Completi sunt dies Mariae...

Completi sunt dies Mariae ut pareret Filium suum primogenitum.

Wishing the Brothers, our families, friends and benefactors a joyous and blessed Christmas,

In S.P.N.

James Godwin
Rector

Thank you

Thank you to all those who assisted and took part in the procession of Our Lady last Sunday. Photographs can be seen here.

Ordination

Congratulations to the Reverend Brother Edward van den Bergh, who was ordained to the Diaconate on Gaudete Sunday. Photographs can be seen here.

Amendment

Please note that the Exercises of the Little Oratory will now not take place next Sunday, and will resume on Sunday 2nd January.

Procession of Our Lady

The Procession in honour of the Immaculate Conception will take place on Sunday after Vespers, ca. 4.00p.m. As usual, this will be a great opportunity to honour Our Lady, and since it will take place on the afternoon following the ordination of Brother Edward to the Diaconate, it will be a particularly special occasion. Brothers are needed to carry the statue of Our Lady, robed, and Brothers who are neither serving the ceremonies nor carrying the statue are strongly encouraged to walk in the procession, robed.

Serving List for December 2010

Here is this month's serving list:

Sunday 5th December
9.00a.m. Old Rite Low Mass:
Oliver McCarthy & Timothy Ashurst
11.00a.m. High Mass:
James Cross; James Godwin; Philip Benzinski & Dominic Bardill
3.30p.m. Solemn Vespers and Benediction:
James Cross; Oliver McCarthy; Richard McCarthy & Jean Leger

Tuesday 7th December
The Immaculate Conception
5.30p.m. First Vespers and Benediction:
James Cross; James Godwin; Mike Frost; Jean Leger & Philip Benzinski

Wednesday 8th December
The Immaculate Conception
6.30p.m. Pontifical High Mass:
F. Rupert; James Cross; James Godwin; Mike Frost & Dominic Bardill

Sunday 12th December
9.00a.m. Old Rite Low Mass:
Timothy Ashurst & Anthony Jeffery
11.00a.m. High Mass & Br. Edward's Ordination to the Diaconate:
F. Rupert; James Cross; Pat Roberts; Oliver McCarthy & Mike Frost; Richard McCarthy & Jean Leger; Philip Benzinski & Dominic Bardill
3.30p.m. Solemn Vespers, Procession of Our Lady and Benediction:
James Cross; Philip Benzinski; Mike Frost & Oliver McCarthy

Wednesday 15th December
Feast of Blessed Anthony Grassi
6.30p.m. Solemn Benediction:
James Cross; James Godwin; Mike Frost & Philip Benzinski

Sunday 19th December
9.00a.m. Old Rite Low Mass:
Richard McCarthy & James Cross
11.00a.m. High Mass:
Oliver McCarthy; James Godwin; James Cross & Dominic Bardill
3.30p.m. Solemn Vespers and Benediction:
James Cross; Michael Tweedale; Jean Leger & Philip Benzinski

Wednesday 22nd December
7.30p.m. Carol Service & Solemn Benediction:
James Cross; Mike Frost; Philip Benzinski & Jean Leger

Friday 24th December
Christmas Eve
11.30p.m. Christmas Carols & Midnight Mass:
F. Rupert; James Cross; Mike Frost; Richard McCarthy & Oliver McCarthy; Philip Benzinski & Dominic Bardill

Saturday 25th December
Christmas Day
9.00a.m. Old Rite Low Mass:
Timothy Ashurst & Richard McCarthy
11.00a.m. High Mass:
Oliver McCarthy; Pat Roberts; James Cross & Mike Frost

Sunday 26th December
Feast of the Holy Family
9.00a.m. Old Rite Low Mass:
Oliver McCarthy & James Godwin
11.00a.m. High Mass:
Richard McCarthy; James Cross; Dominic Bardill & Jean Leger
3.30p.m. Solemn Vespers and Benediction:
James Cross; James Godwin; Jean Leger & Oliver McCarthy

Programme for Christmas & Advent 2010

Tuesday 7th December
-First Vespers of the Immaculate Conception at 5.30p.m.
-First Mass of the Feast at 6.30p.m.

Wednesday 8th December
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
-Mass at weekday times (except for 6.00p.m. Mass).
-Pontifical High Mass at 6.30p.m.

Sunday 12th December
Gaudete Sunday
-Ordination of Br. Edward van den Bergh to the Diaconate at 11.00a.m.
-Procession of Our Lady in honour of the Immaculate Conception ca. 4.00p.m. Robes
Brothers will be needed to carry the statue of Our Lady. Brothers who are not serving the ceremonies or carrying the statue are strongly encouraged to walk in the procession, robed. The procession will be followed by recreation.

Wednesday 15th December
Feast of Blessed Anthony Grassi
-Mass at weekday times.
-Solemn Benediction at 6.30p.m.

Wednesday 22nd December
-Annual Carol Service and Benediction at 7.30p.m. Robes
Brothers will be needed to act as Ushers. Please arrive at around 7.00p.m. to be ready in Church for the opening.

Friday 24th December
Christmas Eve
-Christmas Carols and Midnight Mass at 11.30p.m. Robes
Brothers will be needed to provide Crowd Control. Please arrive by 11.00p.m. to be ready in Church for the opening.

Saturday 25th December
Christmas Day
-Mass times as on notices.
-Solemn Benediction at 4.00p.m.

Sunday 26th December
Feast of the Holy Family
-Mass, Solemn Vespers and Benediction, and Exercises of the Little Oratory at usual Sunday times.

Monday 27th December
Feast of St. John, Apostle & Evangelist
-Mass times as on notices.

Tuesday 28th December
Feast of Holy Innocents
-Mass times as on notices.

Wednesday 29th December
Feast of St. Thomas of Canterbury
-Mass times as on notices.

Sunday 2nd January
External Solemnity of the Epiphany
-Mass, Solemn Vespers and Benediction, and Exercises of the Little Oratory at usual Sunday times.

Thursday 6th January
Feast of the Epiphany
-Mass at 8.00a.m. (Old Rite)
The obligation to hear Mass on this Feast has been transferred to the Sunday before.

