Brothers' Spring Programme 2013

Wednesday 13th February
Ash Wednesday
High Mass & Imposition of Ashes at 6.30p.m.

Friday 15th February (and all subsequent Fridays during Lent)
Via Crucis at 6.30p.m.    Robes
followed by Oratory of the Passion in the Little Oratory

Wednesday 20th February
Lenten Musical Oratory at 6.30p.m. in the Little Oratory


Wednesday 27th February
Lenten Musical Oratory at 6.30p.m. in the Little Oratory

Wednesday 6th March
Lenten Musical Oratory at 6.30p.m. in the Little Oratory

Tuesday 12th March
Quarant 'Ore
-High Mass of Exposition at 6.30p.m, followed by Procession Robes
Brothers will be needed to carry the canopy
-Watching before the Blessed Sacrament after Mass and during the Quarant 'Ore Robes
Brothers will be needed to watch, robed and, if possible in pairs, during the Annual Exposition.

Thursday 14th March
Close of Quarant 'Ore
Mendelssohn’s Lauda Sion ca. 6.30p.m. followed by Solemn Benediction ca. 7.20p.m.

Tuesday 19th March

Feast of St. Joseph

Solemn Benediction at 6.30p.m.

Wednesday 20th March

Lenten Musical Oratory at 6.30p.m. in the Little Oratory

Sunday 24th March
Palm Sunday
Blessing of Palms, Procession and High Mass at 11.00a.m. Robes
Any Brothers who are not serving the ceremonies are strongly encouraged to walk in the procession, robed. Please be robed and in the Church by 10.45a.m.

Wednesday 27th March
Spy Wednesday
Tenebræ at 6.30p.m. followed by Oratory of the Passion

Thursday 28th March
Maundy Thursday
-High Mass &Mandatum at 6.30p.m. Robes
Brothers will be needed for the Mandatum and to carry the canopy.
-Watching at the Altar of Repose until Midnight Robes

Friday 29th March
Good Friday
-Tenebræ at 10.00a.m.
-Solemn Liturgy of the Passion at 3.00p.m. Robes
Brothers will be needed to assist with crowd control and to take the collection.
-Frustulum ca. 5.30p.m.
-Via Crucis at 6.30p.m. Robes followed by Oratory of the Passion.

Saturday 30th March
Holy Saturday
-Tenebræ at 10.00a.m. -Oratory of the Passion at 8.30p.m
-Solemn Vigil of Easter and High Mass at 9.30p.m. Robes

Sunday 31st March
Easter Sunday
Mass, Solemn Vespers and Benediction, and Exercises at usual Sunday times

Monday 8th April
Feast of the Annunciation (transferred)
High Mass at 6.30p.m.

Tuesday 16th April
Dedication of the Church
Solemn Benediction at 6.30p.m

Tuesday 23rd April
Feast of St. George
Solemn Benediction at 6.30p.m.

Saturday 4th May
Feast of the English Martyrs
Mass at Saturday times

Sunday 5th May
May Procession of Our Lady 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.

Thursday 9th May
Feast of the Ascension
Mass at 8.00a.m. (Old Rite)
The obligation to hear Mass on this feast has been transferred to the following Sunday

Serving List February 2013

Saturday 2nd February
Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary
11.00a.m. Blessing of Candles, Procession, and High Mass
James Cross; James Godwin; Andrew Wilce & Oliver McCarthy

Sunday 3rd February
9.00a.m. Old Rite Low Mass:
Richard McCarthy & Timothy Ashurst
11.00a.m. High Mass:
Oliver McCarthy; Francis Carey; Bernard Diver & Andrew Lawrence
3.30p.m. Solemn Vespers & Benediction:
James Cross; Richard McCarthy; Jean Leger & Hans Coessens

Sunday 10th February
9.00a.m. Old Rite Low Mass:
Parish boys
11.00a.m. High Mass:
Anthony Jeffery & St Philip's schoolboys
3.30p.m. Solemn Vespers & Benediction:
James Cross; Hans Coessens; Andrew Wilce & Richard McCarthy

Wednesday 13th February
Ash Wednesday
6.30p.m. High Mass & Imposition of Ashes:
James Cross; Philip Benzinski; Hans Coessens & Jean Leger; Andrew Wilce & Andrew Lawrence

Sunday 17th February
9.00a.m. Old Rite Low Mass:
Oliver McCarthy & James Godwin
11.00a.m. High Mass:
Philip Benzinski; Richard McCarthy; Jean Leger & Andrew Lawrence
3.30p.m. Vespers, Procession of Our Lady of Lourdes, and Benediction:
James Cross; James Godwin; Oliver McCarthy & Philip Benzinski

