Fr. Aaron Writes : 27th June 2021

Dear Friends,

Welcome – Fr Alban returns to us this weekend to assist us whilst I am away in Birmingham for an investiture ceremony for the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre. Please make him feel welcome.

Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul – Mass will be at 10am and 7pm in the evening.

Liturgy Changes – as from May 17th, the advice from the Bishops Conference, is that we can now respond ‘Amen’ when the priest offers the Body of Christ. So from now on we can respond individually ‘Amen’ when we receive the Blessed Sacrament. Holy Communion is permitted both in hand or on the tongue. 

Weekday Mass – on Tuesday and Wednesday Mass will be at 10am.

First Communion Preparations – There will be a compulsory session for parents only on Monday 28th June at 7pm in the church. Please also pray for the children as they prepare to make their 1st confessions in a week’s time.

Ordinations – This weekend a friend of mine William Johnstone is being ordained a priest at Westminster Cathedral, please keep him in your prayers. I shall be attending his first Mass on Sunday morning. We also keep in our prayers, Stephen O’Brien who will be ordained a priest for our diocese next Sunday (4th) at Arundel Cathedral.

May they rest in peace and rise in glory.

Social Media: Check out our parish social media pages for the latest news, last minute changes and items of interest:

@catholichorsham (Twitter)

St John the Evangelist, Horsham (Facebook page)

Catholic Horsham (Instagram)

With every prayer and good wish for the coming week.