheila Budgen, Callum, John Challis, Maya Connolly, Jim Chambers, Sharon Chambers, Justine, Shane Fahy, Aila Figura, Joshua Hayter, Norbert & Patricia Mallet, George Peach, Paschal Radford, John Burke, Glynis Taylor, Charlotte Walker, Sue Batstone, Sharon Bean, Laura Rawlinson (Walshe), Michela Urbanelli, Liz Burridge, Nigel Nicoll.

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On-line Masses – weekly and Sunday – continue to be offered from several churches in our diocese (and beyond):

St John the Evangelist,Horsham offers live streaming on its website, and via Facebook. Just click on this website link and scroll down to the live link: https://www.stjohnshorsham.com

There is live streaming throughout the day, and especially at 12 Noon each day from the National Catholic Shrine at Walsingham (our ‘big sister’ Marian Shrine): http://www.walsingham.org.uk/live-stream

Live Mass is also streamed from St Mary of the Angels, Worthing at 10.30am SUNDAY & 10.00am Weekdays (7.30pm Wednesdays). Go to: https://www.stmaryoftheangels.org.uk/catholic-mass-online/

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An Act of Spiritual Communion

My Jesus,

I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.

I love You above all things,

and I desire to receive You into my soul.

Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally,

come at least spiritually into my heart.

I embrace You as being already there

and unite myself wholly to You.

Never permit me to be separated from You.

Amen.

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Daily Readings – please click on:

https://www.stjohnshorsham.com/team

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MASSES THIS WEEK AT OUR LADY OF CONSOLATION:

Sunday 25th October at 10.30 – Votive Mass of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales – On the Fiftieth Anniversary of their Canonisation   Mass Intention: The repose of the souls of the deceased benefactors of the Shrine.  

Please click on the following link  – to print off, or view on your mobile device in church – a special, comprehensive MASS-SHEET for this Mass. Note, this Mass-sheet has a  DIFFERENT SET OF READINGS etc TO THOSE IN YOUR MISSAL FOR THE THIRTIETH SUNDAY: Download this Sunday’s Mass-sheet for the special Fiftieth Anniversary of the Canonisation of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales

 

Wednesday 28th October: at 12 Noon: Ss Simon and Jude, Apostles.

Mass Intention: Liz and Ruth Malone

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For a background to the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales, and this Sunday’s special Anniversary Votive Mass, please visit:   https://abdiocese.org.uk/news/forty-martyrs

To download Bishop Richard’s special Pastoral Letter, please click on: – Download Pastoral Letter

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Please note that our Annual Graveyard Mass will take place as usual – on Sunday 1 November at 3pm, but, sadly, without the customary refreshments afterwards. However, the Blessing of Graves will follow the Mass as usual
✠
 We would like to express great thanks to John, Chris, and James Dobbe for such splendid work in the grounds recently – including a brand new shrub/flower bed near the 5-bar gate to the paddock, and the removal of a considerable quantity of rubbish – including hardcore – from the Pilgrim’s Way, in a sizeable skip.
✠
Just a reminder that the clocks go back THIS SATURDAY/SUNDAY (24/25 Oct)
✠
Please see our JOINT WEEKLY NEWSLETTER WITH ST JOHN’S, HERE (which also lists the Sunday Mass readings in advance, on the final page):   https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/27a2aa7d/files/uploaded/18oct20_v1_special_newsletter.pdf
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Please remember the sick and housebound in your prayers at this time: Sick clergy of the Diocese including Fr Stephen Purnell,  Fr. Ray Blake, Fr Peter Andrews, Reverend Canon Colin Wolczak, Sr Zita. Ann O’Donoghue, Patrick Brennan, Sheila Budgen, Callum, John Challis, Maya Connolly, Jim Chambers, Sharon Chambers, Justine, Shane Fahy, Aila Figura, Joshua Hayter, Norbert & Patricia Mallet, George Peach, Paschal Radford, John Burke, Glynis Taylor, Charlotte Walker, Sue Batstone, Sharon Bean, Laura Rawlinson (Walshe), Michela Urbanelli, Liz Burridge, Steve Higson, Nigel Nicoll.