Advent Musical Oratory

This year's Advent Musical Oratory will take place on Sunday at 4.30p.m. in the Little Oratory. The Oratory Choir will be singing this year. Brothers are strongly encouraged to attend, robed. It is highly important that the Brothers support this traditional annual event for the benefit of their Advent observances and provide a good turnout.

Serving List for November 2010

Here is this month's serving list:

Tuesday 2nd November
All Souls Day
6.30p.m. High Mass of Requiem:
James Cross; Pat Roberts; Mike Frost & James Godwin

Sunday 7th November
9.00a.m. Old Rite Low Mass:
Oliver McCarthy & James Cross
11.00a.m. High Mass:
James Godwin; Philip Benzinski; Richard McCarthy & Matthew Schellhorn
3.30p.m. Solemn Vespers and Benediction:
James Cross; James Godwin; Mike Frost & Philip Benzinski

Friday 12th November
6.00p.m. High Mass of Requiem for Deceased Fathers and Brothers of the Little Oratory:
F. Rupert; James Cross; Pat Roberts; Mike Frost & Jean Leger

Sunday 14th November
Remembrance Sunday
9.00a.m. Old Rite Low Mass:
Richard McCarthy & James Godwin
11.00a.m. High Mass:
Anthony Jeffery & St Philip's School servers
3.30p.m. Solemn Vespers and Benediction:
James Cross; Richard McCarthy; Oliver McCarthy & Mike Frost

Sunday 21st November
Feast of Christ the King
9.00a.m. Old Rite Low Mass:
Timothy Ashurst & Oliver McCarthy
11.00a.m. High Mass:
Richard McCarthy; Francis Carey; Mike Frost & Philip Benzinski
3.30p.m. Solemn Vespers and Benediction:
James Cross; James Godwin; Michael Tweedale; Jean Leger & Matthew Schellhorn

Sunday 28th November
First Sunday in Advent
9.00a.m. Old Rite Low Mass:
Richard McCarthy & Matthew Schellhorn
11.00a.m. High Mass:
Anthony Jeffery & St Philip's School servers
3.30p.m. Solemn Vespers and Benediction:
James Cross; Mike Frost; Philip Benzinski & James Godwin

Programme for November 2010

Monday 1st November
Feast of All Saints
-Mass at 8.00a.m. (Old Rite)
The obligation to attend Mass on this feast has been transferred to the Sunday before.

Tuesday 2nd November
Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed
-Mass at weekday times.
-Vespers of the Dead at 6.00p.m.
-High Mass of Requiem at 6.30p.m.

Thursday 4th November
Feast of St. Charles Borromeo
-Mass at weekday times.

Friday 5th November
-Annual Mass of Requiem for Deceased Brothers at 7.15p.m. in the Little Oratory, followed by dinner.

Friday 12th November
-Annual High Mass of Requiem for Deceased Fathers and Brothers of the Oratory at 6.00p.m. in the Oratory Church.

Sunday 21st November: Feast of Christ the King (F. Prefect's Feast)
-Mass, Solemn Vespers and Benediction at usual Sunday times.

Monday 22nd November: Feast of St. Cecilia, Patroness of the Little Oratory
-Mass at weekday times.

Sunday 28th November: First Sunday of Advent
-Advent Musical Oratory ca. 4.30p.m. in the Little Oratory. Robes
-Tea for the junior choir and parents in St. Wilfrid's Hall. Brothers will be needed to help prepare and assist with the tea. Any Brothers who are willing and able to assist should contact the Secretary.

Rosary Crusade

Thank you to all who assisted with the Rosary Crusade yesterday. The turnout for the procession, devotions and Solemn Benediction was very impressive. Photographs may be seen here.

LMS Oxford Pilgrimage

As some of you may know a pilgrimage is being organised by the Latin Mass Society to take place on Saturday 23rd October to mark the 4th Centenary of Blessed George Napier, captured and martyred in 1610. Napier was beatified by Pope Pius XI in 1929 and the Most Reverend Bernard Longley Archbishop of Birmingham will lead a procession and bless a plaque for the last Oxford martyr who died in Oxford to be commemorated in this fashion. A number of Brothers in previous years have been supportive and we have been approached to find out whether any individual Brothers would like to take part and process in robes of the Confraternity of the Precious Blood. The days kicks off with Mass in the Dominican Priority at Blackfriars at 11am, the Procession will be at 2pm ending with Benediction at 3pm.

If any individual Brothers would like to attend please be so good as to let me know as a number of Brothers have already expressed an interest.

Rosary Crusade of Reparation

This year's Rosary Crusade of Reparation to the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary will take place on Saturday 16th October. It will be led this year by the the Right Reverend Cuthbert Brogan OSB, the Abbot of St Michael's Abbey, Farnborough. The Rosary Procession will leave Westminster Cathedral ca. 1.45p.m., and the day will close with Pontifical Benediction ca. 4.30p.m, for which Brothers will be needed to serve. Brothers are strongly encouraged to walk in the procession from Westminster Cathedral to the Oratory, robed. If you wish to take part in this great opportunity to bear witness to the Faith and walk in the procession, please arrive at the Little Oratory sacristy on Saturday by 1.00p.m.

Tea after Exercises

Brothers,

To mark the first commemoration of Blessed John Henry Newman and the admission of a Brother there will be a modest celebration tomorrow with wine being served in St Wilfred's Hall after Exercises. Tea will revert to the usual format from next Sunday onwards.

Tea will be made available for those who do not wish to partake.

Brothers' Annual Requiem and Dinner

The following is the text of a letter sent by the Rector to the Brothers (copies will be available for collection from the Little Oratory on Sunday):
The Annual Requiem Mass for departed Brothers will be sung this year by Father Prefect on Friday 5th November at 7.15p.m. in the Little Oratory. It will be followed by the Annual Brothers' Dinner. We have arranged a favourable price at Orsini in Thurloe Place, opposite the Little Oratory. The tickets will cost £40 a head (including wine). Brothers are encouraged to bring friends and potential postulants as guests.
We need numbers and payments as soon as possible. If you wish to come to the dinner, please inform the Rector or Secretary (with mention of any special dietary requirements). Reply forms will be available on Sunday. Cheques made payable to 'The London Oratory Charity' should be sent to the Rector c/o the Oratory.

