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Abbot’s Forum
welcome
Dear Friends,
Downside Abbey offers you all, parishioners, pilgrims and visitors, a warm
welcome to its programme of events. At
the heart of our Benedictine mission is
the search for God and the daily round
of prayer. I hope there is something for
everyone here and whether or not you are
a Catholic you will feel truly at home
in both the Abbey and its parishes.
Right Rev Dom Aidan Bellenger
Abbot of Downside Abbey
Journey in Faith
These regular Saturday morning sessions are
led by Downside monks and others. They are
an opportunity to deepen and share your understanding of the Faith with other Catholics.
They are also suitable for those thinking about
becoming Catholic or for those who have
never been Confirmed and would like to complete the process of their Baptism. Whatever
your reasons for attending, you will be most
welcome. Everyone is encouraged to support
our present Inquirers, who hope to be received into the Church at the Easter Vigil, with
prayers and attendance of the services noted
in the programme. For more information
about Journey in Faith and Pilgrimages please
contact Rina Bird on 01761 235174.
The Abbot’s Forum is a programme of public
lectures and conferences held at Downside.
The programme is regularly updated and can be
accessed via the Abbey website. Events are open
to all, but due to demand tickets need to be
obtained from Simon Johnson
tel 01761 235313
email [email protected]
ABBEY
and parishes
Downside Easter Retreat
Each year the Abbey holds a residential Easter
Retreat from Maundy Thursday(21 April)
to Easter Sunday(24 April). The Retreat is open
to all, including children. For more
information please contact Lisa Chapman
tel 01761 235122
email [email protected]
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Pastoral Centre & Bookshop
We stock a wide range of Bibles, books, devotional items, gifts, cards and local and monastic
produce. The centre is open throughout the week
Monday to Friday 9.30am to 12, 2pm to 4pm
Saturday 9.30am to 2pm
Sunday 11am (after Abbey Mass) to 12
For more information please contact the
co-ordinator, Tamsyn Richardson-Aitken
tel 01761 235174
email [email protected]
Downside Abbey
Stratton-on-the-Fosse, Radstock
Bath BA3 4RH, United Kingdom
tel 01761 235161
fax 01761 235124
email [email protected]
programme of Masses
Journey in Faith
talks and much more
downside.co.uk
A Programme of Events
3 and 4 December 2010 10am to 4pm at the Pastoral Centre
Christmas gifts and cards together with art exhibition by
local artists. Mince pies and mulled wine provided!
4 December 9.30am at the Pastoral Centre
Journey in Faith with Fathers Michael Clothier and James Hood
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What is the season of Advent all about?What is the significance
of Christmas?What is meant by the term,‘LiturgicalYear’?
11 December 9.30am at the Pastoral Centre
Journey in Faith with Fathers Martin Gowmen and James Hood
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Why is Mary so important to Catholics? Do Catholics worship
Mary?What is the point of saying the Rosary?
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24 December 11.30pm at Downside Abbey carols followed by
Christmas Eve Midnight Mass
25 December 10am at Downside Abbey
Christmas Day Mass of the Birthday of the Lord
2 January 2011 10am at Downside Abbey
Mass of Epiphany including Rite of Acceptance
and Welcome. A number of people (Catechumens
and Candidates) will express their intention to respond to
God’s call to follow the way of Christ.
15 January 9.30am at the Pastoral Centre
Journey in Faith with Dr. Dudley Plunkett and Father James Hood
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What can the Faith offer secular society?
22 January 9.30am at the Pastoral Centre
Journey in Faith with Fathers Michael Clothier and James Hood
How do we know what is right and wrong? Are the Ten
Commandments important any more?
27 January 7.30pm at the Pastoral Centre
Abbot’s Forum with His Honour Judge Fysh QC FC
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Science, the Law and Intellectual Property
What does the Church teach about social issues including abortion,
contraception, euthanasia and homosexuality?
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12 February 10am to 5pm at St Bede Centre
Abbot’s Forum Conference on Blessed John Henry Newman
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Cardinal Newman and His Times
more details on website
3 and 4 March 10am to 4pm at the Pastoral Centre
Lent and Easter stock launch including a wide variety
of books and cards for sale and tasty treats provided!
