A Parish of the Diocese of Arundel and Brighton

SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH

Holy Mass

Weekdays Tuesday - Friday 09.30

Saturday Vigil Mass 18.00, Sunday 09.00 & 11.00

Reconciliation available Saturday 17.00-17.30

 Please check our weekly newsletter for any changes to the schedule


Lent 2026

Way of the Cross at 12.30 Friday 27 Feb., 6, 13, 20, 27 March followed by Soup Lunch in the Parish Centre at 13.00

Evening Prayer & Benediction Sunday 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 March at 15.30

 Children's Lenten Reconciliation Service at 11.00 Saturday 21 March

Adults Reconciliation Service at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Effingham at 19.30 Friday 27 March


Easter Triduum

Holy Thursday 2 April  - Mass of the Lord's Supper 20.30

Good Friday 3 April Children's Way of the Cross  10.00

Good Friday 3 April The Celebration of the Lord's Passion 15.00

Holy Saturday 4 April The Easter Vigil  20.30 

Easter Sunday 5 April Holy Mass  09.00 & 11.00


By Webmaster February 27, 2026
The musings of one of God’s smallest creatures on events in and around the Parish over the past seven days . . . . Last weekend was the first of our Lenten Season - liturgical colour change, no flowers, no Gloria, Apostle’s Creed . . . . . . Also we began this year’s ‘Lenten Devotions,’ extra opportunities for prayer with Friday’s Way of the Cross (followed by a bread and soup lunch in aid of CAFOD) and Sunday Evening Prayer and Benediction. The opportunities to mark the Lenten Season within the Parish are many. Whilst on this Lenten journey towards the great Easter festival there are sign-up lists at the rear of the church looking for the various ministries we need covered over the Easter period, please have a look at what is needed and fill in your name if you are able to help (early sign-up is preferred to save Fr D’s stomach acid!). On Tuesday evening Fr D met with the parents of this year’s Eucharist candidates to take them through the next section of the preparation course, ready to pass this on to their children at their Saturday session. This time they were looking at that part of the Mass known as ‘the preparation of the gifts.’ Whilst the parents were meeting our singers and musicians were continuing with their practices for our Easter liturgies. After Morning Prayer and Mass on Wednesday Fr D was showing the church to members of the ‘Little Acorns Nursery.’ The pre-schoolers were fascinated by the size of the building and enjoyed being able to ‘strike the gong’ on the sanctuary! At midday the lighting engineers arrived in the church to conduct a full survey of the building and present lighting situation with a view to recommending a major updating of the system. As it turns out this is just in time - when Fr D went into the church in the morning and turned the lights on as he normally does they all came on but by the time he reached the sanctuary there was a popping sound and all the lights went out and the emergency lights came on. On looking in the electricity cupboard he discovered that a trip switch had activated and on re-setting it the lights came on again. Walking back up the church he noticed that one lamp was out and so assumed the bulb blowing had caused the trip, thinking no more of it. However, the engineers discovered that a module in the ‘brain’ of the lighting system under the stairs had died. The engineers stayed until 18.00 to complete their survey and show Fr D some possibilities for the upgrade. They will now ‘write-up’ the results and recommendations from their survey and get back to Fr D.  In the evening Fr D was meeting with our Confirmation candidates and looking at the role of Mary in the life of the church . . . . .
By Webmaster February 20, 2026
Prayer is the cornerstone of our relationship with God. Through prayer, we open our hearts and minds to his presence, seeking guidance, strength, and grace. During Lent, we are called to deepen our prayer life, setting aside dedicated time to talk with the Divine. Whether through traditional prayers, meditation, or contemplative silence, prayer allows us to align our will with God's and draw closer to Him in intimacy and trust. Fasting , or self-denial, is a way to detach ourselves from worldly comforts and desires. By voluntarily abstaining from certain things, we create space to focus on spiritual nourishment and dependence on God. Fasting reminds us of our reliance on God for sustenance and helps us cultivate self-discipline and selfcontrol, a tangible expression of our willingness to sacrifice for the sake of our spiritual growth and solidarity with those who suffer.  This Lent, try to go beyond giving up chocolate. People try cold showers, or giving up social media, gossiping, and even… swearing! Some even try bread and water or total fasts on Wednesday and Thursday. Don’t make it extreme but think about making it count! Almsgiving , or acts of charity and generosity, reflect the love and compassion of Christ. During Lent, we are called to reach out to those in need, sharing our blessings with others and embodying the spirit of solidarity and service. Almsgiving extends beyond material goods; it includes acts of kindness, forgiveness, and reconciliation. Through our generosity, we become instruments of God's love, bringing hope and healing to a broken world.
By Webmaster February 20, 2026
