20th November 2022 – 24th and Last Sunday after Pentecost. Are we ready for Advent?!
MASS INTENTIONS Sunday 20th November 8.30 am Private intention 12.30 pm Private intention
CONFESSIONS Saturdays 3 pm—5 pm
REPOSITORY The repository will be open at the back of church after the 8.30 am Mass today selling Christmas cards, calendars etc.—thank you Rosie!
MASS OF AGES The Winter edition is available on the table as you leave today.
PARISH CHRISTMAS FAYRE Next Saturday 26th November 1 pm—3 pm. This is the main parish fundraiser of the year so please support it if you can. The Latin Mass community will be running a stall. The raffle tickets are a major source of income—please return your money and stubs to Rita Carroll, who also has tickets. Draw to be made at 3 pm on the day of the Fayre.
ACCESS TO THE SACRAMENTS If there is the need for sacraments — baptism, confirmation, sick calls etc — please contact Fr Goddard on telephone number 0118 966 5284 or goddard AT fssp.org.
Fr Armand de Malleray reflects on the example given to England and further afield by the late Queen, and on the moral responsibility of leaders, especially Christian ones.
The Arundell Family and Catholic England
Richard Arundell looks back at what his family has endured for its fidelity to the faith of our fathers, thankfully retaining ownership of their magnificent chapel at Wardour, still in use.
Evolution and Conversion
Dr Rômulo Carleial, a biologist with a PhD in Zoology from the University of Oxford, writes about the theory of evolution as an elaborate circular argument against special creation.
Luisa de Carvajal: Would-be Saint and Martyr
Dominica Roberts introduces the Spanish noble lady whose hope to die a martyr for the love of Catholic England was nearly fulfilled in 16th-century London.
Special Gift: new FSSP UK Calendar 2023
As a special token of appreciation to the subscribers of our quarterly magazine, for the first time we offer this FSSP wall calendar with 28 pages beautifully illustrated, including all feasts special to the UK.
MASS INTENTIONS Sunday 13th November 8.30 am Maria Baderkova RIP 12.30 pm Private intention Sunday 20th November 8.30 am Private intention
CONFESSIONS Saturdays 3 pm—5 pm
MASS OF AGES—WINTER EDITION Available by the door as you leave this morning.
MINI CHRISTMAS SALE—TODAY! Can’t get to the parish Christmas Fayre on the 26th? There will be a selection of Christmas goods on sale today in the hall, all proceeds to the FSSP.
REPOSITORY—NEXT WEEK! The repository will be open at the back of church after the 8.30 am Mass on Sunday 20th November selling Christmas cards, calendars etc.—thank you Rosie!
PARISH CHRISTMAS FAYRE Saturday 26th November 1 pm—3 pm. The Latin Mass community will be running a stall—offers of help to Barbara Kay, mbky3@outlook.com. Raffle tickets are also available.
ACCESS TO THE SACRAMENTS If there is the need for sacraments — baptism, confirmation, sick calls etc — please contact Fr Goddard by email: goddard AT fssp.org.
MASS INTENTIONS Sunday 6th November 8.30 am Private intention 12.30 pm Private intention
LATIN MASS SOCIETY MASS OF REPARATION FOR ABORTION Since the passing of the Abortion Bill in 1967, 10 million babies have been lost to abortion in the UK. Mass of Reparation Saturday 12th November at 12 noon, Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Holy Child & St Joseph’s, Brereton Road, Bedford MK40 1HU. Celebrant Fr Gerard Byrne with deacon and subdeacon, followed by a buffet lunch. All welcome.
FIRST SATURDAY – ON SUNDAY
Therese from First Saturday will be setting up a stall after the 8:30am Mass on Sunday – support a local Catholic business and get some early Christmas shopping done!
CATHOLIC MAN UK CONFERENCE 2022 Friday 18th—Sunday 20th November Buckden Towers, High St, Buckden, St Neots PE19 5TA Featuring talks by our very own Sebastian Morello and Pierpaolo Finaldi Food for Body, Mind and Soul See https://www.eventbrite.com/e/452825101067
CATHOLIC MEN’S SPORTS CLUB
Catholic men are invited to join the new sports club that will meet once a month in Bedford. While the focus will be badminton, there will be variety including football, basketball, chess and billiards. All skill levels are welcome. If you are interested please contact Chris Dale.
PARISH CHRISTMAS FAYRE Saturday 26th November 1 pm—3 pm. The Latin Mass community will be running a stall—offers of Christmas- themed items or help on the day to Barbara Kay, mbky3@outlook.com. There will also be raffle tickets!
ST NICHOLAS PARTY Sunday 11th December 9.30 am onwards in the church hall. Thanks to Sarah Titmus for organising.
ACCESS TO THE SACRAMENTS If there is the need for sacraments — baptism, confirmation, sick calls etc — please contact Fr Goddard on telephone number 0118 966 5284 or by email: goddard@fssp.org.
