FSSP
United Kingdom and Ireland

Chesham Bois

May 3, 2024

Sunday Bulletin 5 May 2024

FSSP Chaplaincy Bulletin, 5-11 May 2024

Served by the Priestly Fraternity of St Peter by appointment from the RC Diocese of Northampton

Residence: St Alban House, 18 Brett Drive, Bromham, Bedford MK43 8RF

Landline: 01234 954 316

Worship: Christ the King Church, Harrowden Road, Bedford MK42 0SP; and on Sundays and major feasts at Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church, Chesham Bois, 30 Amersham Road, HP6 5PE

fssp.org.uk/bedford or fssp.org.uk/chesham     

facebook.com/bedfordlatinmass

facebook.com/fssp.england

Chaplain: Fr Armand de Malleray, FSSP: malleray@fssp.org

Visiting Priest: Fr Miguel Coelho: pe.miguelcoelho@protonmail.com

Secretary: Mrs Rita Carroll: bedford@fssp.org

Safeguarding: If you have concerns about children or vulnerable adults, please contact the FSSP Safeguarding officer. Tel: 07825 089 336 ; Email: safeguardingfssp@pm.me. Reminder: Children must be accompanied to the loo by a parent.


New FSSP Chaplaincy Safeguarding officer. On behalf of our two congregations in Bedford and Chesham Bois, let William Currie be thanked for having accepted this important position. William is a married man and a father who has served for decades in the police and is also a pro-life representative.


Watch daily Mass by the FSSP on www.livemass.net/locations/warrington.html


Daily Holy Mass readings: www.divinumofficium.com/cgi-bin/missa/missa.pl


HOLY MASS TIMES

BEDFORD: Sunday: 8:30am; Mon 10:00am; Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 8:00am; Sat 10:00am

CHESHAM BOIS: Sunday: 12noon

Holy Days: (check website before travelling)

Bedford CONFESSIONS TIMES

Sat 9:00am-9:55am. And during or around Holy Mass when possible, including in Chesham Bois.


Our Lady of Walsingham has become a pilgrim in her turn as her statue is now entrusted to one household in our congregation at a time, for veneration during a week, until passed on by the chaplain to another household. Book your week on the sign-up sheet after holy Mass this Sunday.


It is one of the few days of obligation. This means that every able Catholic must attend holy Mass on that day, just as if it were a Sunday. Due to shortage of clergy, we will only be able to have holy Mass in Bedford at 8:00am, and in Chesham Bois at 7:00pm. Please take your dispositions to attend one or the other, or some other Mass more convenient for you and your family to travel to. If you or members of your household are genuinely prevented from attending holy Mass on Thursday 5 May, then you are dispensed from the obligation and you incur no sin; but you must take extra time at home to pray on that day, preferably through reading the prayers of the Mass from your missal for the feast of the Ascension.

https://www.liturgyoffice.org.uk/Calendar/Holydays.shtml



We are looking for more female and male adult volunteers for the Scouts of Europe: if you are interested please contact Robert on 07947698195 and robert543@gmail.com.




About one hundred adults and children took part in the successful Spring Barn Dance 2024 organised by George and Heather Tyldesley on 27 April. Participants travelled from far and wide, including Reading, Bedford and Chesham Bois. Traditional English country dances were taught by an expert dance master, and ably performed by all (after some practice). In preparation, some children had helped cut out and colour beautiful flowers used later on to decorate the hall. It was a very enjoyable occasion and a valued opportunity for members of the FSSP Northampton congregations to spend time together in an extra-liturgical setting. We look forward to next year’s edition.

See pictures here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/138056205@N08/albums/72177720316687829/


Ask your MP to support the abortion time limit reduction amendment and oppose abortion up to birth. Take action: Email your MP by visiting righttolife.org.uk/littlefighters and righttolife.org.uk/uptobirth before the debate on Wednesday 15 May.


.Juventutem Summer Weekend on 2-4 August at Ampleforth Abbey for 18-35s: Exciting news!

[Ampleforth Abbey – picture by Malleray]
Fœderatio Internationalis Juventutem | juventutem.org

With: Fr Armand de Malleray, FSSP, Fr Thomas Crean OP, and more clerical and lay speakers, for traditional liturgies, doctrinal and spiritual talks, – and summer fun! Price after the Ascension £165.

Simply complete the form at bit.ly/juventutem2024

or email juventutemldn@gmail.com

if you have any queries!


Any young adults 18-35 are heartily invited to attend the next Juventutem gathering in London on Friday 24 May, 7pm, which will be the 20th anniversary of the foundation of Juventutem. A solemn high Mass will be offered in thanksgiving. Location: Oratory of St Mary Magdalene, 96 North Side Wandsworth Common SW18 2QU London.


Please book now in your diary:

  1. Talk for all Sat 4 May 7pm in Ch. B. by Fr de Malleray on How to use a traditional hand missal.
  2. Next Men’s Group: 23 May & 20 June
  3. Next Ladies’ Group: 10 May & 21 June
  4. Thu 9 May, Ascension, Holy Day of OBLIGATION: 8am Bedford & 7pm Chesham Bois.
  5. Sun 12, May Procession & Crowning of Our Lady’s statue: 9:30am B & 1pm Chesham B.

Great news: the very episcopal ring of St John Fisher will be displayed for veneration during the retreat. Tell your priest, seminarian or friar friends:

In the Footsteps of the Great Saintly Priests

Reflections on St John Fisher, St John Vianney and St Padre Pio.

Details and bookings on https://christianheritagecentre.com/events/in-the-footsteps-of-the-great-saintly-priests/


Dowry magazine, Spring issue now online:

fssp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Dowry-No61-online.pdf


Summer Camps 2024: This year’s summer camps will once again take place at Savio House in Bollington, near Macclesfield. Boys 5-10 Aug. Girls 12-17 Aug.

Booking form: https://form.jotform.com/240713420509347.

See pictures here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/138056205@N08/albums/72177720310480630/


Pentecost pilgrims to Chartres with Fr de Malleray?

Book swiftly: https://www.nd-chretiente.com/en/accueil-2-ndc-english-2/


FINANCES: online donations and standing orders are still gratefully received, being also much quicker and easier to process than cash. Thank you in advance for your generosity. Sort code: 30-80-27   Account number: 44025960 Thank you in advance.


GIFT AID: Increase your donation to the FSSP Chaplaincy by 25% at no further expense to you. Ask Rita for a Gift Aid form, fill it in and hand it back to her. That will help us a lot.


Pray  for  the sick in our congregations: Claire Barret, Baby Vincent Jones, Tom and Inma Jones, Patsy Crocker, Baby Joseph Osborn. R.I.P. Carl Roberts. Please email to sick list.

