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December 8, 2023
Remember this Saturday, 9 December, at 7am is the Rorate Mass. This is followed by breakfast, and an Advent Recollection: c.8.30-9.30am Breakfast 9.30 First Spiritual Conference 10.15 Second Spiritual Conference 10.45 Solemn Exposition with Litany of Loreto and Rosary 11.45 Benediction. Here is the latest Reading Bulletin, including details of Christmas Masses.
December 7, 2023
In this issue: [click here to open the magazine] Editorial: Preparing for the Lord’s Coming The bleak state of the world and Church should not dishearten us: rather, it should lead us to give thanks for every small achievement granted by God. There are signs that seeds planted some decades ago have started bearing fruit, by God’s grace, Fr de Malleray observes. The Catholic Doctrine of the Angels Oxford theologian Fr John Saward has written a new and accessible summary […]
November 24, 2023
Here is the latest edition of the Reading bulletin. Some highlights:
November 10, 2023
You can now read the latest bulletin here.
November 2, 2023
Thank you to all who organised the children’s All Saints Day party on Wednesday morning. There were many wonderful costumes, and Fr Phipps was deeply impressed at the knowledge of saints on display in the quiz!
October 30, 2023
All Saints Day (1 Nov.) is a Holy Day of Obligation – all Catholics must attend Mass on pain of mortal sin, and to the extent possible, abstain from servile works. Masses in Reading will be at 10am (Low Mass), and 7pm (Sung). After the morning Mass, there will be a children’s All Saints party – come dressed as your favourite saint! Please bring a packed lunch and something to share. All Souls Day is not a Holy Day of […]
October 27, 2023
The latest parish bulletin is available to read here.
September 19, 2023
Click here to open the 20-page magazine or on the picture below. In this issue: Editorial: The Youth of Roman Traditions Fr de Malleray reports on World Youth Day in Portugal last August with the Juventutem youth movement. A low-key presence but loaded with many graces, not least the protection of Our Lady of Fatima. Juventutem Summer Weekend at Ampleforth Tom Clovis, FSSP describes the successful annual Summer Weekend organised by Juventutem for 70 young adults in Ampleforth Abbey last […]
August 16, 2023
The St Petronilla Summer Camp is underway – follow along with new photos posted daily here.