Masses at Wardour and Salisbury

Please note that the entry in the Mass of Ages for Masses at All Saints, Wardour is incorrect. The Masses are held on the third Saturday at 11.00 am on the following dates in 2014:

 

15th February 2014

17th May 2014

16th August 2014

15th November 2014

  

There will also be Masses held at Most Holy Redeemer, Salisbury on the third Saturday at 11.30 am on the following dates in 2014:

 

15th March 2014

21st June 2014

20th September 2014

20th December 2014

 

Please accept our apologies for any confusion caused.

If there are any further changes we will let you know.

 Kind regards

Ken and Carol Reis

 

Chartres and Walsingham Pilgrimages 2014

Applications are now invited from pilgrims to join the Chartres pilgrimage 2014. This pilgrimage is an annual event in France commencing at Notre Dame, Paris on 6th to 10th June 2014. Details for applicants can be found at http://www.lmschairman.org/2014/01/chartres-pilgrimage-2014-lms-sponsored.html

 

There are 15 sponsored places available by the Latin Mass Society (a reduction of £100), but you need to register quickly as places are going fast.

 

Pilgrims are also able to book for the 5th Annual LMS Walsingham pilgrimage from 22nd to 24th August 2014  and details can be found at http://www.lms.org.uk/news-and-events/2014-walsingham-walking-pilgrimage

 

You can also view the promotional video at http://vimeo.com/84976225

Missa Cantata to celebrate the Feast of The Presentation of the Child Jesus in the Temple and the Purification of Our Lady (Candlemas)

 This is a reminder that there will be a Missa Cantata at St Dominic’s Church, Dursley on Sunday 2^nd February at 5:30 pm to celebrate the Feast of The Presentation of the Child Jesus in the Temple and The Purification of Our Lady, otherwise known as Candlemas.  This marks the end of the 40 day Christmas celebration. 

In accordance with Jewish Law a first-born son was considered to belong to God and therefore was ‘ransomed’ back by the making of a sacrificial offering.  Firstly though, the mother would have to go through a 40 day purification period before being allowed in the Temple.   Therefore, 40 days after giving birth to the Child Jesus Mary took Him to the Temple to be redeemed and St Joseph offered two turtle doves in sacrifice. At that time an upright man named Simeon had been told by the Holy Spirit that he would not die until he had seen the Christ Child anointed.  Drawn by the Holy Spirit to the Temple he was able to hold the Child Jesus in his arms and through the Holy Spirit he spoke the prophetic words of the ‘Nunc Dimittis’.

This celebration is also called Candlemas as it is associated with Christ, the Light of the World, entry into the Temple.  The Mass begins with the blessing of candles and the people then come forward to receive a candle. This will be followed by a procession (weather permitting) where the Nunc Dimittis is sung and then the Mass itself.

Please do come along and support this Mass.  There will be refreshments afterwards in the Church Hall.

The Birth of a Schola

Approximately a year ago an idea of forming a schola for St Dominic's Dursley came to fruition through a generous benefactor who sponsored a Plainchant workshop led by Rupert Bevan (a former Westminster Cathedral Head Chorister).  The day long workshop was held in February 2013 at the Marist Convent in Nympsfield and was attended by twenty people.

Out of this one event the schola was formed.  Paul Rouse became the schola Director, almost by default, as it transpired that he had the most musical knowledge and experience of singing Gregorian/Plainchant.  Paul, who is a trustee of the Schola Gregoriana of Cambridge http://www.scholagregoriana.org/, saw an advert for the workshop, by chance, in St Mary's C of E Church in Wotton-under-Edge where he goes once a month to sing Evensong and was the last person to put his name down to attend.  What a blessing that was! 