As we move into this Lenten season of penitence, the readings for this first Sunday revolve around the themes of temptation and sin. The first reading recounts the story of the “Fall” of the first man and woman in the Garden of Eden. The second reading reflects back on that story. The Gospel reading, on the other hand, gives a glimpse of how we might be tempted yet remain faithful to God as Jesus was. It is as if Jesus’ obedience brings the first story full circle, giving us hope that we aren’t all doomed to give in to temptations to do what is wrong. Between the first reading from Genesis when Adam and Eve eat the fruit they aren’t supposed to eat, and the Gospel reading of Jesus resisting extreme temptations in his hunger and exhaustion, we are given two examples of how to deal with our own temptations. Adam and Eve were seemingly set up for an easy, blissful life with all they needed and more at their disposal. Yet the slightest suggestion from the serpent that they shouldn’t be limited in what they had or in their power and knowledge was all it took for them to decide they knew better than God. How often we give in so easily when presented with options for more things even though we already have enough! On the other hand, Jesus was in extreme physical need when he resisted the devil’s temptations to feed himself and claim power. He had more reasons to give in, and most of us would be understanding if he did. But rather than grasp at physical comfort, reassur ance, and strength, he chose to remain vulnerable and humble, even frail. When God became human in Jesus, he chose to be fully human and endure human limitations, from his 40 days in the desert all the way through to his agonizing death.  What is the lesson here then? Perhaps it is about not grasping for more things, more power, or more security, but trusting we will be cared for, even in our vulnerabilities and need. Jesus accepted and lived with his human limitations. Certainly, it’s uncomfortable and oftentimes outright painful to have physical, emotional, and intellectual limits as we live out our lives in imperfect bodies in an imperfect world. God isn’t a masochist who wants us to be in pain and need, any more than God wanted that for Jesus, but Jesus shows us there is dignity in being limited, and there is strength in needing God. Questions of the week  In what areas of your life are you most vulnerable to being tempted into choosing something that is not good for you?  How might you call upon the support of God and others to resist temptations this Lent?
By Webmaster February 20, 2026
The musings of one of God’s smallest creatures on events in and around the Parish over the past seven days . . . . So, it has begun; Fr D always says that there are Ten things to remember during Lent . . . 1. Remember the formula. The Church does a good job capturing certain truths with easy-to-remember lists and formulas: Ten Commandments, Seven Sacraments, Three Persons in the Trinity. For Lent, the Church gives us almost a slogan - Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving - as the three things we need to work on during the season. 2. It’s a time of prayer. Lent is essentially an act of prayer spread out over forty days. As we pray, we go on a journey, one that hopefully brings us closer to Christ and leaves us changed by our encounter with him. 3. It’s a time to fast. With the fasts of Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, meatless Fridays, and our personal disciplines interspersed, Lent is the only time many Catholics these days actually fast. And maybe that’s why it gets all the attention. “What are you giving up for Lent? Hot dogs? Beer? Jelly beans?” It’s almost a game for some, but fasting is actually a form of penance, which helps us turn away from sin and toward Christ. 4. It’s a time to work on discipline. The forty days of Lent are also a good, set time to work on personal discipline in general. Instead of giving something up, it can be taking something positive on. “I’m going to exercise more. I’m going to pray more. I’m going to be nicer to my family, friends, and co-workers.” 5. It’s about dying to yourself. The more serious side of Lenten discipline is that it’s about more than self-control - it’s about finding aspects of yourself that are less than Christ-like and letting them die. The suffering and death of Christ is foremost on our minds during Lent, and we join in these mysteries by suffering, dying with Christ and being resurrected in a purified form. 6. Don’t do too much. It’s tempting to make Lent some ambitious period of personal reinvention, but it’s best to keep it simple and focused. There’s a reason the Church works on these mysteries year after year. We spend our entire lives growing closer to God. Don’t try to cram it all in one Lent. That’s a definite recipe for failure.  7. Lent reminds us of our weakness. Of course, even when we set simple goals for ourselves during Lent, we still have trouble keeping them. When we fast, we realise we’re all just one meal away from hunger. In both cases, Lent shows us our weakness. This can be painful, but recognising how helpless we are makes us seek God’s help with renewed urgency and sincerity. 8. Be patient with yourself. When we’re confronted with our own weakness during Lent, the temptation is to get angry and frustrated. “What a bad person I am!” But that’s the wrong lesson. God is calling us to be patient and to see ourselves as he does, with unconditional love. 9. Reach out in charity. As we experience weakness and suffering during Lent, we should be renewed in our compassion for those who are hungry, suffering, or otherwise in need. The third part of the Lenten formula is almsgiving. It’s about more than throwing a few extra pounds in the collection plate; it’s about reaching out to others and helping them without question as a way of sharing the experience of God’s unconditional love. 10. Learn to love like Christ. Giving of ourselves in the midst of our suffering and self-denial brings us closer to loving like Christ, who suffered and poured himself out unconditionally on the Cross for all of us. Lent is a journey through the desert to the foot of the Cross on Good Friday, as we seek him out, ask his help, join in his suffering, and learn to love like him.

