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May 24, 2018
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
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
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 18, 2018
Young Adults (18 to 35 years-old) are invited to join us for a social evening this Saturday, the Vigil of Pentecost. We will meet at 5pm in the parish room at the eastern end of the Church of Christ the King in Bedford (MK42 0SP). After a talk with Q & A entitled “The Blessed Trinity: Principle of Everything”, we will head to a local venue for dinner and drinks.
May 15, 2018
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
On this Feast of the Ascension of the Lord, the Priestly Fraternity of St Peter is pleased to introduce the Summer issue of our quarterly magazine Dowry (Summer 2018, No38). SPECIAL ISSUE ON HOLY MATRIMONY The layout is designed to be looked at as a double page: make sure to select this display on your pdf reader. Click on the cover of the magazine to open the 4.2Mo pdf file. In this issue: Editorial: Alfie’s Death Made Us All […]
May 8, 2018
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
‘Ego Eimi – It is I’ (John 6:51) A series of conferences on the Most Holy Eucharist By Fr Armand de Malleray, FSSP, Rector of St Mary’s Shrine Given live at St Mary’s Shrine Church, Buttermarket Street, Warrington WA1 2NS, England In preparation for the National Eucharistic Congress in Liverpool (7-9 Sept. 2018) Free for all. All welcome to St Mary’s. Each 40-min conference starts at 7:00pm GMT and will be broadcasted on LiveMass.net • Monday 11 June, 7:00pm: Transubstantiation: how […]
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!