Programme for October 2010

Tuesday 5th October
Feast of St. Luigi Scrosoppi
Mass at weekday times

Solemn Benediction at 6.30p.m.

Saturday 9th October
Feast of Blessed John Henry, Cardinal Newman
Mass at usual Saturday times

Sunday 10th October
Reception of a new Brother ca. 4.30p.m. in the Little Oratory

Tuesday 12th October
Feast of St. Wilfrid, Patron of the Noviciate
Mass at weekday times

Solemn Benediction at 6.30p.m


Wednesday 13th October
Feast of St. Edward, King and Confessor
Mass at weekday times

Solemn Benediction at 6.30p.m.


Saturday 16th October
Rosary Crusade of Reparation
The Rosary procession will leave Westminster Cathedral ca. 1.45p.m. Brothers are strongly encouraged to take part in the procession, robed. Brothers will be needed to serve Solemn Benediction at the conclusion ca. 5.00p.m.


Monday 25th October
Feast of St. Luke, Evangelist
Mass at weekday times


Sunday 31st October
External Solemnity of the Feast of All Saints
Mass and Solemn Vespers and Benediction at usual Sunday times.

The obligation to hear Mass on the Feast of All Saints (usually celebrated on 1st November)has been transferred to this Sunday.

Serving List for October 2010

Here is this month's serving list:

Sunday 3rd October
9.00a.m. Old Rite Low Mass:
James Godwin & Matthew Schellhorn
11.00a.m. High Mass:
Oliver McCarthy; Richard McCarthy; Jean Leger & James Cross
3.30p.m. Solemn Vespers and Benediction:
James Cross; Oliver McCarthy; Philip Benzinski& Matthew Schellhorn

Tuesday 5th October
St Luigi Scrosoppi
6.30p.m. Solemn Benediction:
James Cross; James Godwin; Jean Leger & Philip Benzinski

Sunday 10th October
9.00a.m. Old Rite Low Mass:
Oliver McCarthy & Timothy Ashurst
11.00a.m. High Mass:
Anthony Jeffery; St Philip's School Servers
3.30p.m. Solemn Vespers & Benediction:
James Cross; Richard McCarthy; Jean Leger & Mike Frost

Tuesday 12th October
St Wilfrid, Patron of the Noviciate
6.30p.m. Solemn Benediction:
James Cross; Mike Frost; Philip Benzinski & Jean Leger

Wednesday 13th October
St Edward, King and Confessor
6.30p.m. Solemn Benediction:
James Cross; Philip Benzinski; Mike Frost & James Godwin

Sunday 17th October
9.00a.m. Old Rite Low Mass:
Matthew Schellhorn & Richard McCarthy
11.00a.m. High Mass:
James Godwin; Francis Carey; James Cross & Oliver McCarthy
3.30p.m. Solemn Vespers and Benediction:
James Cross; Michael Tweedale; Mike Frost & Richard McCarthy

Sunday 24th October
9.00a.m. Old Rite Low Mass:
James Godwin & Anthony Jeffery
11.00a.m. High Mass:
Richard McCarthy; Pat Roberts; Mike Frost & Jean Leger
3.30p.m. Solemn Vespers and Benediction:
James Cross; Mike Frost; Matthew Schellhorn & Oliver McCarthy

Sunday 31st October
All Saints (transferred)
9.00a.m. Old Rite Low Mass:
Timothy Ashurst & Matthew Schellhorn
11.00a.m. High Mass:
Oliver McCarthy; Mike Frost; James Godwin & James Cross
3.30p.m. Solemn Vespers and Benediction:
James Cross; James Godwin; Philip Benzinski; Oliver McCarthy & Jean Leger

Organ Recitals

As many of you are aware, the Brothers have for several years acted as ushers for the Oratory's annual October series of Organ recitals on Monday evenings. At least three Brothers are needed to assist between 7.00p.m and 8.45p.m. to assist with distributing programmes and taking the retiring collections, robed. If you are willing and able to assist, then please inform the Secretary at once so that a list may be drawn up.

Officers for the Year commencing September 2010

Here is the list of Officers for the coming year:

Rector:
James Godwin

Vice-Rector:
James Cross

Consultors:
Pat Roberts
Oliver McCarthy
Timothy Ashurst

Treasurer:
Matthew Schellhorn

Secretary:
Philip Benzinski

Head Sacristan:
James Cross

Sacristans:
Thomas Spannring
Philip Benzinski

Lectors:
Oliver McCarthy
Richard McCarthy
Thomas Spannring

Ceremoniere:
James Cross

Maestro di Capella:
Timothy Ashurst

Maestri di Camera:
Paul Andrew (in term time)
Oliver McCarthy (out of term time)

Papal Visit and Newman Beatification

Many thanks to all of the Brothers who worked so tirelessly in order to make the London Oratory's events honouring the Papal Visit and the Beatification of B. John Henry, Cardinal Newman, so memorable.

As well as serving the (truly spectacular) High Mass of Thanksgiving for the Beatification, Brothers assisted as Ushers at the concert in the Oratory Church, assisted with setting up and dismantling the exhibition in S. Wilfrid's Hall, and were on duty at the reception at the launch of the exhibition.

It has been a very busy period, but one which will be remembered for a long time to come.

Thank you all.

Programme for September 2010

Wednesday 8th September
Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Mass at weekday times.

Tuesday 14th September
Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Mass at weekday times.

Wednesday 15th September
Feast of the Seven Dolours of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Mass at weekday times.

Thursday 16th September-Sunday 19th September
Visit of the Holy Father to Great Britain
Brothers are exhorted to increase their prayers for the Holy Father and for this country during this visit.

Friday 17th September
Concert at 7.00p.m. in the Oratory Church. Six Brothers will be needed to act as Ushers. Any Brothers who are willing and able to assist should contact the Secretary.

Sunday 19th September
Beatification of the Venerable John Henry Newman by His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI.

Sunday 19th-Friday 24th September
Exhibition of illustrations of Papal Corpus Christi Processions in St Wilfrid's Hall

Wednesday 22nd September
High Mass of thanksgiving for the Beatification of John Henry Newman, followed by the blessing of a new altar by His Grace the Most Reverend Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster at 6.30p.m.

