It is a Catholic tradition to have the graves of loved ones blessed on All Souls’ Day which we celebrate every year on 2 November. We do this to remind ourselves that souls in purgatory need our prayers. Fr Peter and Fr Antonio will bless the graves at Bishop’s Stortford Cemetery after the morning Mass
For anyone experiencing difficulties in marriage Retrouvaille England and Wales is delighted to offer: A Virtual Retrouvaille programme commencing with a weekend on the 13th – 16th October 2022. Retrouvaille will have an in-house programme at the Focolare Centre in Welwyn Garden City on Friday 24th to Sunday 26th February 2023. Retrouvaille realises this is a very difficult time
If you are of secondary school age, then this is for you!…. Come and gather with other young people of the diocese for an evening of prayer, adoration and some amazing guest speakers as we explore the theme, ‘Mary arose and went with haste’. During the evening, we will have a time of input –
Some exciting new opportunities for the young people of our parish are about to begin….
On 6 September, we started walking with a group of individuals who want to know more about the Catholic Church. Some are already Christians but from different denominations, while some are currently not Christians. Through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) programme, these searching individuals will learn more about the Catholic faith with
Majellans got off to a great start this week! It was so wonderful restarting our lovely Parents and Babies/Toddlers group. Children and babies enjoyed the toys and the drawing on offer, as well as the small world play, all the singing and, of course, the fun of the ride ons! Don’t forget, all parents/carers with
Our parish join the rest of the country in mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth. Cardinal Vincent, Archbishop of Westminster and President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, has given his permission for a Requiem Mass to be celebrated in every parish this coming weekend. The 11:00 am Mass this Sunday will
RECONCILIATION AND FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2023 – This parish-based programme is for children who will be receiving the sacrament within the Catholic parish of Bishop’s Stortford and not elsewhere. It is open to children who will be 8 years old on or before 31 August 2023. Parents are expected to play a vital and active
March for Life is a organisation which aims to promote the value of life from conception and campaigns to change the law on abortion. This year’s March for Life takes place on Saturday 3 September and has as its theme “10 Million Too Many”, which is a reminder of the amount of babies who have
Majellans is back! After a two-year break, we are finally in a position to restart our wonderful Parents and Babies/Toddlers group. All parents/carers with children aged four or below are most welcome. The first session will be on Monday 12 September 2022 from 9:30am-11:30am and then continue every Monday, except for half terms and school
