Friday 29 October 2010

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.

Sunday 17 October 2010

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.

Friday 15 October 2010

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.

Monday 11 October 2010

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.

Saturday 9 October 2010

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.

Friday 8 October 2010

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.

Tuesday 5 October 2010

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.

Friday 1 October 2010

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