DAILY HOLY MASSES

April 27, 2024

Sunday 28 April

FSSP Chaplaincy Bulletin,

28 April- 4 May 2024

Served by the Priestly Fraternity of St Peter by appointment from the RC Diocese of Northampton

Residence: St Alban House, 18 Brett Drive, Bromham, Bedford MK43 8RF

Landline: 01234 954 316

Worship: Christ the King Church, Harrowden Road, Bedford MK42 0SP; and on Sundays and major feasts at Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church, Chesham Bois, 30 Amersham Road, HP6 5PE

fssp.org.uk/bedford or fssp.org.uk/chesham     

facebook.com/bedfordlatinmass

facebook.com/fssp.england

Chaplain: Fr Armand de Malleray, FSSP: malleray@fssp.org

Visiting Priest: Fr Miguel Coelho: pe.miguelcoelho@protonmail.com

Secretary: Mrs Rita Carroll: bedford@fssp.org

IN TWO CLICKS receive this newsletter by email.

SIMPLIFIED SUBSCRIPTION PROCESS HERE.

Watch daily Mass by the FSSP on www.livemass.net/locations/warrington.html

Daily Holy Mass readings: www.divinumofficium.com/cgi-bin/missa/missa.pl

HOLY MASS TIMES

BEDFORD: Sunday: 8:30am; Mon 10:00am; Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 8:00am; Sat 10:00am

CHESHAM BOIS: Sunday: 12noon

Holy Days: (check website before travelling)

Bedford CONFESSIONS TIMES

Sat 9:00am-9:55am. And during or around Holy Mass when possible, including in Chesham Bois.

Safeguarding: If you have concerns about children or vulnerable adults, please contact the FSSP Safeguarding officer. Tel: 07825 089 336 Email: safeguardingfssp@pm.me Reminder: Children must be accompanied to the loo by a parent.


New FSSP Chaplaincy Safeguarding officer.

On behalf of our two congregations in Bedford and Chesham Bois, let William Currie be thanked for having accepted this important position. William is a married man and a father who has served for decades in the police and is also a pro-life representative.


SUCCESSFUL WALSINGHAM PILGRIMAGE attended by 62 pilgrims!

See great pics of the pilgrimage here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/138056205@N08/albums/72177720316449634

Last Sat 20 April, 62 pilgrims from Bedford and Chesham Bois travelled to the national shrine of Our Lady in Walsingham to ask for the protection of the Mother of God upon our congregations, families and friends. The weather was cold but no rain fell. After Holy Mass and a conference on Our Lady and the Incarnation, the pilgrims visited the Slipper Chapel and walked back the Holy Mile praying the Holy Rosary. Picnic followed the village. They later visited the ruins of Walsingham Priory. There, a statue of Our Lady of Walsingham was blessed by the chaplain and all prayed the litany of Loreto in front of the statue positioned right under the remaining arch of the church, before being blessed by the chaplain holding the statue. The pilgrims later visited the beautiful Anglican shrine where they also prayed for the conversion of England, before travelling back home. Our Lady of Walsingham will become a pilgrim in her turn as her statue will be entrusted to one household in our congregation at a time, for veneration during a week, until passed on by the chaplain to another household. Book your week on the sign-up sheet after holy Mass this Sunday.

Well done 23 Catholic single ladies who travelled to Tyburn Convent in London on 13 April to attend a day of vocational discernment led by Fr de Malleray.

SEE PICS HERE: https://www.flickr.com/photos/138056205@N08/albums/72177720316227716/

The day consisted of three conferences, on holy Matrimony, on religious life and on the difference between contemplative and apostolic vocations; plus holy Mass, picnic in Hyde Park and litany of Our Lady prayed at the Tyburn Tree where many Catholic martyrs had died for the faith; and also a testimony by one of the Tyburn nuns. Please pray for a strong revival of religious life across these Isles, and for the young ladies and young men who have recently answered the call, or prepare to do so.


Our Easter Triduum:

Maundy Thursday: https://www.flickr.com/photos/138056205@N08/albums/72177720315922652

Good Friday: https://www.flickr.com/photos/138056205@N08/albums/72177720315928902

Holy Saturday: https://www.flickr.com/photos/138056205@N08/albums/72177720316159152

Easter Sunday: https://www.flickr.com/photos/138056205@N08/albums/72177720316171878/with/53648817358/


SATURDAY 4 MAY 7pm in Chesham Bois: WORKSHOP on HOW TO USE MY HAND MISSAL.

Learn to find your way through thin pages to locate the Ordinary of the Mass, the Propers, the Common, and the various devotions, or how to attend a Baptism, a funeral, a wedding etc. How to prepare for Confession. Many of you have asked for a simple explanation, book in hand. Bring your missal!

Next meetings – please book the dates now in your diaries:  Friday 10th May, Ladies Group in the PD Room, 7.30pm Thursday 23rd May, Men’s Group in the PD Room, 7.30pm   Thursday 20th June, Men’s Group in the PD Room, 7.30pm Friday 21st June, Ladies Group in the PD Room 7.30pm

Please book now in your diary:
  1. Thu 9 May, Ascension, Holy Day of OBLIGATION: 8am Bedford & 7pm Chesham Bois.
  2. Sun 12, May Procession & Crowning of Our Lady’s statue: 9:30am B & 1pm Chesham B.

A busy Sat 27 April: Well done to our 16 First Communion candidates who attended their first session with Frs Coelho and de Malleray. After that, families travelled to Tring for our community barn dance (photos to follow), while others went to Northampton for the Pro-Life Chain.

Summer Camps 2024:

This year’s summer camps will once again take place at Savio House in Bollington, near Macclesfield. Boys 5-10 Aug. Girls 12-17 Aug. Booking form: https://form.jotform.com/240713420509347. See pictures here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/138056205@N08/albums/72177720310480630/


Pentecost pilgrims to Chartres with Fr de Malleray?

Book swiftly: https://www.nd-chretiente.com/en/accueil-2-ndc-english-2/


Pray for our 16 young candidates who started First Holy Communion Preparation last Saturday, 27 April.
9780882712406: Remembrance of My First Holy Communion-Traditions-Boy: Marian Children's Mass Book

 


Dowry magazine, Spring issue now online:

fssp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Dowry-No61-online.pdf

Editorial: FSSP Superior meets Pope

A Fresh Look at Courtship

Two Young Women Love Sacred Art

Evangelising Britain in the Digital Age

The Spiritual Meaning of Making Altar Bread

Picasso’s Guernica or, This Is Not A Corrida

Priory Campaign Appeal Update


About 70 young adults attended the Juventutem London evening last 12 Apr.

XX Juventutem Anniversary of Foundation on 24.V.24

Any young adults 18-35 are heartily invited to attend the next one on Friday 24 May, 7pm, which will be the 20th anniversary of the foundation of Juventutem. A solemn high Mass will be offered in thanksgiving. Location: Oratory of St Mary Magdalene, 96 North Side Wandsworth Common SW18 2QU London.


Summer Juventutem Weekend at Ampleforth Abbey for 18-35s: Exciting news! Juventutem is now taking bookings. Following last year’s amazing weekend at Ampleforth, we’re

very pleased to announce that we will be going back for again this year, 2-4th August. Book before the Ascension to secure a great discount- £125 including all accommodation, food, and a space on the coach to / from York Station if required.

