What’s On
There will be a Mass offered for Pope Francis 11:30am on Thursday 1 May
Our Lady and All Saints Church.
Pope Francis’ Funeral Mass
10:00am Saturday 26 April
St. Peter’s Square.
BBC One will have a programme showing the funeral between 8.30am and 12.30pm.
Online Book of Condolence
An online book of condolence has been opened for people across the archdiocese to pay their respects to Pope Francis. You can leave a message by clicking on the link:
Prayer Card
You can download a pdf of the prayer card distributed in parishes by clicking the button below.
More resources can be found on the Catholic Bishops Conference of England and Wales website.
A Prayer for Pope Francis
O God, Eternal Shepherd, Who govern Your flock with unfailing care, grant in your boundless fatherly love a pastor for Your Church who will please You by his holiness and to us show watchful care. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, Who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever.
Amen.
Only 2 places left!
Parish Trip
Ampleforth Abbey
Date: Saturday 17 May
Transport: Coach
Journey time: approx 2.5 hours
Itinerary
8.30am Depart OLAS
11.00am Arrivals and coffee and biscuits
11.30am Welcome (by a member of the Monastic Community)
12.00pm Private Mass in Crypt Chapel (Fr O’Shea)
1.00pm Midday Office in Monks’ Choir (Abbey)
1.15pm 2-course Lunch in Refectory (included)
2.15pm Tour of Abbey Church (member of the Monastic Community)
3.15pm Free time for Visitors’ Centre, Abbey Shop, Marion Garden etc.)
4.15pm Holy Hour (optional) (Fr O’Shea)
5.15pm Tea and cake (included)
6.00pm Vespers in Monks’ Choir (Abbey Church)
6.30pm Depart (packed tea on coach – BYO)
9.00pm Return OLAS
Cost: £60 per person, which includes
return coach,
2-course lunch, morning and afternoon tea/coffee/cake
use of kitchen/dining facilities for packed tea
input from a member of Monastic community
