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August 27, 2022
MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday 28th August
8.30 am Ireneusz Oledzki Intentions
12.30 pm Private intention
CONFESSIONS 3 pm—5 pm Today
SUNG MASSES
These will start again after the summer break next Sunday 4th September, with a practice on Saturday 3rd
September 3 pm—5 pm in church. We are looking for new members, especially men! Experience not
necessary. Please contact Katherine Smith on 07985 214854/katie.peddie@gmail.com to find out more.
PARISH MEETING NEXT SUNDAY
This takes place next Sunday 4th September at 11.30 am. We have been specifically invited to attend this
meeting, to discuss issues which affect the whole parish community.
ST JOSEPH’S BUSINESS DIRECTORY
The third edition of the St. Joseph’s Directory for Catholic businesses is being put together. There are a few copies of the last one on the table as you go out of church, if you’d like to see what it looks like. Entry is free, and it’s printed, not online, so you won’t be harassed by an online mob for being Catholic. Please email bedfordlatinmass AT gmail.com if you a) have a business or some work you’d like to promote, b) are looking for employment or any support yourself, or c) have a job opening. Deadline for entries is 4th September
SAFEGUARDING
From the Northampton Diocese Safeguarding Team: If you are working with children or vulnerable adults, or considering doing so, you must complete a DBS check. There are more details on the leaflet on the table as you leave—please take a copy if this applies to you.
ACCESS TO THE SACRAMENTS
If there is the need for sacraments — baptism, confirmation, sick calls etc — please contact Fr Goddard as the priest in charge of the Chaplaincy Masses at Christ the King on telephone number 0118 966 5284 or by email goddard AT FSSP.org
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August 20, 2022
Mass:es
Sunday 21st August
8.30 am Tim O’Connor RIP
12.30 pm Private intention
Confessions: no confessions today but usually 3-5pm every Saturday.
Minibus Driver Needed!
Maria is hoping to organise a group from this parish for March for Life on Saturday 3rd September – she has the parish minibus but is in need of a driver! Please contact her on mariabookerltd AT hotmail.co.uk if you would like to be a passenger or a driver; no experience is necessary, just a clean license and being comfortable driving a minibus.
Bioethics
The Anscombe Centre is having a half day conference on suicide prevention and assisted suicide, on 10th September. Attendance is free, and you can do so in person or virtually. In the meantime, if you’re a doctor, or involved in working in healthcare, you can sign an important letter about conscientious objection here.
St. Joseph’s Business Directory
The third edition of the St. Joseph’s Directory for Catholic businesses is being put together. There are a few copies of the last one on the table as you go out of church, if you’d like to see what it looks like. Entry is free, and it’s printed, not online, so you won’t be harassed by an online mob for being Catholic. Please email bedfordlatinmass AT gmail.com if you a) have a business or some work you’d like to promote, b) are looking for employment or any support yourself, or c) have a job opening.
Cost of Living Crisis
With a tough few months coming up, please consider supporting the Bedford Foodbank with food donations. You can leave any donations at the back of the church and they will be taken there. A list of what’s needed is here. More generally, if you have any ideas about how Christ the King can help people this autumn and winter, there’s a parish meeting at 11:30 on 4th September where you can share your thoughts.
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August 12, 2022
MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday 14th August
8.30 am Catherine Baker RIP and for her family
12.30 pm Private intention
Monday 15th August – Holyday of Obligation
7.30 pm Lucy Healy
CONFESSIONS 3 pm—5 pm Saturdays, but no confessions on 20th August.
GOODBYE AND THANK YOU!
Today marks the last visit of the Warrington priests, who have been ministering in Bedford since December
2020. Thank you so much, Frs de Malleray, Verrier, Stewart and Quirke!
FIRST BLESSINGS
Newly ordained Fr Gwilym Evans will be in Bedford on Sunday 21st August and will be giving First Blessings
after the 8.30 am and 12.30 pm Masses.
SEVEN YEARS AND GOING STRONG!
It is seven years this weekend since the first Latin Mass was celebrated at Bedford—with 16 people present!
Deo Gratias for all the growth and the many blessings received since then.
MARCH FOR LIFE—SATURDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER
Maria is hoping to organise a group from this parish. Please get in touch if interested and we’ll give you her contact details
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July 29, 2022
31st July 2022 – 8th Sunday after Pentecost
MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday 31st July 8.30 am Marek Oledzki
12.30 pm Private intention
CONFESSIONS 3 pm—5 pm Saturdays
FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION
Monday 15th August, Holyday of Obligation, Mass 7.30 pm.h
ROSARY BOUQUET
When Fr Gwilym Evans joins Fr Goddard and Fr Phipps at Reading on 14 August, this will mark the last day the Warrington priests will be saying Mass at Bedford; they have been coming since December 2020. In thanksgiving for their ministry with us, we would like to offer them a Rosary Bouquet. Katherine is kindly organising this – we are aiming for 100 Rosaries! Please get in touch giving your name and the number of Rosaries you would like to offer. There is also a sign-up sheet available on the ‘sales table’ in the hall over coffee.