With: Fr Armand de Malleray, FSSP, Fr Thomas Crean OP, and more clerical and lay speakers, for traditional liturgies, doctrinal and spiritual talks, – and summer fun!

Price after the Ascension £165

Simply complete the form at bit.ly/juventutem2024

or drop us an email at juventutemldn@gmail.com if you have any queries!

PLEASE SHARE INFO ABOVE WITH YOUR PARENT FRIENDS AND THEIR 18+ CHILDREN! AN EASY WAY FOR YOUR TO HELP EVANGELISE.


Watch the third and last episode of Guardians of Tradition, a remarkable film explaining the aspirations of traditional Catholics. Access it via the supportive article of the Catholic Herald here:

https://catholicherald.co.uk/the-new-mass-of-the-ages-film-is-a-moving-must-watch-for-catholics/https://catholicherald.co.uk/the-new-mass-of-the-ages-film-is-a-moving-must-watch-for-catholics/ .


FINANCES:

online donations and standing orders are still gratefully received, being also much quicker and easier to process than cash. Thank you in advance for your generosity. Sort code: 30-80-27   Account number: 44025960 Thank you in advance.

GIFT AID: Increase your donation to the FSSP Chaplaincy by 25% at no further expense to you. Ask Rita for a Gift Aid form, fill it in and hand it back to her. That will help us a lot.

Pray 
for  the sick in our congregations: Claire Barret, Baby Vincent Jones, Tom and Inma Jones, Patsy Crocker, Baby Joseph Osborn. R.I.P. Carl Roberts. Please email to sick list.
April 25, 2024

Sunday Bulletin 21 April 2024

[Posting on this website was delayed until 25/4/24 owing to technical issue now solved]

 

FSSP Chaplaincy Bulletin,

21-27 April 2024

Served
by the Priestly Fraternity of St Peter by appointment from the RC Diocese of
Northampton

Residence: St Alban House, 18
Brett Drive, Bromham, Bedford MK43 8RF

Landline: 01234 954
316

Worship: Christ the King
Church, Harrowden Road, Bedford MK42 0SP; and on Sundays and major feasts at
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church, Chesham Bois, 30 Amersham Road, HP6 5PE

fssp.org.uk/bedford or fssp.org.uk/chesham     

facebook.com/bedfordlatinmass

facebook.com/fssp.england

Chaplain: Fr Armand de
Malleray, FSSP: malleray@fssp.org

Visiting Priest: Fr Miguel Coelho: pe.miguelcoelho@protonmail.com

Secretary: Mrs Rita Carroll: bedford@fssp.org

IN TWO CLICKS receive this newsletter by email.

SIMPLIFIED SUBSCRIPTION PROCESS HERE.

Watch daily Mass by the FSSP on www.livemass.net/locations/warrington.html

Daily Holy Mass readings: www.divinumofficium.com/cgi-bin/missa/missa.pl

HOLY MASS TIMES

BEDFORD: Sunday:
8:30am; Mon 10:00am; Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 8:00am; Sat 10:00am

CHESHAM BOIS: Sunday:
12noon

Holy Days: (check website before
travelling)

Bedford
CONFESSIONS TIMES

Sat 9:00am-9:55am. And during or around
Holy Mass when possible, including in Chesham Bois.

 

Safeguarding: If you have concerns
about children or vulnerable adults, please contact the FSSP England Safeguarding
Lead, Fr Matthew Goddard:
Tel: 07825 089 336; Email: safeguardingfssp@pm.me.
Reminder: Children must be accompanied to the loo by a parent.

 

Well done 23 Catholic single ladies who travelled to Tyburn Convent in London on 13 April to
attend a day of vocational discernment led by Fr de Malleray. The day consisted
of three conferences, on holy Matrimony, on religious life and on the
difference between contemplative and apostolic vocations; plus holy Mass,
picnic in Hyde Park and litany of Our Lady prayed at the Tyburn Tree where many
Catholic martyrs had died for the faith; and also a testimony by one of
the Tyburn nuns.
Please pray for a strong revival of religious life across these Isles, and for
the young ladies and young men who have recently answered the call, or prepare
to do so.


 


Superb outdoor weekend

last week for our boy scouts and guides, with mild weather and no rain.
Picture: Outdoor Sunday Mass by Fr Coelho: 


THE LORD JESUS IS RISEN, ALLELUIA!

Thank God for a grace-filled Easter Triduum 2024.

A picture is worth a thousand words: take a look at our Easter Triduum Bedford
albums 
and share with your friends. Thank you to the photographers.

Maundy Thursday: https://www.flickr.com/photos/138056205@N08/albums/72177720315922652

Good
Friday: https://www.flickr.com/photos/138056205@N08/albums/72177720315928902

Holy
Saturday: https://www.flickr.com/photos/138056205@N08/albums/72177720316159152

Easter
Sunday: https://www.flickr.com/photos/138056205@N08/albums/72177720316171878/with/53648817358/

THURSDAY

25 APRIL 7:30pm: WORKSHOP on HOW TO USE MY HAND MISSAL.

Learn
to find your way through thin pages to locate the Ordinary of the Mass, the
Propers, the Common, and the various devotions, or how to attend a Baptism, a
funeral, a wedding etc. How to prepare for Confession. Many of you have asked
for a simple explanation, book in hand. Bring your missal!

This
is our combined MEN’S & LADIES’ GROUP this month. We will revert to
separate events next month:

Next meetings – please book the dates now in your diaries: 

Friday 10th May, Ladies Group in the PD Room, 7.30pm
Thursday 23rd May, Men’s Group in the PD Room, 7.30pm
 
Thursday 20th June, Men’s Group in the PD Room, 7.30pm
Friday 21st June, Ladies Group in the PD Room 7.30pm
 


Pray for our young candidates starting

First Holy Communion Preparation
next Saturday, 27 April.

9780882712406: Remembrance of My First Holy Communion-Traditions-Boy: Marian Children's Mass Book

 


 

Dowry magazine, Spring issue now online:

fssp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Dowry-No61-online.pdf

Editorial: FSSP Superior meets Pope

A
Fresh Look at Courtship

Two
Young Women Love Sacred Art

Evangelising
Britain in the Digital Age

The
Spiritual Meaning of Making Altar Bread

Picasso’s
Guernica
or, This Is Not A Corrida

Priory Campaign Appeal Update


 

Pro
Life Chain Sat 27th April, 11am-1pm

SPUC
Northampton is holding a Pro-Life Chain on St Peters Way Northampton. This act
of silent witness is to remember the millions of lives lost to abortion since
the Abortion Act 1967. Please consider joining us at this important event.
contact William on 0739 396 5643 (text is fine) or wpcurrie@btinternet.com. Our Lady of
Guadalupe, pray for us.


