Holy Week Ceremonies at St John Fisher Parish, Reading
Bedford
From the news sheet 31st March
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.
March for Life – Volunteering Opportunities!
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
From the news sheet 24th March
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.
From the news sheet 17th March
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.
Catholic Men’s Pilgrimage and Retreat, 27th-28th April
This looks great, and a few of the Bedford community are going to it:
http://www.catholicmenspilgrimage.uk/
Fr Goddard’s Installation as Parish Priest
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.
From the news sheet 10th March
LENTEN READING
Copies of a suggested book about the Eucharist for Lenten reading, by Fr Armand de Malleray FSSP, are available at £10 in the hall.
GOODBYE AND GOOD LUCK!
Our thoughts and prayers go with Nick and Kerrie Ross, who moved to Nottinghamshire this week. Nick has been invaluable as MC and as Latin Mass Rep for the diocese over the past two years or so.
LENTEN FRUGAL LUNCH
Sunday 7th April at 12.30 pm in the parish hall. £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.
BEDFORD AREA PASTORAL COUNCIL
The Council has asked Mass goers for suggestion as to how we balance the increasing demands on our priests with the spiritual needs of our town’s Catholic community. A submission has been made on behalf of our community giving reasons for the continuing inclusion in any future planning of a Sunday morning Mass in the Traditional Rite
Dowry 41 Spring Issue now Online
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In this issue:
Editorial: The Great Thaw?
Former Muslims Give Thanks For Conversion
Muslim Invasion Stopped By Otranto Martyrs
A Paradigm of Unfolding
Waiting For My First Traditional Latin Mass
Finding One’s Predominant Fault
Forthcoming Events
Caravaggio’s Supper at Emmaus
Support Our Apostolate
Catechism Day, 3 March
Tomorrow, 3 March, there will be Catechism after Mass:
9:30 – Tea, coffee and cake in the hall, followed by:
10:30 Under 8s
11:00 8-16 year olds
11:30 16+
Get ahead of the game in time for Lent!