Served by the Priestly Fraternity of St Peter by appointment from the RC Diocese of Northampton
Residence: St Alban House, 18 Brett Drive, Bromham, Bedford MK43 8RF
Landline: 01234 954 316
Worship: Christ the King Church, Harrowden Road, Bedford MK42 0SP; and on Sundays and major feasts at Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church, Chesham Bois, 30 Amersham Road, HP6 5PE
Sat 9:00am-9:55am. And during or around Holy Mass when possible, including in Chesham Bois.
Safeguarding: If you have concerns about children or vulnerable adults, please contact the FSSP England Safeguarding Lead, Fr Matthew Goddard: Tel: 07825 089 336; Email: safeguardingfssp@pm.me. Reminder: Children must be accompanied to the loo by a parent.
THE LORD JESUS IS RISEN, ALLELUIA!
Thank God for a grace-filled Easter Triduum 2024.
A picture is worth a thousand words: take a look at our Easter Triduum Bedford albums
and share with your friends. Thank you to the photographers.
Sunday 14 April is Good Shepherd Sunday when all Catholics pray in particular for priestly vocations. After the visit of FSSP UK seminarian Benjamin during Holy Week, we are delighted to have FSSP UK seminarian David attend our 12noon Mass in Chesham Bois this Sunday. Come and meet him in the parish hall after Mass. Please pray for him and for our six seminarians from the UK & Ireland, including Deacon Miklos Homolya who will be ordained a priest at our Bavarian seminary on Sat 15 June 2024.
Make your prayer for vocations more efficient via our international prayer network for vocations, the Confraternity of St Peter, whose chaplain in the UK & Ireland is Fr Seth Phipps, FSSP: https://fssp.org.uk/about-the-confraternity/ .
THURSDAY 25 APRIL 7:30pm: WORKSHOP on HOW TO USE MY HAND MISSAL.
Learn to find your way through thin pages to find the Ordinary of the Mass, the Propers, the Common, and the various devotions, or how to attend a Baptism, a funeral, a wedding etc. How to prepare for Confession. Many of you have asked for a simple explanation, book in hand. Bring your missal!
This is our combined MEN’S & LADIES’ GROUP this month. We will revert to separate events next month.
SPUC Northampton is holding a Pro-Life Chain on St Peters Way Northampton. This act of silent witness is to remember the millions of lives lost to abortion since the Abortion Act 1967. Please consider joining us at this important event. contact William on 0739 396 5643 (text is fine) or wpcurrie@btinternet.com. Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us.
Next Juventutem London evening: Fri 12 Apr 7pm
Summer Juventutem Weekend at Ampleforth Abbey for 18-35s: Exciting news!
Juventutem is now taking bookings. Following last year’s amazing weekend at Ampleforth, we’re very pleased to announce that we will be going back for again this year, 2-4th August. Book before the Ascension to secure a great discount- £125 including all accommodation, food, and a space on the coach to / from York Station if required.
With: Fr Armand de Malleray, FSSP, Fr Thomas Crean OP, and more clerical and lay speakers, for traditional liturgies, doctrinal and spiritual talks, – and summer fun!
PLEASE SHARE INFO ABOVE WITH YOUR PARENT FRIENDS AND THEIR 18+ CHILDREN! AN EASY WAY FOR YOUR TO HELP EVANGELISE.
Congratulations to George and Heather Tyldesley whose newborn son Giles will be baptised in Chesham Bois on Sat 13th April, 3pm.
Watch the third and last episode of Guardians of Tradition, a remarkable film explaining the aspirations of traditional Catholics. Access it via the supportive article of the Catholic Herald here:
A Chaplaincy Council is being set up to offer advice and assistance to the Chaplain. It includes for the time being the Chaplaincy Secretary and several fathers of family in our congregations in Bedford and Chesham Bois.
Bedford & Chesham Bois Chaplaincy day-Pilgrimage to Walsingham on Sat 20 April.
Bring and share refreshments after holy Mass, followed by spiritual conference on Our blessed Lady and our sanctification by Fr de Malleray.
Full schedule to be communicated on site. Tell Rita Carroll (bedford@fssp.org) how many adults and children you bring, to gauge whether our group qualifies for a discount entry into the Priory Ruins. Children under 6 years of age get FREE entrance.
Pray for 15 young women attending a day of vocational discernment with Fr de Malleray at Tyburn Convent in London on 13 April. Compulsory booking with Fr de Malleray: malleray@fssp.org
Catholic Community Spring Dance near Tring
Saturday 27th April 1-8pm. BOOKINGS:
georgetyldesley@gmail.com for tickets.
Summer Camps 2024: This year’s summer camps will once again take place at Savio House in Bollington, near Macclesfield. Boys 5-10 Aug. Girls 12-17 Aug. Booking forms will be available soon.
FINANCES: online donations and standing orders are still gratefully received, being also much quicker and easier to process than cash. Thank you in advance for your generosity. Sort code: 30-80-27 Account number: 44025960 Thank you in advance.
GIFT AID: Increase your donation to the FSSP Chaplaincy by 25% at no further expense to you. Ask Rita for a Gift Aid form, fill it in and hand it back to her. That will help us a lot.
Pray for the sick in our congregations: Tom and Inma Jones, Patsy Crocker, Vincent Jones, Joseph Osborn, Rod Henry. R.I.P. Carl Roberts. Please email to sick list.
1-13 April 2024 [please note: a TWO-week edition this time.]