Welcome to the Parish of the Sacred Heart


The Parish of the Sacred Heart is an active Roman Catholic community within the Diocese of Arundel and Brighton for those living in the environs of Cobham, Stoke D’Abernon and Oxshott. Comprised of people from all walks of life, from different age groups and diverse cultures the Parish is an active community offering spiritual and pastoral support in the Catholic tradition. If you are thinking about coming to live in the area or are already in residence you are very welcome to join our community you can be assured of a welcome, being offered a wide range of spiritual and educational support. We also run a thriving Sunday school providing Religious Education for children from four to fourteen years of age and provides preparation for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation.

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  • Weekend Masses

    Saturday   18.00 (Vigil Mass)

    Sunday      09.00 & 11.00


    [These Masses are available as a Live-Stream and as a recording.]

  • Weekday Mass

    Monday         No Mass

    Tuesday         09.30

    Wednesday   09.30

    Thursday       09.30

    Friday              09.30

    Please check with Newsletter as sometimes these  timings have to be changed (e.g. Requiems etc.)


    These Masses are only available as a LiveStream.


  • Weekday Morning Prayer of the Church

    Normally Tues. - Fri. 09:15


    Please check with Newsletter as sometimes these 

    timings have to be changed (e.g. Requiems etc.)

  • Tuesday Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

    Normally 10.00 - 11.00 Tuesdays.


    As we start to implement the Bishop's New Diocesan Plan we are encouraged to spend this time before the Blessed Sacrament praying for the plan's success.

    There is a helpful prayer resource booklet available to enable this on the table at the rear of the church.


    Please check with Newsletter as sometimes these timings have to be changed (e.g. Requiems etc.)

  • Holy Day Masses

    A Holy Day occurring during this week will have Masses celebrated at 09.30 & 19.30 on the Holy Day.

