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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.

Juventutem Meeting in Reading

Wednesday, 30th May at 7pm in St John Fisher House, 17 Eastern Avenue, Reading, RG1 5RU. Starting with Holy Mass, followed by pizza and brief spiritual talk.

Juventutem is an international movement of young Catholic (ages 18 to 36) who are devoted to the Extraordinary Form of the Mass. Its aim is to foster and strengthen relationships between young people at a national and international level, and to encourage and assist them in developing their faith.

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 23, 2018

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! 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 in Sacred Music for all of his life. From 2013–15 he was the first Director of Music […]

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 […]