Thanks to Cathedral Dean, Fr Peter Leighton, for allowing an EF Solemn High Mass in St Mary's Cathedral, Newcastle upon Tyne today, the Feast of the Holy Relics of the Diocese.
The celebrant was Fr Michael Brown (St Mary's Forest Hall) Northern Chaplain of the LMS with Fr David Phillips (St Mary & St Thomas, Stella) as deacon and Fr Shaun Swales (SS Joseph, Patrick & Cuthbert, Coxhoe) as subdeacon. 2 other diocesan priests were in the congregation.
The Proper of the Mass was sung in Gregorian Chant by the Schola Sancti Baedae and the Ordinary of the Mass "Missa L'Hora Passa" by Viadana was sung by a choir directed by Shaun Turnbull. Both choirs also contributed motets, Brunkner's "Locus Iste" and "Attende Domine". Shaun Turnbull also played the entrance & recessional voluntaries on the organ.
There were 150-200 in the congregation.
Sadly our diocesan bishop, Rt Rev Seamus Cunningham, was unable to be present due to a full diary but we continue to hope that he may join our celebration in 2012.
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Solemn High Mass at Cathedral
Just a final reminder of the EF Solemn High Mass on Saturday 5th November 2011 - Feast of the Holy Relics - at 10am in St Mary's Cathedral, Clayton Street West, Newcastle upon Tyne.
The cathedral is situated directly opposite Newcastle Central Railway Station and the area is very well served by mainline trains, Metro and local bus services. It is suggested that wherever possible these public services are used as city centre parking is both scarce and expensive.
The Cathedral Cafe will be open after Mass for those requiring refereshments. We look forward to welcoming a big congregation.
The cathedral is situated directly opposite Newcastle Central Railway Station and the area is very well served by mainline trains, Metro and local bus services. It is suggested that wherever possible these public services are used as city centre parking is both scarce and expensive.
The Cathedral Cafe will be open after Mass for those requiring refereshments. We look forward to welcoming a big congregation.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Holy Day Masses
My previous blog led to some confusion regarding Masses at Thornley. Although I mentioned Thornley I did not give Mass times.
I am asked to confirm - which I willingly do - that EF Masses are only celebrated at Thornley on Holy Days which fall on Sundays. The normal Sunday Mass continues of course.
With apologies to anyone who may have been misled.
I am asked to confirm - which I willingly do - that EF Masses are only celebrated at Thornley on Holy Days which fall on Sundays. The normal Sunday Mass continues of course.
With apologies to anyone who may have been misled.
Saturday, October 29, 2011
All Saints & All Souls
Masses will be celebrated in our churches in Longbenton, Thornley, Coxhoe & Barnard Castle for the Feast of All Saints on Tuesday 1st November 2011. All will be Low Masses.
SS Peter & Paul, Longbenton, will celebrate Low Mass at 7.30pm.
SS Joseph, Patrick & Cuthbert, Coxhoe, will celebrate Low Mass & Benediction at 12noon.
St Mary's, Barnard Castle, will celebrate Low Mass at 7.30pm
On the Feast of All Souls on Wednesday 2nd November 2011, Low Mass will be celebrated at St Mary's, Forest Hall at 7.30am
SS Peter & Paul, Longbenton, will celebrate Low Mass at 7.30pm.
SS Joseph, Patrick & Cuthbert, Coxhoe, will celebrate Low Mass & Benediction at 12noon.
St Mary's, Barnard Castle, will celebrate Low Mass at 7.30pm
On the Feast of All Souls on Wednesday 2nd November 2011, Low Mass will be celebrated at St Mary's, Forest Hall at 7.30am
Friday, October 28, 2011
LMS Calendars & Ordos 2012
Now available from LMS Diocesan Reps.
The 2012 Wall Calendar with all Sundays & major feasts together with beautifully produced photographs. Kept at the same price as 2011. £7.00 each.
Also the complete Ordo for 2012 at £6.50 each.
Please contact the representative for your local diocese.
We are the DRs for Hexham & Newcastle Diocese & orders (with cheques payable to D&TA O'Neill) can be sent to:
34 Morston Drive
Dumpling Hall Estate
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE15 7RZ
Tel: 0191 264 5771
Email: david-oneill3@sky.com
Please don't delay, they are both exceptional value
The 2012 Wall Calendar with all Sundays & major feasts together with beautifully produced photographs. Kept at the same price as 2011. £7.00 each.
Also the complete Ordo for 2012 at £6.50 each.
Please contact the representative for your local diocese.
We are the DRs for Hexham & Newcastle Diocese & orders (with cheques payable to D&TA O'Neill) can be sent to:
34 Morston Drive
Dumpling Hall Estate
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE15 7RZ
Tel: 0191 264 5771
Email: david-oneill3@sky.com
Please don't delay, they are both exceptional value
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Funeral arrangements for Fr Vincent Melia
The arrangements announced on the diocesan website are:
Sunday 30th October 2011 Fr Vincent's body received into St Matthews Church, Ponteland at 6pm. Mass will be celebrated.
Monday 31st October 2011. The Requiem Mass for Fr Vincent will be celebrated at 12 noon followed by interment at the local cemetery at Prestwick.
Requiescat in Pace.
Letters of condolence & cards may be sent to Fr Vincent's brother at:
Rev Fr Michael Melia
St Joseph's Home
Westmoreland Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 7QA
Sunday 30th October 2011 Fr Vincent's body received into St Matthews Church, Ponteland at 6pm. Mass will be celebrated.
Monday 31st October 2011. The Requiem Mass for Fr Vincent will be celebrated at 12 noon followed by interment at the local cemetery at Prestwick.
Requiescat in Pace.
Letters of condolence & cards may be sent to Fr Vincent's brother at:
Rev Fr Michael Melia
St Joseph's Home
Westmoreland Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 7QA
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Fr Vincent Melia RIP
There is sadness in the diocese of Hexham & Newcastle today following the death of Fr Vincent Melia, a resident of St Joseph's Home of the Little Sisters of the Poor in Newcastle. He and his brother, Fr Michael, had been resident here for only a short time following Fr Vincent's health problems which forced his move from his parish of St Matthews in Ponteland just outside of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Fr Vincent was a regular celebrant of EF Masses in the diocese especially when a weekly Sunday Mass was allowed at St Dominic's Priory in Newcastle by permission of the then Bishop Ambrose Griffiths OSB (RIP) overseen by Jack Harvey, the Diocesan Representative of the LMS, and with kind permission of Fr Colin Carr OP then the Prior. That Mass continues even today.
Fr Vincent was a much loved PP of St Matthews and was a staunch pro-life supporter. He was also a Member of Honour of the Knights of St Columba and fully supported, with his parishioners, the work of that Order.
Details of the funeral are still to be made but we ask your prayers and Masses for the repose of the soul of a good and holy priest. Requiescat in Pace.
Fr Vincent was a regular celebrant of EF Masses in the diocese especially when a weekly Sunday Mass was allowed at St Dominic's Priory in Newcastle by permission of the then Bishop Ambrose Griffiths OSB (RIP) overseen by Jack Harvey, the Diocesan Representative of the LMS, and with kind permission of Fr Colin Carr OP then the Prior. That Mass continues even today.
Fr Vincent was a much loved PP of St Matthews and was a staunch pro-life supporter. He was also a Member of Honour of the Knights of St Columba and fully supported, with his parishioners, the work of that Order.
Details of the funeral are still to be made but we ask your prayers and Masses for the repose of the soul of a good and holy priest. Requiescat in Pace.
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