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Quote of the week

"The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time - Author unknown
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By Webmaster February 27, 2026
The musings of one of God’s smallest creatures on events in and around the Parish over the past seven days . . . . Last weekend was the first of our Lenten Season - liturgical colour change, no flowers, no Gloria, Apostle’s Creed . . . . . . Also we began this year’s ‘Lenten Devotions,’ extra opportunities for prayer with Friday’s Way of the Cross (followed by a bread and soup lunch in aid of CAFOD) and Sunday Evening Prayer and Benediction. The opportunities to mark the Lenten Season within the Parish are many. Whilst on this Lenten journey towards the great Easter festival there are sign-up lists at the rear of the church looking for the various ministries we need covered over the Easter period, please have a look at what is needed and fill in your name if you are able to help (early sign-up is preferred to save Fr D’s stomach acid!). On Tuesday evening Fr D met with the parents of this year’s Eucharist candidates to take them through the next section of the preparation course, ready to pass this on to their children at their Saturday session. This time they were looking at that part of the Mass known as ‘the preparation of the gifts.’ Whilst the parents were meeting our singers and musicians were continuing with their practices for our Easter liturgies. After Morning Prayer and Mass on Wednesday Fr D was showing the church to members of the ‘Little Acorns Nursery.’ The pre-schoolers were fascinated by the size of the building and enjoyed being able to ‘strike the gong’ on the sanctuary! At midday the lighting engineers arrived in the church to conduct a full survey of the building and present lighting situation with a view to recommending a major updating of the system. As it turns out this is just in time - when Fr D went into the church in the morning and turned the lights on as he normally does they all came on but by the time he reached the sanctuary there was a popping sound and all the lights went out and the emergency lights came on. On looking in the electricity cupboard he discovered that a trip switch had activated and on re-setting it the lights came on again. Walking back up the church he noticed that one lamp was out and so assumed the bulb blowing had caused the trip, thinking no more of it. However, the engineers discovered that a module in the ‘brain’ of the lighting system under the stairs had died. The engineers stayed until 18.00 to complete their survey and show Fr D some possibilities for the upgrade. They will now ‘write-up’ the results and recommendations from their survey and get back to Fr D.  In the evening Fr D was meeting with our Confirmation candidates and looking at the role of Mary in the life of the church . . . . .
By Webmaster February 21, 2026
OUR PARISH SUPPORTS THE COBHAM AREA FOODBANK Please can you help local people in crisis by purchasing items on the list below and placing them in the Foodbank’s collection point in the narthex when to come to Mass at the weekend? 
By Webmaster February 20, 2026
The musings of one of God’s smallest creatures on events in and around the Parish over the past seven days . . . . So, it has begun; Fr D always says that there are Ten things to remember during Lent . . . 1. Remember the formula. The Church does a good job capturing certain truths with easy-to-remember lists and formulas: Ten Commandments, Seven Sacraments, Three Persons in the Trinity. For Lent, the Church gives us almost a slogan - Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving - as the three things we need to work on during the season. 2. It’s a time of prayer. Lent is essentially an act of prayer spread out over forty days. As we pray, we go on a journey, one that hopefully brings us closer to Christ and leaves us changed by our encounter with him. 3. It’s a time to fast. With the fasts of Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, meatless Fridays, and our personal disciplines interspersed, Lent is the only time many Catholics these days actually fast. And maybe that’s why it gets all the attention. “What are you giving up for Lent? Hot dogs? Beer? Jelly beans?” It’s almost a game for some, but fasting is actually a form of penance, which helps us turn away from sin and toward Christ. 4. It’s a time to work on discipline. The forty days of Lent are also a good, set time to work on personal discipline in general. Instead of giving something up, it can be taking something positive on. “I’m going to exercise more. I’m going to pray more. I’m going to be nicer to my family, friends, and co-workers.” 5. It’s about dying to yourself. The more serious side of Lenten discipline is that it’s about more than self-control - it’s about finding aspects of yourself that are less than Christ-like and letting them die. The suffering and death of Christ is foremost on our minds during Lent, and we join in these mysteries by suffering, dying with Christ and being resurrected in a purified form. 6. Don’t do too much. It’s tempting to make Lent some ambitious period of personal reinvention, but it’s best to keep it simple and focused. There’s a reason the Church works on these mysteries year after year. We spend our entire lives growing closer to God. Don’t try to cram it all in one Lent. That’s a definite recipe for failure.  7. Lent reminds us of our weakness. Of course, even when we set simple goals for ourselves during Lent, we still have trouble keeping them. When we fast, we realise we’re all just one meal away from hunger. In both cases, Lent shows us our weakness. This can be painful, but recognising how helpless we are makes us seek God’s help with renewed urgency and sincerity. 8. Be patient with yourself. When we’re confronted with our own weakness during Lent, the temptation is to get angry and frustrated. “What a bad person I am!” But that’s the wrong lesson. God is calling us to be patient and to see ourselves as he does, with unconditional love. 9. Reach out in charity. As we experience weakness and suffering during Lent, we should be renewed in our compassion for those who are hungry, suffering, or otherwise in need. The third part of the Lenten formula is almsgiving. It’s about more than throwing a few extra pounds in the collection plate; it’s about reaching out to others and helping them without question as a way of sharing the experience of God’s unconditional love. 10. Learn to love like Christ. Giving of ourselves in the midst of our suffering and self-denial brings us closer to loving like Christ, who suffered and poured himself out unconditionally on the Cross for all of us. Lent is a journey through the desert to the foot of the Cross on Good Friday, as we seek him out, ask his help, join in his suffering, and learn to love like him.
By Webmaster February 13, 2026
The musings of one of God’s smallest creatures on events in and around the Parish over the past seven days . . . . Once more a busy time at The Presbytery over the past week . . . . . Our Confirmation candidates for 2026 were all present at our Saturday evening Mass as they celebrated the ‘Rite of Enrolment’ for this year’s programme. The celebration of Confirmation this year (barring no changes due to not having a bishop) will take place on Saturday 9th May at St Joseph’s, Epsom. At all of our weekend Masses we were informed by Sr Patricia about the upcoming ‘Film Matinee’ that ODN’s are having on 21 st February (next Saturday). The showing of ‘The Mission’ will take place at the Montaigne Theatre, Notre Dame School, with interval, refreshment and raffle. All proceeds going to the various mission projects that ODN’s support. On Monday evening Fr D came back early from his day off to attend a meeting of the ‘shadow’ Epsom Parish Leadership Team (clergy and laity). Most of the meeting was spent looking at the raw data from the postcards that had come from every parish in the deanery in Advent. The vast majority of comments were very positive and up-beat in nature and will feed into shaping the new larger parish (should a new bishop wish to continue with the process) in the future. There was no Morning Prayer, Mass, or Exposition on Tuesday morning as Fr D had to be in the diocesan offices early, playing host to a joint training day for the Southwark and Arundel & Brighton Tribunals. In the evening Fr D was picked up by the Esher Catenians for their Clergy and Ladies evening. When he arrived home Fr D almost forgot that he had a male guest for three nights - an education specialist from the Company of our Lady, who the sisters ask Fr D to find a bed for. On Wednesday after Morning Prayer and Mass, Fr D was putting the finishing touches to the questions at next week’s Pancake Quiz Night. This year all the questions are ‘general knowledge’ with no specialist ‘Catholic’ questions; there are, however, several questions where having a younger parishioner on the team might well be advisable! At lunchtime Fr D went to meet Fr Ruslan (Walton-on-Thames) for their monthly lunch.  Following Morning Prayer and Mass, Fr D went off down to the diocesan offices once more to continue with his marriage cases. In the evening when he returned he had a final session with the young family who will be celebrating the baptism of their child after our 11.00 Mass this Sunday . . . .
