Congratulations to James and Joanne

Congratulations to James Bell and Joanne Berry who were married today at Our Lady of the Rosary.

Xaverian Mission Appeal this weekend

Founded by Blessed Guido Mara Conforti in 1895, the Xaverian Missionaries worked in China for 50 years until they were expelled by Mao Zedong.

They now work all over the world to proclaim the Kingdom of God. They number over 1000 members from diverse cultures and nations.

Their name is taken from St Francis Xavier, one of the early members of the newly formed Jesuits. His indefatigable missionary work remains an enduring inspiration.

Today we welcome Fr Gismondo Capone from the Xaverian Missionaries who will be preaching at all Masses this weekend. A second collection will be taken in support of the work of the Xaverian Missionaries.

High Mass Friday 12noon

This Friday 14 September, at 12noon, there will be a Solemn High Mass in the older form of the Roman Rite. The Mass will be the Mass of the Feast Day (The Exaltation of the Holy Cross).

Celebrant: Fr Timothy Finigan (parish priest)
Deacon: Fr Nicholas Schofield
Subdeacon: Fr Richard Whinder.

The Mass will be sung in Gregorian Chant according to the Roman Gradual. The Te Deum will be sung after Mass in thanksgiving for the Motu Proprio Summorum Pontificum of Pope Benedict XVI.

Fr John Zuhlsdorf, author of the blog "What does the prayer really say?" will be preaching at the Mass.

A buffet will be served in the parish's Large Hall after the Mass. All are welcome.

Directions to the Church.

Extra Mass Wednesday 7am

There will be a Low Mass in the older form of the Roman Rite at the Lady Altar at 7am on Wednesday.

Extra Masses this week

Monday 3 September
Fr Finigan will also be saying a private Mass this Monday morning at 7am in the older form of the Roman Rite. Anyone who wishes is welcome to attend.

Tuesday 4 September
A Requiem Mass for Joyce Elizabeth Robson and James Alexander Robson RIP will be celebrated In Latin, in the older form of the Roman Rite on Tuesday 4 September at 4pm.

Wednesday 5 September
A requiem Mass will be celebrated for Ita Short Timon in English, in the ordinary form of the rite, on Wednesday 5 September at 12noon.