Second Sunday of Advent
Bedford
TEN YEARS of DOWRY MAG!
As Advent begins, we are delighted to share with you the 40th issue of our quarterly magazine Dowry (December 2008-December 2018).
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In this issue:
Editorial: There Was A Great Earthquake
The Doctrine Of Indulgences
Disappeared: Christian Slaves in Islamic Lands
Good Books For Children
Two Novels On Martyred Priests
The Egyptian Guide – From Jihad To Joy
On Clerical Abuse: Handling The Right Body
Three Complementary Educational Initiatives
Forthcoming Events
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Catechism day this Sunday!
The monthly catechism day is this Sunday, 2nd December.
Where: Christ the King, Harrowden Road, Bedford MK42 0SP
What:
8:30 Mass, followed by tea and coffee in the hall,
Catechism for under – 8s at 10:30,
8-16 year olds at 11,
Adults at 11:30.
See you then!
First Sunday of Advent
24th and last Sunday after Pentecost
Reading Mass Times 18th November – 1st December
5th Sunday remaining after Epiphany
Four Last Things Day: any 18-35 welcome on 17 Nov.
Juventutem London Day of Recollection
with Fr Armand de Malleray FSSP.
Saturday, 17 November 2018 11:00-17:00
St Mary Moorfields, 4-5 Eldon Street, EC2M 7LS London
November focuses on the afterlife. On that month, Catholics celebrate the saints in heaven (1st Nov); and intercede for the Holy Souls in Purgatory (2nd Nov). On 11th Nov in Europe, we commemorate the end of the First World War, when victims died on an unprecedented scale. In England, by special indult, a Holy Mass of Requiem is even allowed on a Sunday to pray for those who died in battle. Those various motives are articulated in the doctrine of The Four Last Things: death, judgment, hell and heaven (the latter includes purgatory as its accidental antechamber). Comprising many fundamental dogmas, The Four Last Things is a most salutary doctrine.
During this recollection, Fr de Malleray will address questions such as: Why do we die? Can we change our minds after death? Is God bound to give us a last chance? If hell exists, is it empty? Does it last forever? Can we help souls in purgatory? Are all saints in heaven equal? And many more… During a convivial lunch in the church basement, we will be able to discuss informally these questions.
We welcome any young adults and young professionals 18-35 to attend this day of recollection
· 11am-12noon conference (40 mins talk + Q&As);
· 12noon-1pm Holy Mass;
· 1pm-2pm Lunch;
· 2pm-3pm Conference (40 mins talk + Q&As);
· 3pm-4pm Rosary and Tea;
· 4pm-5pm third conference (40 mins talk + Q&As) and departure.
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Website launched for the UK Regina Caeli Affiliate Academy
For more information on the Regina Caeli affiliate academy in Bedfordshire, click here.
The FSSP will have a key pastoral role in the life of the academy and we look forward to this addition to our thriving Bedford apostolate.
High Mass Reminder
On Saturday 10 November at 12 noon, there will be a High Mass of Reparation for the Irish Referendum decision at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Church of the Holy Child and St Joseph, Brereton Road, Bedford, organised by the Latin Mass Society and the Guardians of the Shrine. The Mass will be in the presence of the Miraculous Relic Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe, whose home is at the Shrine, and one of whose titles is “Protectress of the Unborn”.
The Shrine is just a few minutes’ walk from both bus and train stations, and from the Ashburnham Road Long Stay car park at the junction of Ashburnham Road and Midland Road, where you can park all day for £2.50.
Fr Patrick O’Donohue FSSP is the celebrant and he will also give the homily. Music will be provided by Matthew Schellhorn and other singers from Oxford. The Guardians of the Shrine have organised refreshments in the Guild Room behind the church after the Mass.
High Masses are rare and this is a chance to hear one right on your doorstep if you are in the Bedford area. Many people will be coming to a Latin Mass for the first time ever, or after many years. Let us pray for a holy and happy occasion which will show that the Old Rite is truly alive, well and flourishing in Bedford.