Served by the Priestly Fraternity of St Peter by appointment from the RC Diocese of Northampton
Residence: St Alban House, 18 Brett Drive, Bromham, Bedford MK43 8RF
Landline: 01234 954 316
Worship: Christ the King Church, Harrowden Road, Bedford MK42 0SP; and on Sundays and major feasts at Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church, Chesham Bois, 30 Amersham Road, HP6 5PE
Sat 9:00am-9:55am. And during or around Holy Mass when possible, including in Chesham Bois.
Safeguarding: If you have concerns about children or vulnerable adults, please contact the FSSP England Safeguarding Lead, Fr Matthew Goddard: Tel: 07825 089 336; Email: safeguardingfssp@pm.me.
Reminder: Children must be accompanied to the loo by a parent.
THE LORD JESUS IS RISEN, ALLELUIA!
Thank God for a grace-filled Easter Triduum 2024. It was the first time that the FSSP Chaplaincy was able to offer the traditional full Holy Week in Bedford. Despite the very late allocation of a church at an address unknown to most (and at times different from those originally agreed and advertised), the ceremonies were well attended (150 on Good Friday), with worshippers travelling from far and wide, e.g. Westminster, Peterborough, Leicester, Oxford, and Chesham Bois.
On behalf of all, let all contributors be thanked, in particular our visiting clergy Fr Thomas Crean OP and FSSP seminarian Benjamin; our altar servers and singers, our flower arrangers, and all who helped with essential practical preparation such as the Easter fire, the cross pedestal for Good Friday adoration, the advertising of schedule, the lending of cassocks, and more. Those who chose to attend with us this first traditional Triduum in Bedford experienced anew the fraternal spirit stemming from the Lord’s Death and Resurrection and fostered by their liturgical re-enactment in the eloquent Roman traditions of the Church.
Pictures above: Maundy Thursday: after Solemn High Mass and procession, about thirty people watched at the altar of repose, some twenty of them staying until midnight.
More pictures to come…
Easter Offertory collections: unlike in other places across the UK, the Christmas and Easter collections are not retained by FSSP clergy but they are used to meet the ongoing costs of the FSSP Chaplaincy.
(Should you wish to make a personal gift to Frs de Malleray and Coelho, please clearly write “Personal Gift to the Clergy” on the envelope.)
On Maundy Thursday morning, Fr de Malleray and Fr Coelho attended in choir the Chrism Mass at Northampton Cathedral, celebrated by Bishop David Oakley of Northampton, who welcomed permanently in the diocese the FSSP Gregorian Chaplaincy last autumn. The “Roman canon” was used, while kyriale and final Marian antiphon were sung in Latin. Bishop Peter Doyle (emeritus of Northampton) who first established the FSSP Gregorian Chaplaincy in the diocese in 2015, also took part. The pontifical MC was Fr Gerard Byrne. Refreshments followed at Bishop’s House for the many priests present, including a number of religious serving parishes.
Following on his private audience two years earlier, Pope Francis met again with FSSP superiors last 29 February. No particular decision was made but benevolence was shown, a comforting gesture for those attached to the Roman traditions of the Church, comments Fr Armand de Malleray, FSSP.
A Fresh Look at Courtship
Since most marriages nowadays end up in divorce, and whereas young Catholics have fewer opportunities to meet like-minded souls, a young Catholic layman (attending Juventutem events and recently married) finds wisdom in the traditional way of courtship.
Two Young Women Love Sacred Art
Young convert Rachel Moberly paints sacred pictures to evangelise, and one-of-twelve cradle Catholic Francesca Stevens seeks traditional artistic formation abroad after failed attempts in the UK. Their artistic involvement can inspire other Catholics young and old.
Evangelising Britain in the Digital Age
Webmaster Robert Sławik introduces the website dowry.org.uk. This new tool for evangelisation provides easy access to a wealth of articles about faith, spirituality, family matters and education, liturgy, vocations, history, sacred art and literature published in the magazine Dowry since 2008.
The Spiritual Meaning of Making Altar Bread
A nun in formation at the Cistercian monastery of Valley of Our Lady in America reflects on the process of baking hosts for holy Mass, one of the manual tasks performed by her community. She sees in it a spiritual comparison illustrating her life hidden with Christ.
Picasso’s Guernica or, This Is Not A Corrida
Fr Armand de Malleray, FSSP suggests a different title for Pablo Picasso’s famous war painting. Started months before the Basque town was bombed, the picture was subsequently given a title that changed its meaning without substantially altering its composition, though.
Priory Campaign Appeal Update
Rector of Warrington Shrine Fr Matthew Goddard, FSSP explains how the long-awaited completion of the conversion work will provide a versatile hall next to the beautiful Pugin church. Costs rise lead to a final appeal to the generosity of anyone wishing to support this growing traditional apostolate.
Annunciation of Our Lady This feast, transferred from 25 March, is celebrated on Monday 8 April (Low Mass) at 10.00am in Bedford.
Pro Life Chain Sat 27th April, 11am-1pm SPUC Northampton is holding a Pro-Life Chain on St Peters Way Northampton. This act of silent witness is to remember the millions of lives lost to abortion since the Abortion Act 1967. Please consider joining us at this important event. We will stand together to proclaim the pro-life message. Abortion is a tragedy for babies, mothers, fathers, and society as a whole. We have a moral duty to speak out against the horror of abortion. If you can join us or want more information, then please contact William on 0739 396 5643 (text is fine) or wpcurrie@btinternet.com. Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us.
Next Juventutem London evening for young adults 18-35: Fri 12 Apr 7pm, Wandsworth, St Mary Magdalene Church, London
Congratulations to George and Heather Tyldesley whose newborn son Giles will be baptised in Chesham Bois on Sat 13th April, 3pm.
