Rosary Processions at Rosary Shrine
Last Friday the Rosary Shrine in London initiated the first of a series of daily Rosary Processions, which will continue for the nine days leading up to St Dominic’s Day on 8th August.
The Rosary Shrine is home to the Dominican friars in London and the church has a double dedication both to Our Lady of the Rosary and to St Dominic.
The friars processed around the Church, carrying a newly restored statue of St Dominic, whilst parishioners holding candles followed behind praying the Rosary.
RENATE Anti-Trafficking Short Film Competiton
RENATE invites 16-24 year olds in European countries to create a film (approximately 4 minutes long) based on the slogan ‘Slavery - Human Trafficking - Near YOU!’ and the hashtags #Stopthedemand #Breakthechains and #EndthecycleTOGETHER. The film can be produced by an individual or a team. For more information and to enter the competition please visit RENATE’s website.
Summer Break
Pure in Heart and Soul Food are currently on summer break for the month of August. Soul Food will start meeting again on Thursday 9th September with an opening Mass.
Podcasts
Keep an eye out for my new series of podcasts. First up is my narration (chapter by chapter) of Lady Chatterton’s translation of The Consolation of the Devout Soul by Fr. Guiseppe Frassinetti.
Dates for your Diary
Now to 22 August, Exhibition: Thomas Becket: Murder and the Making of a Saint, British Museum.
Friday 30 July to Sunday 8 August, St Dominic Novena: A Novena of Festal Masses followed by a daily Rosary Procession with a statue of St Dominic, Rosary Shrine. Two plenary indulgences on various days. For more information see here.
Sunday 1 August to Sunday 15 August, Dominican Jubilee Pilgrimage. Join the Dominican friars as they retrace the journey of the first Dominicans in England, starting at Ramsgate and arriving in Oxford on 15 August. If you want to join them for some of the pilgrimage take a look at the itinerary here or get in touch at jubileepilgrimage@english.op.org.
Wednesday 4 August 6pm, Catholic History Walks. Beginning at Church of the Most Precious Blood, O’Meara Street explore Southwark and walk across London Bridge to the City on this guided walk. For more information contact chwalkslondon@gmail.com.
Wednesday 4 August to Friday 6 August, The God Who Speaks: Celebrating, Living and Sharing God’s Word.
Thursday 12 August 3pm, Catholic History Walks. Beginning at St Paul’s Cathedral explore the City and its story, discover St John Henry Newman’s birthplace, and finish at All Hallows-by-the-Tower where St John Fisher is commemorated. For more information contact chwalkslondon@gmail.com.
Saturday 14 August, High Mass (Latin, 1962 Missal) at the High Altar at Westminster Cathedral at 2.30pm.
Sunday 15 August to Monday 23 August, Reimagining the way of Saint Benedict in the 21st Century: could it be our way to making a difference? A week for young adults (18-35) at Douai Abbey.
Sunday 15 August, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary: if you are a member of the Rosary Confraternity you can acquire a plenary indulgence this day.
Thursday 26 August to Sunday 29 August, Latin Mass Society Walsingham Pilgrimage.
Friday 27 August to Monday 30 August, Youth 2000: Rejoice, Ampleforth College.
Tuesday 31 August 6pm, Catholic History Walks. Beginning at the Salesian church, Trott Street walk along the Thames to Battersea Park and discover the story of St Ethelburga and a forgotten abbey. For more information contact chwalkslondon@gmail.com.
Friday 3 September to Sunday 5 September, Catholic Student Leadership Summit.
Friday 3 September to Sunday 5 September, Young Catholic Adult Network Summer Social. A weekend away in the Lake District for fellowship, Mass, and walks. For more information contact rina@youngcatholicadultnetwork.uk and book here.
Saturday 4 September, March for Life UK. For more information please vist the website.
Friday 10 September to Sunday 12 September, Lectio Divina Retreat, Ampleforth Abbey.
Sunday 12 September, RENATE Film Festival: a day of films and presentations on modern slavery from 10am till 3pm at the Royal Society of Arts, 12 John Adam Street, London WC2N 6EZ. RSVP by email to renate.filmfestival@gmail.com or phone 07784342801.
Sunday 19 September 3.30pm, Corpus Christi Procession from Warwick Street to St James’s, Spanish Place.
Wednesday 29 September 6.30pm-8pm, Common Good series event 3. The common good: what does it mean for society.
Friday 8 October to Sunday 10 October, Steadfast in Faith: Being Catholic in Today’s World, Pluscarden Abbey. A Retreat for Young Catholics (18+) organised by the the Young Catholic Adult Network. For more information contact rina@youngcatholicadultnetwork.uk and book here.
Regular Events
Young Adult Mass, Farm Street Church, Sunday 7pm.
Cenacle Charismatic Prayer Group, St Patrick’s Waterloo, Monday 7.15pm. Rosary, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Praise and Worship music, followed by social with tea and coffee.
Pray the Rosary, online with Across Charity, Tuesday 6.30pm.
Young Adults Prayer Group with Eucharistic Adoration and Rosary, Corpus Christi Maiden Lane, Wednesday 7pm. For more information contact Annette at ccpguk@gmail.com.
St Willibrord Fellowship, a Lectio Divina and theology reading group, Wednesday 8pm. For more information contact Kate Banks and Theo Shack at kateminolabanks@gmail.com and theoshack@live.co.uk.
Sodality of the Blessed Sacrament, Corpus Christi Maiden Lane, first Thursday of the month at 6.30pm.
Rosary group for young adults, Thursday 9pm (online). For more information contact yam@jesuit.org.uk.
Live-streamed Rosary, Rosary Shrine, Friday 8pm.
Taizé Prayer Group, Notre Dame de France, Leicester Square, Saturday 7.15pm.
Sunday Mass Readings
Sunday, 8 August: 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
1 Kings 19:4-8; Psalms 33:2-9; Ephesians 4:30-5:2; John 6:41-51
Sunday, 8 August: 11th Sunday after Pentecost (1962 Missal)
1 Corinthians 15:1-10; Mark 7:31-37
Traditional Latin Mass
Listings of Traditional Latin Masses can be found here.
London Shrines
Westminster Cathedral (shrine of St John Southworth)
Rosary Shrine (diocesan shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary)
Corpus Christi Maiden Lane (diocesan shrine of the Blessed Sacrament)
Tyburn Convent (Shrine of the Martyrs at Tyburn)
Volunteering Opportunities
Enterprising Catholics
Enterprising Catholics is a mentoring scheme offering free advice and support for all aspiring and early-stage Catholic entrepeneurs.
Resources for Group Discussions
The Wild Goose, a 14-part video series on the Holy Spirit. A downloadable study guide can be found here.
Sycamore, a catechetical programme designed for use in parishes, chaplancies, and schools.
The Lay Community of St Benedict have a website full of helpful resources for those running or planning to run a Lectio Divina group.
Quote of the Week
“The Church sings, it has been said, because just speaking would not satisfy its desires for prayer. You, as a Christian - and a chosen Christian - should learn to sing the liturgical chant.”
St Josemaria Escriva, The Way, 523
Postscript
Inevitably I will have left out events, prayer groups, and volunteering opportunities so please feel free to get in touch with me at edwardckendall@gmail.com if you know of anything worthy of inclusion in this newsletter. And please subscribe and share this newsletter with all your friends and anybody who you think might be interested by clicking the buttons below.