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By Webmaster February 21, 2026
Our singers and musicians are starting their rehearsals for leading our liturgies during Holy Week (Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, & Good Friday). Any and all parishioners are more than welcome to come along and join in, no previous experience necessary. If you enjoy singing as part of a group this could be for you! Dates of rehearsals: Tue. 24 Feb. (19.30); Thur. 5 Mar. (19.30); Sat. 14 Mar. (10.30); Wed. 18 Mar. (19.30); Sat. 28 Mar. (10.30); and Wed. 1 Apr. (19.30).
By Webmaster February 20, 2026
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By Webmaster February 20, 2026
As we move into this Lenten season of penitence, the readings for this first Sunday revolve around the themes of temptation and sin. The first reading recounts the story of the “Fall” of the first man and woman in the Garden of Eden. The second reading reflects back on that story. The Gospel reading, on the other hand, gives a glimpse of how we might be tempted yet remain faithful to God as Jesus was. It is as if Jesus’ obedience brings the first story full circle, giving us hope that we aren’t all doomed to give in to temptations to do what is wrong. Between the first reading from Genesis when Adam and Eve eat the fruit they aren’t supposed to eat, and the Gospel reading of Jesus resisting extreme temptations in his hunger and exhaustion, we are given two examples of how to deal with our own temptations. Adam and Eve were seemingly set up for an easy, blissful life with all they needed and more at their disposal. Yet the slightest suggestion from the serpent that they shouldn’t be limited in what they had or in their power and knowledge was all it took for them to decide they knew better than God. How often we give in so easily when presented with options for more things even though we already have enough! On the other hand, Jesus was in extreme physical need when he resisted the devil’s temptations to feed himself and claim power. He had more reasons to give in, and most of us would be understanding if he did. But rather than grasp at physical comfort, reassur ance, and strength, he chose to remain vulnerable and humble, even frail. When God became human in Jesus, he chose to be fully human and endure human limitations, from his 40 days in the desert all the way through to his agonizing death.  What is the lesson here then? Perhaps it is about not grasping for more things, more power, or more security, but trusting we will be cared for, even in our vulnerabilities and need. Jesus accepted and lived with his human limitations. Certainly, it’s uncomfortable and oftentimes outright painful to have physical, emotional, and intellectual limits as we live out our lives in imperfect bodies in an imperfect world. God isn’t a masochist who wants us to be in pain and need, any more than God wanted that for Jesus, but Jesus shows us there is dignity in being limited, and there is strength in needing God. Questions of the week  In what areas of your life are you most vulnerable to being tempted into choosing something that is not good for you?  How might you call upon the support of God and others to resist temptations this Lent?
By Webmaster February 16, 2026
This long excerpt from the Sermon on the Mount demonstrates both how thoroughly Jewish Jesus was in his understanding of the world, and also how radical he was in his interpretation of Jewish laws. Matthew makes it clear that Jesus has great respect for his religious tradition; he has not come to throw out Jewish teachings and start a new religion. He has come to shed light on ancient teachings and to challenge people to look for and embrace the spirit behind the letter of the law.  Jesus calls out the scribes and the Pharisees who have gotten so caught up in trying to win their salvation or the favour of others by obeying the rules perfectly that they have lost sight of the original intent behind them. The Pharisees and scribes aren’t alone in their vice - there are some people in every religion who get off track in this way. Jesus wants his listeners to look deeper than the laws themselves. What is the value they are trying to uphold? How are they offering life, and a fuller life, to those who would follow them? For example, many of us can avoid murdering another human being, but none of us escapes being angry at others. Jesus is pointing out that we need to look at the root of our behaviour (anger and lust in this passage) to see where we are imprisoned. Anger, without murder, still imprisons us and the person we are angry with. Lust, even without adultery, does harm to our most intimate relationship. So let’s not let our selves off the hook like the Pharisees just because we seem to have our acts together on the surface. Let’s look for where we can invite in more freedom, compassion, and graciousness - for our sake and for the sake of everyone we are in relationship with. Questions of the week  The commandments that Jesus mentions aren’t arbitrary rules handed down on from on high just to make our lives harder. They invite us to greater freedom. Share an example of how choosing to follow a law, commandment, or teaching from the Bible has made your life better or richer in some way, even if it was difficult?  Jesus uses hyperbole in his saying “if your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out...” This is not meant literally, but is a metaphor for saying that we must give up whatever leads us to sin. Share an experience of giving up some thing in your own life which ultimately led to greater freedom.
By Webmaster January 24, 2026
After Jesus’ baptism and temptation in the desert (a peak experience followed by a period of intense testing) he is primed to begin the work that he has prepared his whole life to be able to do. Jesus begins in the small, non descript town of Capernaum populated mostly by Gentiles (nonJews). Looking back in scripture, Matthew noticed that specific area had been promised a saviour who would bring light to their world of darkness. For all the Jews in his audience, Matthew makes the point that Jesus was the fulfilment of that promise from the prophet Isaiah hundreds of years earlier. Matthew is trying to show that Jesus came to live and minister to and among both Jews and Gentiles and to invite all of them to the fullness of life he was teaching.  Jesus begins his public ministry sounding like John the Baptist. “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” We might interpret that now as “Get busy. Get serious. It’s time to start living in God’s way. There isn’t much time left.” Then Jesus calls Peter, Andrew, James, and John to be his helpers and companions as he gets busy healing the sick and proclaiming the Good News. If only everyone who preached repentance and the kingdom of God would get busy practicing what they preached! Questions of the week  What leaders or spiritual teachers have you experienced to be exclusive in terms of who they are speaking or preaching to? What leaders or spiritual teachers have you experienced to be open and inclusive in the way they welcome and invite all to be a part of a larger movement?  Whom do you know who lives with integrity and regularly practices what they preach?

