This Saturday, February 2, is the Feast of the Presentation (Candlemas). In Reading there is a special schedule:
9am Rosary in defence of the unborn outside BPAS on Southampton Row
10am Sung Mass at St William of York, with blessing of candles and procession
c. 11:15 St Margaret Clitherow Ladies Group, meeting in the Annex of St William of York – convivial breakfast followed by a talk by Fr Phipps on the capital vices (this week, avarice and gluttony).
Venue
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church
30 Amersham Road
Chesham Bois
HP6 5PE
All welcome.
| Activities | |
| 2pm | Altar Serving Practice |
| 3pm | Post-Confirmation Catechism |
| 3.20pm | Post-First Holy Communion Catechism |
| 3.40pm | Pre-First Holy Communion Catechism |
| 4 –4.30pm | Holy Rosary & Benediction |
| Families are invited to stay for as much of the above programme as they wish. Tea & coffee will be available in an adjacent room. | |
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| 7pm | Talk for Adults at the home of a local family–contact us for their address) |
Thursday, 3rd January at 7:15pm
in St John Fisher House, 17 Eastern Avenue, Reading, RG1 5RU
– (preceded by optional Mass at 6:30pm)
– Time for prayer before the Blessed Sacrament
– Rosary & opportunity for Confession
– Short spiritual talk on the role of Catholic men
– Refreshments and finish at 8:45pm
16th December to 5th January
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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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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