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April 5, 2019
Catechism takes place in the Patrick Donegan Room at Christ the King this Sunday 7 April. Due to unforeseen circumstances the Mass will be a Low Mass rather than Sung, so it has been suggested that, as a one-off, we start catechism 30 minutes earlier as follows:
Programme
8:30 am Low Mass followed by Confessions
10 am Catechism (for under-8s)
10:30 am Catechism (for under-16s)
11 am Presentation for adults (16+)
11:30 am Close
This will enable those who wish to do so, to attend the parish meeting which follows at 11.45 am in the church hall.
Hope to see you there!
by fsspuk
March 30, 2019
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.
by fsspuk
March 25, 2019
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
by fsspuk
March 24, 2019
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.
by fsspuk
March 18, 2019
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.
by fsspuk
March 15, 2019
This looks great, and a few of the Bedford community are going to it:
http://www.catholicmenspilgrimage.uk/
by fsspuk
March 8, 2019
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
by fsspuk
March 2, 2019
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!
by fsspuk
March 1, 2019
Apologies for the lack of an entry for last weekend but I had just moved house!
ROSARY AFTER MASS
Some of our congregation say the Rosary in church starting a few minutes after the end of Mass. This is optional, but please stay and join in if you would like to.
ASH WEDNESDAY
Mass with Imposition of Ashes this coming Wednesday 6th March at 7.30 pm.
SUGGESTIONS FOR LENT
Fr Goddard has produced some practical suggestions for Lent – a sheet is available at the back of church and in the hall. Copies of a suggested book about the Eucharist for Lenten reading, by Fr de Malleray FSSP, are available at £10.
LENTEN FRUGAL LUNCH
Sunday 7th April at 12.30 pm in the parish hall. 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.
SERVER TRAINING
Nicholas Dyson has kindly offered to train any boy who would like to learn to serve Low Mass, by being with him in the sanctuary and “learning on the job”. Nicholas is usually in the hall after Mass and would be pleased to meet you.
by fsspuk
February 15, 2019
ROSARY AFTER MASS
Some of our congregation say the Rosary in church starting a few minutes after the end of Mass. This is optional, but please stay and join in if you would like to.
MUSIC CORNER
Today, Septuagesima, sees the start of the pre-Lent period, perceived very obviously in musical terms by the lack of Gloria in the Ordinary and the disappearance of the Alleluia from the Propers. Sung Masses today and on 24th February will include Mass IV and a Creed melodically evocative of the penitential season – also no. IV.
Please note that I am going to give a talk on Gregorian chant on Sunday 24th March, from 10.30 – 11.30 in the Patrick Donegan Room. It will be a multimedia presentation with slides and musical examples. All welcome! Matthew Schellhorn, Director of Music.
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
MASS OF AGES MAGAZINE
The Spring edition, issued by the Latin Mass Society, is available in the hall today. Please take your free copy. If you don’t already belong to the LMS, please consider joining to support the development and spread of the Extraordinary Form of the Mass. New leaflets are available at the back of church and in the hall which detail the various types of membership and give more information about the work of the LMS.
by fsspuk