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By Webmaster January 24, 2026
Applications for our Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage are open now! Is Our Lady calling you to Lourdes this summer? Travelling to Lourdes is a wonderful experience full of fun, companionship, faith, friendship and laughter. Each person on our pilgrimage brings distinctive gifts and graces with them, benefitting those they meet during the week. What do we do during our Pilgrimage Week? We have a daily programme of events which includes a number of Masses and liturgies in different settings, with different themes. The Pilgrimage opens with a Mass of welcome for everyone and opening ceremony, where everyone is invited to have their hands blessed in recognition of the service we offer each other as we make our pilgrimage together. We also celebrate Mass at the Grotto where we remember friends and family members who have died, and a Mass of farewell shortly before we leave Lourdes. There is a Holy Hour during the week, a time for Lectio Divina, and many other opportunities for private and group prayer at the Grotto and in the Sanctuary.
By Webmaster January 24, 2026
30th January, 18.30, Arundel Cathedral. People across our diocesan family are invited to join a special Mass of Thanksgiving celebrated by Bishop Richard, followed by a reception in the Baron’s Hall, Arundel Castle, by kind permission of His Grace, the Duke of Norfolk. All are welcome
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Are you feeling increasingly compelled to spend time with Jesus? Do you find that your time is spent seeking him and all things connected with him?