SERVICES (During the Inter-regnum)

SUNDAY

10.30 a.m. Solemn High Mass or Sung Mass & sermon (Traditional English Missal)

6.30 p.m. Solemn Evensong & Benediction (Book of Common Prayer)

7.15 p.m. Holy Communion from the Tabernacle

TUESDAY (1 April to 31 October only)

7.30 p.m. Low Mass & Holy Communion

WEDNESDAY

9.30 a.m. Low Mass & Holy Communion

THURSDAY

11 a.m. Low Mass & Holy Communion

PRINCIPAL HOLY DAYS

8 p.m. Procession & Solemn High Mass

N.B. The word 'Solemn' appears before services on Sunday and Holy Days. It does not mean that we all have miserable faces and get terribly serious! It refers to the level of ceremonial used in the act of worship, and in practical terms, 'Solemn' is a kind of code which means 'incence is used'. Incense adds another dimension to our worship, as the fragrance helps us to lift our sense of smell to God, and visually, the smoke arising reminds us of our prayer ascending to heaven, as well as a visual reminder of sacrifice - the true sacrifice (of Christ) being that which we celebrate in every Mass. The lingering aroma in the church building is a reminder that something awesome, holy and mysterious has been taking place.