 

About
70 young adults attended the Juventutem London evening last 12 Apr.
Any young adults 18-35 are heartily invited to attend the next one on Friday 24
May, 7pm,
which will be the 20th anniversary of the
foundation of Juventutem. A solemn high Mass will be offered in
thanksgiving. Location: Oratory of St Mary Magdalene, 96 North Side Wandsworth
Common SW18 2QU London.


 

Summer
Juventutem Weekend at Ampleforth Abbey for 18-35s: Exciting news!

Juventutem
is now taking bookings
. Following last year’s amazing weekend at Ampleforth, we’re
very pleased to announce that we will be going back for again this year, 2-4th
August. Book before the Ascension to secure a great discount- £125
including all accommodation, food, and a space on the coach to / from York
Station if required.

With:
Fr Armand de Malleray, FSSP, Fr Thomas Crean OP, and more clerical and lay
speakers, for traditional liturgies, doctrinal and spiritual talks, – and
summer fun!

Price
after the Ascension £165

Simply
complete the form at bit.ly/juventutem2024

or
drop us an email at juventutemldn@gmail.com
if you have any queries!

PLEASE SHARE INFO ABOVE WITH YOUR PARENT FRIENDS
AND THEIR 18+ CHILDREN!
AN EASY WAY FOR YOUR TO HELP EVANGELISE.


 

 

Watch the third and last
episode of Guardians of Tradition, a remarkable film explaining the
aspirations of traditional Catholics. Access it via the supportive article of
the Catholic Herald here:

https://catholicherald.co.uk/the-new-mass-of-the-ages-film-is-a-moving-must-watch-for-catholics/https://catholicherald.co.uk/the-new-mass-of-the-ages-film-is-a-moving-must-watch-for-catholics/
.


 

A
Chaplaincy Council is being set up to offer advice and
assistance to the Chaplain. It includes for the time being the Chaplaincy
Secretary and several fathers of family in our congregations in Bedford and
Chesham Bois.

 

Bedford
& Chesham Bois Chaplaincy day-Pilgrimage to Walsingham on Sat 20 April.

Meet us from 9:30am
at Walsingham Parish Hall, 14 High
Street, Walsingham NR22 6AA

for
10:00am holy Mass
.

Bring
and share refreshments after holy Mass, followed by spiritual conference on Our
blessed Lady and our sanctification
by Fr de Malleray.

Full
schedule to be communicated on site. Tell Rita Carroll (bedford@fssp.org) how many adults and
children you bring, to gauge whether our group qualifies for a
discount entry
into the Priory Ruins. Children under 6 years of age get FREE entrance.


Catholic Community

Spring Dance near Tring

Saturday
27th April 1-8pm
. BOOKINGS:

georgetyldesley@gmail.com
for tickets.


Summer Camps 2024: This year’s summer

camps will once again take place at Savio House in Bollington, near
Macclesfield. Boys 5-10 Aug. Girls 12-17 Aug. Booking forms will be available
soon.

FINANCES: online

donations and standing orders are still gratefully received, being also much
quicker and easier to process than cash. Thank you in advance for your
generosity. Sort code: 30-80-27   Account number: 44025960 Thank you
in advance.

GIFT AID: Increase

your donation to the FSSP Chaplaincy by 25% at no further expense to you. Ask
Rita for a Gift Aid form, fill it in and hand it back to her. That will help us
a lot.

Pray 

for  the sick in our congregations: Baby
Vincent Jones, Tom and Inma Jones, Patsy Crocker, Vincent Jones, Baby Joseph
Osborn, Rod Henry. R.I.P. Carl Roberts. Please
email to sick list.

April 12, 2024

Sunday Bulletin 14 April 2024

FSSP Chaplaincy Bulletin,

14-20 April 2024

Served by the Priestly Fraternity of St Peter by appointment from the RC Diocese of Northampton

Residence: St Alban House, 18 Brett Drive, Bromham, Bedford MK43 8RF

Landline: 01234 954 316

Worship: Christ the King Church, Harrowden Road, Bedford MK42 0SP; and on Sundays and major feasts at Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church, Chesham Bois, 30 Amersham Road, HP6 5PE

fssp.org.uk/bedford or fssp.org.uk/chesham     

facebook.com/bedfordlatinmass

facebook.com/fssp.england

Chaplain: Fr Armand de Malleray, FSSP: malleray@fssp.org

Visiting Priest: Fr Miguel Coelho: pe.miguelcoelho@protonmail.com

Secretary: Mrs Rita Carroll: bedford@fssp.org



Watch daily Mass by the FSSP on www.livemass.net/locations/warrington.html


Daily Holy Mass readings: www.divinumofficium.com/cgi-bin/missa/missa.pl


HOLY MASS TIMES

BEDFORD: Sunday: 8:30am; Mon 10:00am; Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 8:00am; Sat 10:00am

CHESHAM BOIS: Sunday: 12noon

Holy Days: (check website before travelling)

Bedford CONFESSIONS TIMES

Sat 9:00am-9:55am. And during or around Holy Mass when possible, including in Chesham Bois.


Safeguarding: If you have concerns about children or vulnerable adults, please contact the FSSP England Safeguarding Lead, Fr Matthew Goddard: Tel: 07825 089 336; Email: safeguardingfssp@pm.me. Reminder: Children must be accompanied to the loo by a parent.


THE LORD JESUS IS RISEN, ALLELUIA!

Maundy Thursday: https://www.flickr.com/photos/138056205@N08/albums/72177720315922652

Good Friday: https://www.flickr.com/photos/138056205@N08/albums/72177720315928902

Holy Saturday: https://www.flickr.com/photos/138056205@N08/albums/72177720316159152

Easter Sunday: https://www.flickr.com/photos/138056205@N08/albums/72177720316171878/with/53648817358/


Here is the text of the votive Mass for vocations that we will offer this week on Monday at 10am. [Full link: https://fssp.org.uk/votive-mass-to-ask-for-priestly-vocations/]

Make your prayer for vocations more efficient via our international prayer network for vocations, the Confraternity of St Peter, whose chaplain in the UK & Ireland is Fr Seth Phipps, FSSP: https://fssp.org.uk/about-the-confraternity/ .


THURSDAY 25 APRIL 7:30pm: WORKSHOP on HOW TO USE MY HAND MISSAL.

Learn to find your way through thin pages to find the Ordinary of the Mass, the Propers, the Common, and the various devotions, or how to attend a Baptism, a funeral, a wedding etc. How to prepare for Confession. Many of you have asked for a simple explanation, book in hand. Bring your missal!

This is our combined MEN’S & LADIES’ GROUP this month. We will revert to separate events next month.


Dowry magazine, Spring issue now online:

fssp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Dowry-No61-online.pdf

Editorial: FSSP Superior meets Pope

A Fresh Look at Courtship

Two Young Women Love Sacred Art

Evangelising Britain in the Digital Age

The Spiritual Meaning of Making Altar Bread

Picasso’s Guernica or, This Is Not A Corrida

Priory Campaign Appeal Update



Next Juventutem London evening: Fri 12 Apr 7pm



Congratulations to George and Heather Tyldesley whose newborn son Giles will be baptised in Chesham Bois on Sat 13th April, 3pm.