Sunday 24th February
9.00a.m. Old Rite Low Mass:
Parish boys
11.00a.m. High Mass:
Richard McCarthy; James Godwin; James Cross & John Holstrum
3.30p.m. Solemn Vespers & Benediction:
James Cross; Philip Benzinski; Andrew Lawrence & Jean Leger

Serving List January 2013

Sunday 6th January
Epiphany of the Lord
9.00a.m. Old Rite Low Mass:
Richard McCarthy & James Godwin
11.00a.m. High Mass:
Philip Benzinski; Francis Carey; Jean Leger & Andrew Cusack
3.30p.m. Solemn Vespers & Benediction:
James Cross; Hans Coessens; Andrew Wilce & Oliver McCarthy

Sunday 13th January
The Baptism of Our Lord
9.00a.m. Old Rite Low Mass:
Parish boys
11.00a.m. High Mass:
James Cooper & parish boys
3.30p.m. Solemn Vespers & Benediction:
James Cross; Philip Benzinski; Oliver McCarthy & James Godwin

Wednesday 16th January
Blessed Joseph Vaz
6.30p.m. Solemn Benediction:
James Cross; Hans Coessens; Andrew Wilce & Philip Benzinski; Jean Leger & Andrew Lawrence

Sunday 20th January
9.00a.m. Old Rite Low Mass:
Timothy Ashurst & Anthony Jeffery
11.00a.m. High Mass:
Richarrd McCarthy; Oliver McCarthy; James Cross & John Hulstrom
3.30p.m. Solemn Vespers & Benediction:
James Cross; James Godwin; Hans Coessens & Andrew Wilce

Sunday 27th January
9.00a.m Old Rite Low Mass:
Oliver McCarthy & James Cross
11.00a.m. High Mass:
James Godwin; Philip Benzinski; Jean Leger & John Hulstrom
3.30p.m. Solemn Vespers & Benediction:
James Cross; Oliver McCarthy; Philip Benzinski & Andrew Lawrence

Winter Programme 2011-2012

Sunday 2nd December
First Sunday in Advent
Advent Musical Oratory ca. 4.00p.m. in the Little Oratory (Robes), followed by tea in St. Wilfrid's Hall for the Musicians, Junior Choir and their parents.
Brothers will be needed to prepare and assist with the tea. Any Brothers who are willing and able to assist should contact the Secretary.

Friday 7th December

First Vespers of the Immaculate Conception at 5.30p.m.

Saturday 8th December

Feast of the Immaculate Conception

High Mass at 11.00a.m.

Sunday 9th December

Procession 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.

Saturday 15th December

Feast of Blessed Anthony Grassi

Mass at usual Saturday times.

Friday 21st December

Annual Carol Service and Benediction at 7.30p.m.

Brothers will be needed to act as Ushers and serve Solemn Benediction. Please arrive at around 7.00p.m. to be ready in church for the opening
 

Monday 24th December

Christmas Eve

Christmas Carols and Midnight Mass at 11.30p.m.

Brothers will be needed to provide Crowd Control. Please arrive by 11.00p.m. to be ready in church for the opening

Tuesday 25th December

Christmas Day

Mass times as on notices.

Sunday 6th January

Feast of the Epiphany

Mass, Solemn Vespers & Benediction and Exercises of the Little Oratory at usual Sunday times.

Wednesday 16th January

Feast of Blessed Joseph Vaz

Solemn Benediction at 6.30p.m.

Wednesday 30th January

Feast of Blessed Sebastian Valfrè

Solemn Benediction at 6.30p.m.

Blessed Sebastian's Altar was paid for by subscriptions from the Brothers of the Little Oratory at the time of its erection.

Saturday 2nd February
Feast of the Purification
Blessing of candles, procession and High Mass at 11.00a.m. (Robes)
Brothers who are not serving are strongly encouraged to walk in the procession, robed.

Sunday 10th February
Procession of Our Lady of Lourdes 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.

Monday 11th February
Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes
Mass at weekday times.