Sunday 26th September
Re-commencement of the exercises and Congregation of Elections ca. 4.30p.m in the Little Oratory.

Wednesday 29th September
Feast of the Dedication of St Michael the Archangel
Mass at weekday times

Solemn Benediction at 6.30p.m.

September Programme Covering Letter

The following is the text of the covering letter for the September Programme sent by the Secretary and Rector to the Brothers:
The state visit of Pope Benedict XVI to Great Britain guarantees that this month will be exceptionally busy for the Little Oratory. Whilst the most significant will be the beatification of the Venerable John Henry Newman, a number of events will take place in conjunction with the Holy Father's visit. Many of you will be aware that the Victoria and Albert Museum will be hosting an exhibition of the Raphael tapestries which are on loan from the Vatican. On Friday 17th September, a concert of sacred music will be performed by the choir at 7.00p.m, for which six Brothers will be needed to act as Ushers, robed. Any Brother who is willing and able to assist should contact the Secretary using the details below. God Willing, His Holiness will beatify John Henry Newman, adding another Oratorian to the beati in a ceremony on Sunday 19th September. In thanksgiving for this highly important act, a High Mass will be offered in the Oratory Church on Wednesday 22nd September at 6.30p.m, followed by the blessing of a new altar by our Archbishop, the Most Reverend Vincent Nichols.

The formal exercises will re-commence with the Congregation of Elections on Sunday 26th September in the Little Oratory after Vespers.
Next month, the Oratory's annual series of the October Organ Recitals on Monday evenings at 7.30p.m. will re-commence. For the last two years, a number of the Brothers have acted as Ushers. We have been asked again to provide Ushers for this year's series. If any of you are willing and able to assist, then please contact the Secretary by email or via written correspondence to Oratory House.

As is especially evident from this letter and this month's programme, the Brothers have a great deal of work to do. Whilst we understand that a number of Brothers are unfortunately only able to come to the Oratory and help on a limited basis, we would like them to remember that they can still offer inestimable assistance through their prayers, for which we are very grateful. All the Brothers are exhorted to pray very much for the Holy Father's visit, and for further vocations to the Oratory Community in London, and to the Brothers of the Little Oratory. We look forward to seeing of many of you as possible on Friday 5th November for the Annual Mass of Requiem for departed Brothers at 7.15p.m, followed by the annual dinner.

Serving List for September 2010

Here is this month's serving list:

Sunday 5th September
9.00a.m. Old Rite Low Mass:
James Godwin & Matthew Schellhorn
11.00a.m. High Mass:
Richard McCarthy; Francis Carey; Oliver McCarthy & Neil Glanfield
3.30p.m. Solemn Vespers and Benediction:
James Cross; Joel Coles; Matthew Schellhorn & Richard McCarthy

Sunday 12th September
9.00a.m. Old Rite Low Mass:
James Cross & Timothy Ashurst
11.00a.m. High Mass:
James Cooper & Parish boys
3.30p.m. Solemn Vespers and Benediction:
James Cross; Philip Benzinski; Jean Leger & James Godwin

Sunday 19th September
9.00a.m. Old Rite Low Mass:
Timothy Ashurst & Oliver McCarthy
11.00a.m. High Mass:
James Godwin; James Cross; Richard McCarthy & Matthew Schellhorn
3.30p.m. Solemn Vespers and Benediction:
James Cross; Michael Tweedale; James Godwin & Jean Leger

Wednesday 22nd September
6.30p.m. High Mass of Thanksgiving for the Beatification of the Venerable John Henry, Cardinal Newman (Cong. Orat.):
Fr Rupert; James Cross; Patrick Roberts; James Godwin & Philip Benzinski; Jean Leger & Timothy Ashurst; Matthew Schellhorn & Oliver McCarthy

Sunday 26th September
9.00a.m. Old Rite Low Mass:
Richard McCarthy & Anthony Jeffery
11.00a.m. High Mass:
James Cross; Oliver McCarthy; Philip Benzinski & James Godwin
3.30p.m. Solemn Vespers and Benediction:
James Cross; James Godwin; Oliver McCarthy & Richard McCarthy

Wednesday 29th September
The Holy Archangels
6.30p.m. Solemn Benediction: James Cross; Philip Benzinski; James Godwin & Jean Leger

An Appeal for Circumspection

As we are all only too well aware, the situation in the Birmingham Oratory is far from happy, and has given rise to a great deal of comment and speculation in the press.

It would be most unhelpful were any Brother of the Little Oratory in London to be seen to be making public or semi-public statements on this matter.

We must refrain from any comment when asked by outsiders, other than to say that it is an internal matter for the Birmingham House, and must be careful not to discuss this situation amongst ourselves where there is the possibility of our being overheard. We must also refrain from entering the fray of comments in the blogosphere.

We should be praying - not indulging in conjecture and gossip.

Serving Lists

Our Ceremoniere does his utmost to allot the serving duties evenly amongst the serving Brothers. It can, I know, sometimes seem to each of us as if a great deal is being demanded of us, but serving at the Altar is one of the duties of the Brothers, and is also a tremendous privilege.

If any Brother is unable to fulfil his obligation as published on the list, it falls to him, in the first instance, to arrange cover.

It is not acceptable simply to cross one's name out on the Sacristy list, with or without the legend 'Away' or something similar - replacements do not materialize on their own.

It is equally unacceptable to announce to the Ceremoniere of a particular function, on the day of that function, that one will not be available to fulfil one's obligation later in the day - he himself may well have no time to arrange for cover - without having first taken all reasonable steps to secure a replacement.

