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November 26, 2022
27th November 2022 – 1st Sunday of Advent
MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday 27th November
8.30 am Maria Baderkova RIP
12.30 pm Private intention
ARE YOU A CYCLIST?
Could you cycle 584 km in 13 days next August, or part of this distance? Anna Kearns, a parishioner in Milton
Keynes, is planning to cycle round the perimeter of the Diocese of Northampton to raise funds for Baby Basics,
a local charity supporting crisis pregnancies/mothers and children in Milton Keynes. She is looking for other
cyclists to join her, and people to support her with donations and prayers. Please see the parish website,
https://christthekingbedford.com/, for more details of this challenging event.
SERVER TRAINING
Fr Phipps will be running a session on Saturday 3rd December, 1 pm—3 pm. Please contact him on
sphipps AT fssp.org to register your interest.
SUNG MASS NEXT SUNDAY
Sunday 4th December 8.30 am—practice with Fr Gwilym Evans, Saturday 3rd December,
3 pm—5 pm. All singers welcome, no experience or sight reading ability required.
ST NICHOLAS PARTY
Sunday 11th December from 9.30 am in the hall—usual tea and coffee plus bring and share brunch. All
welcome, thank you to Sarah Dale and helpers for organising.
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.
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November 18, 2022
20th November 2022 – 24th and Last Sunday after Pentecost. Are we ready for Advent?!
MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday 20th November 8.30 am Private intention
12.30 pm Private intention
CONFESSIONS Saturdays 3 pm—5 pm
REPOSITORY
The repository will be open at the back of church after the 8.30 am Mass today selling Christmas cards,
calendars etc.—thank you Rosie!
MASS OF AGES
The Winter edition is available on the table as you leave today.
PARISH CHRISTMAS FAYRE
Next Saturday 26th November 1 pm—3 pm. This is the main parish fundraiser of the year so please support it
if you can. The Latin Mass community will be running a stall. The raffle tickets are a major source of
income—please return your money and stubs to Rita Carroll, who also has tickets. Draw to be made at 3 pm
on the day of the Fayre.
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 goddard AT fssp.org.
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November 11, 2022
13th November 2022 – 23rd Sunday after Pentecost
MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday 13th November 8.30 am Maria Baderkova RIP
12.30 pm Private intention
Sunday 20th November 8.30 am Private intention
CONFESSIONS Saturdays 3 pm—5 pm
MASS OF AGES—WINTER EDITION
Available by the door as you leave this morning.
MINI CHRISTMAS SALE—TODAY!
Can’t get to the parish Christmas Fayre on the 26th? There will be a selection of Christmas goods on sale today
in the hall, all proceeds to the FSSP.
REPOSITORY—NEXT WEEK!
The repository will be open at the back of church after the 8.30 am Mass on Sunday 20th
November selling Christmas cards, calendars etc.—thank you Rosie!
PARISH CHRISTMAS FAYRE
Saturday 26th November 1 pm—3 pm. The Latin Mass community will be running a stall—offers of help to
Barbara Kay, mbky3@outlook.com. Raffle tickets are also available.
ACCESS TO THE SACRAMENTS
If there is the need for sacraments — baptism, confirmation, sick calls etc — please contact Fr Goddard by email: goddard AT fssp.org.
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November 5, 2022
6th November 2022 – 22nd Sunday after Pentecost
MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday 6th November 8.30 am Private intention
12.30 pm Private intention
LATIN MASS SOCIETY MASS OF REPARATION FOR ABORTION
Since the passing of the Abortion Bill in 1967, 10 million babies have been lost to abortion in the UK. Mass of
Reparation Saturday 12th November at 12 noon, Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Holy Child & St Joseph’s,
Brereton Road, Bedford MK40 1HU. Celebrant Fr Gerard Byrne with deacon and subdeacon, followed by a
buffet lunch. All welcome.
FIRST SATURDAY – ON SUNDAY
Therese from First Saturday will be setting up a stall after the 8:30am Mass on Sunday – support a local Catholic business and get some early Christmas shopping done!
CATHOLIC MAN UK CONFERENCE 2022
Friday 18th—Sunday 20th November
Buckden Towers, High St, Buckden, St Neots PE19 5TA
Featuring talks by our very own Sebastian Morello and Pierpaolo Finaldi
Food for Body, Mind and Soul
See https://www.eventbrite.com/e/452825101067
CATHOLIC MEN’S SPORTS CLUB
Catholic men are invited to join the new sports club that will meet once a month in Bedford.
