Upcoming Church Events
The RETREAT DAY is on Tuesday 4th February, 10.00am to 4.00pm.
Explore the meaning of prophecy in the scriptures and the present day with the opportunity for prayerful meditation and creativity at Sussex Heritage Centre, Arundel, BN18 9QY. Bring a packed lunch. Cost £15. For more detail or to book see www.sussexheritage.co.uk or phone Maria on 01903 413606.
The ANNUAL CHILDREN’S NEW YEAR PARTY takes place on Saturday 18th January, 3.00pm until 5.00pm. All children aged 3 to 11 are invited to our parish party in St Marys School Hall. Food, fun and games for everyone and Fr Chris Benyon, our “Disco King” will be there playing his music. If your children would like to join us, please sign on one of the CHILDRENS PARTY LISTS which may be found at each of the church entrances, or speak to Mary Murphy or Teresa Corkery. Don’t miss out!
The Christmas Masses at St Mary of the Angels will be held at the following times:
24th December:
25th December:
There will be a Holy Hour and Confessions in the church on Monday 23rd December between 7-8pm (further details here)
There will be the following reconcilitation services during Advent across the Deanery. Please do take advantage of these services and receive this Sacrament.
England is being re-dedicated as the Dowry of Mary in March 2020. Leading up to this date the statue of Our Lady from the Catholic National Shrine in Walsingham is being taken to each cathedral in England for a three-day triduum of prayer. Arundel Catherdral is next in line with ceremonies taking place between 28th-30th November. Parishioners are encouraged to attend any of the services over the triduum. Transport is provided from our church to attend on Saturday 30th November leaving at 8:45am sharp and returning at approximately 2:15pm. Return travel will be free.
Please take the opportunity to participate in this event of national importance. Full timetable here: http://www.dowrytour.org.uk/arundelbrighton/. For other enquires contact Stuart Burman on stuartpburman@gmail.com or 07557 380009.
During the course of 2018 to 2020 the statue of Our Lady from the Slipper Chapel at the Catholic National Shrine in Walsingham will be taken to each Cathedral in England for a three-day triduum of prayer, as part of the preparation for the re-dedication of England as the Dowry of Mary in 2020.
Parishoiners are welcome and are encouraged to to attend any of the services over the triduum. However it is proposed that transport is provided from our church to attend the ceremonies in the Cathedral on Saturday 30th November between 9:30am – 1:30pm. Watch this space for confirmation of timing and coach pick-up / drop off points.
In the meantime a detailed timetable of the triduum can be found here: http://dowrytour.org.uk/arundelbrighton/
For enquires contact Stuart Burman on stuartpburman@gmail.com or 07557 380009.