Serving List for August 2010

Here is this month's serving list:

Sunday 1st August
9.00a.m. Old Rite Low Mass:
Richard McCarthy & Matthew Schellhorn
11.00a.m. High Mass:
James Cross; Oliver McCarthy; Neil Glanfield & Francis Carey
3.30p.m. Solemn Vespers & Benediction:
James Cross; Philip Benzinski; Jean Leger & James Godwin

Sunday 8th August
9.00a.m. Old Rite Low Mass:
Oliver McCarthy & James Godwin
11.00a.m. High Mass:
James Cooper & Parish boys
3.30p.m. Solemn Vespers & Benediction:
James Cross; Michael Tweedale; Oliver McCarthy & Jean Leger

Sunday 15th August
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
9.00a.m. Old Rite Low Mass:
Timothy Ashurst & Anthony Jeffery
11.00a.m. High Mass:
Richard McCarthy; James Cross; Bernard Diver & Philip Benzinski
3.30p.m. Solemn Vespers & Benediction:
Fr Rupert & James Cross; Oliver McCarthy; Richard McCarthy & Philip Benzinski

Sunday 22nd August
9.00a.m. Old Rite Low Mass:
Joel Coles & Timothy Ashurst
11.00a.m. High Mass:
Oliver McCarthy; Pat Roberts; Neil Glanfield & Richard McCarthy
3.30p.m. Solemn Vespers & Benediction:
Timothy Ashurst; James Godwin; Jean Leger & Oliver McCarthy

Sunday 29th August
9.00a.m. Old Rite Low Mass:
Oliver McCarthy & James Cross
11.00a.m. High Mass:
James Godwin; Richard McCarthy; Matthew Schellhorn & James Cross
3.30p.m. Solemn Vespers & Benediction:
James Cross; Oliver McCarthy; Jean Leger & Matthew Schellhorn

Litaniae Pretiosissimi Sanguinis D.N.I.C.

In this month of July, Brothers, who are all members of the Confraternity of the Most Precious Blood, are strongly encouraged to say daily the Litany of the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison. Kyrie eleison.
Christe audi nos. Christe exaudi nos.
Peter de caelis, Deus, R. Miserere nobis.
Fili, Redemptor mundi, Deus, R.
Spiritus Sancte, Deus, R.
Sancta Trinitas, unus Deus, R.
Sanguis Christi, Unigeniti Patris Aeterni, R. Salva nos.
Sanguis Christi, Verbi Dei Incarnati, R.
Sanguis Christi, Novi et Aeterni Testamenti, R.
Sanguis Christi, in agone decurrens in terram, R.
Sanguis Christi, in flagellatione profluens, R.
Sanguis Christi, in coronatione spinarum emanans, R.
Sanguis Christi, in Cruce effusus, R.
Sanguis Christi, pretium nostrae salutis, R.
Sanguis Christi, sine quo non fit remissio, R.
Sanguis Christi, in Eucharistia potus et lavacrum animarum, R.
Sanguis Christi, flumen misericordiae, R.
Sanguis Christi, victor daemonum, R.
Sanguis Christi, fortitudo martyrum, R.
Sanguis Christi, virtus confessorum, R.
Sanguis Christi, germinans virgines, R.
Sanguis Christi, robur periclitantium, R.
Sanguis Christi, levamen laborantium, R.
Sanguis Christi, in fletu solacium, R.
Sanguis Christi, spes poenitentium, R.
Sanguis Christi, solamen morientium, R.
Sanguis Christi, pax et dulcedo cordium, R.
Sanguis Christi, pignus vitae aeternae, R.
Sanguis Christi, animas liberans de lacu Purgatorii, R.
Sanguis Christi, omni gloria et honore dignissimus, R.
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, parce nobis Domine.
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, exaudi nos Domine.
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis.
V. Redemisti nos, Domine, in Sanguine tuo.
R. Et fecisti nos Deo nostro regnum.
Oremus.

Omnipotens sempiterne Deus, qui unigenitum Filium tuum mundi Redemptorem constituisti, ac ejus sanguine placari voluisti: concede, quaesumus, salutis nostrae pretium ita venerari, atque a praesentis vitae malis ejus virtute defendi in terris, ut fructu perpetuo laetemur in caelis. Per eundem Cristum Dominum nostrum. Amen.

Serving List for July 2010

Here is this month's serving list:
Sunday 4th July
9.00a.m. Old Rite Low Mass:
Matthew Schellhorn & Richard McCarthy
11.00a.m. High Mass:
Anthony Jeffery & St Philip's School Servers
3.30p.m. Solemn Vespers & Benediction:
James Cross; Oliver McCarthy; Philip Benzinski & James Godwin

Sunday 11th July
9.00a.m. Old Rite Low Mass:
Anthony Jeffery & Timothy Ashurst
11.00a.m. High Mass:
James Godwin; Richard McCarthy; Neil Glanfield & Bernard Diver
3.30p.m. Solemn Vespers & Benediction:
James Cross; Michael Tweedale; James Godwin & Matthew Schellhorn

Sunday 18th July
9.00a.m. Old Rite Low Mass:
Joel Coles & Oliver McCarthy
11.00a.m. High Mass:
Oliver McCarthy; James Cross; Jean Leger & Philip Benzinski
3.30p.m. Solemn Vespers & Benediction:
James Cross; James Godwin; Philip Benzinski & Jean Leger

Sunday 25th July
9.00a.m. Old Rite Low Mass:
Timothy Ashurst & Joel Coles
11.00a.m. High Mass:
James Godwin; Pat Roberts; Philip Benzinski & Richard McCarthy
3.30p.m. Solemn Vespers & Benediction:
James Cross; James Godwin; Oliver McCarthy & Joel Coles

Programme for Summer 2010

Thursday 1st July
Feast of the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ

Mass (Old Rite) - 8.00a.m


Friday 2nd July
Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Mass (Old Rite) - 8.00a.m.


Friday 9th July
Feast of Ss. John Fisher & Thomas More

Mass (Old Rite) - 8.00a.m.


Sunday 25th July

Last formal exercises of the season - 4.30p.m.

During the month of August and the first three Sundays in September, a shorter form of the exercises will be held in the garden after Vespers, followed by tea


Friday 6th August
Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus Christ

Mass at usual times


Sunday 15th August
Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Mass, Solemn Vespers and Benediction at usual Sunday times


Thursday 26th August
Feast of Blessed Dominic Barbieri

Mass at usual times

Benediction at the close of Holy Hour ca.7.15p.m.


Monday 30th August
Feast of Blessed Juvenal Ancina

Mass at usual times
Solemn Benediction - 6.30p.m.


The exercises will re-commence in the Little Oratory with the Congregation of Elections on Sunday 26th September ca. 4.30p.m.

In Festo Ss. Petri & Pauli, App.