We are pleased to recommend Episode 3 of the wonderful Mass of Ages Trilogy! Some of our UK parishioners were heavily involved in making this film, and some of our UK clergy appear in it.
Thank you for your warm support and kind wishes to Fr Coelho on his fiftieth birthday, in Bedford and in Chesham Bois. Father was touched, and grateful to all of you for your prayers, cards, refreshments and memorable cake!
A Chaplaincy Council is being set up to offer advice and assistance to the Chaplain. It includes for the time being the Chaplaincy Secretary and several fathers of family in our congregations in Bedford and Chesham Bois.
SAVE THE DATE: Sat 20th April. Chaplaincy day-Pilgrimage to Walsingham. Tell Rita Carroll (bedford@fssp.org) how many people you bring.
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday 13 April, DISCERNMENT DAY FOR SINGLE LADIES: Tyburn Convent, 8 Hyde Park Place, London, W2 2LJ. Includes: Holy Mass and shared lunch, conferences on holy matrimony, religious life, the three vows; Rosary at nearby Tyburn Tree, presentation by an enclosed nun, etc. By exception, participants aged 13-17 can apply provided they are accompanied by a responsible adult. Compulsory booking with Fr de Malleray: malleray@fssp.org
Catholic Community Spring Dance near Tring Saturday 27th April 1-8pm. BOOKINGS: georgetyldesley@gmail.com for tickets.
Summer Camps 2024: This year’s summer camps will once again take place at Savio House in Bollington, near Macclesfield. Boys 5-10 Aug. Girls 12-17 Aug. Booking forms will be available soon.
FINANCES: online donations and standing orders are still gratefully received, being also much quicker and easier to process than cash. Thank you in advance for your generosity. Sort code: 30-80-27 Account number: 44025960 Thank you in advance.
GIFT AID: Increase your donation to the FSSP Chaplaincy by 25% at no further expense to you. Ask Rita for a Gift Aid form, fill it in and hand it back to her. That will help us a lot.
Pray for the sick in our congregations: Tom and Inma Jones, Patsy Crocker, Vincent Jones, Joseph Osborn, Rod Henry. R.I.P. Carl Roberts. Please email to sick list.
Maundy Thursday 28 March: 8:00pm Holy Mass, followed by adoration at Altar of Repose until midnight. Extra confession times: Thur 28th March 9:30pm-11:30pm, during adoration. Please sign up for 30mins of adoration: 9:30pm/10pm/10:30pm/11pm/11:30pm.
Good Friday 29 March: 3:00pm Solemn Liturgy (ends by 5pm). Compulsory fast & abstinence. N.B. Good Friday is a day of fast and abstinence. All Catholics aged 18-59 inclusive are obliged to fast (one meal & two small snacks permitted); and, as usual on Fridays, all Catholics aged 14+ must abstain from meat.
Easter Sunday 31 March: 8:30:am Holy Mass (not at Sts Philip and James, but back at Christ the King Church, Harrowden Rd, Bedford MK42 for our usual 8:30am Mass there.) Usual 12noon Sunday Mass time for Easter Mass in Chesham Bois. (Beware of waking up 1hr earlier, as British Summer Time begins in the night of the Resurrection.)
PLENARY INDULGENCES DURING SACRED TRIDUUM (usual conditions apply) •Maundy Thursday: at the singing of Tantum ergo after the Procession; •Good Friday: by adoring and kissing the Cross at the Solemn Liturgy; •Holy Saturday: by joining with renewal of baptismal promises at the Vigil.
We are grateful to the parish priest at Sts Philip & James Fr. Alexander Ibe, SMMM and to his parishioners for welcoming our congregation; and also to FSSP seminarian Benjamin with us during this Triduum, as well as to Fr Thomas Crean OP who will act as sacred minister. Volunteers are invited to contact Rita Carroll (bedford@fssp.org) to discuss practicalities such as setting up the altar of repose on Maundy Thursday and lighting the New Easter Fire on Holy Saturday.
Welcoming visitors this Holy Week: you may live at a distance, even outside the Northampton Diocese, and plan to attend our Holy Week ceremonies. You are very welcome as those are open to all and approved by Bishop David Oakley within the provision of the FSSP Chaplaincy in the Northampton Diocese.
Have you served or sung any Holy Week liturgies before? Please contact us URGENTLY to make sure your talents are put to good use with us.
24-31 March 2024 Served by the Priestly Fraternity of St Peter by appointment from the RC Diocese of Northampton Residence: St Alban House, 18 Brett Drive, Bromham, Bedford MK43 8RF Landline: 01234 954 316 Worship: Christ the King Church, Harrowden Road, Bedford MK42 0SP; and on Sundays and major feasts at Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church, Chesham Bois, 30 Amersham Road, HP6 5PE fssp.org.uk/bedford or fssp.org.uk/chesham facebook.com/bedfordlatinmass facebook.com/fssp.england Chaplain: Fr Armand de Malleray, FSSP: malleray@fssp.org Visiting Priest: Fr Miguel Coelho: pe.miguelcoelho@protonmail.com Secretary: Mrs Rita Carroll: bedford@fssp.org
Receive this newsletter by email https://fssp.org.uk/manageprofile/index.php
Watch daily Mass by the FSSP on www.livemass.net/locations/warrington.html
Daily Holy Mass readings: www.divinumofficium.com/cgi-bin/missa/missa.pl
Bedford CONFESSIONS TIMES Sat 9:00am-9:55am. And during or around Holy Mass when possible, including in Chesham Bois.