MASS INTENTIONS Sunday 30th October 8.30 am Thanksgiving and blessings on the Baderko family
12.30 pm Private intention Tuesday 1st November 7.30 pm Lennard Prior RIP – HOLYDAY OF OBLIGATION Wednesday 2nd November 11.15 am Keith Crocker RIP 11.45 am Holy Souls 12.15 pm Holy Father’s intentions
REST IN PEACE, KEITH! In your charity, please pray for the repose of the soul of Keith Crocker and for his wife Patsy and family at this sad time. Requiescat in pace! Keith’s Requiem Mass takes place tomorrow, Monday 31st October at 11 am, St Joseph’s Church, Havant.
NO REFRESHMENTS TODAY The parish’s First Holy Communion classes are meeting in the hall from 9.00 to 10.15 on certain Sundays, the first of which is today; so sorry, no teas today after the 8.30 Mass.
ALL SAINTS PARTY SATURDAY 5TH NOVEMBER 1 pm—3 pm in the hall, come dressed as a saint, bring and share food.
SERVER AND SINGER TRAINING SATURDAY 5TH NOVEMBER Servers—1.30 pm to 3 pm with Fr Phipps (for men, and boys who have made their First Holy Communion), singers 3 pm—5 pm with Fr Evans (no experience required).
MASS OF REPARATION FOR ABORTION
By kind invitation of the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Bedford, on Saturday, 12th November 2022 at 12 noon, there will be a Mass offered in reparation for all the abortions carried out. The celebrant with be Fr Gerard Byrne Music will be under the direction of Dominic Bevan The Shrine of the Miraculous Relic Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe is housed in the church of Holy Child and St Joseph, 2 Brereton Road, Bedford MK40 1HU.
MASS INTENTIONS Sunday 23rd October 8.30 am Mr and Mrs Jones 12.30 pm Private intention
CONFESSIONS 3 pm—5 pm Saturdays
REST IN PEACE, KEITH In your charity, please pray for the repose of the soul of Keith Crocker who died two weeks ago and for his wife Patsy and family at this sad time. Requiescat in pace! Keith’s Requiem Mass takes place on Monday 31st October at 11 am, St Joseph’s Church, Havant.
ALL SAINTS AND ALL SOULS All Saints Low Mass Monday 1st November at 7.30 pm. All Souls Tuesday 2nd November Trinated Masses at 11.15 am, 11.45 am and 12.15 pm. All Saints Party Saturday 5th November 1 pm—3 pm in the hall, come dressed as a saint, bring and share food.
GUARDIAN BIAS
The Guardian published an article purporting to show what a 9 week old unborn baby looks like. They literally removed the baby, the clowns – see details here. You can complain here, and it doesn’t take long – might make them think twice next time.
MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING Many thanks from the organisers — a final total of £405 was raised.
CAR PARKING As well as the Macmillan coffee morning, our Scouts are meeting after the 8.30 Mass and 50 of our parish children are enrolling for First Holy Communion at the 10.30 Mass. This may result in a gridlocked car park – please be aware!
MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING Sunday, 9.30 am—12 noon in the church hall. Home-made cakes for sale plus raffle. Please support this very worthwhile cause.
SUNG MASS This will take place at 8.30 am on Sunday 16th October, with a practice on Saturday 15th October in church from 3 pm—5 pm. Dominic Bevan, a professional singer, will be leading this practice—it would make his visit more worthwhile if we had a good number of people. Men in particular would be most welcome. No experience or sight reading needed.
NO REFRESHMENTS ON SUNDAY 16TH OCTOBER The Parish’s First Holy Communion classes this year are going to be meeting in the hall from 9.00—10.15 on certain Sundays, the first of which is next Sunday 16th October. This means that unfortunately we cannot meet for refreshments in the hall after the 8.30 Mass next Sunday. We are looking at alternative solutions going forward.
8.30 am Nicholas and Ruth Dyson 12.30 pm Private intention 17th Sunday after Pentecost
CONFESSIONS 3 pm—5 pm Saturdays.
MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING Next Sunday 9th October 9.30 am—12 noon in the church hall. Donations of home-made cakes welcome! Last year was a great success, please support this very worthwhile cause.
RELICS OF ST BERNADETTE—NORTHAMPTON CATHEDRAL We are looking at the possibility of a visit to the relics on Tuesday 11th or Wednesday 12th October in the church minibus. Is anyone willing to drive on either day? Please speak to Barbara Kay (mbky3 AT outlook.com) if you can help, or you might like to make your own pilgrimage.
LITTLE WAY HEALING MINISTRIES Holy Child & St Joseph’s, Bedford, Saturday 15th October, 10.45 am – 4pm. Please join us for all or part of the day with Mass, prayer, praise and healing. Bring packed lunch, drinks available.
MASS OF REPARATION FOR ABORTION Saturday 12th November, 12 noon, Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, High Mass celebrated by Fr Gerard Byrne, music by Southwell Consort. All welcome, refreshments afterwards.
ACCESS TO THE SACRAMENTS If there is the need for sacraments — baptism, confirmation, sick calls etc — please contact Fr Goddard: goddard AT fssp.org.