Mid the ruined splendours of Rome's pagan sway,
Stands a mighty Empire. ne'er to pass away;
And that Empire's Ruler, blest by God above,
Rules his countless children with a father's love.
Thou art Peter! Strong, unshaken Rock;
Christ's own Vicar! Shepherd of His flock;
We thy loving children join in fervent prayer,
God preserve and bless thee, keep thee in His care!

Over distant mountains, over ocean's tide,
Spreads that mighty Empire, stretching far and wide;
On that sure Foundation, while the ages run,
Holy - Universal, Apostolic - One!
Thou art Peter! Strong unshaken Rock:
Christ's own Vicar! Shepherd of His flock;
We thy loving children join in fervent prayer,
God preserve and bless thee, keep thee in His care!

When by Satan's power, heresy is rife,
Comes a Voice unerring, clear amid the strife;
Hell at once is silent, storm and strife are o'er,
Rome the word hath spoken, doubt can be no more.
Thou art Peter! Strong unshaken Rock;
Christ's own Vicar! Shepherd of his flock;
We thy loving children join in fervent prayer,
God preserve and bless thee, keep thee in His care.

So the ship of Peter sails the troubled sea,
Safe in Peter's guidance, sure of victory;
Ark of our salvation, every nation's home,
Till the consummation of the world shall come.
Thou art Peter! Strong unshaken Rock;
Christ's own Vicar! Shepherd of His flock;
We thy loving children join in fervent prayer,
God preserve and bless thee, keep thee in His care.

This great hymn was written by Father Kerr.

Annual Summer Garden Party

The Oratory's annual Summer Garden Party will take place this year on Saturday 26th June between 1.00p.m. and 5.00p.m. As usual, the Brothers will be assisting at the Pimm's stall for which volunteers will be needed. Could any Brother who is able to assist and has not yet contacted the Rector please inform him immediately.

Recent Marriage

Congratulations to Anthony Ozimic, a long-standing Brother, on his recent marriage to Magdalena Beata Czarnecka. Please pray for them as they begin their life together.

Corpus Christi Procession

Thank you all for your hard work yesterday at the Procession of the Blessed Sacrament - it was very good to have such a large number of Brothers present and participating.

Corpus Christi Sunday

As you will have noticed from the programme, Vespers will take place at 3.00p.m. tomorrow, and will be followed by the annual Corpus Christi Procession. Brothers will be needed to carry the canopy and lanterns. Any Brothers who are not serving or carrying either the canopy or lanterns are strongly encouraged to walk in the procession, robed.

Serving list for June 2010

Here is this month's serving list:

Sunday 6th June

Corpus Christi (transferred)

9.00a.m. Old Rite Low Mass:
Matthew Schellhorn & Philip Benzinski
11.00a.m. High Mass:
James Cross; Oliver McCarthy; James Godwin & Jean Leger
3.00p.m. Solemn Vespers, Procession & Benediction (N.B. Early Start):
Fr Rupert & James Cross; James Godwin & Philip Benzinski; Oliver McCarthy & Richard McCarthy; Timothy Ashurst (Ombrellino)


Friday 11th June

The Sacred Heart of Jesus

6.30p.m. Solemn Benediction:
Fr Rupert; Philip Benzinski; Jean Leger & Neil Glanfield


Sunday 13th June

9.00a.m. Old Rite Low Mass:
Joel Coles & Richard McCarthy
11.00a.m. High Mass:
James Godwin; Pat Roberts; Matthew Schellhorn & Philip Benzinski
3.30p.m. Solemn Vespers & Benediction
James Cross; James Godwin; Michael Tweedale & Matthew Schellhorn


Sunday 20th June

9.00a.m. Old Rite Low Mass:
James Cross & Timothy Ashurst
11.00a.m. High Mass:
Anthony Jeffery & St Philip's School Servers
3.30p.m. Solemn Vespers & Benediction
James Cross; Joel Coles; Richard McCarthy & Philip Benzinski


Tuesday 22nd June

Ss. John Fisher & Thomas More

6.30p.m. Solemn Benediction:
James Cross; Philip Benzinski; James Godwin & Jean Leger


Thursday 24th June

The Nativity of St John the Baptist

7.15p.m. Solemn Benediction:
James Cross; James Godwin; Jean Leger & Neil Glanfield


Sunday 27th June

9.00a.m. Old Rite Low Mass:
Joel Coles & Oliver McCarthy
11.00a.m. High Mass:
Richard McCarthy; Francis Carey; Matthew Schellhorn & James Godwin
3.30p.m. Solemn Vespers & Benediction:
James Cross; Philip Benzinski; Jean Leger & Matthew Schellhorn

Programme for June 2010

Thursday 3rd June - Feast of Corpus Christi

Mass (Old Rite) at 8.00a.m.


Sunday 6th June - Corpus Christi Sunday

Mass at usual Sunday times.

3.00p.m. (N.B. Early Start) Solemn Vespers followed by Corpus Christi procession ca. 3.30p.m. (Robes). Brothers will be needed to carry the canopy and lanterns. Brothers who are neither serving nor carrying the canopy or lanterns are strongly encouraged to take part in the procession, robed.


Friday 11th June - Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Solemn Benediction and Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart at 6.30p.m.


Saturday 12th June - Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Titular of our Church

Mass at usual times for Saturday



Tuesday 22nd June - Feast of Ss. John Fisher and Thomas More

Solemn Benediction at 6.30p.m.


Thursday 24th June - Feast of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist

Solemn Benediction at 7.15p.m


Sunday 26th June

Annual Garden Party 1.oop.m. to 5.00p.m.

The Brothers will be in charge of the Pimm's stall. Brothers who are willing and able to assist should contact the Rector.


Monday 28th June - Feast of Ss. Peter and Paul

First Vespers and Solemn Benediction at 5.30p.m.

First Mass of the Feast at 6.30p.m.


Tuesday 29th June - Feast of Ss. Peter and Paul

Masses at usual times

High Mass at 6.30p.m.

Saint Philip's Day MMX (2)

F. Prefect wishes us all a very Happy Feast.

Saint Philip's Day MMX

Celebrations for Our Holy Father St Philip

Sunday 23rd May

-Solemn Vespers and Benediction at 3.30p.m. followed immediately by Triduo devotions to St Philip.