Serving List December 2012

Sunday 2nd December
9.00a.m. Old Rite Low Mass:
Richard McCarthy & James Godwin
11.00a.m. High Mass:
Philip Benzinski; Oliver McCarthy; James Cross & Andrew Lawrence
3.30p.m. Solemn Vespers & Benediction:
James Cross; Hans Coessens; Jean Leger & Oliver McCarthy

Friday 7th December
The Immaculate Conception
5.30p.m. First Vespers:
F. Rupert & James Cross; Philip Benzinski; Andrew Wilce & Jean Leger

Saturday 8th December
The Immaculate Conception
11.00a.m. High Mass:
James Cross; Oliver McCarthy; Richard McCarthy & Philip Benzinski; Andrew Wilce & Jean Leger

Sunday 9th December
9.00a.m. Old Rite Low Mass:
Parish boy servers
11.00a.m. High Mass:
Anthony Jeffery & St. Philip's school servers
3.30p.m. Solemn Vespers, Procession in honour of the Immaculate Conception, & Benediction:
James Cross; Hans Coessens; James Godwin & Philip Benzinski

Sunday 16th December
9.00a.m. Old Rite Low Mass:
James Godwin & James Cross
11.00a.m. High Mass:
Richard McCarthy; James Cross; Philip Benzinski & Andrew Lawrence
3.30p.m. Solemn Vespers & Benediction:
James Cross; Hans Coessens; Jean Leger & Oliver McCarthy

Friday 21st December
7.30p.m. Annual Carol Service & Solemn Benediction:
James Cross; James Godwin; Hans Coessens & Philip Benzinski; Jean Leger & Andrew Wilce; Oliver McCarthy & Andrew Cusack

Sunday 23rd December
9.00a.m. Old Rite Low Mass:
James Cross & Timothy Ashurst
11.00a.m. High Mass:
Oliver McCarthy; James Godwin; Philip Benzinski & Andrew Lawrence
3.30p.m. Solemn Vespers & Benediction:
James Cross; Philip Benzinski; Hans Coessens & Richard McCarthy

Monday 24th December
Christmas Eve
11.30p.m. Christmas Carols & Midnight Mass:
F. Rupert & James Cross; Mike Frost; James Godwin & Oliver McCarthy

Tuesday 25th December
Christmas Day
11.00a.m. High Mass:
Richard McCarthy; Philip Benzinski; Hans Coessens & Oliver McCarthy

Sunday 30th December
9.00a.m. Old Rite Low Mass:
Oliver McCarthy & James Cross
11.00a.m. High Mass:
James Godwin; Richard McCarthy; James Cross & Andrew Cusack
3.30p.m. Solemn Vespers & Benediction:
James Cross; Hans Coessens; Andrew Wilce & Oliver McCarthy

Annual Requiem for Deceased Brothers and Dinner

The following is the text of a letter sent by the Rector to the Brothers: The Annual Requiem Mass for departed Brothers will be sung this year on Friday 23rd November at 7.15p.m. in the Little Oratory.  It will be followed by the Annual Brothers’ Dinner at the Brompton Bar and Grill in Brompton Road.  The tickets will cost £35 per head (including wine).  Brothers are encouraged to bring friends and potential postulants as their guests. We need numbers and payments as soon as possible.  If you wish to come to the dinner, please inform the Secretary (with mention of any special dietary requirements).  Cheques made payable to ‘The London Oratory Charity’ should be sent to the Secretary c/o the Oratory by Friday 16th November.

Serving List November 2012

Sunday 4th November
9.00a.m. Old Rite Low Mass:
Oliver McCarthy & James Cross
11.00a.m. High Mass:
Richard McCarthy; Francis Carey; James Cross & Andrew Wilce
3.30p.m. Solemn Vespers & Benediction:
James Cross; James Godwin; Philip Benzinski & Jean Leger

Sunday 11th November
Remembrance Sunday
9.00a.m. Old Rite Low Mass
Parish boys
11.00a.m. High Mass:
Anthony Jeffery & St Philip's School Servers
3.30p.m. Solemn Vespers & Benediction:
James Cross; Oliver McCarthy; Andrew Wilce & Hans Coessens

Friday 16th November
6.00p.m. High Mass of Requiem for Deceased Fathers & Brothers of the Oratory:
James Cross; Philip Benzinski; Jean Leger & Andrew Wilce

Sunday 18th November
9.00a.m. Old Rite Low Mass:
Oliver McCarthy & James Cross
11.00a.m. High Mass:
James Godwin; Richard McCarthy; Francis Carey & Jean Leger
3.30p.m. Solemn Benediction:
James Cross; Philip Benzinski; Jean Leger & Oliver McCarthy

Sunday 25th November
Christ the King (F. Prefect's Feast)
9.00a.m. Old Rite Low Mass:
Anthony Jeffery & Timothy Ashurst
11.00a.m. High Mass:
James Cross; Philip Benzinski; Bernard Diver & Andrew Wilce; Jean Leger & Oliver McCarthy
3.30p.m. Solemn Vespers & Benediction:
James Cross; Oliver McCarthy; Richard McCarthy & Philip Benzinski