There are a nucleus of about ten people who regularly sing in the schola and they come from a variety of backgrounds and ages, the youngest being an eleven year old boy. The schola is made up of three parishioners from Dursley and others coming from nearby parishes or further afield such as Bristol or Prinknash  All members of the schola share a love of music and an appreciation for the Latin Mass. Ian Anderson, who is an experienced cantor did not attend the workshop but saw the advert in a magazine.  A former choir boy, he has Grade 8 Singing. Trefor Jones is a regular altar server for Prinknash and the Latin Mass Society. Damien Fairhurst sings at Prinknash and loves to sing plainchant.  James Belt from Bristol also enjoys singing and is a member of the Bristol Juventutem schola.  Obre Arundell was brought up on the Latin Mass and attended a convent boarding school where she sang in the choir.  They had Latin Mass every day.  She sees the schola as being a wonderful opportunity for her to return to the Mass of her childhood.

The schola sing at the Missa Cantata's held on the first Sunday of each month at 5.30 pm at St Dominic's.  They have one rehearsal, two weeks beforehand between 1.30 pm and 3.30 pm in the church followed by tea and cakes in the hall.  There is a second rehearsal just before the Missa Cantata from 4.00 pm until 5.15 pm.

If you are interested in maybe joining the schola then please contact Paul Rouse on 0117 9374372.

Schola members Director Paul Rouse, back row: Damien Fairhurst, Sue Whitney, Ian Anderson, front row: Obre Arundell, James Belt, Sara Harvey-Craig and Trefor Jones. 

Record number of candidates at Traditional Rite Confirmations in London

A record number of candidates received the Sacrament of Confirmation in the Traditional Rite last Saturday, at a ceremony in central London organised by the Latin Mass Society.

Bishop John Arnold conferring the Sacrament of Confirmation on one of the candidates

Nearly fifty children and adults received Confirmation in the Extraordinary Form from Bishop John Arnold, auxiliary in Westminster, at St James’s Church, Spanish Place on Saturday, 14^th December. He was assisted by Fr Christopher Colven, the rector of St James’s, Fr Tim Finigan of Our Lady of the Rosary, Blackfen, and Fr Rupert McHardy of the London Oratory. Following the Confirmations, the bishop celebrated Pontifical Benediction.

After the ceremonies, Bishop Arnold joined the candidates, their sponsors and families in the parish social centre for a celebration buffet lunch.

Bishop John Arnold cuts a celebratory cake, surrounded by some of the Confirmation candidates

The Latin Mass Society has been organising annual Confirmations in the Extraordinary Form for several years now. This past year there were also Traditional Confirmations at Reading and New Brighton, organised respectively by the Fraternity of St Peter and the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest.

LMS General Manager, Mike Lord, said: ‘We are very grateful to Bishop Arnold for agreeing to confer the Sacrament on what has been a very successful and happy day. We always attract a good number of candidates to receive Confirmation in the Traditional Rite, but this year’s turnout has been exceptional. It demonstrates that the attraction of the Extraordinary Form as part of Catholic life for many families is continuing to grow.’

Contact: Michael Lord, General Manager: michael@lms.org.uk  020 7404 7284

Update of Clifton Diocese Mass Listings for Christmas

 

 

Please see updated Clifton Diocese Mass Listings for Christmas

WITH ADDED MASSES FOR PRINKNASH ABBEY AND EPIPHANY

 

Our Lady's Altar

Prinknash Abbey, Cranham, Gloucester, GL4 8EX

 

26 December, Boxing Day

8.15 am

Low Mass

 

28 December

11.00 am

Low Mass

 

1 January

8.15 am

Low Mass

 

6 January, Epiphany

8.15 am

Low Mass

 

Our Lady of Lourdes

28 Baytree Road, WESTON-SUPER-MARE, BS22 8HQ

24 December, Christmas Eve

Midnight
Low Mass
 
Holy Cross Church
Dean Lane, Bedminster, BRISTOL, BS3 1DB

25 December, Christmas Day

9.00 am
Low Mass

Our Lady and St Kenelm

STOW-ON-THE-WOLD, Gloucestershire, GL54 1DR

25 December, Christmas Day

11.30 am
Low Mass

Our Lady and St Alphege

Oldfield Lane, Oldfield Park, BATH, BA2 3NR

25 December, Christmas Day

12.00 noon
Low Mass

6 January, Epiphany

12.00 noon
Low Mass

 