Watch the third and last episode of Guardians of Tradition, a remarkable film explaining the aspirations of traditional Catholics. Access it via the supportive article of the Catholic Herald here:

https://catholicherald.co.uk/the-new-mass-of-the-ages-film-is-a-moving-must-watch-for-catholics/https://catholicherald.co.uk/the-new-mass-of-the-ages-film-is-a-moving-must-watch-for-catholics/ .


A Chaplaincy Council is being set up to offer advice and assistance to the Chaplain. It includes for the time being the Chaplaincy Secretary and several fathers of family in our congregations in Bedford and Chesham Bois.


Bedford & Chesham Bois Chaplaincy day-Pilgrimage to Walsingham on Sat 20 April.

Meet us from 9:30am at Walsingham Parish Hall, 14 High Street, Walsingham NR22 6AA

Bring and share refreshments after holy Mass, followed by spiritual conference on Our blessed Lady and our sanctification by Fr de Malleray.


Pray for 15 young women attending a day of vocational discernment with Fr de Malleray at Tyburn Convent in London on 13 April. Compulsory booking with Fr de Malleray: malleray@fssp.org


Catholic Community Spring Dance near Tring

Saturday 27th April 1-8pm. BOOKINGS:

georgetyldesley@gmail.com for tickets.


Summer Camps 2024: This year’s summer camps will once again take place at Savio House in Bollington, near Macclesfield. Boys 5-10 Aug. Girls 12-17 Aug. Booking forms will be available soon.


FINANCES: online donations and standing orders are still gratefully received, being also much quicker and easier to process than cash. Thank you in advance for your generosity. Sort code: 30-80-27   Account number: 44025960 Thank you in advance.


GIFT AID: Increase your donation to the FSSP Chaplaincy by 25% at no further expense to you. Ask Rita for a Gift Aid form, fill it in and hand it back to her. That will help us a lot.


Pray  for  the sick in our congregations: Tom and Inma Jones, Patsy Crocker, Vincent Jones, Joseph Osborn, Rod Henry. R.I.P. Carl Roberts. Please email to sick list.


March 30, 2024

Easter Sunday 1 April 2024 Bulletin

FSSP Chaplaincy Bulletin,

Served by the Priestly Fraternity of St Peter by appointment from the RC Diocese of Northampton

Residence: St Alban House, 18 Brett Drive, Bromham, Bedford MK43 8RF

Landline: 01234 954 316

Worship: Christ the King Church, Harrowden Road, Bedford MK42 0SP; and on Sundays and major feasts at Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church, Chesham Bois, 30 Amersham Road, HP6 5PE

fssp.org.uk/bedford or fssp.org.uk/chesham     

facebook.com/bedfordlatinmass

facebook.com/fssp.england

Chaplain: Fr Armand de Malleray, FSSP:

malleray@fssp.org

Visiting Priest: Fr Miguel Coelho:

pe.miguelcoelho@protonmail.com

Secretary: Mrs Rita Carroll: bedford@fssp.org


Receive this newsletter by email https://fssp.org.uk/manageprofile/index.php


Watch daily Mass by the FSSP on www.livemass.net/locations/warrington.html


Daily Holy Mass readings: www.divinumofficium.com/cgi-bin/missa/missa.pl


HOLY MASS TIMES

BEDFORD: Sunday: 8:30am; Mon 10:00am; Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 8:00am; Sat 10:00am

CHESHAM BOIS: Sunday: 12noon

Holy Days: (check website before travelling)

Bedford CONFESSIONS TIMES

Sat 9:00am-9:55am. And during or around Holy Mass when possible, including in Chesham Bois.


Safeguarding: If you have concerns about children or vulnerable adults, please contact the FSSP England Safeguarding Lead, Fr Matthew Goddard: Tel: 07825 089 336; Email: safeguardingfssp@pm.me.


Pictures above: Maundy Thursday: after Solemn High Mass and procession, about thirty people watched at the altar of repose, some twenty of them staying until midnight.

More pictures to come…



On Maundy Thursday morning, Fr de Malleray and Fr Coelho attended in choir the Chrism Mass at Northampton Cathedral, celebrated by Bishop David Oakley of Northampton, who welcomed permanently in the diocese the FSSP Gregorian Chaplaincy last autumn. The “Roman canon” was used, while kyriale and final Marian antiphon were sung in Latin. Bishop Peter Doyle (emeritus of Northampton) who first established the FSSP Gregorian Chaplaincy in the diocese in 2015, also took part. The pontifical MC was Fr Gerard Byrne. Refreshments followed at Bishop’s House for the many priests present, including a number of religious serving parishes.

May be an image of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and crowd

Dowry magazine, Spring issue now online:
www.fssp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Dowry-No61-online.pdf

In this issue:

Editorial: FSSP Superior meets Pope

Following on his private audience two years earlier, Pope Francis met again with FSSP superiors last 29 February. No particular decision was made but benevolence was shown, a comforting gesture for those attached to the Roman traditions of the Church, comments Fr Armand de Malleray, FSSP.

A Fresh Look at Courtship

Since most marriages nowadays end up in divorce, and whereas young Catholics have fewer opportunities to meet like-minded souls, a young Catholic layman (attending Juventutem events and recently married) finds wisdom in the traditional way of courtship.

Two Young Women Love Sacred Art

Young convert Rachel Moberly paints sacred pictures to evangelise, and one-of-twelve cradle Catholic Francesca Stevens seeks traditional artistic formation abroad after failed attempts in the UK. Their artistic involvement can inspire other Catholics young and old.

Evangelising Britain in the Digital Age

Webmaster Robert Sławik introduces the website dowry.org.uk. This new tool for evangelisation provides easy access to a wealth of articles about faith, spirituality, family matters and education, liturgy, vocations, history, sacred art and literature published in the magazine Dowry since 2008.

The Spiritual Meaning of Making Altar Bread

A nun in formation at the Cistercian monastery of Valley of Our Lady in America reflects on the process of baking hosts for holy Mass, one of the manual tasks performed by her community. She sees in it a spiritual comparison illustrating her life hidden with Christ.

Picasso’s Guernica or, This Is Not A Corrida

Fr Armand de Malleray, FSSP suggests a different title for Pablo Picasso’s famous war painting. Started months before the Basque town was bombed, the picture was subsequently given a title that changed its meaning without substantially altering its composition, though.

Priory Campaign Appeal Update

Rector of Warrington Shrine Fr Matthew Goddard, FSSP explains how the long-awaited completion of the conversion work will provide a versatile hall next to the beautiful Pugin church. Costs rise lead to a final appeal to the generosity of anyone wishing to support this growing traditional apostolate.


Annunciation of Our Lady This feast, transferred from 25 March, is celebrated on Monday 8 April (Low Mass) at 10.00am in Bedford.