Safeguarding: If you have concerns about children or vulnerable adults, please contact the FSSP England Safeguarding Lead, Fr Matthew Goddard: Tel: 07825 089 336; Email: safeguardingfssp@pm.me. Reminder: Children must be accompanied to the loo by a parent.
EASTER TRIDUUM 2024 IN BEDFORD Traditional Roman Rite (1962) (Attention: not at Christ the King Church, but at Saints Philip & James Church, 2 Severn Way, Brickhill, Bedford MK41 7BX):
Maundy Thursday 28 March: 8:00pm Holy Mass, followed by adoration at Altar of Repose until midnight. Extra confession times: Thur 28th March 9:30pm-11:30pm, during adoration. Please sign up for 30mins of adoration: 9:30pm/10pm/10:30pm/11pm/11:30pm.
Good Friday 29 March: 3:00pm Solemn Liturgy (ends by 5pm). Compulsory fast & abstinence. N.B. Good Friday is a day of fast and abstinence. All Catholics aged 18-59 inclusive are obliged to fast (one meal & two small snacks permitted); and, as usual on Fridays, all Catholics aged 14+ must abstain from meat.
Holy Saturday 30 March: 7:00pm Easter Vigil
Easter Sunday 31 March: 8:30:am Holy Mass (not at Sts Philip and James, but back at Christ the King Church for our usual 8:30am Mass there.) Usual 12noon Sunday Mass time for Easter Mass in Chesham Bois. (Beware of waking up 1hr earlier, as British Summer Time begins in the night of the Resurrection.)
PLENARY INDULGENCES DURING SACRED TRIDUUM (usual conditions apply) •Maundy Thursday: at the singing of Tantum ergo after the Procession; •Good Friday: by adoring and kissing the Cross at the Solemn Liturgy; •Holy Saturday: by joining with renewal of baptismal promises at the Vigil.
We are grateful to the parish priest at Sts Philip & James Fr. Alexander Ibe, SMMM and to his parishioners for welcoming our congregation; and also to FSSP seminarian Benjamin with us during this Triduum, as well as to Fr Thomas Crean OP who will act as sacred minister. Volunteers are invited to contact Rita Carroll to discuss practicalities such as setting up the altar of repose on Maundy Thursday and lighting the New Easter Fire on Holy Saturday. Welcoming visitors this Holy Week: you may live at a distance, even outside the Northampton Diocese, and plan to attend our Holy Week ceremonies. You are very welcome as those are open to all and approved by Bishop David Oakley within the provision of the FSSP Chaplaincy in the Northampton Diocese. Have you served or sung any Holy Week liturgies before? Please contact us URGENTLY to make sure your talents are put to good use with us.
Following on his private audience two years earlier, Pope Francis met again with FSSP superiors last 29 February. No particular decision was made but benevolence was shown, a comforting gesture for those attached to the Roman traditions of the Church, comments Fr Armand de Malleray, FSSP.
A Fresh Look at Courtship
Since most marriages nowadays end up in divorce, and whereas young Catholics have fewer opportunities to meet like-minded souls, a young Catholic layman (attending Juventutem events and recently married) finds wisdom in the traditional way of courtship.
Two Young Women Love Sacred Art
Young convert Rachel Moberly paints sacred pictures to evangelise, and one-of-twelve cradle Catholic Francesca Stevens seeks traditional artistic formation abroad after failed attempts in the UK. Their artistic involvement can inspire other Catholics young and old.
Evangelising Britain in the Digital Age
Webmaster Robert Sławik introduces the website dowry.org.uk. This new tool for evangelisation provides easy access to a wealth of articles about faith, spirituality, family matters and education, liturgy, vocations, history, sacred art and literature published in the magazine Dowry since 2008.
The Spiritual Meaning of Making Altar Bread
A nun in formation at the Cistercian monastery of Valley of Our Lady in America reflects on the process of baking hosts for holy Mass, one of the manual tasks performed by her community. She sees in it a spiritual comparison illustrating her life hidden with Christ.
Picasso’s Guernica or, This Is Not A Corrida
Fr Armand de Malleray, FSSP suggests a different title for Pablo Picasso’s famous war painting. Started months before the Basque town was bombed, the picture was subsequently given a title that changed its meaning without substantially altering its composition, though.
Priory Campaign Appeal Update
Rector of Warrington Shrine Fr Matthew Goddard, FSSP explains how the long-awaited completion of the conversion work will provide a versatile hall next to the beautiful Pugin church. Costs rise lead to a final appeal to the generosity of anyone wishing to support this growing traditional apostolate.
Pro Life Chain Sat 27th April, 11am-1pm SPUC Northampton is holding a Pro-Life Chain on St Peters Way Northampton. This act of silent witness is to remember the millions of lives lost to abortion since the Abortion Act 1967. Please consider joining us at this important event. We will stand together to proclaim the pro-life message. Abortion is a tragedy for babies, mothers, fathers, and society as a whole. We have a moral duty to speak out against the horror of abortion. If you can join us or want more information, then please contact William on 0739 396 5643 (text is fine) or wpcurrie@btinternet.com. Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us.
Next Juventutem London evening for young adults 18-35: Fri 12 Apr 7pm, Wandsworth, St Mary Magdalene Church, London
Congratulations to George and Heather Tyldesley whose newborn son Giles will be baptised in Chesham Bois on Sat 13th April, 3pm.
A Chaplaincy Council is being set up to offer advice and assistance to the Chaplain. It includes for the time being the Chaplaincy Secretary and several fathers of family in our congregations in Bedford and Chesham Bois.
SAVE THE DATE: Sat 20th April. Chaplaincy day-Pilgrimage to Walsingham. Tell Rita Carroll (bedford@fssp.org) how many people you bring.