St Dominic's
Jubilee Road, DURSLEY, Gloucestershire, GL11 4ES

25 December, Christmas Day

12.15 pm
Low Mass

6 January, Epiphany

9.00 am
Low Mass

SS Joseph & Teresa
16 Chamberlain Street, Wells, Somerset BA5 2PF

25 December, Christmas Day

8.00 am & 12.00 pm
Low Mass

6 January, Epiphany

6.00 pm
Low Mass

Latin Mass Society members elected to International body

At the biennial General Assembly of the International Federation Una Voce (FIUV), the international body representing lay groups attached to the Traditional liturgy, Mr James Bogle, barrister and former Chairman of the Catholic Union, was elected President. Mr Bogle is also a Committee member of the Latin Mass Society. The LMS is a founding member of FIUV in 1965 and its largest member. Dr Joseph Shaw, Chairman of the LMS, was elected Treasurer of FIUV and Mr Thomas Murphy was elected the Secretary. Mr Thomas Murphy, belongs to an Irish association member of FIUV, St Conleth’s Catholic Heritage Association, and the FIUV Council includes members from North and South America, Poland, Russia, Spain, and the Philippines. Matthew Schellhorn, LMS Local Representative for Southwark North, was co-opted to the FIUV Committee. Matthew also organised a professional choir to provide some superb music for the various liturgies during the FIUV Assembly.

The retiring President, Mr Leo Darroch, had held the post since 2007.

During the General Assembly the Federation was addressed by Cardinal Castrillon Hoyos, and had Mass and Vespers in the Chapel of the Choir, in St Peter’s Basilica. Walter, Cardinal Brandmüller and Archbishop Guido Pozzo were among the celebrants.

Cardinal Castrillon Hoyos with James Bogle

Latin Mass Society: contact the General Manager, Michael Lord:

michael@lms.org.uk

020 7404 7284

FIUV: contact the Secretary, Mr Thomas Murphy
secretary@fiuv.org

 

 

 

 

 

Bishop Philip Egan presides from the throne at High Mass in the Extraordinary Form at Portsmouth Cathedral

Rt Rev Philip Egan, Bishop of Portsmouth, presided from the throne at a High Mass in the Extraordinary Form, organised by the Latin Mass Society, at Portsmouth Cathedral on Sunday, 27^th October.

 

The Traditional High Mass was the first at the cathedral for four years and joins the weekly Sunday morning Low Mass that has begun at Portsmouth’s mother church in recent weeks. Despite warnings of dire weather conditions, the Mass was well attended.

 



 

 

 The celebrant was Fr Phillip Pennington Harris, and the deacon was Rev Stephen Morgan, both of Portsmouth Diocese. The sub-deacon was Fr John Maunder of the Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham, based at St Agatha’s, Portsmouth. Music was provided by the Schola Gregoriana of Cambridge, directed by Christopher Hodkinson.

 

 

During his homily, Bishop Egan said that the Extraordinary Form of the Mass was welcome in Portsmouth Diocese where people wished it to be celebrated, and should have a place amongst the liturgical diversity of the diocese. He also highlighted the importance to the Church’s liturgy in both forms of the Roman Rite of Gregorian Chant and the Latin language. The bishop then spoke on the subject of the feast of Christ the King, celebrated on that Sunday in the 1962 Calendar. When Pope Pius XI had instituted it, it had been intended as a corrective to the rampant nationalism seen in inter-war Italy. Today, said the bishop, it still has great relevance as a corrective to the rise of secularism in our society.

 

  

After Mass, tea had been organised by the LMS in the cathedral centre and Bishop Egan stayed to talk with very many members of the congregation.

 

LMS General Manager, Mike Lord, said: ‘We were delighted that Bishop Egan was able to join us on this great occasion and were heartened by his words of welcome to those of us who are attached to the Traditional Latin liturgy and by the bishop’s affirmation of its legitimate place within the life of the Catholic Church. The annual High Mass at Portsmouth Cathedral has been revived after several years and today’s event has proved a great success and a very joyful occasion for all who attended.’