Monday 24th May

-Solemn Benediction and Triduo devotions at 6.30p.m.

Tuesday 25th May

-Solemn First Vespers and Triduo devotions at 5.30p.m.

-First Mass of the feast at 6.30p.m.


Wednesday 26th May

-Brothers' Mass at 8.30a.m. (followed by Breakfast)

-Pontifical High Mass at 6.30p.m

Serving List for May 2010

Here is this month's serving list:

Sunday 2nd May

9.00a.m. Old Rite Low Mass:
Oliver McCarthy & Joel Coles
11.00.a.m. High Mass:
Richard McCarthy; Pat Roberts; Mike Frost & Jean Leger
3.30p.m. Solemn Vespers, Procession & Benediction:
James Cross; Mike Frost; Philip Benzinski & Jean Leger

Tuesday 4th May
The English Martyrs

6.30p.m. Solemn Benediction:
James Cross; Mike Frost; Jean Leger & Neil Glanfield

Sunday 9th May

9.00a.m. Old Rite Low Mass:
Anthony Jeffery & Timothy Ashurst
11.00a.m. High Mass:
James Godwin; James Cross; Neil Glanfield & Richard McCarthy
3.30p.m. Solemn Vespers & Benediction:
James Cross; Michael Tweedale; Joel Coles & Oliver McCarthy

Sunday 16th May

9.00a.m. Old Rite Low Mass:
James Godwin & Matthew Schellhorn
11.00a.m. High Mass:
Anthony Jeffery & St Philip's School Servers
3.30p.m. Solemn Vespers & Benediction:
Fr. Rupert & James Cross; James Godwin; Richard McCarthy & Philip Benzinski

Sunday 23rd May
Feast of Pentecost

9.00a.m Old Rite Low Mass:
Richard McCarthy & Joel Coles
11.00a.m. High Mass:
Oliver McCarthy; Pat Roberts; Matthew Schellhorn & James Cross
3.30p.m. Solemn Vespers & Benediction
Fr. Rupert & James Cross; Philip Benzinski; Jean Leger & Oliver McCarthy

Tuesday 25th May

5.30p.m. First Vespers of Our Holy Father Saint Philip & Solemn Benediction:
Fr. Rupert & James Cross; James Godwin; Jean Leger & Philip Benzinski

Wednesday 26th May
Our Holy Father Saint Philip

6.30p.m. High Mass;
Fr. Rupert & James Cross; Pat Roberts; James Godwin & Jean Leger; Philip Benzinski & Neil Glanfield; Richard McCarthy & Matthew Schellhorn

Sunday 30th May
Feast of the Most Holy Trinity

9.00a.m. Old Rite Low Mass:
Timothy Ashurst & Oliver McCarthy
11.00a.m. High Mass:
James Godwin; Richard McCarthy; Francis Carey & Neil Glanfield
3.30p.m. Solemn Vespers & Benediction:
Fr. Rupert & James Cross; Joel Coles; Richard McCarthy & Jean Leger

Programme for May 2010

Sunday 2nd May

Procession of Our Lady ca. 4.00p.m.
Brothers will be required to carry the statue. Brothers who are neither serving nor carrying the statue are strongly encouraged to walk in the procession, robed.


Tuesday 4th May - Feast of the English Martyrs

Solemn Benediction at 6.30p.m.


Thursday 13th May - Feast of the Ascension of Our Lord

Mass (in the Old Rite) at 8.00a.m.


Sunday 23rd May - Feast of Pentecost. OUR HOLY FATHER SAINT PHILIP

Triduo devotions begin at St Philip's Altar after Vespers and Benediction.


Monday 24th May - OUR HOLY FATHER SAINT PHILIP

Solemn Benediction at 6.30p.m. followed by Triduo devotions.


Tuesday 25th May - OUR HOLY FATHER SAINT PHILIP

First Vespers and Benediction at 5.30p.m. followed by Triduo devotions.


Wednesday 26th May - OUR HOLY FATHER SAINT PHILIP

Brothers' Mass in the Little Oratory at 8.30a.m. (followed by Breakfast).
High Mass at 6.30p.m.


Saturday 29th May

Annual High Mass for CIEL UK at 11.00a.m. Brothers who are willing and able to serve this Mass should contact the Rector.

Prayer for the Holy Father

It is particularly important that we should pray without ceasing for the Holy Father in these dark times when he is being subjected to such vicious attacks. The following are the prayer, from the Missal, for the Pope, and its English translation.

Deus, omnium fidelium pastor et rector, famulum tuum Benedictum, quem pastorem Ecclesiae tuae praeesse voluisti, propitius respice: da ei, quaesumus, verbo et exemplo, quibus praeest proficere; ut ad vitam, una cum grege sibi credito, perveniat sempiternam. Per DNIC &c..

O God, the shepherd and ruler of all the faithful, look down favourably upon Thy servant Benedict, whom Thou hast been pleased to appoint pastor over Thy Church; grant, we beseech Thee, that he may benefit both by word and example those over whom he is set, and thus attain unto life eternal, together with the flock committed to his care. Through Our Lord Jesus Christ &c..

New Programme

Apologies for the lateness of the Eastertide programme - there have been a couple of administrative hitches, but we should soon be back up and running on full steam.

Serving List for April 2010

Here is the Serving List for this month.

Thursday 1st April: Maundy Thursday
6.30p.m. High Mass, Mandatum & Procession
F. Rupert & James Cross; Pat Roberts & Richard McCarthy; James Godwin & Jean Leger; Timothy Ashurst.

Friday 2nd April: Good Friday
3.00p.m. Solemn Liturgy of the Passion
F. Rupert & James Cross; James Godwin & Philip Benzinski; Jean Leger & Oliver McCarthy.

Saturday 3rd April: Holy Saturday
9.30p.m. Easter Vigil
F. Rupert & James Cross; James Godwin; Oliver McCarthy & Richard McCarthy.

Sunday 4th April: Easter Day
9.00a.m. Old Rite Low Mass
Joel Coles & Timothy Ashurst
11.00a.m. High Mass
James Godwin; Pat Roberts; Jean Leger & Richard McCarthy
3.30p.m. Solemn Vespers & Benediction
F. Rupert & James Cross; Oliver McCarthy; Philip Benzinski & Jean Leger.