Pro Life Chain Sat 27th April, 11am-1pm
SPUC Northampton is holding a Pro-Life Chain on St Peters Way Northampton. This act of silent witness is to remember the millions of lives lost to abortion since the Abortion Act 1967. Please consider joining us at this important event. We will stand together to proclaim the pro-life message. Abortion is a tragedy for babies, mothers, fathers, and society as a whole. We have a moral duty to speak out against the horror of abortion. If you can join us or want more information, then please contact William on 0739 396 5643 (text is fine) or wpcurrie@btinternet.com. Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us.


Next Juventutem London evening for young adults 18-35: Fri 12 Apr 7pm, Wandsworth, St Mary Magdalene Church, London


Congratulations to George and Heather Tyldesley whose newborn son Giles will be baptised in Chesham Bois on Sat 13th April, 3pm.


Watch the third and last episode of Guardians of Tradition, a remarkable film explaining the aspirations of traditional Catholics. Access it via the supportive article of the Catholic Herald here:
https://catholicherald.co.uk/the-new-mass-of-the-ages-film-is-a-moving-must-watch-for-catholics/.

We are pleased to recommend Episode 3 of the wonderful Mass of Ages Trilogy! Some of our UK parishioners were heavily involved in making this film, and some of our UK clergy appear in it.
Mass of the Ages — GUARDIANS OF TRADITION



Thank you for your warm support and kind wishes to Fr Coelho on his fiftieth birthday, in Bedford and in Chesham Bois. Father was touched, and grateful to all of you for your prayers, cards, refreshments and memorable cake!


Chaplaincy Council is being set up to offer advice and assistance to the Chaplain. It includes for the time being the Chaplaincy Secretary and several fathers of family in our congregations in Bedford and Chesham Bois.


SAVE THE DATE: Sat 20th April. Chaplaincy day-Pilgrimage to Walsingham.
Tell Rita Carroll (bedford@fssp.org) how many people you bring.


SAVE THE DATE: Saturday 13 April, DISCERNMENT DAY FOR SINGLE LADIES:
Tyburn Convent, 8 Hyde Park Place, London, W2 2LJ. Includes: Holy Mass and shared lunch, conferences on holy matrimony, religious life, the three vows; Rosary at nearby Tyburn Tree, presentation by an enclosed nun, etc. By exception, participants aged 13-17 can apply provided they are accompanied by a responsible adult. Compulsory booking with Fr de Malleray: malleray@fssp.org


Catholic Community Spring Dance near Tring
Saturday 27th April 1-8pm. BOOKINGS: georgetyldesley@gmail.com for tickets.

Sunday Bulletin 4 Feb 2024 - FSSP UK

Summer Camps 2024: This year’s summer camps will once again take place at Savio House in Bollington, near Macclesfield. Boys 5-10 Aug. Girls 12-17 Aug. Booking forms will be available soon.


FINANCES: online donations and standing orders are still gratefully received, being also much quicker and easier to process than cash. Thank you in advance for your generosity. Sort code: 30-80-27   Account number: 44025960 Thank you in advance.


GIFT AID: Increase your donation to the FSSP Chaplaincy by 25% at no further expense to you. Ask Rita for a Gift Aid form, fill it in and hand it back to her. That will help us a lot.


Pray  for  the sick in our congregations: Tom and Inma Jones, Patsy Crocker, Vincent Jones, Joseph Osborn, Rod Henry. R.I.P. Carl Roberts. Please email to sick list.

March 25, 2024

EASTER TRIDUUM 2024 IN BEDFORD

Traditional Roman Rite (1962) Facebook page for this event: https://fb.me/e/1VKGlsOVy
(Attention: not at Christ the King Church, but at Saints Philip & James Church, 2 Severn Way, Brickhill, Bedford MK41 7BX):


Maundy Thursday 28 March: 8:00pm Holy Mass, followed by adoration at Altar of Repose until midnight.
Extra confession times: Thur 28th March 9:30pm-11:30pm, during adoration.
Please sign up for 30mins of adoration: 9:30pm/10pm/10:30pm/11pm/11:30pm.

Download to your phone the prayers here.


Holy Saturday 30 March: 7:00pm Easter Vigil

Easter Sunday 31 March: 8:30:am Holy Mass (not at Sts Philip and James, but back at Christ the King Church, Harrowden Rd, Bedford MK42 for our usual 8:30am Mass there.) Usual 12noon Sunday Mass time for Easter Mass in Chesham Bois. (Beware of waking up 1hr earlier, as British Summer Time begins in the night of the Resurrection.)

PLENARY INDULGENCES DURING SACRED TRIDUUM (usual conditions apply)
•Maundy Thursday: at the singing of Tantum ergo after the Procession;
•Good Friday: by adoring and kissing the Cross at the Solemn Liturgy;
•Holy Saturday: by joining with renewal of baptismal promises at the Vigil.

We are grateful to the parish priest at Sts Philip & James Fr. Alexander Ibe, SMMM and to his parishioners for welcoming our congregation; and also to FSSP seminarian Benjamin with us during this Triduum, as well as to Fr Thomas Crean OP who will act as sacred minister.
Volunteers are invited to contact Rita Carroll (bedford@fssp.org) to discuss practicalities such as setting up the altar of repose on Maundy Thursday and lighting the New Easter Fire on Holy Saturday.

Have you served or sung any Holy Week liturgies before? Please contact us URGENTLY to make sure your talents are put to good use with us.

Sunday 24 March 2024

FSSP Chaplaincy Bulletin,

24-31 March 2024
Served by the Priestly Fraternity of St Peter by appointment from the RC Diocese of Northampton
Residence: St Alban House, 18 Brett Drive, Bromham, Bedford MK43 8RF
Landline: 01234 954 316
Worship: Christ the King Church, Harrowden Road, Bedford MK42 0SP; and on Sundays and major feasts at Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church, Chesham Bois, 30 Amersham Road, HP6 5PE
fssp.org.uk/bedford or fssp.org.uk/chesham     
facebook.com/bedfordlatinmass
facebook.com/fssp.england
Chaplain: Fr Armand de Malleray, FSSP:
malleray@fssp.org
Visiting Priest: Fr Miguel Coelho:
pe.miguelcoelho@protonmail.com
Secretary: Mrs Rita Carroll: bedford@fssp.org


Receive this newsletter by email https://fssp.org.uk/manageprofile/index.php


Watch daily Mass by the FSSP on www.livemass.net/locations/warrington.html


Daily Holy Mass readings: www.divinumofficium.com/cgi-bin/missa/missa.pl


HOLY MASS TIMES

BEDFORD: Sunday: 8:30am; Mon 10:00am; Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 8:00am; Sat 10:00am
CHESHAM BOIS: Sunday: 12noon
Holy Days: (check website before travelling)

Bedford CONFESSIONS TIMES
Sat 9:00am-9:55am. And during or around Holy Mass when possible, including in Chesham Bois.