FSSP SUMMER CAMPS
Please pray for the priests, seminarians, lay people and the children themselves as they take part in the Boys’ Camp (1st—6th August) and the Girls’ Camp (8th—13th August), both
being held in the Peak District in Derbyshire.
MARCH FOR LIFE—SATURDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER
See https://www.marchforlife.co.uk/2022-annual-event-page/ for ways to be involved.
YOUNG CATHOLIC ADULT WEEKEND Douai Abbey, Berkshire 7th—9th October 2022
Are you 18—40? YCA are organizing a weekend at Douai Abbey in Berkshire where you’ll be able to hear catechetical talks, learn how to sing Gregorian Chant, say the Rosary, socialise and have fun. Book soon as places are limited! Prices start from £12 (come for the day) and £55 per person per night (residential). All Masses are Old Rite. To book go to:-
https://bookwhen.com/youngcatholicadults-douai2022.
ACCESS TO THE SACRAMENTS
If there is the need for sacraments — baptism, confirmation, sick calls etc — please contact Fr Goddard as the priest in charge of the Chaplaincy Masses at Christ the King on telephone number 0118 966 5284 or by email: goddard AT fssp.org.
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July 22, 2022
CONFESSIONS: Saturday 3-5pm
NEXT HOLYDAY OF OBLIGATION
Mass for the Feast of the Assumption, Monday 15th August, 7.30 pm.
FR GWILYM EVANS
Fr Evans was ordained to the sacred priesthood in Bavaria on 18th June. We are delighted to announce that he has been assigned to St John Fisher Parish in Reading, to assist in our apostolates in the Portsmouth and Northampton Dioceses.
Fr Evans begins his mission in this country as chaplain to our boys’ camp in August. He
commences his assignment in Reading with Solemn Mass on 14th August.
We are hoping to see him sometime in Bedford to give First Blessings!
REPOSITORY
Rosie, who runs the parish repository, has kindly agreed to open it after the 8.30 am Mass once a month. The first such opening is today and the next one will be in September. You will find cards, rosaries etc for sale at reasonable prices, cash only please.
12TH ANNUAL G K CHESTERTON PILGRIMAGE SATURDAY 30TH JULY
2022 marks the 100th anniversary of Chesterton’s conversion to Catholicism at the age of 48. See
https://ww.catholicgkchestertonsociety.co.uk/ for how to get involved through walking, prayer or sponsorship. The whole walk is 27 miles or you can join for part of it.
YOUNG CATHOLIC ADULT WEEKEND Douai Abbey, Berkshire 7th—9th October 2022
Are you 18—40? YCA are organizing a weekend at Douai Abbey in Berkshire where you’ll be able to hear
catechetical talks, learn how to sing Gregorian Chant, say the Rosary, socialise and have fun. Book soon as
places are limited! Prices start from £12 (come for the day) and £55 per person per night (residential). All
Masses are Old Rite. To book go to:-
https://bookwhen.com/youngcatholicadults-douai2022.
RENTAL PROPERTY REQUEST
A Spanish family is looking to move to Britain. Alfonso Chicarro is looking for a standard rental property for his wife and 5 children, within a 30 minute drive of Meppershall, for any ideas or suggestions please get in touch.
ACCESS TO THE SACRAMENTS
If there is the need for sacraments — baptism, confirmation, sick calls etc — please contact Fr Goddard as the
priest in charge of the Chaplaincy Masses at Christ the King
goddard AT fssp.org.
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June 24, 2022
Sunday 26th June
8.30 am Karen Martin RIP
12.30 pm Private intention
Wednesday 29th June
7.30 pm Lubbock family
Confessions 3-5pm Saturday
FIRST SATURDAY ARTWORK
Therese Withers will be bringing her beautiful Catholic cards, prints etc, after the 8.30 am Mass to the hall
today. Please support her beautiful and unique artistic endeavours.
HOLYDAY OF OBLIGATION
Wednesday 29th June SS Peter and Paul—Mass at 7.30 pm. Plenary indulgence for
Confraternity of St Peter members this day.
CONFRATERNITY OF ST PETER
Please consider supporting our priests and vocations to the priesthood through joining the Confraternity. The
commitment is to say a daily Decade of the Rosary and the Confraternity prayer, and to have a Mass offered
once a year. Please see https://www.fssp.org/en/help-us/confraternity-of-saint-peter/ for more information.
