Confirmations in Reading – Photos
On 20 April, Bishop Philip Egan conferred the Sacrament of Confirmation on 20 young people in our parish in Reading. Please see here for the brilliant photos by Marco Eastwood of this joyful occasion.
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St John Fisher Parish Bulletin, 12 November
You can now read the latest bulletin here.
St Mary’s Shrine Bulletin, 5-18 Nov 2023
Read the latest fortnightly bulletin here.
THANK YOU!
Fr Goddard (the new Shrine Rector) and Fr Evans (Assistant Priest) would like to express their sincere thanks for the warm and generous welcome that they have received, since moving to Warrington a week last Wednesday. Thank you, in particular, for those who organized the (unexpected!) party after the 11am Sunday Mass last week. Frs Goddard and Evans are very much looking forward to ministering to this committed vibrant community and to meeting you all in due course. Please keep them both, and all our priests, in your prayers.
Liturgical Calendar: 5-18 November 2023
What’s on this week – Toy Sale, Sung Mass, Adult Catechism, and Lost Missal!
MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday 29th January 8.30 pm Priestly and Religious Vocations
12.30 pm Private intention
CONFESSIONS Saturdays 3 pm—5 pm
TOY AND BABY CLOTHES SALE
In the hall after Mass on Sunday, all money goes to the FSSP.
PLEA FROM THE CHURCH CLEANERS
Recently, we’ve noticed biscuits etc on the floor after Mass. If you feed your child in church, could you please
look round and put remains in the bin so that we don’t attract mice.
SUNG MASS AND SERVER TRAINING
Sunday 5th February at 8.30 am. Server training Saturday 4th February 1.30 pm—3 pm, choir practice 3
pm—5 pm. Re serving, please contact Fr Phipps: sphipps@fssp.org.
ADULT CATECHISM
Saturday 11th February at 7 pm in the Patrick Donegan room. For catering purposes, please let Fr Phipps know
if you are planning to attend: sphipps@fssp.org.
HAVE YOU LOST A BLACK BARONIUS PRESS MISSAL?
Please see Rita Carroll who will be able to return it to you.
ACCESS TO THE SACRAMENTS
If there is the need for sacraments — baptism, confirmation, sick calls etc — please contact Fr Goddard on
telephone number 0118 966 5284 or by email: goddard@fssp.org.
What’s on this week – Sung Mass 5 Feb, Ash Wednesday, and FHC prayer partners
22nd January 2023—3rd Sunday after Epiphany
MASS INTENTIONS
8.30 am Ignacio Abad RIP
12.30 pm Private intention
SPUC WHITE FLOWER APPEAL 2023
The parish appeal last weekend raised a total of £494.84. Many thanks to all who contributed.
PARISH QUIZ NIGHT AND FISH AND CHIP SUPPER
Saturday 28th January at 7.30 pm in the hall. £10 per person including fish and chips.
Tickets from Rachel Kirkham, 01234 314093
NEXT SUNG MASS
Sunday 5th February at 8.30 am. Please come to the practice with Fr Gwilym Evans in church on Saturday 4th
February at 3 pm—5pm if you would like to sing at the Mass.
ASH WEDNESDAY 22ND FEBRUARY
Mass and Imposition of Ashes at 7.30 pm.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION PRAYER PARTNERS
There are a large number of candidates this year and the parish catechists are very much hoping that members
of our community will be willing to be Prayer Partners again. Barbara Kay has the children’s details.
ACCESS TO THE SACRAMENTS
If there is the need for sacraments — baptism, confirmation, sick calls etc — please contact Fr Goddard
What’s on this week – White Flower appeal, Teas after Mass, RCA Open Day
MASS INTENTIONS – Second Sunday after Epiphany
Sunday 15th January
8.30 pm Barrett family intentions
12.30 pm Private intention
CONFESSIONS Saturdays 3 pm—5 pm
WHITE FLOWER APPEAL 2023
The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) is holding its annual
appeal this weekend. SPUC wants a world where abortion is unthinkable, and is raising awareness of the
widespread problem of abortion coercion through “pills by post”. Please be as generous as you can to help
SPUC defend unborn babies and their mothers. A collection basket will be available as you leave the church.
REFRESHMENTS TODAY
As the parish First Holy Communion class is using the hall this morning, refreshments will be served after the
8.30 am Mass at the Faraday Community Centre, Kelvin Avenue, MK42 9ND. Maps are available if you are
unsure of how to get there.
