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1 February 2026
THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD
Tomorrow, Monday 2 February at 6pm, Solemn Mass will be celebrated here as we mark the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. Brothers and sisters from across the Brighton and Hove Wagner Group will be joining us for this celebration. All are welcome.
RAFFLE & SHERRY SUNDAY
Next Sunday, after Mass, we hold the raffle for February.
PALM CROSSES
Please do return palm crosses from last year in order for ash to made for Ash Wednesday.
SHROVE TUESDAY & ASH WEDNESDAY
Before as well as during the season of Lent, we are encouraged to make use of the Sacrament of Reconciliation by making our Confession to the Lord in the person of the priest. The name ‘Shrove Tuesday’ derives from the tradition of being shriven or absolved by the Lord n this Sacrament. Please do speak with Fr Thomas if you wish to make use of the Sacrament of mercy given to us.
On Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, which this year falls on 18 February, Mass will be celebrated here at St Paul’s at 11.30am and Solemn Mass at 6.00pm at St Bart’s. The imposition of ashes will be offered at both Masses.
STATIONS of the CROSS
During Lent, we will be praying the Stations of the Cross on Thursdays at St Bart’s at 11.30am and on Saturdays at 11am at St Paul’s, beginning at St Bart’s on 19 February and here on 21 February.
LENT COURSE
This year, the Lent Course, which explores the Gospel according to Matthew, will run once a week at St Bart’s at 6.30pm on Tuesdays, starting on 24 February. These sessions are open to everyone, including to us here at St Paul’s.
UPCOMING CONCERT OF POLYPHONY IN LEWES
On Friday 20 February at 7.30pm, there will be a performance of Medieval and Renaissance polyphony at St Michael’s Church in Lewes. Tickets cost £15 per person. For more information, please visit https://www.eventcreate.com/e/cherryfairlewes.
FUNERAL PLANS
Fr Thomas has lately met with several parishioners to discuss their funeral plans and to be given a record for safe keeping for when the time comes. Having something in writing not only gives us peace of mind but can also help those who will make such arrangements happen, especially if they are not familiar with what a Christian funeral comprises. If, then, you would appreciate the chance to meet with him, please do be in touch.
CHURCH WATCHING
We are incredibly blessed here at St Paul’s to be able to have our church building open for several hours each Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. This is only possible thanks to the selflessness of our team of church watchers, two of whom are always on duty when the building is open to the public. It would be good to expand this team, and so if you might be able to give some of your time to the very worthwhile cause of enabling more people to experience the beauty of holiness here, please have a word with Fr Thomas. Even if you feel you can only give time on an irregular basis, perhaps to cover one of our existing team being on holiday, your contribution would be much appreciated.
APPEAL FROM OUR FOOD BANK
Our city’s food bank is in considerable need of more donations. We have been asked to flag the particular need for tinned meat, fish, tomato and vegetables as well as pasta, rice, tinned fruit, tinned desserts and instant coffee. Supporting the needy is an integral part of our Christian discipleship, so if you can offer some help, please take your donations to the food bank, which is located at the Calvary Church, BN1 4NJ. Alternatively, if you wish to donate a sum of money for the food bank to then spend on what they need, you can do so using the link: http://www.brightonfoodbank.org.uk/how-can-you-help/.