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On-line Masses – weekly and Sunday – continue to be offered from several churches in our diocese (and beyond):

St John the Evangelist,Horsham offers live streaming on its website, and via Facebook. Just click on this website link and scroll down to the live link: https://www.stjohnshorsham.com

There is live streaming throughout the day, and especially at 12 Noon each day from the National Catholic Shrine at Walsingham (our ‘big sister’ Marian Shrine): http://www.walsingham.org.uk/live-stream

Live Mass is also streamed from St Mary of the Angels, Worthing at 10.30am SUNDAY & 10.00am Weekdays (7.30pm Wednesdays). Go to: https://www.stmaryoftheangels.org.uk/catholic-mass-online/

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An Act of Spiritual Communion

My Jesus,

I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.

I love You above all things,

and I desire to receive You into my soul.

Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally,

come at least spiritually into my heart.

I embrace You as being already there

and unite myself wholly to You.

Never permit me to be separated from You.

Amen.

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Daily Readings – please click on:

https://www.stjohnshorsham.com/team

+             +                +                +              +             +              +

MASSES THIS WEEK AT OUR LADY OF CONSOLATION:

Sunday 25th October at 10.30 – Votive Mass of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales – On the Fiftieth Anniversary of their Canonisation   Mass Intention: The repose of the souls of the deceased benefactors of the Shrine.  

Please click on the following link  – to print off, or view on your mobile device in church – a special, comprehensive MASS-SHEET for this Mass. Note, this Mass-sheet has a  DIFFERENT SET OF READINGS etc TO THOSE IN YOUR MISSAL FOR THE THIRTIETH SUNDAY: Download this Sunday’s Mass-sheet for the special Fiftieth Anniversary of the Canonisation of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales

 

Wednesday 28th October: at 12 Noon: Ss Simon and Jude, Apostles.

Mass Intention: Liz and Ruth Malone

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For a background to the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales, and this Sunday’s special Anniversary Votive Mass, please visit:   https://abdiocese.org.uk/news/forty-martyrs

To download Bishop Richard’s special Pastoral Letter, please click on: – Download Pastoral Letter

✠

Please note that our Annual Graveyard Mass will take place as usual – on Sunday 1 November at 3pm, but, sadly, without the customary refreshments afterwards. However, the Blessing of Graves will follow the Mass as usual
✠
 We would like to express great thanks to John, Chris, and James Dobbe for such splendid work in the grounds recently – including a brand new shrub/flower bed near the 5-bar gate to the paddock, and the removal of a considerable quantity of rubbish – including hardcore – from the Pilgrim’s Way, in a sizeable skip.
✠
Just a reminder that the clocks go back THIS SATURDAY/SUNDAY (24/25 Oct)
✠
Please see our JOINT WEEKLY NEWSLETTER WITH ST JOHN’S, HERE (which also lists the Sunday Mass readings in advance, on the final page):   https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/27a2aa7d/files/uploaded/18oct20_v1_special_newsletter.pdf
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Please remember the sick and housebound in your prayers at this time: Sick clergy of the Diocese including Fr Stephen Purnell,  Fr. Ray Blake, Fr Peter Andrews, Reverend Canon Colin Wolczak, Sr Zita. Tony Blake, Patrick Brennan, Sheila Budgen, Callum, John Challis, Maya Connolly, Jim Chambers, Sharon Chambers, Justine, Shane Fahy, Aila Figura, Joshua Hayter, Norbert & Patricia Mallet, George Peach, Paschal Radford, John Burke, Glynis Taylor, Charlotte Walker, Sue Batstone, Sharon Bean, Laura Rawlinson (Walshe), Michela Urbanelli, Liz Burridge, Steve Higson, Nigel Nicoll.