PARISH QUIZ NIGHT AND FISH AND CHIP SUPPER
Saturday 28th January at 7.30 pm in the hall. £10 per person including fish and chips.
Tickets from Rachel Kirkham, 01234 314093, or speak to Barbara Kay.
RCA Open Day
Next Saturday, 10am at Meppershall Village Hall. You can book here
NEXT SUNG MASS
Sunday 5th February at 8.30 am. Please come to the practice with Fr Gwilym Evans in church on Saturday 4th
February at 3 pm—5pm if you would like to sing at the Mass.
ACCESS TO THE SACRAMENTS
If there is the need for sacraments — baptism, confirmation, sick calls etc — please contact Fr Goddard on
telephone number 0118 966 5284 or by email: goddard@fssp.org.
What’s on this week – Mass three days in a row, Adult Catechism talk tomorrow evening, White Flower Appeal
Happy Epiphany! Here is some TS Eliot.
MASS INTENTIONS
Today – Holyday of Obligation
7.30 pm Holy Souls
Tomorrow
8.00 am Private intention – First Saturday Mass
Sunday
8.30 am Fr Bradley Pierce RIP
12.30 pm Private intention
CONFESSIONS Saturdays 3 pm—5 pm AND before and after tomorrow’s Mass
EXTRA MASS
Please note that there will be an Mass tomorrow, 7th January at 8 am.
ADULT CATECHISM TALKS
Fr Phipps proposes to start monthly adult catechism talks in Bedford. The first of these is scheduled for
Saturday 7th January at 7 pm in the Patrick Donegan Room. Food will be provided, and there will be an
opportunity for discussion. It would be helpful for catering purposes if you could let Fr Phipps know if you plan
to attend: sphipps@fssp.org.
EPIPHANY HOUSE BLESSINGS
Due to the increased size of our community and other commitments, unfortunately our priests will not be able
to offer house blessings to our community in 2023. Blessed chalk and prayer booklets will be available for
families to do this blessing themselves.
WHITE FLOWER APPEAL 2023
The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) will be holding its annual
appeal next weekend. SPUC wants a world where abortion is unthinkable, and is raising awareness of the
widespread problem of abortion coercion through “pills by post”. Please be as generous as you can to help
SPUC defend unborn babies and their mothers. A collection basket will be available as you leave the church.
REFRESHMENTS NEXT SUNDAY 15TH JANUARY
As the parish First Holy Communion class is using the hall, refreshments will be available after the 8.30 am
Mass at the Faraday Community Centre, Kelvin Avenue, MK42 9ND.
PARISH QUIZ NIGHT AND FISH AND CHIP SUPPER
Saturday 28th January at 7.30 pm in the hall. £10 per person including fish and chips. Tickets from Rachel
Kirkham, 01234 314093.
ACCESS TO THE SACRAMENTS
If there is the need for sacraments — baptism, confirmation, sick calls etc — please contact Fr Goddard on
telephone number 0118 966 5284 or by email: goddard@fssp.org.
What’s on this week: Bishop at 830, Christmas and New Year Masses, Gnome Competition, Confessions
MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday 18th December
8.30 am Conversion of Dyson and Jones families
12.30 pm Private intention
CONFESSIONS
Saturdays, 3-5pm
WELCOME, BISHOP OAKLEY!
Change of plan from last week! We are delighted to welcome Bishop David Oakley to the 8.30 am Mass where he will preach. Please do try and come to the 8:30 Mass and hopefully he’ll be around afterwards for a cup of tea as well
NAME THE GNOME
Have you entered our competition to win a gnome who would make a lovely
present for a child?
For just 50p you get the chance to guess his name from a list supplied.
Winner to be announced in the hall on Sunday. Please see Barbara Kay to
enter. All proceeds to the FSSP.
CONFESSIONS
Please note that there will be no confessions on 24th or 31st December.
CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR/EPIPHANY MASSES
Christmas Day: Masses at 12 midnight and 8.30 am, no 12.30 pm Mass.
New Year’s Day: Mass at 8.30 am, no 12.30 pm Mass.
Epiphany: 7.30 pm
Please note: Coffee and special biscuits in the hall after the 8.30 am Mass on Christmas Day.
CHRISTMAS COLLECTION FOR THE BEDFORD APOSTOLATE
By Fr Nicholas’s kind agreement, the collection money from the Latin Masses at midnight and at 8.30 am on
Christmas Day will go to support the work of the FSSP Bedford Apostolate. If you want to make a personal gift
to the FSSP priests, then please do so outside of the collections, making it clear that it is for their personal use.
Thank you.