Safeguarding: If you have concerns about children or vulnerable adults, please contact the FSSP England Safeguarding Lead, Fr Matthew Goddard: Tel: 07825 089 336; Email: safeguardingfssp@pm.me. Reminder: Children must be accompanied to the loo by a parent.


EASTER TRIDUUM 2024 IN BEDFORD
Traditional Roman Rite (1962)
(Attention: not at Christ the King Church, but at Saints Philip & James Church, 2 Severn Way, Brickhill, Bedford MK41 7BX):


Maundy Thursday 28 March: 8:00pm Holy Mass, followed by adoration at Altar of Repose until midnight.
Extra confession times: Thur 28th March 9:30pm-11:30pm, during adoration.
Please sign up for 30mins of adoration: 9:30pm/10pm/10:30pm
/11pm/11:30pm.

Good Friday 29 March: 3:00pm Solemn Liturgy (ends by 5pm). Compulsory fast & abstinence.
N.B. Good Friday is a day of fast and abstinence. All Catholics aged 18-59 inclusive are obliged to fast (one meal & two small snacks permitted); and, as usual on Fridays, all Catholics aged 14+ must abstain from meat.

Holy Saturday 30 March: 7:00pm Easter Vigil

Easter Sunday 31 March: 8:30:am Holy Mass (not at Sts Philip and James, but back at Christ the King Church for our usual 8:30am Mass there.) Usual 12noon Sunday Mass time for Easter Mass in Chesham Bois. (Beware of waking up 1hr earlier, as British Summer Time begins in the night of the Resurrection.)

PLENARY INDULGENCES DURING SACRED TRIDUUM (usual conditions apply)
•Maundy Thursday: at the singing of Tantum ergo after the Procession;
•Good Friday: by adoring and kissing the Cross at the Solemn Liturgy;
•Holy Saturday: by joining with renewal of baptismal promises at the Vigil.

We are grateful to the parish priest at Sts Philip & James Fr. Alexander Ibe, SMMM and to his parishioners for welcoming our congregation; and also to FSSP seminarian Benjamin with us during this Triduum, as well as to Fr Thomas Crean OP who will act as sacred minister.
Volunteers are invited to contact Rita Carroll to discuss practicalities such as setting up the altar of repose on Maundy Thursday and lighting the New Easter Fire on Holy Saturday.
Welcoming visitors this Holy Week: you may live at a distance, even outside the Northampton Diocese, and plan to attend our Holy Week ceremonies. You are very welcome as those are open to all and approved by Bishop David Oakley within the provision of the FSSP Chaplaincy in the Northampton Diocese. Have you served or sung any Holy Week liturgies before? Please contact us URGENTLY to make sure your talents are put to good use with us.


Dowry magazine, Spring issue now online:
www.fssp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Dowry-No61-online.pdf

In this issue:


Pro Life Chain Sat 27th April, 11am-1pm
SPUC Northampton is holding a Pro-Life Chain on St Peters Way Northampton. This act of silent witness is to remember the millions of lives lost to abortion since the Abortion Act 1967. Please consider joining us at this important event. We will stand together to proclaim the pro-life message. Abortion is a tragedy for babies, mothers, fathers, and society as a whole. We have a moral duty to speak out against the horror of abortion. If you can join us or want more information, then please contact William on 0739 396 5643 (text is fine) or wpcurrie@btinternet.com. Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us.


Next Juventutem London evening for young adults 18-35: Fri 12 Apr 7pm, Wandsworth, St Mary Magdalene Church, London


Congratulations to George and Heather Tyldesley whose newborn son Giles will be baptised in Chesham Bois on Sat 13th April, 3pm.


Watch the third and last episode of Guardians of Tradition, a remarkable film explaining the aspirations of traditional Catholics. Access it via the supportive article of the Catholic Herald here:
https://catholicherald.co.uk/the-new-mass-of-the-ages-film-is-a-moving-must-watch-for-catholics/.


Chaplaincy Council is being set up to offer advice and assistance to the Chaplain. It includes for the time being the Chaplaincy Secretary and several fathers of family in our congregations in Bedford and Chesham Bois.


SAVE THE DATE: Sat 20th April. Chaplaincy day-Pilgrimage to Walsingham.
Tell Rita Carroll (bedford@fssp.org) how many people you bring.


SAVE THE DATE: Saturday 13 April, DISCERNMENT DAY FOR SINGLE LADIES:
Tyburn Convent, 8 Hyde Park Place, London, W2 2LJ. Includes: Holy Mass and shared lunch, conferences on holy matrimony, religious life, the three vows; Rosary at nearby Tyburn Tree, presentation by an enclosed nun, etc. By exception, participants aged 13-17 can apply provided they are accompanied by a responsible adult. Compulsory booking with Fr de Malleray: malleray@fssp.org


Catholic Community Spring Dance near Tring
Saturday 27th April 1-8pm. BOOKINGS: georgetyldesley@gmail.com for tickets.


Summer Camps 2024: This year’s summer camps will once again take place at Savio House in Bollington, near Macclesfield. Boys 5-10 Aug. Girls 12-17 Aug. Booking forms will be available soon.


FINANCES: online donations and standing orders are still gratefully received, being also much quicker and easier to process than cash. Thank you in advance for your generosity. Sort code: 30-80-27   Account number: 44025960 Thank you in advance.


GIFT AID: Increase your donation to the FSSP Chaplaincy by 25% at no further expense to you. Ask Rita for a Gift Aid form, fill it in and hand it back to her. That will help us a lot.


Pray  for  the sick in our congregations: Tom and Inma Jones, Patsy Crocker, Vincent Jones, Joseph Osborn, Rod Henry. R.I.P. Carl Roberts. Please email to sick list.

ATTEND A WEEKDAY MASS this Lent

March 23, 2024

Dowry No61 now online

In this issue:

  

March 16, 2024

Sunday 17 March 2024

FSSP Chaplaincy Bulletin, 17-23 March 2024

Served by the Priestly Fraternity of St Peter by appointment from the RC Diocese of Northampton

Residence: St Alban House, 18 Brett Drive, Bromham, Bedford MK43 8RF

Landline: 01234 954 316

Worship: Christ the King Church, Harrowden Road, Bedford MK42 0SP; and on Sundays and major feasts at Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church, Chesham Bois, 30 Amersham Road, HP6 5PE

fssp.org.uk/bedford or fssp.org.uk/chesham     

facebook.com/bedfordlatinmass; facebook.com/fssp.england

Chaplain: Fr Armand de Malleray, FSSP: malleray@fssp.org

Visiting Priest: Fr Miguel Coelho: pe.miguelcoelho@protonmail.com

Secretary: Mrs Rita Carroll: bedford@fssp.org


Receive this newsletter by email https://fssp.org.uk/manageprofile/index.php


Watch daily Mass by the FSSP on www.livemass.net/locations/warrington.html


Daily Holy Mass readings: www.divinumofficium.com/cgi-bin/missa/missa.pl


HOLY MASS TIMES

BEDFORD: Sunday: 8:30am; Mon 10:00am; Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 8:00am; Sat 10:00am

CHESHAM BOIS: Sunday: 12noon

Holy Days: (check website before travelling)

Bedford CONFESSIONS TIMES

Sat 9:00am-9:55am. And during or around Holy Mass when possible, including in Chesham Bois.