 

For further information, please contact Mike Lord, General Manager,

on (T) 020 7404 7284; (F) 020 7831 5585; (E mail) michael@lms.org.uk

 

 

Celebrations in Rome

Here is a report kindly sent to us by Peter Clarke, LMS Representative for the Isle of Wight, giving an account of the recent pilgrimage to Rome to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the canonical establishment of the Priestly Fraternity of St Peter (FSSP). Father Anthony Glaysher, who accompanied the pilgrimage, is parish priest of St Mary's, Ryde and St Michael the Archangel, Bembridge in the Isle of Wight. He is also the Latin Mass Society's new Regional Chaplain for the South-West, with responsibility for the dioceses of Plymouth, Portsmouth and Clifton.

The pilgrims outside the Church of Santissima Trinita dei Pellegrini

Fr. Glaysher’s Rome Pilgrimage – In search of St. Peter.

  Fr. Glaysher was pleased to be able to attend the celebrations in Rome recently on the occasion of the silver jubilee of the canonical establishment of the Society of St. Peter (FSSP). This is a priestly fraternity and a clerical society of Apostolic Life of Pontifical right, which has two main aims:- the formation and sanctification of priests to offer the traditional liturgy of the  Roman rite (E.F. Mass); and secondly, the pastoral deployment of priests in the service of the Church.  It was founded in 1988 after the excommunication of Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre for consecrating bishops without papal approval.

  It was especially joyous for Father to visit the Eternal City as we conclude this Year of Faith; and in the year of the 150^th anniversary of the consecration of our beautiful church in Ryde. 

  Father accompanied a group of English pilgrims to Rome for these celebrations, led by Fr. Armand de Malleray (Superior of the Fraternity in England). The group visited some of the Roman places associated with St. Peter, i.e. the Mamertine Prison, where St. Peter was held before his crucifixion; the Church of St. Pudentiana, the site of Peter’s captivity where St. Peter would have stayed, thanks to Senator Pudens’ hospitality, when he first came to Rome; St. Peter ad Vincula (St. Peter in chains), a church which contains the chains with which Peter was bound; and St. Peter’s Basilica, built over the tomb of the great apostle. At these places, as well as the Coliseum, where many Christians were martyred, Fr. Armand outlined the history, its significance and its association with St. Peter.

  Both the parish and Fr. Glaysher have a close association with the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter. In the past twelve years at least ten priests of the Fraternity have visited Ryde to support the faithful by offering Mass, giving talks and days of recollection, hearing Confessions, giving Benediction and visiting the sick and the housebound. Consequently, Father urges those of us affiliated to the Old Mass to give thanks to Almighty God, at this special time, for the Fraternity and for their ministry worldwide.

Inside Santissima Trinita dei Pellegrini

  On the Feast of St. Luke, the Evangelist, Fr. Glaysher was present in the sanctuary of the Church of Santissima Trinita Dei Pellegrini, (Most Holy Trinity of the Pilgrims), for Solemn High Mass offered by Very Rev. Fr. Berg, Superior of the FSSP, in thanksgiving for the Silver Jubilee. Fr Armand de Malleray was the Deacon, and Fr. William Barker the Sub Deacon. This Roman church was entrusted to the Fraternity in 2008, by His Holiness Pope Benedict. It is conveniently situated only a few hundred yards from the Venerable English College. We were delighted to be able to have a guided tour of the college after the High Mass. As a Fraternity priest working in England, Fr Armand de Malleray was particularly pleased to visit the college for the first time and to witness the persecution of the martyrs (vividly displayed on the walls of the gallery above the college chapel). It was through their strength, selfless ministry and courage in adversity during the penal times, that the Faith was kept alive in England.

  In his sermon at the High Mass Fr. Berg gave thanks for the growth and development of the FSSP throughout the world. It has grown from 12 to 250 priests worldwide in 25 years. There are now two seminaries, - in Germany and the United States. He spoke about the importance of family life and how vocations to the holy priesthood are nurtured in the family praying together as committed Catholics.

