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September 2020
Saint Januarius
Saint Januarius’ Story (c. 300) Little is known about the life of Januarius. He is believed to have been martyred in the Emperor Diocletian’s persecution of 305. Legend has it that Januarius and his companions were thrown to the bears in the amphitheater of Pozzuoli, but the animals failed to attack them. They were then beheaded, and Januarius’ blood ultimately brought to Naples. Reflection It is defined Catholic doctrine that miracles can happen and are recognizable. Problems arise, however, when we…
Find out more »Daily Readings Saturday 19th September 2020
Saturday 19 September 2020 Saturday of week 24 in Ordinary Time or Saint Januarius, Bishop, Martyr or Saint Theodore of Tarsus, Archbishop of Canterbury or Saturday memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary Liturgical Colour: Green. Entrance Antiphon: Cf. Sir 36: 18 Give peace, O Lord, to those who wait for you, that your prophets be found true. Hear the prayers of your servant, and of your people Israel. Collect: Look upon us, O God, Creator and ruler of all things,…
Find out more »Parish Devotion for Saturday 19th September 2020 – Month of Sorrows – Saturdays
Month of The Seven Sorrows of Mary Download Daily Devotions for September 2020 - Month of The Seven Sorrows of Mary The Joyful Mysteries The Luminous Mysteries The Sorrowful Mysteries The Glorious Mysteries SATURDAYS Download Daily Devotions for September 2020 - Month of The Seven Sorrows of Mary
Find out more »Alton Day of Renewal – 2020 Programme – The God who speaks
Programme for 2020 Theme: The God who speaks - are we listening? Renewal and Mission The Church exists to evangelise. “The presentation of the Gospel message is not an optional contribution for the Church.” – Alton Day of Renewal, founded in 1975, is a monthly mini-retreat Saturday open to anyone free of charge and without booking. As well as an inspiring guest speaker each month, the day includes Rosary, Mass, Adoration, shared lunch, praise and worship, and healing ministry. September…
Find out more »Saints Andrew Kim Taegon Paul Chong Hasang and Companions
Saints Andrew Kim Taegon, Paul Chong Hasang, and Companions’ Story (d. between 1839 – 1867) This first native Korean priest was the son of Korean converts. His father, Ignatius Kim, was martyred during the persecution of 1839 and was beatified in 1925. After Baptism at the age of 15, Andrew traveled 1,300 miles to the seminary in Macao, China. After six years, he managed to return to his country through Manchuria. That same year he crossed the Yellow Sea to Shanghai…
Find out more »Daily Readings Sunday 20th September 2020 – 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday 20 September 2020 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time Liturgical Colour: Green. Entrance Antiphon: I am the salvation of the people, says the Lord. Should they cry to me in any distress, I will hear them, and I will be their Lord for ever. Collect: O God, who founded all the commands of your sacred Law upon love of you and of our neighbour, grant that, by keeping your precepts, we may merit to attain eternal life. Through our Lord Jesus…
Find out more »Saint Matthew
From such an unlikely situation, Jesus chose one of the foundations of the Church, a man others, judging from his job Saint Matthew The Tax Collector
Find out more »Daily Readings Monday 21st September 2020
Monday 21 September 2020 Saint Matthew, Apostle, Evangelist - Feast Liturgical Colour: Red. Entrance Antiphon: Cf. Matthew 28: 19-20 Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them and teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you, says the Lord. Collect: O God, who with untold mercy were pleased to choose as an Apostle Saint Matthew, the tax collector, grant that, sustained by his example and intercession, we may merit to hold firm in following you. Through our Lord Jesus…
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