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On-line Masses – weekly and Sunday – continue to be offered from several churches in our diocese (and beyond):

St John the Evangelist,Horsham offers live streaming on its website, and via Facebook. Just click on this website link and scroll down to the live link: https://www.stjohnshorsham.com

There is live streaming throughout the day, and especially at 12 Noon each day from the National Catholic Shrine at Walsingham (our ‘big sister’ Marian Shrine): http://www.walsingham.org.uk/live-stream

Live Mass is also streamed from St Mary of the Angels, Worthing at 10.30am SUNDAY & 10.00am Weekdays (7.30pm Wednesdays). Go to: https://www.stmaryoftheangels.org.uk/catholic-mass-online/

 ✠

An Act of Spiritual Communion

My Jesus,

I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.

I love You above all things,

and I desire to receive You into my soul.

Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally,

come at least spiritually into my heart.

I embrace You as being already there

and unite myself wholly to You.

Never permit me to be separated from You.

Amen.

✠      ✠      ✠

Daily Readings – please click on:

https://www.stjohnshorsham.com/team

+             +                +                +              +             +              +

MASSES THIS WEEK AT OUR LADY OF CONSOLATION:

Sunday 25th October at 10.30 – Votive Mass of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales – On the Fiftieth Anniversary of their Canonisation   Mass Intention: The repose of the souls of the deceased benefactors of the Shrine.  

Please click on the following link (to print off, or view on your mobile device in church) a special, comprehensive Massheet. Note, this Mass-sheet contains a  DIFFERENT SET OF READINGS etc TO THOSE IN YOUR MISSAL FOR THE THIRTIETH SUNDAY:

Download this Sunday’s Mass-sheet for the special Fiftieth Anniversary of the Canonisation of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales

 

Wednesday 28th October: at 12 Noon: Ss Simon and Jude, Apostles.

Mass Intention: Liz and Ruth Malone

✠

For a background to the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales, and this Sunday’s special Anniversary Votive Mass, please visit:   https://abdiocese.org.uk/news/forty-martyrs

To download Bishop Richard’s special Pastoral Letter, please click on: – Download Pastoral Letter

✠

Please note that our Annual Graveyard Mass will take place as usual – on Sunday 1 November at 3pm, but, sadly, without the customary refreshments afterwards. However, the Blessing of Graves will follow the Mass as usual
✠
 We would like to express great thanks to John and Chris Dobbe for such splendid work in the grounds recently – including a brand new flower bed near the 5-bar gate to the paddock, and the removal of a considerable amount of rubbish – including hardcore – from the Pilgrim’s Way in a sizeable skip.
✠
Just a reminder that the clocks go back THIS SATURDAY/SUNDAY (24/25 Oct)
✠
Please see our JOINT WEEKLY NEWSLETTER WITH ST JOHN’S, HERE (which also lists the Sunday Mass readings in advance, on the final page):   https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/27a2aa7d/files/uploaded/18oct20_v1_special_newsletter.pdf
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Please remember the sick and housebound in your prayers at this time: Sick clergy of the Diocese including Fr Stephen Purnell,  Fr. Ray Blake, Fr Peter Andrews, Reverend Canon Colin Wolczak, Sr Zita. Tony Blake, Patrick Brennan, Sheila Budgen, Callum, John Challis, Maya Connolly, Jim Chambers, Sharon Chambers, Justine, Shane Fahy, Aila Figura, Joshua Hayter, Norbert & Patricia Mallet, George Peach, Paschal Radford, John Burke, Glynis Taylor, Charlotte Walker, Sue Batstone, Sharon Bean, Laura Rawlinson (Walshe), Michela Urbanelli, Liz Burridge, Steve Higson, Nigel Nicoll.

✠      ✠      ✠       ✠

On-line Masses – weekly and Sunday – continue to be offered from several churches in our diocese (and beyond):

St John the Evangelist,Horsham offers live streaming on its website, and via Facebook. Just click on this website link and scroll down to the live link: https://www.stjohnshorsham.com

There is live streaming throughout the day, and especially at 12 Noon each day from the National Catholic Shrine at Walsingham (our ‘big sister’ Marian Shrine): http://www.walsingham.org.uk/live-stream

Live Mass is also streamed from St Mary of the Angels, Worthing at 10.30am SUNDAY & 10.00am Weekdays (7.30pm Wednesdays). Go to: https://www.stmaryoftheangels.org.uk/catholic-mass-online/

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An Act of Spiritual Communion

My Jesus,

I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.