Safeguarding: If you have concerns about children or vulnerable adults, please contact the FSSP England Safeguarding Lead, Fr Matthew Goddard: goddard@fssp.org. Reminder: Children must be accompanied to the loo by a parent.


Saint Patrick - Wikipedia

We recommend this Lent to donate to the Good Counsel Network, a deserving charity assisting mothers under pressure to abort: https://www.goodcounselnet.co.uk/donate


Traditional Roman Rite (1962)

  • Maundy Thursday 28 March 2024: 8:00pm Holy Mass, followed by adoration at Altar of Repose until midnight.
  • Good Friday 29 March 2024: 3:00pm Solemn Liturgy (ends by 5pm). Compulsory fast & abstinence.
  • Holy Saturday 30 March 2024: 7:00pm Easter Vigil
  • Easter Sunday 31 March 2024: 8:30:am Holy Mass (not at Sts Philip and James, but back at Christ the King Church for our usual 8:30am Mass there.) Usual 12noon Sunday Mass time for Easter Mass in Chesham Bois. (Beware of waking up 1hr earlier, as British Summer Time begins in the night of the Resurrection.)

Extra confession times to be announced – but please make use now of the usual times advertised.

We are grateful to the parish priest at Sts Philip & James Fr. Alexander Ibe, SMMM and to his parishioners for welcoming our congregation; and also to seminarian Benjamin with us during this Triduum, as well as to Fr Thomas Crean OP who will act as sacred minister.

Volunteers are invited to contact Rita Carroll to discuss practicalities such as setting up the altar of repose on Maundy Thursday and lighting the New Easter Fire on Holy Saturday. Anyone able to serve the liturgy, please contact Francis Ibo for practice, and anyone able to sing, please contact Katherine Peddie.


First Holy Communions & Confirmations: Preparation begins after Easter,

ONE HOUR EVERY SATURDAY MORNING:

First Holy Communion: from Sat 27th April to Sat 1st June, with ceremony on Sunday 2nd June, 8:30am.

Confirmations: from Sat 15th June to Sat 20th July, with ceremony on Sat 27th July 2024, 3pm.

Please kindly email Chaplaincy Secretary Mrs Rita Carroll (bedford@fssp.org) the full details of candidates for First Holy Communion and/or Confirmation (including date of birth).


Last week the Men’s group was attended by 13.

Last Friday about 70 attended the Juventutem Mass in London, and about 20 young adults attended the pro-life vigil outside the Brixton abortuary (Fr de Malleray took part in both events as chaplain.)


SCOUTS: On Saturday 9 March, Fr de Malleray attended the outdoor gathering of the Scouts. All three groups met after separate treks. Songs and games followed while sausages were roasting on the camp fire. Fr de Malleray later led the recitation of the Holy Rosary. The children were very pleased with their day, even though muddy and tired.


Update on Bedford relocation of Chaplaincy congregation:  the meeting with Fr Aladics, Fr de Malleray and the Vicar General at the latter’s invitation took place last Thursday. Our ministry and Masses carry on as usual for the time being (check newsletter for any schedule variation) until a suitable venue is found for the Chaplaincy to relocate in Bedford, hopefully by August 2024.

A Chaplaincy Council is being set up to offer advice and assistance to the Chaplain. It includes for the time being the Chaplaincy Secretary and several fathers of family in our congregations in Bedford and Chesham Bois.

Feel welcome to send any comments, questions or suggestions to the Chaplaincy Secretary Mrs Rita Carroll at bedford@fssp.org. We will keep you updated as soon as we are able to.


SAVE THE DATE: Sat 20th April. Chaplaincy day-Pilgrimage to Walsingham.

Detailed schedule communicated soon (from about 10am to about 5pm). Includes Holy Mass, holy Mile walk, convivial picnic, devotions, and conferences by Fr de Malleray. Let Rita Carroll know if you need a lift, or can offer one (no coach hired this time).


Stations of the Cross after 8am Mass on FRIDAY.


SAVE THE DATE: Saturday 13 April, DISCERNMENT DAY FOR SINGLE LADIES:

Tyburn Convent, 8 Hyde Park Place, London, W2 2LJ. Includes: Holy Mass and shared lunch, conferences on holy matrimony, religious life, the three vows; Rosary at nearby Tyburn Tree, presentation by an enclosed nun, etc. By exception, participants aged 13-17 can apply provided they are accompanied by a responsible adult. Compulsory booking with Fr de Malleray: malleray@fssp.org


Summer Camps 2024

This year’s summer camps will once again take place at Savio House in Bollington, near Macclesfield.

The St Peter’s Summer Camp for Boys will be 5-10 August. The St Petronilla’s Summer Camp for Girls will be 12-17 August.

Booking forms will be available soon.


Great news: the very episcopal ring of St John Fisher will be displayed for veneration during the retreat. Tell your priest, seminarian or friar friends:

CLERGY RETREAT by Fr de Malleray at STONYHURST 14-18 Oct 2024

In the Footsteps of the Great Saintly Priests

Reflections on St John Fisher, St John Vianney and St Padre Pio. Details and bookings on https://christianheritagecentre.com/events/in-the-footsteps-of-the-great-saintly-priests/


Traditional Pilgrimage of Pentecost Paris-Chartres in France 18-20 May: join the Brits among 16,000 pilgrims. Email chartres@duc-in-altum.co.uk


TUTORS WANTED: Regina Caeli UK are employing part-time tutors at their Bedfordshire centre. Please contact them for further information and to apply: info@rcahybrid.co.uk


Our Lady of Seven Sorrows this Friday, 22 March: a timely reading, short book written by Fr de Malleray: www.ctsbooks.org/product/meditations-on-the-stabat-mater/


Next Altar servers training: Saturdays 23, 30 March. Book with Francis Ibabu, our Servers’ Coordinator on: ibabu10@proton.me. Serving is an honour and brings many graces. One can start with just a Low Mass with one server. Everyone under 18 must have a signed parental consent form (ask Rita Carroll).


FINANCES: online donations and standing orders are still gratefully received, being also much quicker and easier to process than cash. Thank you in advance for your generosity. Sort code: 30-80-27   Account number: 44025960 Thank you in advance.


GIFT AID: Increase your donation to the FSSP Chaplaincy by 25% at no further expense to you. Ask Rita for a Gift Aid form, fill it in and hand it back to her. That will help us a lot.


Pray  for  the sick in our congregations: Tom and Inma Jones, Patsy Crocker, Vincent Jones, Joseph Osborn, Rod Henry. R.I.P. Carl Roberts. Please email to sick list.

ATTEND A WEEKDAY MASS this Lent