THE P RTAL
April 2015
UK Pages - page 18
News from the UK Groups
“The Holy Father loves you”
At the
recent Chrism Mass for the Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham,
the Papal Nuncio, Archbishop Manini said he was delighted to be invited to
celebrate the Chrism Mass with the Ordinarate for the fourth year running. He
addressed the clergy of the Ordinariate and the laity present saying, “I come here
as a friend, as a brother, and I am here also as a representative of the Holy Father. I
want to assure you of the appreciation and the lasting affection the Holy Father for
all of you.” He added, “Do not be discouraged. The Holy Father loves you.”
The Nuncio ended, saying: “The first call of mission is the communion of the
brothers. May God bless all of you, give you hope and strength and encouragement
concerning all that lies in the future.”
Seder Passover Meal
R
ecently the
North Birmingham Ordinariate
Group celebrated the Seder, the Passover meal. All the
prayers, songs, questions and ceremonies were held in recognition
that it is our history as the new Israel. Twelve Patriarchs led to
twelve apostles, the Old Testament joined by the New, and the
Eucharist growing from the Seder itself. Members of the Group
joined in with things heartily. It was a wonderful event, and
added to our understanding of our the Bible.”
Walsingham meeting
Amost
unusual ‘meeting’ occurred in
Walsingham last month at the beginning of the Holy
Mile walk to the Slipper Chapel during the Children’s
Pilgrimage to the Anglican Shrine.
Mgr Armitage had invited the pilgrims to visit the Slipper
Chapel and as they left the Shrine via the West door,
suddenly there appeared the Anglican image of Our Lady!
Fortunately, photographer Graham Howard was in the right
position at the right moment!
Groydon Group move
The Croydon
Group has moved from Holy Family, Sanderstead, to Virgo Fidelis, Central Hill,
Upper Norwood SE19 1RT. Sunday Masses are at 8am and 12.30pm and there will also be a Mass at 6pm
on Thursdays. On the first Friday of each month there will be a Mass for healing at 6pm. The Ordinariate Rite is
used at these Masses. More information at: www.sites.google.com/site/croydonordinariate
Where to find us at prayer around the UK ... continued:
SCOTLAND: Edinburgh St Columba,
9 Upper Gray Street, Edinburgh EH9 1SN Mass: 2nd
Sunday of the month: 11.30am HIGHLAND
(Fortrose) St Peter and St Boniface, Cathedral
Square, Fortrose IV10 8TB Mass: 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays
of the month: 11am. Stirling Holy Spirit, 1
McGrigor Road, Stirling FK7 9BL Mass: 2nd Sunday of
the month: 4pm. The Ordinariate Use is used at every
Mass in Scotland. Contact: Fr Len Black: 01463
235597 or 07836 365719 - [email protected] or
contents page
Fr Stanley Bennie: 01851 703259 or 07768 660612 [email protected] - for full details please visit
us at: www.ordinariate.scot
Wales (South East) Metropolitan
Cathedral of St Da vid, 38 Charles Street, Cardiff CF10
2SF Mass: 4th Sunday of month: 1pm Contact:
Fr Bernard Sixtus: 02920 362599, 07720 272137 [email protected] - www.ordinariate.org.uk/
groups/wales-se.html