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9 February 2025
FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER
Hard copies of this month’s newsletter continue to be available from the back of church.
RAFFLE & SHERRY SUNDAY
Today, after Mass, we hold our monthly raffle.
PRAYING THE HOLY ROSARY
We gather at St Bart’s at 6pm on Monday 17 February to pray together the Luminous
Mysteries of the Rosary.
PALM CROSSES
Please do return palm crosses from last year in order for ash to made for Ash Wednesday.
CONFESSIONS FOR THE START OF LENT
You can make your confession at the following times:
► Tuesday 4th March (Shrove Tuesday): 6.30pm at St Bart’s
► Wednesday 5th March (Ash Wednesday): 11am at St Paul’s or 6.30pm at St Bart’s
ASH WEDNESDAY: 5th MARCH
Low Mass will be celebrated at 11.30am (St Paul’s) and Solemn Mass at 7.00pm (St Bart’s). The imposition of ashes will be offered at both Masses.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS
During Lent, we will be praying the Stations of the Cross on Thursdays at St Bart’s at 11.30am and on Saturdays at 12 noon here at St Paul’s. This devotion will begin on Thursday 6th March and at St Paul’s on Saturday 8th March.
LENT COURSE
Each session will run twice a week during Lent: 6.30pm on Tuesdays at St Bart’s and 12 noon on Wednesdays at St Paul’s, starting on Tuesday 11th March and Wednesday 12th March.
ADULT BAPTISM & CONFIRMATION
It has been a great joy over the last few years to prepare a number of adults for baptism and confirmation. If you or someone you know would like to be prepared to receive these Sacraments, St Bart’s will be hosting a Deanery Confirmation in mid-June. Fr Thomas will be arranging some sessions for after Easter, so do be in touch with him.
FRIENDS OF ST PAUL’S QUIZ NIGHT
On Saturday 22 March at 7pm, we are invited to gather in teams of four or six for a quiz night here at St Paul’s. Doors will open at 6.30pm. A hearty jacket potato supper is included in the ticket price of £10 per person or £8 for Friends. Refreshing drinks will also be on offer. Please note that tickets need to be booked with Mark Gourley by Saturday 15 March (do contact Mark at markg.gourley@gmail.com). Payment can be made in advance or on the door.
CHURCH WATCHING
At the recent meeting of the PCC, Fr Thomas drew attention to the significant increase in income that we saw last year from donations left in the box in the narthex and in the votive candle stands. The respective increases from 2023 were just under £1,300 and £1,100. It is a great testimony to those of you who so generously give of your time to keep our church open that not only do people have the chance to experience the beauty of holiness in our building, but we as the community of faith here benefit from those who visit and leave us a donation.

APPEAL FROM OUR FOOD BANK
Our city’s food bank is in considerable need of more donations. We have been asked to flag the particular need for tinned meat, fish, tomato and vegetables as well as pasta, rice, tinned fruit, tinned desserts and instant coffee. Supporting the needy is an integral part of our Christian discipleship, so if you can offer some help, please take your donations to the food bank, which is located at the Calvary Church, BN1 4NJ. Alternatively, if you wish to donate a sum of money for the food bank to then spend on what they need, you can do so using the link: http://www.brightonfoodbank.org.uk/how-can-you-help/.
