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June 12, 2018

Our Lady of Guadalupe talk – Today!

A last minute reminder that there will be a talk for all ladies at the Shrine of Our Lady, Church of Holy Child and St Joseph, Midland Road, Bedford, at 11.30 am today. It will include an Angelus in Latin, a talk and a chance to write a petition and to venerate the Miraculous Relic Image. Ladies, do join us! English Mass is celebrated before the talk at 10.45 am.

June 7, 2018

Christ the King website!

If you come to Mass at Christ the King, or use the parish website: http://www.christthekingchurchbedford.com/, we’d very much like you to complete the below survey. One of the parishioners is redesigning it and would like your views. Thank you! https://www.sondageonline.com/s/christ-the-king-website

June 1, 2018

First Saturday tomorrow!

Tomorrow is a First Saturday, and so there will be Confession from 930am, Mass at 1030am, and Catechism for children, young adults and older adults afterwards! NB timings are half an hour earlier than usual.

May 24, 2018

More music coming to Bedford!

Great news! Two extra sung Masses a month, with music performed by Matthew Schellhorn.  From the FSSP site: https://fssp.co.uk/increasing-the-number-of-sung-masses-at-bedford/ We are very pleased to announce that we are increasing the number of Sung Masses at Bedford!You might recall that a few weeks ago Matthew Schellhorn kindly sang and played the organ at our 8.30 Mass. The FSSP is pleased to announce that he has accepted the invitation to sing and play on two Sundays a month outside of July and August.Matthew has been involved […]

May 21, 2018

Extraordinary growth, and more from Bishop Doyle

Pentecost Sunday saw a record attendance – 82 people came to the Old Rite Mass at 8:30am. This represents a 400% increase in less than three short years, showing the significant demand for Mass in the Extraordinary Form. We also had a very gracious letter from Bishop Doyle, where he said “It was a joy to celebrate the Masses, including the Mass in the Extraordinary Form,and to meet so many members of the parish.” We are truly grateful for all Bishop […]

May 15, 2018

Bishop Doyle goes the extra mile

During his pastoral visit to Christ the King, Bedford, on the weekend of 12 – 13 May, Bishop Peter Doyle of Northampton was called upon to go the extra mile. He was due to preach at the Latin Mass, but at the last minute, due to unforeseen circumstances, he not only gave the homily, but celebrated the Mass as well. He told us afterwards that it was the first time he had celebrated in the Extraordinary Form.  Bishop Doyle’s Latin […]

May 10, 2018

Happy Feast of the Ascension 

Today is a Holyday of Obligation! Mass tonight will be at 7:30.  Bi þon se witga song: “He wæs upp hafen engla fæðmumin his þa miclan meahta spede,heah ond halig, ofer heofona þrym. Of this the prophet sang: “He was lifted up in the arms of angelsin the great abundance of his powers,high and holy, above the glory of the heavens More beautiful poetry here: https://aclerkofoxford.blogspot.com/2014/06/christ-bird-and-play-of-hope-anglo.html

May 8, 2018

Take your partners …

We have a fantastic evening planned for Friday 6 July under the auspices of the Social Committee at Christ the King.  Mick Wooldridge, the husband of one of our congregation, is a barn dance caller and has very kindly offered his services free of charge.  Mick also plays the saxophone and will be playing between dances while we catch our breath! Bring your own food, but there will be a bar, raffle and barn dance costume fancy dress competition.  All […]

May 4, 2018

Photos from last Sunday

One of our parishioners, Eric Caudle, took some wonderful photos of the Mass last Sunday. Like what you see? It happens every week, and it’s even better in person!