Sunday Bulletin 15 June 2025
FSSP Chaplaincy Bulletin, 15th June 2025
Est. 19th July 2011
Served by the Priestly Fraternity of St Peter by appointment from the RC Diocese of Northampton
Residence: St Alban House, 18 Brett Drive, Bromham, Bedford MK43 8RF
Landline: 01234 954 316
Worship across three churches:
Sunday 8:30am: All Saints, Church End, Kempston, Bedford MK43 8RH
Sunday 12noon: Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Chesham Bois, 30 Amersham Road, HP6 5PE
Weekdays: Our Lady of Ransom, 307 Bedford Rd, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8QB: Mon 9:30am ; Tue 6:30am ; Wed 7:15pm ; Thu 9:30am ; Fri 8:30am ; Sat 11:30am (following Eucharistic Exposition, Confessions from 10:00am & Eucharistic Benediction ending by 11:20am)
fssp.org.uk/bedford or fssp.org.uk/chesham
facebook.com/bedfordlatinmass facebook.com/fssp.england
Chaplain: Fr Armand de Malleray, FSSP: malleray@fssp.org
Assistant: Fr Miguel Coelho, FSSP-Associate : pe.miguelcoelho@protonmail.com
Secretary: Mrs Rita Carroll: bedford@fssp.org
Safeguarding: If you have concerns about children or vulnerable adults, please contact the FSSP Northampton Safeguarding officer William Currie: Tel: 07825 089 336. Email: safeguardingfssp@pm.me. Reminder: NO child must be left unsupervised at any time.
Watch daily Mass by the FSSP on www.livemass.net/locations/warrington.html
Daily Holy Mass readings: www.divinumofficium.com/cgi-bin/missa/missa.pl
CONFESSIONS TIMES
Our Lady of Ransom (for anyone): Sat 10:00am-11:15am, and 20mins before every weekday Mass. At All Saints: during Sunday Mass in the room behind the organ. Chesham Bois: after the Sunday 12noon Mass if not before.
Youth Trek Sat 21st June 11:00am (for any single young adult 18-35) Pegsdon Hills and Hoo Bit Nature Reserve, Pegsdon, Hitchin. Park by 10:45am on medium-size parking area along Barton Rd, B655 SG5 3BU.
Includes: gentle walk under two hours, with lunch on the way or at the end at local pub, with Chaplaincy clergy. Let us know if you are coming, that we may all start the walk together and book the lunch for you as well.
Well done our valiant pilgrims, children and adults, who travelled to France and walked the yearly Pilgrimage of Christendom from Paris to Chartres on Pentecost weekend. We prayed for them and they prayed for us.
Pray for our children who will make their First Holy Communions on Corpus Christi Sunday, 22nd June, at 8:30am in Bedford and 12noon in Chesham Bois, followed by Eucharistic processions after both Masses. Please bring petals of flowers in baskets to throw before the Blessed Sacrament during the procession. Please wear Sunday best to honour the Lord in this sacrament of his love.
The Church is currently celebrating a Jubilee Year commemorating the 350th anniversary of the apparitions of the Sacred Heart of Jesus to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque. This Jubilee began on December 27, 2023, the anniversary of the first apparition, and will conclude on Friday 27th June, the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart.
To prepare spiritually and implore from the Sacred Heart of Jesus many graces for our Chaplaincy, our families, our country, and for holy Church we invite you to join in a NOVENA, reciting daily the litany of the Sacred Heart, from Wednesday 18th June included, to Thursday 26th June included. We invite all to attend holy Mass on Friday 27th June, 8:30am (not of obligation.)
Litany of the Sacred Heart 18-26 June
- Lord, have mercy.
- R. Lord, have mercy.
- Christ, have mercy.
- R. Christ, have mercy.
- God our Father in heaven, have mercy on us.
- God the Son, redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
- God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
- Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.
- Heart of Jesus, Son of the eternal Father, have mercy on us.
- Heart of Jesus, formed by the Holy Spirit in the womb of the Virgin Mother, have mercy on us.
- Heart of Jesus, one with eternal Word, have mercy on us.
- Heart of Jesus, infinite in majesty, have mercy on us.
- Heart of Jesus, holy temple of God, have mercy on us.
- Heart of Jesus, tabernacle of the Most High, have mercy on us.
- Heart of Jesus, house of God and gate of heaven, have mercy on us.
- Heart of Jesus, aflame with love for us, have mercy on us.
- Heart of Jesus, source of justice and love, have mercy on us.
- Heart of Jesus, full of goodness and love, have mercy on us.
- Heart of Jesus, well-spring of all virtue, have mercy on us.
- Heart of Jesus, worthy of all praise, have mercy on us.
- Heart of Jesus, king and center of all hearts, have mercy on us.
- Heart of Jesus, treasure-house of wisdom and knowledge, have mercy on us.
- Heart of Jesus, in whom there dwells the fullness of God, have mercy on us.
