Month: February 2021

Queen Elizabeth II Requiescat in Pace

Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster and President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, has paid tribute to Her Majesty The Queen.

“Even in my sorrow, shared with so many around the world, I am filled with an immense sense of gratitude for the gift to the world that has been the life of Queen Elizabeth II.

“At this time, we pray for the repose of the soul of Her Majesty. We do so with confidence, because the Christian faith marked every day of her life and activity.”

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FOR FORTHCOMING MASSES AT WEST GRINSTEAD:

Please see St Gabriel’s website, which IS now our joint website for weekly parish matters: https://stgabrielsbillingshurst.org.uk

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For Events, Pilgrimage and History matters, however, our website will remain as at this one – ie: http://www.consolation.org.uk

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Most recent Govt Update – 19 January 2021:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-for-the-safe-use-of-places-of-worship-during-the-pandemic-from-4-july/covid-19-guidance-for-the-safe-use-of-places-of-worship-from-2-december

Singing, chanting and the use of musical instruments

COVID-19 spreads from person to person through small droplets, aerosols and through direct contact. Singing, playing some musical instruments, shouting and physical activity increases the risk of transmission through small droplets and aerosols. Safeguards should be put in place to minimise opportunities for the virus to spread.

• Where singing or chanting is essential to an act of worship, this should be limited to one person wherever possible. Exceptionally, where it is essential to the service, up to three individuals should be permitted to do so. Strict social distancing should be observed.
• Communal singing should not take place. This applies even if social distancing is being observed or face coverings are used.

You can ALSO access up to date COVID-19 guidance for parishes on the Bishops’ Conference website.

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FOR FORTHCOMING MASSES AT WEST GRINSTEAD:

Please see St Gabriel’s website, which IS now our joint website for weekly parish matters: https://stgabrielsbillingshurst.org.uk

For Events, Pilgrimage and History matters, however, our website will remain as at this one – ie: http://www.consolation.org.uk

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St Gabriels Billingshurst – Sunday at 10.30:   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoGj75ew6tu744_6tFK9WNQ

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

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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