While the focus will be badminton, there will be variety including football, basketball, chess and billiards. All skill levels are welcome.
If you are interested please contact Chris Dale.
PARISH CHRISTMAS FAYRE
Saturday 26th November 1 pm—3 pm. The Latin Mass community will be running a stall—offers of Christmas-
themed items or help on the day to Barbara Kay, mbky3@outlook.com. There will also be raffle tickets!
ST NICHOLAS PARTY
Sunday 11th December 9.30 am onwards in the church hall. Thanks to Sarah Titmus for organising.
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.
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October 28, 2022
MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday 30th October 8.30 am Thanksgiving and blessings on the Baderko family
12.30 pm Private intention
Tuesday 1st November 7.30 pm Lennard Prior RIP – HOLYDAY OF OBLIGATION
Wednesday 2nd November 11.15 am Keith Crocker RIP
11.45 am Holy Souls
12.15 pm Holy Father’s intentions
REST IN PEACE, KEITH!
In your charity, please pray for the repose of the soul of Keith Crocker and for his wife Patsy and family at this
sad time. Requiescat in pace! Keith’s Requiem Mass takes place
tomorrow, Monday 31st October at 11 am, St Joseph’s Church, Havant.
NO REFRESHMENTS TODAY
The parish’s First Holy Communion classes are meeting in the hall from 9.00 to 10.15 on certain Sundays, the
first of which is today; so sorry, no teas today after the 8.30 Mass.
ALL SAINTS PARTY SATURDAY 5TH NOVEMBER
1 pm—3 pm in the hall, come dressed as a saint, bring and share food.
SERVER AND SINGER TRAINING SATURDAY 5TH NOVEMBER
Servers—1.30 pm to 3 pm with Fr Phipps (for men, and boys who have made their First
Holy Communion), singers 3 pm—5 pm with Fr Evans (no experience required).
MASS OF REPARATION FOR ABORTION
By kind invitation of the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Bedford, on Saturday, 12th November 2022 at 12 noon, there will be a Mass offered in reparation for all the abortions carried out. The celebrant with be Fr Gerard Byrne Music will be under the direction of Dominic Bevan
The Shrine of the Miraculous Relic Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe is housed in the church of Holy Child and St Joseph, 2 Brereton Road, Bedford MK40 1HU.
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October 22, 2022
23rd October 2022 – 20th Sunday after Pentecost
MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday 23rd October 8.30 am Mr and Mrs Jones
12.30 pm Private intention
CONFESSIONS 3 pm—5 pm Saturdays
REST IN PEACE, KEITH
In your charity, please pray for the repose of the soul of Keith Crocker who died two weeks ago and for his wife
Patsy and family at this sad time. Requiescat in pace! Keith’s Requiem Mass takes place on Monday 31st
October at 11 am, St Joseph’s Church, Havant.
ALL SAINTS AND ALL SOULS
All Saints Low Mass Monday 1st November at 7.30 pm.
All Souls Tuesday 2nd November Trinated Masses at 11.15 am, 11.45 am and 12.15 pm.
All Saints Party Saturday 5th November 1 pm—3 pm in the hall, come dressed as a saint, bring and share food.
GUARDIAN BIAS
The Guardian published an article purporting to show what a 9 week old unborn baby looks like. They literally removed the baby, the clowns – see details here. You can complain here, and it doesn’t take long – might make them think twice next time.
MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING
Many thanks from the organisers — a final total of £405 was raised.
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October 7, 2022
MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday 9th October
8.30 am Kate P conversion to RC
12.30 pm Private intention
CONFESSIONS 3 pm—5 pm Saturdays (not 21st October)
CAR PARKING
As well as the Macmillan coffee morning, our Scouts are meeting after the 8.30 Mass and 50 of our parish
children are enrolling for First Holy Communion at the 10.30 Mass. This may result in a gridlocked car park – please be aware!
MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING
Sunday, 9.30 am—12 noon in the church hall. Home-made cakes for sale plus raffle. Please support this very
worthwhile cause.