Sunday 11th April: Low Sunday
9.00a.m. Old Rite Low Mass
James Cross & Timothy Ashurst
11.00a.m. High Mass
Richard McCarthy; James Godwin; Neil Glanfield & Philip Benzinski
3.30p.m. Solemn Vespers & Benediction
James Cross; Philip Benzinski; Joel Coles & Jean Leger.

Friday 16th April: Dedication of Our Church
6.30p.m. Solemn Benediction
James Cross; James Godwin; Richard McCarthy & Jean Leger.

Sunday 18th April: Second Sunday After Easter
9.00a.m. Old Rite Low Mass
Richard McCarthy & James Godwin
11.00a.m. High Mass
James Cross; Parish Boy Servers
3.30p.m. Solemn Vespers & Benediction
James Cross; Michael Tweedale; James Godwin & Oliver McCarthy.

Friday 23rd April: Saint George, Patron of England
James Cross; Richard McCarthy; Neil Glanfield & Jean Leger.

Sunday 25th April: Third Sunday After Easter
9.00a.m. Old Rite Low Mass
Anthony Jeffery & Timothy Ashurst
11.00a.m. High Mass
James Godwin; Oliver McCarthy; Matthew Schellhorn & Bernard Diver
3.30p.m. Solemn Vespers & Benediction
James Cross; Joel Coes; Jean Leger & Oliver McCarthy.

Palm Sunday

This is just to remind everyone that the clocks go forward this weekend.

Brothers not serving the Palm Sunday High Mass should make every effort to take part in the procession, and should arrive at the Little Oratory Sacristy no later than 10.35 to robe and collect palms.

Passiontide and Holy Week 2010 programme

The programme for Passiontide and Holy Week 2010 has been published. (The hard copy may be downloaded here.)


SUNDAY 28th MARCH: PALM SUNDAY.

Blessing of Palms, Procession and High Mass — Oratory Church at 11.00 am. Robes.

All Brothers not taking part in the ceremonies of High Mass are urged to attend and to take part, robed and carrying palms, in the Procession.

Exercises in the Little Oratory as usual.

WEDNESDAY 31st MARCH: SPY WEDNESDAY.

Tenebræ — Oratory Church at 6.30 pm.

THURSDAY 1st APRIL: MAUNDY THURSDAY.

High Mass, Mandatum & Procession — Oratory Church at 6.30 pm. Robes.

Brothers will be required for the Mandatum and to carry the canopy. Brothers not taking part in the ceremonies of High Mass are urged to take part, robed and carrying candles, in the Procession.  

Oratory of the Passion — Private Chapel at ca. 8.15 pm.

Watch — Oratory Church until midnight. Robes.

FRIDAY 2nd APRIL: GOOD FRIDAY— Fasting and Abstinence.

Tenebræ — Oratory Church at 10.00 am.

Solemn Liturgy of the Passion — Oratory Church at 3.00 pm. Robes.

Brothers not serving the Liturgy are urged to attend, robed, and to assist with crowd control and the taking of the collections. 

Frustulum — St Wilfrid’s Hall at ca. 5.30 pm.

Via Crucis — Oratory Church at 6.30 pm. Robes.

Oratory of the Passion — Little Oratory at 7.30 pm.

SATURDAY 3rd APRIL: HOLY SATURDAY.

Tenebræ — Oratory Church at 10.00 am.

Oratory of the Passion — Little Oratory at 8.30 pm.

Solemn Vigil & High Mass — Oratory Church at 9.30 pm. Robes.

Brothers not taking part in the ceremonies of the Easter Vigil are urged to attend, robed, and to assist with crowd control.

SUNDAY 4th APRIL: EASTER SUNDAY.

Everything at usual times. Exercises as usual. 

Friday 19th March: Corrigendum

The Fathers have decided that there will be Stations of the Cross on Friday 19th March, at the usual time of 6.30p.m. The Oratory of the Passion will not, however, be given afterwards.

Serving list for March 2010

Here is March's serving list.


SUNDAY 7th MARCH: 3rd SUNDAY OF LENT

9.00am Old Rite Low Mass
Timothy Ashurst & James Godwin

11.00am High Mass 
James Cross; Richard McCarthy; Mike Frost & Matthew Schellhorn

3.30pm Solemn Vespers and Benediction 
James Cross; Joel Coles; Richard McCarthy & Oliver McCarthy.

SUNDAY 14th MARCH: LÆTARE SUNDAY

9.00am Old Rite Low Mass
Oliver McCarthy & James Cross

11.00am High Mass 
St Philip’s Schoolboys

3.30pm Solemn Vespers and Benediction
James Cross; Mike Frost; Jean Leger & Joel Coles

TUESDAY 16th MARCH (QUARANT’ORE)
6.30 pm High Mass of Exposition & Procession

F. Rupert; James Cross; Pat Roberts; James Godwin; Jean Leger & Richard McCarthy

THURSDAY 18th MARCH (LAUDA SION)

7.00 pm Solemn Benediction 

James Cross; James Godwin; Neil Glanfield & Matthew Schellhorn

FRIDAY 19th MARCH: ST JOSEPH

6.30 pm Solemn Benediction 

James Cross; Richard McCarthy; Jean Leger & Neil Glanfield

SUNDAY 21st MARCH: 5th SUNDAY OF LENT

9.00am Old Rite Low Mass
Timothy Ashurst & Anthony Jeffery

11.00am High Mass 
Oliver McCarthy; James Godwin; Philip Benzinski & Richard McCarthy

3.30pm Solemn Vespers & Benediction
James Cross; James Godwin; Joel Coles & Oliver McCarthy

THURSDAY 25th MARCH: THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE BVM

6.30 pm High Mass 

F. Rupert; James Cross; Pat Roberts; Jean Leger & Neil Glanfield

SUNDAY 28th MARCH: PALM SUNDAY

9.00am Old Rite Low Mass
Richard McCarthy & James Godwin

11.00am High Mass & procession of palms  
F. Rupert; James Cross; Francis Carey; Bernard Diver & Matthew Schellhorn

3.30pm Solemn Vespers & Benediction
F. Rupert; James Cross; Oliver McCarthy; Michael Tweedale & Philip Benzinski