PRAYERS PLEASE!
Please continue to pray for our recent First Holy Communion children, Confirmation candidates and Fr Gwilym
Evans, newly ordained to the Sacred Priesthood.
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June 17, 2022
MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday 19th June 8.30 pm Grarzyna Kurek RIP
12.30 pm Private intention
CONFESSIONS 3 pm—5 pm Saturdays
HOLYDAY OF OBLIGATION:
Wednesday 29th June SS Peter and Paul 7.30 pm
CONFIRMATION
Please pray for the confirmandi from our community (Georgina, Tristan, Cecilia, Alwin,
Teresa, Christian, Helena, Jerome, Ethan, Robert, Abiel, John and Raphael) and those from Chesham Bois
(Raphael, Florence, Robert and Juliana) who will be confirmed by Bishop David Oakley at Christ the King at 4
pm today. All are welcome at the Confirmation, which will be followed by Benediction; please note that there
is no Mass on this occasion.
DEACON GWILYM EVANS FSSP
Please continue to pray for Deacon Evans who will be ordained to the Sacred Priesthood in Bavaria tomorrow.
He hopes to be able to offer a First Mass in Bedford during the summer and we look forward to meeting him.
COFFEE ROTA
The rota for July will be compiled this week. New volunteers would be welcome and would be paired with one
of the ‘old hands’. Please contact Barbara on mbky3 AT outlook DOT com.
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June 3, 2022
MASS INTENTIONS
8.30 am Chris Cowell RIP
12.30 pm Private intention
CONFESSIONS 3 pm-5 pm Saturday
FORTHCOMING HOLYDAYS OF OBLIGATION:
Thursday 16th June Corpus Christi 7.30 pm
Wednesday 29th June SS Peter and Paul 7.30 pm
DEACON GWYLIM EVANS FSSP
Deacon Evans (who was a parishioner at the Latin Mass in Bedford some years back) is being ordained to the Sacred Priesthood in Bavaria on Saturday 18th June. He has asked for a novena from 9th June, copies of which are available.
PARISH HEALTH & SAFETY OFFICER
If anyone would be willing to help the parish with this role, please speak initially
with Fr Nicholas (I can give his contact details). The key qualities needed are an attention to detail and an ability to put
Diocesan policies into practice in the parish, for which good computer skills are needed.
Help, support and online training will be given
VOLUNTEERS
We need volunteers throughout the year to help with money counting, singing in the choir, church cleaning, gardening and driving the minibus. Please consider if you can help in any of these areas and contact Nigel Anstead on 07780 617057 or speak to Father Nicholas.
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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May 13, 2022
MASS INTENTIONS
8.30 am Eamonn Clifford and family
12.30 pm Private intention
CONFESSIONS
Saturdays 3 pm—5 pm
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CATHOLIC FAMILIES PILGRIMAGE
Saturday 28th—Sunday 29th May at Walsingham. Holy Mass, walking the Holy Mile,
children’s activities, barn dance and family concert. Pilgrimage fee £60 per family for the weekend plus camping fees. Contact nacf.membership AT gmail.com for more details.
QUEEN’S PLATINUM JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS
Thursday 2nd June from 2 pm to 5 pm in the church car park and parish hall. BBQ, children’s entertainer, cake and crown competitions and much more! We are looking for help with raffle/tombola prizes, offers of entertainment or help with setting up, cooking and clearing up on the day. Please contact Sue on 07977 56905.
ACCESS TO THE SACRAMENTS
If there is the need for sacraments — baptism, confirmation, sick calls etc — please contact Fr Goddard on 0118 966 5284 or by email: goddard AT fssp.org
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May 7, 2022
PRO-LIFE COFFEE MORNING – THIS SUNDAY!
There will be a Pro-Life Coffee Morning this Sunda following the 8.30 am Mass. Come and enjoy a morning of tea,
coffee and cakes with the opportunity to find out more about the life changing work of March for Life UK. Cake donations welcome!
However due to failed MOTs and other unforeseen circumstances – the families on the coffee rota can’t make it this week! Can anyone help?
RCA JOBS
There are part time teaching opportunities at Regina Caeli Bedford from September – see here for more details, please do spread the word!
TRADFEST IN KENT!
Social weekend 9th—10th July in the beautiful Kent countryside for young Catholics aged 18—26 organised by
Greg Grimer. Inexpensive and fun! Includes Sunday Latin Mass with
Fr Gabriel Diaz. Please see Instagram link https://www.instagram.com/greggrimer/.
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