SUNG MASS
This will take place at 8.30 am on Sunday 16th October, with a practice on Saturday 15th October in church
from 3 pm—5 pm. Dominic Bevan, a professional singer, will be leading this practice—it would make his visit
more worthwhile if we had a good number of people. Men in particular would be most welcome. No
experience or sight reading needed.
NO REFRESHMENTS ON SUNDAY 16TH OCTOBER
The Parish’s First Holy Communion classes this year are going to be meeting in the hall from 9.00—10.15 on
certain Sundays, the first of which is next Sunday 16th October. This means that unfortunately we cannot
meet for refreshments in the hall after the 8.30 Mass next Sunday. We are looking at alternative solutions
going forward.
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September 30, 2022
MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday 2nd October
8.30 am Nicholas and Ruth Dyson
12.30 pm Private intention
17th Sunday after Pentecost
CONFESSIONS 3 pm—5 pm Saturdays.
MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING
Next Sunday 9th October 9.30 am—12 noon in the church hall. Donations of home-made cakes welcome! Last year was a great success, please support this very worthwhile cause.
RELICS OF ST BERNADETTE—NORTHAMPTON CATHEDRAL
We are looking at the possibility of a visit to the relics on Tuesday 11th or Wednesday 12th October in the
church minibus. Is anyone willing to drive on either day? Please speak to Barbara Kay (mbky3 AT outlook.com) if you can help, or you might like to make your own pilgrimage.
LITTLE WAY HEALING MINISTRIES
Holy Child & St Joseph’s, Bedford, Saturday 15th October, 10.45 am – 4pm. Please join us for all or part of the
day with Mass, prayer, praise and healing. Bring packed lunch, drinks available.
MASS OF REPARATION FOR ABORTION
Saturday 12th November, 12 noon, Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, High Mass celebrated by Fr Gerard Byrne,
music by Southwell Consort. All welcome, refreshments afterwards.
ACCESS TO THE SACRAMENTS
If there is the need for sacraments — baptism, confirmation, sick calls etc — please contact Fr Goddard: goddard AT fssp.org.
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September 17, 2022
18th September 2022 – 15th Sunday after Pentecost
MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday 18th September 8.30 am Kevin Cosgrove RIP
12.30 pm Private intention
No confessions today but confessions usually 3-5pm Saturdays
BARN DANCE
Saturday 1st October from 6 pm. Barbara Kay has tickets: £5 per adult, £15 per family. Proceeds to be divided between the parish and the FSSP.
MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING
Sunday 9th October 9.30 am—12 noon in the church hall. Home made cakes welcome!
CHILDREN’S PARTIES
Saturday 5th November 1 pm—3pm: All Saints Party: Bring and Share, dress up as a saint!
Sunday 11th December 9.30 am onwards: St Nicholas Party
Both parties are in the church hall.
CATHOLIC MOTHER’S PLANNERS
Maria Jones has a stock of the Catholic Mother’s Planners to sell at £23.99 and will be bringing them to the 8:30am Masses (or contact her directly). See here for more details of the planners.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION AND CONFIRMATION
Please email Fr Goddard by the end of September if you have children of an age to receive First Holy Communion or Confirmation.
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 AT fssp.org.
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September 10, 2022
11th September 2022 – 14th Sunday after Pentecost
MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday 4th September
8.30 am Kevin Cosgrove RIP
12.30 pm Private intention
CONFESSIONS 3 pm—5 pm Saturdays. Please note, no confessions next
Saturday 17th September.
HER MAJESTY AND HIS MAJESTY
There will be prayers for Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III at the end of both Masses, followed by singing of the National Anthem.
CAFOD PAKISTAN FLOODS APPEAL
Millions of people need clean drinking water, food, emergency medical assistance and
shelter after record monsoon rains and flash flooding across Pakistan. A second collection will be taken at
both Masses today. You can also donate on line: https://cafod.org.uk/?form=decpakistanfloodsappeal.
BARN DANCE
Saturday 1st October from 6 pm. Barbara Kay has tickets: £5 per adult, £15 per family. Proceeds to be
divided between the parish and the FSSP.
MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING
Sunday 9th October 9.30 am—12 noon in the church hall. Donations of homemade cakes welcome! There will be lots of delicious treats and a raffle. Do support this great cause.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION AND CONFIRMATION
Please email Fr Goddard (goddard AT fssp.org) by the end of September if you have children of an age to receive
First Holy Communion or Confirmation.
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