EPIPHANY HOUSE BLESSINGS
Due to the increased size of our community and other commitments, our priests will not be able to offer house
blessings in 2023. Blessed Epiphany water and chalk will be available for your own use.
ACCESS TO THE SACRAMENTS
If there is the need for sacraments — baptism, confirmation, sick calls etc — please contact Fr Goddard on
telephone number 0118 966 5284 or by email: goddard@fssp.org.
Bishop’s Visit, St. Nicholas Party, Christmas Mass and Confessions
11th December 2022 – 3rd Sunday of Advent (Gaudete)
MASS INTENTIONS
8.30 am Holy Souls
12.30 pm Private intention
CONFESSIONS
3-5pm, Saturday
BISHOP’S VISIT
Bishop David Oakley will be coming to Christ the King next weekend (17/18 December) to celebrate Fr. Nicholas’s 15th anniversary of ordination. He will be saying the 11am English Mass and then staying afterwards for a social in the hall, from around 1145-midday. Please do try to be there for him
ST NICHOLAS PARTY IN THE HALL AND BOOKS FOR SALE
Today from 9.30 am—usual teas and coffees plus bring and share brunch. Also Madeleine Carroll, children’s
author and home-schooling mother, will be selling her books.
CONFESSIONS
Please note that there will be no confessions on 24th or 31st December.
CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR MASSES
Christmas Day: Masses at 12 midnight and 8.30 am, no 12.30 pm Mass.
New Year’s Day: Mass at 8.30 am, no 12.30 pm Mass.
FR NICHOLAS NWANZI’S 15TH ANNIVERSARY OF ORDINATION
This was on 9th December. A card was sent from our community. Ad Multos Annos Father!
REFRESHMENTS LAST SUNDAY
Our use of the Faraday Community Centre last Sunday was a great success, with about 50 people there and a
children’s playground to enjoy. Watch this space for future visits!
CHRISTMAS COLLECTION FOR THE BEDFORD APOSTOLATE
By Fr Nicholas’s kind agreement, the collection money from the Latin Masses at midnight and at 8.30 am on
Christmas Day will go to support the work of the FSSP Bedford Apostolate. If you want to make a personal gift
to the FSSP priests, then please do so outside of the collections, making it clear that it is for their personal use.
Thank you.
ACCESS TO THE SACRAMENTS
If there is the need for sacraments — baptism, confirmation, sick calls etc — please contact Fr Goddard on
telephone number 0118 966 5284 or by email.
What’s on this week – Server Training, Choir Practice, Christmas Masses, St. Nicholas Party, and more!
MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday 4th December 8.30 am Angelo & Francis R RIP
12.30 pm Private intention
SERVER TRAINING
Fr Phipps will be running a session on Saturday 3rd December, 1 pm—3 pm. Please contact him on
sphipps@fssp.org to register your interest.
SUNG MASS NEXT SUNDAY
Sunday 8.30 am—practice with Fr Gwilym Evans, Saturday,
3 pm—5 pm. All singers welcome, no experience or sight reading ability required.
REFRESHMENTS
As the hall is in use for the parish First Holy Communion class, refreshments today are at the Faraday
Community Centre, Kelvin Avenue, MK42 9ND – 3 minutes drive away. From the church car park, turn onto Mile Road (3rd exit) past
Bedford Academy. Take the 3rd turning on the right (Lancaster Avenue) and the 3rd right again (Kelvin
Avenue). Map below.
ST NICHOLAS PARTY IN THE HALL AND BOOKS FOR SALE
Next Sunday 11th December from 9.30 am—usual teas and coffees plus bring and share brunch. Also on that
day Madeleine Carroll, children’s author and home-schooling mother, will be selling her books, including her
Advent and Christmas favourites.
CONFESSIONS
Please note that there will be no confessions on 24th or 31st December.
CHRISTMAS MASSES
Masses at 12 midnight and 8.30 am, no 12.30 pm Mass.
CHRISTMAS COLLECTION FOR THE BEDFORD APOSTOLATE
By Fr Nicholas’s kind agreement, the collection money from the Latin Masses at midnight and at 8.30 am on
Christmas Day will go to support the work of the FSSP Bedford
Apostolate. If you want to make a personal gift to the FSSP priests, then please do so outside of the
collections, making it clear that it is for their personal use. Thank you.
ACCESS TO THE SACRAMENTS
If there is the need for sacraments — baptism, confirmation, sick calls etc — please contact Fr Goddard on
telephone number 0118 966 5284 or by email: goddard@fssp.org.