  The significance of Pope Benedict’s Motu Proprio, “Summorum Pontificum”, of 2007, was highlighted by Fr. Berg. It lifted virtually all restrictions on priests offering the immemorial Mass. This Mass emphasises adoration and worship of Almighty God as our Creator and Saviour. He reminded the congregation present of the dignity and the reverence with which Mass should be offered. “It is Christ who is foremost in the Mass; not the priest”. To highlight this point he mentioned the words of Fr. Ronald Knox, who suggested that the best Mass is the one where people leave the church and say to each other, “now can you remember, which priest was it who said Mass this morning”?

  Fr. Berg thanked members and supporters of the Confraternity of St. Peter for their prayers and their financial support over the past 25 years. This had contributed greatly to the growth of the FSSP. Each member commits themselves to recite a decade of the rosary and say the Confraternity Prayer every day for priestly vocations and ministry; and to have an annual Mass offered to the same intentions.

  It was interesting to witness what happened at the end of the High Mass. When the clergy departed for the sacristy, after the singing of the “Te Deum”, about 90% of the congregation remained in the pews for at least five minutes. There was complete silence as people made their thanksgiving after receiving Our Lord in Holy Communion. Contrast this to the usual rush for the church door at the end of Sunday Mass (or even before), with people talking and laughing, that we often have to endure today. There is much in terms of reverence, respect and dignity that we can learn from the Fraternity.

L-R: Fr Glaysher, Fr de Malleray, FSSP, Fr Southwell, Fr Berg, FSSP.

  Outside the church it was good to meet Fr. Berg socially. He posed for photographs with the English pilgrims. Two other English priests were delighted to see us; namely, Fr. William Barker FSSP, who is the curate at this Roman church, and Fr. Andrew Southwell, formerly of St. Bede’s, Clapham Park, - now based in Rome. 

  In the evening there was Solemn Vespers for the Feast of St. Luke and by Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. The evening concluded with a concert by the St. Andrew Camerata from Scotland, (once the Blessed Sacrament had been removed from the tabernacle into the sacristy). Among the hymns which they sung were Exultate Deo (Scarlatti), Christus factus est (Buckner), Alma Redemptorist Mater (Palestrina) and  O Sacrum Convivium (Viadana). 

  Details of the concert and other aspects of the pilgrimage (and photographs) can be read in the IoW Catholic History Society web site  www.iow-chs.org  after 27^th October. 

Tu es Petrus, et super hanc petram aedificabo Ecclesiam meam.

All Saints and All Souls

Madonna and Child enthroned with saints, Benozzo Gozzoli, 1461-2.

Here are the details of Masses being celebrated on the feast of All Saints and All Souls in the diocese of Clifton:

All Saints Day – Friday 1st November

- St Dominic’s, Dursley – 8am Low Mass

- Prinknash Abbey – 8.15am Low Mass

- Our Lady and St Kenelm, Stow-on-the-Wold – 11am Low Mass

- Our Lady and St Alphege, Bath – 12 noon Low Mass

- Our Lady of Glastonbury – 12 noon Low Mass

- Holy Cross, Bedminster – 12.45pm Low Mass

- SS Joseph and Teresa, Wells – 6pm Low Mass

The Last Judgement, Michaelangelo, 1541.

All Souls Day – Saturday 2nd November

- St Dominic’s, Dursley – Three consecutive Masses will be celebrated from 8am onwards.

- Our Lady and St Kenelm, Stow-on-the-Wold – 10 am Low Mass

- Prinknash Abbey – 11 am Low Mass

- Holy Cross, Bedminster – 12 noon *Solemn High Requiem Mass*

- Our Lady and St Alphege, Bath – 12 noon Low Mass

- SS Joseph and Teresa, Wells – 6 pm Low Mass

Walsingham film

The Latin Mass Society has released a lovely new film about the recent LMS pilgrimage to Walsingham.

Please click  vimeo.com/76993160 to view it. It is about 13 minutes long, and well worth watching!

Latin Mass in the Vendee

A report kindly submitted by Clifton LMS members Ken and Carol Reis:

 Do you holiday in the Vendee region of France?  If so, you may be interested in learning that during the months of July through to September a Latin Mass is celebrated every Sunday in Les Sables-d'Olonne.   The Mass is held in the Chapelle du Sacre Coeur at 10.00 am.  Parking is available at the Chapelle.