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday 13 April, DISCERNMENT DAY FOR SINGLE LADIES: Tyburn Convent, 8 Hyde Park Place, London, W2 2LJ. Includes: Holy Mass and shared lunch, conferences on holy matrimony, religious life, the three vows; Rosary at nearby Tyburn Tree, presentation by an enclosed nun, etc. By exception, participants aged 13-17 can apply provided they are accompanied by a responsible adult. Compulsory booking with Fr de Malleray: malleray@fssp.org
Catholic Community Spring Dance near Tring Saturday 27th April 1-8pm. BOOKINGS: georgetyldesley@gmail.com for tickets.
Summer Camps 2024: This year’s summer camps will once again take place at Savio House in Bollington, near Macclesfield. Boys 5-10 Aug. Girls 12-17 Aug. Booking forms will be available soon.
FINANCES: online donations and standing orders are still gratefully received, being also much quicker and easier to process than cash. Thank you in advance for your generosity. Sort code: 30-80-27 Account number: 44025960 Thank you in advance.
GIFT AID: Increase your donation to the FSSP Chaplaincy by 25% at no further expense to you. Ask Rita for a Gift Aid form, fill it in and hand it back to her. That will help us a lot.
Pray for the sick in our congregations: Tom and Inma Jones, Patsy Crocker, Vincent Jones, Joseph Osborn, Rod Henry. R.I.P. Carl Roberts. Please email to sick list.
Following on his private audience two years earlier, Pope Francis met again with FSSP superiors last 29 February. No particular decision was made but benevolence was shown, a comforting gesture for those attached to the Roman traditions of the Church, comments Fr Armand de Malleray, FSSP.
A Fresh Look at Courtship
Since most marriages nowadays end up in divorce, and whereas young Catholics have fewer opportunities to meet like-minded souls, a young Catholic layman (attending Juventutem events and recently married) finds wisdom in the traditional way of courtship.
Two Young Women Love Sacred Art
Young convert Rachel Moberly paints sacred pictures to evangelise, and one-of-twelve cradle Catholic Francesca Stevens seeks traditional artistic formation abroad after failed attempts in the UK. Their artistic involvement can inspire other Catholics young and old.
Evangelising Britain in the Digital Age
Webmaster Robert Sławik introduces the website dowry.org.uk. This new tool for evangelisation provides easy access to a wealth of articles about faith, spirituality, family matters and education, liturgy, vocations, history, sacred art and literature published in the magazine Dowry since 2008.
The Spiritual Meaning of Making Altar Bread
A nun in formation at the Cistercian monastery of Valley of Our Lady in America reflects on the process of baking hosts for holy Mass, one of the manual tasks performed by her community. She sees in it a spiritual comparison illustrating her life hidden with Christ.
Picasso’s Guernica or, This Is Not A Corrida
Fr Armand de Malleray, FSSP suggests a different title for Pablo Picasso’s famous war painting. Started months before the Basque town was bombed, the picture was subsequently given a title that changed its meaning without substantially altering its composition, though.
Priory Campaign Appeal Update
Rector of Warrington Shrine Fr Matthew Goddard, FSSP explains how the long-awaited completion of the conversion work will provide a versatile hall next to the beautiful Pugin church. Costs rise lead to a final appeal to the generosity of anyone wishing to support this growing traditional apostolate.
Served by the Priestly Fraternity of St Peter by appointment from the RC Diocese of Northampton
Residence: St Alban House, 18 Brett Drive, Bromham, Bedford MK43 8RF
Landline: 01234 954 316
Worship: Christ the King Church, Harrowden Road, Bedford MK42 0SP; and on Sundays and major feasts at Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church, Chesham Bois, 30 Amersham Road, HP6 5PE
Sat 9:00am-9:55am. And during or around Holy Mass when possible, including in Chesham Bois.
Safeguarding: If you have concerns about children or vulnerable adults, please contact the FSSP England Safeguarding Lead, Fr Matthew Goddard: goddard@fssp.org. Reminder: Children must be accompanied to the loo by a parent.
To all with Irish ancestry, happy feast of St Patrick this Sunday – even though the First Passion Sunday takes precedence…
LENTEN EFFORT: DESERT SOCIAL MEDIA! A healthy diet and a meritorious mortification: cut down or even cancel your daily hours on so many blogs, platforms and “official” Church gossips. Make history on your knees this Lent: why not at weekday Masses?
We recommend this Lent to donate to the Good Counsel Network, a deserving charity assisting mothers under pressure to abort: https://www.goodcounselnet.co.uk/donate
Maundy Thursday 28 March 2024: 8:00pm Holy Mass, followed by adoration at Altar of Repose until midnight.
Good Friday 29 March 2024: 3:00pm Solemn Liturgy (ends by 5pm). Compulsory fast & abstinence.
Holy Saturday 30 March 2024: 7:00pm Easter Vigil
Easter Sunday 31 March 2024: 8:30:am Holy Mass (not at Sts Philip and James, but back at Christ the King Church for our usual 8:30am Mass there.) Usual 12noon Sunday Mass time for Easter Mass in Chesham Bois. (Beware of waking up 1hr earlier, as British Summer Time begins in the night of the Resurrection.)
Extra confession times to be announced – but please make use now of the usual times advertised.
We are grateful to the parish priest at Sts Philip & James Fr. Alexander Ibe, SMMM and to his parishioners for welcoming our congregation; and also to seminarian Benjamin with us during this Triduum, as well as to Fr Thomas Crean OP who will act as sacred minister.