I love You above all things,

and I desire to receive You into my soul.

Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally,

come at least spiritually into my heart.

I embrace You as being already there

and unite myself wholly to You.

Never permit me to be separated from You.

Amen.

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Daily Readings – please click on:

https://www.stjohnshorsham.com/team

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MASSES THIS WEEK AT OUR LADY OF CONSOLATION:

Sunday 18th October at 10.30 – Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time: World Mission Day.  Mass Intention: George Pokombil RIP                                  Second Collection: World Mission Sunday – MISSIO.

Download this Sunday’s Mass-sheet for the special Fiftieth Anniversary of the Canonisation of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales

Wednesday 21st October: at 12 Noon: Feria in Ordinary Time Week 29. Mass Intention: Pio Frendo Cumbo R.I.P.

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This year, World Mission Sunday falls on 18th October.  On this day the whole Church unites in prayer for its missionary activity and in collecting funds to support Catholic communities across the world living in situations of poverty and privation.  The need is even greater this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, especially in countries with inadequate financial and medical resources.

All donations go to the Universal Solidarity Fund in order to meet the spiritual and material needs of peoples and Churches throughout the world.

For more information about World Mission Sunday, please visit Bishop Richard’s current podcast – https://abdiocese.org.uk/diocese/bishops-podcasts

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Although congregational singing is not yet permitted,  in recognition of our Marian Shrine the schola will sing a Marian, recessional chant at the end of each Sunday Mass. In addition the schola will now sing the set Entrance Antiphon – as chant – in English, which you can follow in your Missal.

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To assist Track and Trace, on arrival at church, we now have an automatic ‘QR’ scanning facility to use – if you have a ‘Smart-phone’. You can enable the app on your phone from:   https://covid19.nhs.uk 

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For the latest COVID guidance, please click on the ‘Download this week’s Newsletter’ link, at the bottom of this page.

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 Please see our JOINT WEEKLY NEWSLETTER WITH ST JOHN’S, HERE (which also lists the Sunday Mass readings in advance, on the final page):   https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/27a2aa7d/files/uploaded/18oct20_v1_special_newsletter.pdf
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Just a reminder that the clocks go back NEXT SATURDAY/SUNDAY (24/25 Oct)
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On-line Masses – weekly and Sunday – continue to be offered from several churches in our diocese (and beyond). Please click on the link at the bottom of this page – ‘Download this week’s Newsletter’ – for access to those links.

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During lock-down, we would like to say a huge THANK YOU to the many of you who have already donated financially in different ways – directly on-line or via the diocesan ‘JustGiving’ facility.

Do please continue with your generosity, but now that lock-down is easing, we would urge you to consider setting up a Standing Order as an alternative to our Sunday ‘plate collections’. This is always the most convenient method for planned giving (for all concerned) – already used by so many of us at West Grinstead – and it is vitally important at this time, when the Church’s income has diminished considerably. Regular Standing Orders can be for any amount, no matter how small – just please give what you can afford. This is a golden opportunity to express our sincere thanks for our God-given faith, and for our beautiful, unique Shrine Church and community. Pope Francis said ‘Generosity enlarges the heart’, and we are most grateful indeed for your generosity of heart.

To set up a Standing Order, please contact Steve Scallan or Geoff Callister via email: geoff.callister@gmail.com, or phone Kate or Susan at the Priest’s House on 01403 710273.

Alternatively, if you prefer, cheques in lieu of plate collections can be sent to the presbytery: Priest’s House, Park Lane, West Grinstead, Horsham, RH13 8LT. They should be made payable to ‘RCD A&B Our Lady of Consolation’.

