Holy Day of Obligation – Feast of the Assumption
A reminder that this Thursday – 15th August – is the Feast of the Assumption. Mass will be said at Christ the King at 7.30 pm.
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Can Your Son become Your Daughter?
If you are an adult Catholic, come along to the next Patricians’ meeting for some lively discussion on this ‘hot topic’ of transgenderism and ‘gender theory’. It takes place in the Patrick Donegan room next to the church hall at Christ the King on Saturday 10th August starting at 7pm and ending at 9pm. Includes two short talks, one by a layman and another by our Spiritual Director, always a priest or deacon. Each talk last 15 mins each – […]
Brown Scapular Enrolment
Brown Scapular Enrolment: A group enrolment of the Brown Scapular will be taking place on Sunday 14th July following 8:30 am Mass. Both adults and children who have reached the age of reason are invited to partake of this devotion. Brown Scapulars will be provided free of charge, but donations are welcome. Individuals will be formally invested in the scapular, requiring only the daily praying of the Little Office of the Blessed Virgin Mary or five decades of the Rosary.
Second Meeting of the Patricians
The Society of Patricians has started in Bedford; we will be meeting the second Saturday of every month at 7:30 pm in the Patrick Donegan Room (green cabin), Christ the King Church. Organised by the Legion of Mary, the Society aims to build up a knowledgable and confident laity by discussing essential and important topics of the Catholic Faith, especially those under attack or widely misunderstood. Each meeting involves two short talks (15 minutes each) split by an open floor […]
Reminder – New Group starting tonight!
We are fortunate enough to have a very active Praesidium of the Legion of Mary at Christ the King and they have sponsored a new initiative; the Patricians will hold their first meeting tonight, Saturday 15th June, in the Patrick Donegan Room, starting at 7 pm. Tonight’s meeting is a discussion about the roles of men and women in a Catholic marriage. Fr Patrick O’Donohue FSSP will summarise the discussion and refreshments will be served. Do support this new venture!
Ad Multos Annos, Father!
Fr Matthew Goddard celebrated the 10th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood on 30th May. On his monthly visit to say Mass in Bedford on 9th June, we were able to celebrate this landmark. We had sent him a specially made card on the day itself, but for the 9th we had ordered a cake from the local baker’s, which was greatly enjoyed by all. Justin Bozzino took the opportunity to thank Fr Goddard and his fellow priests from […]
Dowry #42
Summer 2019
Latin Mass for the Ascension tonight!
If you haven’t fulfilled your Holyday obligation – there’s a Latin Mass at Christ the King at 7.30 pm tonight!
Catechism on Sunday – Last in the Present Series!
The last in the present series of Family Catechism sessions takes place on Sunday 2 June at the usual times – 10.30 for under 8s, 11.00 for under 16s, and 11.30 for adults. Our grateful thanks to Fr O’Donohue for preparing and delivering these talks over the last few months.
Barn Dance – Last Call!
It’s a nice sunny evening (but not as hot as last year!), so if you are free, why not head down to Christ the King for our second Barn Dance? It starts at 7.30 pm and tickets are available on the door at £5 for over 12s and £3 for under 12s. We are happy to negotiate rates for families. There will be a bar, raffle and a prize for the best outfit. Caller Mick Wooldridge has very kindly given […]