Earlier this month the Guild of Catholic Home Educators in Reading welcomed Brother Vincent (from the Fraternity of Saint Vincent Ferrer’s monastery in France) who gave two classes to the children on sacred art. Brother Vincent is a native of England, and his visit coincided with the 600th anniversary of the death of his monastery’s patron, St Vincent Ferrer. Click here to see more photographs of the day.
Catechism takes place in the Patrick Donegan Room at Christ the King this Sunday 7 April. Due to unforeseen circumstances the Mass will be a Low Mass rather than Sung, so it has been suggested that, as a one-off, we start catechism 30 minutes earlier as follows:
Programme
8:30 am Low Mass followed by Confessions
10 am Catechism (for under-8s)
10:30 am Catechism (for under-16s)
11 am Presentation for adults (16+)
11:30 am Close
This will enable those who wish to do so, to attend the parish meeting which follows at 11.45 am in the church hall.
Hope to see you there!
A parishioner from St Mary’s Shrine in Warrington sent us the following advert:
Fully refurbished four double-bed house with large gardens. For sale or to rent with a view to buying.
8 miles from St Mary’s Shrine.
Offers around £160,000.00.
Contact: 07916578902.
[N.B. The picture below is for illustration purpose only.]
NEWCOMER OR VISITOR?
A very warm welcome to Christ the King. There are Confessions before and after Mass, we usually say a Rosary after Mass and refreshments are available in the church hall; please introduce yourself to the priest or one of the congregation. Our Masses are said by priests of the Priestly Fraternity of St Peter; copies of their magazine, Dowry, are available at the back of church.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE MASS
Please note that in this form of the Mass, the Church asks us to receive Holy Communion on the tongue and – if physically able – kneeling.
STANDING ORDERS
All but £50 of our Latin Mass collection money goes to support Christ the King Parish. If you would like to help to ensure the continuing presence of the FSSP at Bedford, please consider setting up a standing order to them. These need to be set up by you through your bank: account name: FSSP England (Reading); sort code 30-93-04; account number 02027330. Gift Aid forms are also available by request. Thank you.
EXTRA PARKING
An overflow area has been created to the right of the hall, marked by yellow hatchings, which you might like to use to prevent getting blocked in.
NEXT CATECHISM
Catechism continues next Sunday 7th April from 10.30 am onwards in the parish hall with sessions for under 8s, under 16s and adults.
REGINA CAELI OPEN DAY
Regina Caeli Academy, opening September 2019, is holding an Open Day on 13th April in Barton. More details are at www.rcahybrid.org.uk.
HOUSE CLEARANCE
The Kay family have recently moved and would like to find homes for the following items:
1. Sewing machine – only used once
2. Large rucksack – in almost new condition
3. Large notice board
All these items will be on view in the hall. Donations for the FSSP welcome.
The March for Life is coming up on 11th May and is set to be massive! Want to volunteer? Get in touch with them on info {at} marchforlife.co.uk
NEWCOMER OR VISITOR?
A very warm welcome to Christ the King. There are Confessions before and after Mass, we usually say a Rosary after Mass and refreshments are available in the church hall; please introduce yourself to the priest or one of the congregation. Our Masses are said by priests of the Priestly Fraternity of St Peter; copies of their magazine, Dowry, are available at the back of church.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE MASS
Please note that in this form of the Mass, the Church asks us to receive Holy Communion on the tongue and – if physically able – kneeling.
STANDING ORDERS
All but £50 of our Latin Mass collection money goes to support Christ the King Parish. If you would like to help to ensure the continuing presence of the FSSP at Bedford, please consider setting up a standing order to them. These need to be set up by you through your bank: account name: FSSP England (Reading); sort code 30-93-04; account number 02027330. Gift Aid forms are also available by request. Thank you.
NEXT CATECHISM
Catechism continues on Sunday 7th April from 10.30 am onwards in the parish hall with sessions for under 8s, under 16s and adults.
LENTEN FRUGAL LUNCH
Sunday 7th April at 12.30 pm in the parish hall. Homemade soup and cakes; film and quiz. £5 per ticket; reductions for families. Proceeds to CAFOD.
REGINA CAELI OPEN DAY
Regina Caeli Academy, opening September 2019, is holding an Open Day on 13th April in Barton. More details are at www.rcahybrid.org.uk.
ORGAN RECITAL
ChurchOrganWorld, who recently supplied our new organ, have invited us to an organ recital on Saturday 4th May: 12th Annual ‘Sounds of the Summer’ concert at Mixbury, Oxfordshire, 10:00 – 16:00. Lunch included, entry by ticket only at £10.00 per person. It has been suggested we take the parish minibus at a cost of £15 per person to include travel and entrance. Please contact Nigel on sue_northcott@hotmail.com.
MUSIC CORNER
Matthew Schellhorn, Director of Music, would like to meet any gentlemen willing to sing the chant with him on the Sanctuary at next week’s Mass. Please present yourself over tea and coffee in the hall after Mass today to run through some details.
SALES TABLE
Hand-stitched Easter cards will be available from next Sunday. There are other bargains on the sales table, replenished each week, with all proceeds going to the FSSP.
NEXT CATECHISM
Catechism continues on Sunday 7th April from 10.30 am onwards in the parish hall.
LENTEN FRUGAL LUNCH
Sunday 7th April at 12.30 pm in the parish hall. Homemade soup and cakes; film and quiz. £5 per ticket; reductions for families. Proceeds to CAFOD.
REGINA CAELI OPEN DAY
Regina Caeli Academy, opening September 2019, is holding an Open Day on 13th April in Barton. More details are at www.rcahybrid.org.uk.
This looks great, and a few of the Bedford community are going to it:
http://www.catholicmenspilgrimage.uk/
Bishop Philip Egan assisted in choir at our 11am Reading Mass on Sunday 3 March. At the end of Mass he installed Fr Goddard as the first Parish Priest of the Parish of St John Fisher – another watershed moment in the life of our Parish community!
For more photos, click here.