Finally, the JustGiving process is still active: Just click on the  link: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/parishoffertory

It is a very simple process, but it is important to state the name of our parish – ‘Our Lady of Consolation & St Francis, West Grinstead’ – in the comments field, to ensure donations end up with the parish. Also, JustGiving defaults to a suggested ‘platform fee’ of an extra 15%, but this can be reset to any amount down to zero.

THANK YOU

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MASSES THIS WEEK AT OUR LADY OF CONSOLATION:

Sunday 18th October at 10.30 – Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time: World Mission Day.  Mass Intention: George Pokombil RIP                                  Second Collection: World Mission Sunday – MISSIO.

Wednesday 21st October: at 12 Noon: Feria in Ordinary Time Week 29. Mass Intention: Pio Frendo Cumbo R.I.P.

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This year, World Mission Sunday falls on 18th October.  On this day the whole Church unites in prayer for its missionary activity and in collecting funds to support Catholic communities across the world living in situations of poverty and privation.  The need is even greater this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, especially in countries with inadequate financial and medical resources.

All donations go to the Universal Solidarity Fund in order to meet the spiritual and material needs of peoples and Churches throughout the world.

For more information about World Mission Sunday, please visit Bishop Richard’s current podcast – https://abdiocese.org.uk/diocese/bishops-podcasts

✠

Although congregational singing is not yet permitted,  in recognition of our Marian Shrine the schola will sing a Marian, recessional chant at the end of each Sunday Mass. In addition the schola will now sing the set Entrance Antiphon – as chant – in English, which you can follow in your Missal.

✠

To assist Track and Trace, on arrival at church, we now have an automatic ‘QR’ scanning facility to use – if you have a ‘Smart-phone’. You can enable the app on your phone from:   https://covid19.nhs.uk 

✠

For the latest COVID guidance, please click on the ‘Download this week’s Newsletter’ link, at the bottom of this page.

✠

 Please see our JOINT WEEKLY NEWSLETTER WITH ST JOHN’S, HERE (which also lists the Sunday Mass readings in advance, on the final page):   https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/27a2aa7d/files/uploaded/18oct20_v1_special_newsletter.pdf
 ✠
Just a reminder that the clocks go back NEXT SATURDAY/SUNDAY (24/25 Oct)
 ✠

On-line Masses – weekly and Sunday – continue to be offered from several churches in our diocese (and beyond). Please click on the link at the bottom of this page – ‘Download this week’s Newsletter’ – for access to those links.

✠

During lock-down, we would like to say a huge THANK YOU to the many of you who have already donated financially in different ways – directly on-line or via the diocesan ‘JustGiving’ facility.

Do please continue with your generosity, but now that lock-down is easing, we would urge you to consider setting up a Standing Order as an alternative to our Sunday ‘plate collections’. This is always the most convenient method for planned giving (for all concerned) – already used by so many of us at West Grinstead – and it is vitally important at this time, when the Church’s income has diminished considerably. Regular Standing Orders can be for any amount, no matter how small – just please give what you can afford. This is a golden opportunity to express our sincere thanks for our God-given faith, and for our beautiful, unique Shrine Church and community. Pope Francis said ‘Generosity enlarges the heart’, and we are most grateful indeed for your generosity of heart.

To set up a Standing Order, please contact Steve Scallan or Geoff Callister via email: geoff.callister@gmail.com, or phone Kate or Susan at the Priest’s House on 01403 710273.

Alternatively, if you prefer, cheques in lieu of plate collections can be sent to the presbytery: Priest’s House, Park Lane, West Grinstead, Horsham, RH13 8LT. They should be made payable to ‘RCD A&B Our Lady of Consolation’.

Finally, the JustGiving process is still active: Just click on the  link: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/parishoffertory

It is a very simple process, but it is important to state the name of our parish – ‘Our Lady of Consolation & St Francis, West Grinstead’ – in the comments field, to ensure donations end up with the parish. Also, JustGiving defaults to a suggested ‘platform fee’ of an extra 15%, but this can be reset to any amount down to zero.

THANK YOU

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