Volunteers are invited to contact Rita Carroll to discuss practicalities such as setting up the altar of repose on Maundy Thursday and lighting the New Easter Fire on Holy Saturday. Anyone able to serve the liturgy, please contact Francis Ibo for practice, and anyone able to sing, please contact Katherine Peddie.
Welcoming visitors this Holy Week: you may live at a distance, even outside the Northampton Diocese, and plan to attend our Holy Week ceremonies. You are very welcome as those are open to all and approved by Bishop David Oakley within the provision of the FSSP Chaplaincy in the Northampton Diocese. Have you served or sung any Holy Week liturgies before? Please contact us URGENTLY to make sure your talents are put to good use with us.
First Holy Communions & Confirmations: Preparation begins after Easter,
ONE HOUR EVERY SATURDAY MORNING:
First Holy Communion: from Sat 27th April to Sat 1st June, with ceremony on Sunday 2nd June, 8:30am.
Confirmations: from Sat 15th June to Sat 20th July, with ceremony on Sat 27th July 2024, 3pm.
Please kindly email Chaplaincy Secretary Mrs Rita Carroll (bedford@fssp.org) the full details of candidates for First Holy Communion and/or Confirmation (including date of birth).
Ladies’ groups in the Donegan Room on the theme: How the Passion of Christ saves us.
Sat 23 March, 11am coffee/biscuits; 11:30am talk. Q&As, ending before 1pm.
Last week the Men’s group was attended by 13.
Last Friday about 70 attended the Juventutem Mass in London, and about 20 young adults attended the pro-life vigil outside the Brixton abortuary (Fr de Malleray took part in both events as chaplain.)
SCOUTS: On Saturday 9 March, Fr de Malleray attended the outdoor gathering of the Scouts. All three groups met after separate treks. Songs and games followed while sausages were roasting on the camp fire. Fr de Malleray later led the recitation of the Holy Rosary. The children were very pleased with their day, even though muddy and tired.
Update on Bedford relocation of Chaplaincy congregation: the meeting with Fr Aladics, Fr de Malleray and the Vicar General at the latter’s invitation took place last Thursday. Our ministry and Masses carry on as usual for the time being (check newsletter for any schedule variation) until a suitable venue is found for the Chaplaincy to relocate in Bedford, hopefully by August 2024.
A Chaplaincy Council is being set up to offer advice and assistance to the Chaplain. It includes for the time being the Chaplaincy Secretary and several fathers of family in our congregations in Bedford and Chesham Bois.
Feel welcome to send any comments, questions or suggestions to the Chaplaincy Secretary Mrs Rita Carroll at bedford@fssp.org. We will keep you updated as soon as we are able to.
SAVE THE DATE:Sat 20th April. Chaplaincy day-Pilgrimage to Walsingham.
PLEASE TELL RITA THIS WEEKEND IF YOU ARE COMING, AND WITH HOW MANY PEOPLE.
Detailed schedule communicated soon (from about 10am to about 5pm). Includes Holy Mass, holy Mile walk, convivial picnic, devotions, and conferences by Fr de Malleray. Let Rita Carroll know if you need a lift, or can offer one (no coach hired this time).
Stations of the Cross after 8am Mass on FRIDAY.
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday 13 April, DISCERNMENT DAY FOR SINGLE LADIES:
Tyburn Convent, 8 Hyde Park Place, London, W2 2LJ. Includes: Holy Mass and shared lunch, conferences on holy matrimony, religious life, the three vows; Rosary at nearby Tyburn Tree, presentation by an enclosed nun, etc. By exception, participants aged 13-17 can apply provided they are accompanied by a responsible adult. Compulsory booking with Fr de Malleray: malleray@fssp.org
Summer Camps 2024
This year’s summer camps will once again take place at Savio House in Bollington, near Macclesfield.
The St Peter’s Summer Camp for Boys will be 5-10 August. The St Petronilla’s Summer Camp for Girls will be 12-17 August.
Booking forms will be available soon.
Great news: the very episcopal ring of St John Fisher will be displayed for veneration during the retreat. Tell your priest, seminarian or friar friends:
CLERGY RETREAT by Fr de Malleray at STONYHURST 14-18 Oct 2024
Traditional Pilgrimage of Pentecost Paris-Chartres in France 18-20 May: join the Brits among 16,000 pilgrims. Email chartres@duc-in-altum.co.uk
TUTORS WANTED: Regina Caeli UK are employing part-time tutors at their Bedfordshire centre. Please contact them for further information and to apply: info@rcahybrid.co.uk
Next Altar servers training: Saturdays 23, 30 March. Book with Francis Ibabu, our Servers’ Coordinator on: ibabu10@proton.me. Serving is an honour and brings many graces. One can start with just a Low Mass with one server. Everyone under 18 must have a signed parental consent form (ask Rita Carroll).
FINANCES: online donations and standing orders are still gratefully received, being also much quicker and easier to process than cash. Thank you in advance for your generosity. Sort code: 30-80-27 Account number: 44025960 Thank you in advance.
GIFT AID: Increase your donation to the FSSP Chaplaincy by 25% at no further expense to you. Ask Rita for a Gift Aid form, fill it in and hand it back to her. That will help us a lot.
Pray for the sick in our congregations: Tom and Inma Jones, Patsy Crocker, Vincent Jones, Joseph Osborn, Rod Henry. R.I.P. Carl Roberts. Please email to sick list.