The Masses which are now in their second year are celebrated by three priests, one of whom is Fr Bede Rowe who hails from the Clifton Diocese and is currently on secondment at Chavagnes International College.  Fr Rowe was invited to participate by Mgr Castet, the Bishop of Lucon.

The Chapel was originally the hospital chapel of La Sagesse sisters.  The  Chapel is now in regular use by the Parish to provide the Latin Mass at the behest of Mgr Castet.  The La Sagesse sisters and the Parish have provided the relics, altar cards and candles.  The mainly French congregation have also contributed magnificently as can be seen by the photo.  There is even a set of portable communion rails!

The Latin Mass has a distinctive French flavour.  A Rosary is said before the Mass and a small choir accompanies the Mass as the Gloria and Creed are sung along with some hymns. 

It is hoped that the Masses will continue and it is anticipated that from October onwards there will be Masses on the first and last Sundays of each month at the same time of 10.00 am.  For further information please e-mail lesamisdelachapelle@free.fr

Our Lord Jesus Christ the King

Our Lord Jesus Christ the King,
from 'The Last Judgement' by Giotto, in the Arena Chapel, Padua c.1304.

There will be a Missa Cantata to celebrate the great feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King, on Sunday 27^th October at 12pm, at the church of Our Lady and St Alphege in Bath. 

Do come and celebrate the feast with beautiful music and liturgy.

However… if you happen to be closer to Portsmouth on that day, there is to be a Solemn High Mass for the feast of Christ the King, at St John’s Cathedral, Portsmouth at 3pm.  Bishop Egan has kindly agreed to preside at this Mass, and to preach. This is a rare example of a Bishop presiding and preaching at an EF Mass, and it will be a great event. Do support it if you can.

Happy Birthday

The feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Sunday 8^th September, was celebrated with a Missa Cantata at Our Lady of Glastonbury. It is the patronal feast of the church, and so it was a fitting place to celebrate this important date in the Church’s calendar. The celebrant was Fr Philip Thomas, parish priest of SS Joseph and Teresa in Wells. The choir sang Missa Ave Maris Stella by Thomas Luis de Victoria, Ave Maria by Robert Parsons and O Sacrum Convivium by Thomas Tallis.

The Abbot of Downside, Dom Aidan Bellenger, preached. He spoke movingly about the central place that Our Lady occupied in the minds and hearts of the people of this country when it was the Dowry of Mary. The Lady Chapel of Glastonbury Abbey, although now in ruins, is still an important reminder of Our Lady’s presence here. Mass was followed by Benediction. Afterwards, choir and members of the congregation enjoyed a picnic lunch in the beautiful presbytery garden in the early autumn sunshine.

The Right Reverend Dom Aidan Bellenger, Abbot of Downside.

Fr Philip Thomas

Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.

There were six servers on the altar, including two young men who are about to leave the diocese to test their vocations, one with the Priestly Fraternity of St Peter (FSSP) and the other with the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest (ICKSP). We wish them both very well and our prayers go with them. 

Virgo Dei Genitrix, quem totus non capit orbis, in tua se clausit viscera, 

factus homo. Alleluia.

O Virgin Mother of God, He whom the whole world is unable to contain, being made man, enclosed Himself in thy womb. Alleluia

Wiltshire's loss is Somerset's gain

Fr Coulon preaching on the Feast of
the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus last year

Important news: Fr Jean-Patrice Coulon, parish priest of the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Devizes, is moving to a new parish with immediate effect. His new church is the Holy Ghost in Yeovil. This is a sad loss for Wiltshire, but good news for Somerset.

The Holy Ghost, Yeovil

This means that the Latin Mass celebrated every Friday at 6pm and every Second Sunday at 12.15pm in Devizes will no longer take place. We hope that provision will be made for those parishioners who are attached to the Latin Mass in Devizes, and we will of course keep you informed. Similarly, once Fr Coulon has settled into his new parish, we will let you know about Latin Masses being celebrated in Yeovil.

Fr Coulon is a member of the Missionaries of St Francis de Sales, or Fransalians.
May St Francis de Sales guide and protect him as he starts work in his new parish.