- Heart of Jesus, in whom the Father is well pleased, have mercy on us.
- Heart of Jesus, from whose fullness we have all received, have mercy on us.
- Heart of Jesus, desire of the eternal hills, have mercy on us.
- Heart of Jesus, patient and full of mercy, have mercy on us.
- Heart of Jesus, generous to all who turn to you, have mercy on us.
- Heart of Jesus, fountain of life and holiness, have mercy on us.
- Heart of Jesus, atonement for our sins, have mercy on us.
- Heart of Jesus, overwhelmed with insults, have mercy on us.
- Heart of Jesus, broken for our sins, have mercy on us.
- Heart of Jesus, obedient even to death, have mercy on us.
- Heart of Jesus, pierced by a lance, have mercy on us.
- Heart of Jesus, source of all consolation, have mercy on us.
- Heart of Jesus, our life and resurrection, have mercy on us.
- Heart of Jesus, our peace and reconciliation, have mercy on us.
- Heart of Jesus, victim of our sins, have mercy on us.
- Heart of Jesus, salvation of all who trust in you, have mercy on us.
- Heart of Jesus, hope of all who die in you, have mercy on us.
- Heart of Jesus, delight of all the saints, have mercy on us.
- Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
- Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
- Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
- Jesus, gentle and humble of heart, touch our hearts and make them like your own.
Let us pray:
Grant, we pray, almighty God,
that we, who glory in the Heart of your beloved Son
and recall the wonders of his love for us,
may be made worthy to receive
an overflowing measure of grace
from that fount of heavenly gifts.
Through Christ Our Lord.
Amen.
Men’s Wed 18th June 8:00pm (arrive earlier for 6:55pm Confessions and 7:15pm Mass; stay on for drinks after talk.)
Ladies’ Sat 28th June 1:30pm (arrive earlier for 12:30pm shared lunch, 11:30am Mass, 10am Eucharistic adoration and confessions.)
On both occasions Fr de Malleray will talk on
Godly and evil examples of spiritual interactions.
Please do come and attend these last talks until Summer recess. Be an investor in spiritual life and community growth through such chaplaincy events.
Annual Chaplaincy pilgrimage to Walsingham on Sat 12th July. Save the date and register interest with Rita. We will give thanks for 14 years (minus a week) since the establishment of the Gregorian Chaplaincy (19 July 2011) by Bishop Doyle. The schedule will be similar to last year’s, with holy Mass, picnic & free time, talks, holy mile, and visit to the Priory ruins. Visit fsspengland on flickr.com to see the great pictures of last year’s Chaplaincy pilgrimage. Book separately with the Shrine if you want to stay the night before or after.
Well done Chaplaincy members from Bedford and Chesham Bois who attended the pontifical high Mass offered by Bishop Schneider in Northampton Cathedral last 11th June. (Pictures John Aron/LMS)
Well done 70 young adults who attended the monthly Juventutem London Mass and social last Friday, 13th June.
Juventutem annual Summer Weekend in Ampleforth, 18-20 July 2025, for 18-35 singles. Visit Juventutem on X, Instagram & Facebook.
Price includes: 3 days / 2 nights full Bed and Board + transport to and from York Station.
Booking: £170 Event Fee(s)
Click here https://lms.org.uk/juventutem2025.
Celebrate the Jubilee at WeBelieve, a festival of Catholic Life gathering the Church to share the hope that we have in Ch rist. From 25th-28th July, join us for four days of music, keynotes, conversation & worship at St Mary’s College, Oscott, Birmingham. Featuring Dr Gianna Emanuela Molla (daughter of St Gianna Molla), Fr Paul Murray OP, The Southwell Consort, Fr Armand de Malleray, FSSP, and many more. Early Bird Tickets available now at www.webelievefestival.com
Dr Teresa Clayton, Catholic psychologist available for therapy via video call. Over ten years’ experience helping people with difficulties including depression, anxiety, trauma, bereavement and marriage difficulties. Catholic patients can have their faith incorporated within the therapy. Contact: drteresaclayton@outlook.com
SUPPORT FSSP Bedford/Chesham Bois:
Lloyds Bank; Sort Code: 30-80-27 ; Account number: 44025960; Account name: FSSP Bedford
Interest was expressed for all-night Eucharistic adoration as a one-off. We are now exploring feasibility. Please contact Bridget [nibridget3@gmail.com / 07442 341655] to register interest for one hour or more.
Pray for our children who will make their First Holy Communions on Corpus Christi Sunday, 22nd June, at 8:30am in Bedford and 12noon in Chesham Bois, followed by Eucharistic processions after both Masses.
Pray for the sick in our congregations: Maria Chidell, Monika Oledzka, Mrs Henn, Fr Patrick Hutton, Eliah Isaac, Baby Vincent Jones, Tom and Inma Jones, Patsy Crocker, Baby Joseph Osborn. R.I.P. Prima Nevard, Carl Roberts. Please email to sick list.
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