The celebration of our Sunday Eucharist forms the highest part of the week. At Mass we gather as a community of believers, and fulfill Our Lord’s command to “do this in memory of me”. We open ourselves up to the promptings of the Holy Spirit, who seeks to strengthen us, enabling us to proclaim the Good News in the world to the people we meet.

Music Group at Christ the King

In an effort to enhance the dignity of our celebration, I am looking to establish a regular music group for the 6pm Saturday Mass at Christ the King, and, being a musician, I am willing to assist in the establishment of such a group. The Fathers of Vatican II remind us of the importance of singing as a fundamental component in our Mass: “Therefore sacred music is to be considered the more holy in proportion as it is more closely connected with the liturgical action, whether it adds delight to prayer, fosters unity of minds, or confers greater solemnity upon the sacred rites. But the Church approves of all forms of true art having the needed qualities, and admits them into divine worship.” If you are able to contribute to establishing a music group for the Saturday evening Mass, whether in playing the piano, organ, or another musical instrument, or through singing in a choir, to lead and maintain the singing, please speak to me, Deacon Daniel directly, or to Fr Matthew.

Serving at St Brigid’s

It is a great privilege to assist the priest and the deacon at the altar during the Mass. The role of the altar server within the Mass is essential, not only to prepare the sanctuary, but also to ensure that distractions are kept to a minimum, and so enable people to pray and participate in the Mass. Over recent years, there has been a decline in servers to assist in our celebrations, particularly the 11am Mass at St Brigid’s. If you have made your First Holy Communion, and would like to serve Mass, in any of the 3 Churches, please speak with Canon Matthew or me Deacon Daniel after Mass. I should add that we hope to have a get-together for all our servers soon, something like a fish’n’chips supper!

Deacon Daniel