Served by the Priestly Fraternity of St Peter by appointment from the RC Diocese of Northampton
Residence: St Alban House, 18 Brett Drive, Bromham, Bedford MK43 8RF
Landline: 01234 954 316
Worship: Christ the King Church, Harrowden Road, Bedford MK42 0SP; and on Sundays and major feasts at Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church, Chesham Bois, 30 Amersham Road, HP6 5PE
Sat 9:00am-9:55am. And during or around Holy Mass when possible, including in Chesham Bois.
Safeguarding: If you have concerns about children or vulnerable adults, please contact the FSSP England Safeguarding Lead, Fr Matthew Goddard: goddard@fssp.org. Reminder: Children must be accompanied to the loo by a parent.
LAETARE SUNDAY & Mothers’ Day. To honour all ladies in our two congregations who carried life (grandmothers welcome!), we invite them to line up at the Communion rail right after Mass to receive a rose from the priest on behalf of all.
Congratulations to George and Heather Tyldesley on the happy birth of their fourth child Giles on Monday 4th March.
LENTEN EFFORT: DESERT SOCIAL MEDIA! A healthy diet and a meritorious mortification: cut down or even cancel your daily hours on so many blogs, platforms and official Church gossips. Make history on your knees this Lent: why not at weekday Masses?
We recommend this Lent to donate to the Good Counsel Network, a deserving charity assisting mothers under pressure to abort: https://www.goodcounselnet.co.uk/donate
Preparation begins after Easter,
ONE HOUR EVERY SATURDAY MORNING:
First Holy Communion: from Sat 27th April to Sat 1st June, with ceremony on Sunday 2nd June, 8:30am.
Confirmations: from Sat 15th June to Sat 20th July, with ceremony on Sat 27th July 2024, 3pm.
Please kindly email Chaplaincy Secretary Mrs Rita Carroll (bedford@fssp.org) the full details of candidates for First Holy Communion and/or Confirmation (includes date of birth).
Monthly groups in the Donegan Room on the theme: How the Passion of Christ saves us.
Men’s : Thu 14 March at 7:30pm tea/biscuits, 8pm talk, Q&As follows.
Ladies’: Sat 23 March, 11am coffee/biscuits; 11:30am talk. Q&As, ending before 1pm.
The Chesham Bois talk last month was attended by about 40:
Update on Bedford relocation of Chaplaincy congregation: the meeting with Fr Aladics, Fr de Malleray and the Vicar General at the latter’s invitation will take place next Thursday. Our ministry and Masses carry on as usual for the time being (check newsletter for any schedule variation.)
The EASTER TRIDUUM SCHEDULE will be announced next week. Feel welcome to send any comments, questions or suggestions to the Chaplaincy Secretary Mrs Rita Carroll at bedford@fssp.org. We will keep you updated as soon as we are able to.
SAVE THE DATE:Sat 20th April. Chaplaincy day-Pilgrimage to Walsingham. Detailed schedule communicated soon (from about 10am to about 5pm). Includes Holy Mass, holy Mile walk, convivial picnic, devotions, and conferences by Fr de Malleray. Let Rita Carroll know if you need a lift, or can offer one (no coach hired this time).
Stations of the Cross after 8am Mass on FRIDAY.
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday 13 April, DISCERNMENT DAY FOR SINGLE LADIES:
Tyburn Convent, 8 Hyde Park Place, London, W2 2LJ. Includes: Holy Mass and shared lunch, conferences on holy matrimony, religious life, the three vows; Rosary at nearby Tyburn Tree, presentation by an enclosed nun, etc. By exception, participants aged 13-17 can apply provided they are accompanied by a responsible adult. Compulsory booking with Fr de Malleray: malleray@fssp.org
Great news: the very episcopal ring of St John Fisher will be displayed for veneration during the retreat. Tell your priest, seminarian or friar friends:
CLERGY RETREAT by Fr de Malleray at STONYHURST 14-18 Oct 2024
In the Footsteps of the Great Saintly Priests
Reflections on St John Fisher, St John Vianney and St Padre Pio. Details and bookings on https://christianheritagecentre.com/events/in-the-footsteps-of-the-great-saintly-priests/
Traditional Pilgrimage of Pentecost Paris-Chartres in France 18-20 May: join the Brits among 16,000 pilgrims. Email chartres@duc-in-altum.co.uk
TUTORS WANTED: Regina Caeli UK are employing part-time tutors at their Bedfordshire centre. Please contact them for further information and to apply: info@rcahybrid.co.uk
The Christian Heritage Centre at Stonyhurst sent us the following: Recruiting students in year 12 (16-17) for the 2024 Christian Leadership Formation programme. www.christianleadershipformation.com
Lent with Our Lady: a timely reading, short book written by Fr de Malleray: www.ctsbooks.org/product/meditations-on-the-stabat-mater/
Next Altar servers training: Saturdays 23, 30 March. Book with Francis Ibabu, our Servers’ Coordinator on: ibabu10@proton.me. Serving is an honour and brings many graces. One can start with just a Low Mass with one server. Everyone under 18 must have a signed parental consent form (ask Rita Carroll).
FINANCES: online donations and standing orders are still gratefully received, being also much quicker and easier to process than cash. Thank you in advance for your generosity. Sort code: 30-80-27 Account number: 44025960 Thank you in advance.
GIFT AID: Increase your donation to the FSSP Chaplaincy by 25% at no further expense to you. Ask Rita for a Gift Aid form, fill it in and hand it back to her. That will help us a lot.
Pray for the sick in our congregations: Tom and Inma Jones, Patsy Crocker, Vincent Jones, Joseph Osborn, Rod Henry. R.I.P. Carl Roberts. Please email to sick list.
