With Canon Montjean presently assisting at the ICKSP mission in Mauritius, the schedule for this week is thus:
Kevin Jones
Catechism Class from scratch
For anyone wishing to learn more about the Catholic Faith or considering reception into the church/baptism why not come along to this class?
If you cannot make this for whatever reason, please contact Canon Montjean for individual tuition. There is no Class in August. Class will resume on Friday 20th September at 7.15pm
The Feast of St Philomena – Sunday 11th August
On the occasion of the Feast of the co-patron of this Shrine Church, the Sisters Adorers of the Royal Heart of Jesus will come to sing Holy Mass at 10.30am and the office of Vespers at 5.30pm.
Feast of Ss Peter and Paul
The Feast of Ss Peter and Paul is not only the patronal feast of this Shrine church but in England and Wales a Holy Day of Obligation.
There will be a Sung Mass at Ss Peter & Paul and St Philomena at 10am on Saturday next.
A Statement on the General Election by Rt. Rev. Mark Davies, Bishop of Shrewsbury
Please read the Bishop’s statement, to help you make your choice in the light of the sanctity of human life. You may read it here.
Good Shepherd Sunday Seminary Collection
On Sunday 14th April 2024, the annual Good Shepherd Sunday Seminary Collection will take place.
Please help our vocations by supporting the Institute’s seminary in Gricigliano! Your priests of tomorrow!
Thank you very much for helping us in the formation of good and generous shepherds of souls!
Triduum Paschale 2024
Sunday 24th March
Palm Sunday
8.30am:
Low Mass
10.30am:
Blessing of the palms, procession and High Mass
5.30pm:
Solemn Vespers & Benediction
Thursday 28th March
Maundy Thursday
8.30am
Gregorian Matins – ‘Tenebrae’
2pm – 6pm
Confessions
7pm
High Mass & Procession – Adoration until Midnight
Friday 29th March
Good Friday
8.30am
Gregorian Matins – ‘Tenebrae’
12 noon – 2pm
Confessions
2pm
Stations of the Cross
3pm
Mass of the Presanctified – 5pm – 6pm: Confessions
Saturday 30th March
Holy Saturday
8.30am
Gregorian Matins – ‘Tenebrae’
2pm – 5pm
Confessions
6pm
Easter Vigil, Adult Baptism & High Mass
(This Mass doesn’t fulfill your Sunday obligation).
Sunday 31st March
Easter Sunday
8.30am
Low Mass with organ
10.30am
High Mass
5.30pm
Solemn Vespers & Benediction
Virtual Retreat for Lent
Mary’s Mantle Consecration: You are invited to join the WhatsApp group for daily recorded meditations. Please speak to Tasha for more info or a Canon.
- Communal prayer intention chosen by Canon Montjean: for the unity of the Church.
- Individual prayer intention: can be private if you don’t want to reveal to the group.
- Culminates in Total Consecration to Our Lady at The Dome with the Canons on Holy Saturday.
- Requirements: pray daily rosary for the 46 days of Lent; listen/read the daily meditation on a different virtue every day; fast for one allocated day when the rest of the group offers their rosary for your intention.
Fatima Day for Families
Saturday 6th April at 12 noon
Mass followed by packed lunch, spiritual talk, craft activity for girls and younger children, Bushcraft activity outside for boys. If you would like to attend, please contact Canon Poucin or Caroline.