Served by the Priestly Fraternity of St Peter by appointment from the RC Diocese of Northampton
Residence: St Alban House, 18 Brett Drive, Bromham, Bedford MK43 8RF
Landline: 01234 954 316
Worship: Christ the King Church, Harrowden Road, Bedford MK42 0SP; and on Sundays and major feasts at Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church, Chesham Bois, 30 Amersham Road, HP6 5PE
Holy Days: 11:30am (check website before travelling)
Bedford CONFESSIONS TIMES
Sat 10:00am-10:55am. And during or around Holy Mass when possible, including in Chesham Bois.
Safeguarding: If you have concerns about children or vulnerable adults, please contact the FSSP England Safeguarding Lead, Fr Matthew Goddard: goddard@fssp.org. Reminder: Children must be accompanied to the loo by a parent.
In general Lent should be a time of penance, almsgiving, and prayer. Please be generous with your sacrifices and mortifications for Our Lord. We recommend this Lent to donate to the Good Counsel Network, a deserving charity assisting mothers under pressure to abort: https://www.goodcounselnet.co.uk/donate
Official communiqué of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter – Fribourg, March 1st, 2024.
Following a request from the Priestly Fraternity of St Peter, Pope Francis invited Fr Andrzej Komorowski, Superior General of the FSSP, to meet with him. He received him in private audience at the Vatican on Thursday, February 29, 2024, accompanied by Fr Benoît Paul-Joseph, Superior of the District of France, and Fr Vincent Ribeton, Rector of St Peter’s Seminary in Wigratzbad.
The meeting was an opportunity for them to express their deep gratitude to the Holy Father for the decree of February 11, 2022, by which the Pope confirmed the liturgical specificity of the Fraternity of St Peter, but also to share with him the difficulties encountered in its application. The Pope was very understanding and invited the Fraternity of St Peter to continue to build up ecclesial communion ever more fully through its own proper charism. Fr Komorowski informed the Holy Father that the decree of February 11, 2022 had been given on the very day of the Fraternity of St. Peter’s consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, on the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. The Holy Father hailed this coincidence as a providential sign.
Tell your priest, seminarian or friar friends:
CLERGY RETREAT by Fr de Malleray at STONYHURST 14-18 Oct 2024
In the Footsteps of the Great Saintly Priests
Reflections on St John Fisher, St John Vianney and St Padre Pio. Details and bookings on https://christianheritagecentre.com/events/in-the-footsteps-of-the-great-saintly-priests/
Chaplaincy Pilgrimage to Walsingham next Spring: With the national Marian Shrine only two hours from Bedford, there is interest for as many as possible to travel there in Eastertide. Please let Rita Carroll know whether you prefer: Day trip; Stay overnight, one/two nights; coach/car.
Traditional Pilgrimage of Pentecost Paris-Chartres in France 18-20 May: join the Brits among 16,000 pilgrims. Email chartres@duc-in-altum.co.uk
Update on Bedford relocation of Chaplaincy congregation: Fr Aladics met with lay representatives from our congregation, and will meet this week with Fr de Malleray and the Vicar General at the latter’s invitation to specify the smooth running of parish and chaplaincy activities until the summer.
Feel welcome to send any comments, questions or suggestions to the Chaplaincy Secretary Mrs Rita Carroll at bedford@fssp.org. We will keep you updated as soon as we are able to.
Stations of the Cross after 8am Mass on FRIDAY.
DISCERNMENT DAY FOR SINGLE LADIES:
On Saturday 13 April, Tyburn Convent, 8 Hyde Park Place, London, W2 2LJ. Includes: Holy Mass and shared lunch, conferences on holy matrimony, religious life, the three vows; Rosary at nearby Tyburn Tree, presentation by an enclosed nun. etc Bookings/info: malleray@fssp.org
TUTORS WANTED: Regina Caeli UK are employing part-time tutors at their Bedfordshire centre. Please contact them for further information and to apply: info@rcahybrid.co.uk
The Christian Heritage Centre at Stonyhurst sent us the following: Recruiting students in year 12 (16-17) for the 2024 Christian Leadership Formation programme. www.christianleadershipformation.com
Lent with Our Lady: a timely reading, short book written by Fr de Malleray: www.ctsbooks.org/product/meditations-on-the-stabat-mater/
PREPARATION to the SACRAMENTS:
Please kindly email Chaplaincy Secretary Mrs Rita Carroll (bedford@fssp.org) the full details of candidates for First Holy Communion and/or Confirmation (includes date of birth). Also for Holy Matrimony (if any), and Baptism. Schedules for preparation will be communicated soon.
First Holy Communions: Sunday 2nd June 2024
Confirmations: Sat 27th July 2024
Next Altar servers training: Saturdays 23, 30 March. Book with Francis Ibabu, our Servers’ Coordinator on: ibabu10@proton.me. Serving is an honour and brings many graces. One can start with just a Low Mass with one server. Everyone under 18 must have a signed parental consent form (ask Rita Carroll).
FINANCES: online donations and standing orders are still gratefully received, being also much quicker and easier to process than cash. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
Sort code: 30-80-27 Account number: 44025960
Thank you in advance.
GIFT AID: Increase your donation to the FSSP Chaplaincy by 25% at no further expense to you. Ask Rita for a Gift Aid form, fill it in and hand it back to her. That will help us a lot.
Pray for the sick in our congregations: Tom and Inma Jones, Patsy Crocker, Vincent Jones, Joseph Osborn, Rod Henry. R.I.P. Carl Roberts. Please email to sick list.
HOLY MASS INTENTIONS this week
Please note: Sat 9 March, holy Mass at 9:45am, after Confessions from 8:45am to 9:40am