5 March 9.30am at the Pastoral Centre
Journey in Faith with Fathers David Foster and James Hood
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What is Lent all about?Why are fasting, prayer and
works of mercy important?
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17 March 7.30pm at the Pastoral Centre
Abbot’s Forum with Rt. Hon. Lord Walker of Gestingthorpe
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A Life in Law
25 to 27 March 8.35am at Downside Abbey
Journey in Faith Retreat Preparation for Reconciliation and Reception into the Church.
26 March 10.30am at St. Benedict’s Church
Reconciliation Service A number of Priests will be
available to hear Confession.
27 March 10am at Downside Abbey 3rd Sunday of Lent
Mass including 1st Scrutiny for the Elect The three
Scrutinies and two Presentations are part of the Elect’s
period of Purification and Enlightenment.
2 April 8.35am at Downside Abbey Mass including
Presentation of the Profession of Faith for the Elect
3 April 10am at Downside Abbey Fourth Sunday of Lent
Mass including 2nd Scrutiny for the Elect
10 April 10am at Downside Abbey 5th Sunday of Lent
Mass including 3rd Scrutiny for the Elect
16 April 8.35am at Downside Abbey
Mass including Presentation of the Lord’s Prayer
for the Elect
21 April 8pm at Downside Abbey Triduum I
Mass of the Lord’s Supper
22 April 3pm at Downside Abbey Triduum II
liturgy of good friday
5 February 9.30am at the Pastoral Centre
Journey in Faith with Father James Hood
12 March 11.00am at Clifton Cathedral
J ourney in Faith Rite of Election or Enrolment of Names
The catechumens and candidates, who will now be known as
Elect, will express their readiness to receive the Sacraments
of Initiation. The Church will formally ratify this intention.
23 April 9.30pm at Downside Abbey Triduum III
holy saturday Mass of The Easter Vigil
Celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation. The Elect are
initiated into the Church through Baptism, Confirmation
and the Eucharist. Refreshments will be available after the
Vigil, so please do join us.
24 April 10am at Downside Abbey
easter Day Easter Sunday Mass
28 April 7.30pm at the Pastoral Centre
Abbot’s Forum with Peter Jenkins CMG
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Globalisation and Christian Ethics
Holy Masses and other Services
Please check parish noticeboards for any changes to the details
below and for information concerning additional Masses and events.
Downside Abbey
Abbot of Downside Right Rev Dom Aidan Bellenger
(01761) 235 119
Sunday 7.30am Lauds, 10am Mass, 5pm Vespers and Benediction
Weekdays 6 am Vigils, 7.05am Lauds, 8.35am Mass
12.30pm Midday Office, 5.45pm Vespers
following Friday 8.35am Mass, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
in the Crypt Chapel. Confessions before and after each service
Chilcompton
St Aldhelm Father Boniface Hill
(01761) 235 115
Sunday 9.30am Mass
Confessions before Mass
Holcombe
St Cuthbert Father Gervase Murray-Bligh
(01761) 235 144
Sunday 9am Mass, 9am Holy Days
Weekdays 9am Wednesday
Confessions before and after each Mass
Midsomer Norton
Holy Ghost Father Michael Clothier
(01761) 235 111
Sunday 11am Mass, 9.30am Holy Days
Weekdays 9.30am Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, 6.15pm Wednesday
Saturday 6pm Vigil Mass
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Tuesdays and Fridays
at 10am to 1pm and Wednesdays 5 to 6pm
Confessions 10am to 10.45am Saturday
Norton St Philip
Our Lady Father Gervase Murray- Bligh
(01761) 235 144
Sunday 10.30am Mass, 6.30pm Holy Days
Confessions before and after each Mass
Radstock
St Hugh Father Michael Clothier
(01761) 235 111
Sunday 9.30am Mass, 6pm Holy Days
Confessions before Mass and by appointment
Stratton on the Fosse
St Benedict Rt Rev Dom Aidan Bellenger
Sunday 8am, 6pm Mass
Holy Days 7.30am Mass
Confessions before Mass
Forthcoming Events
11 to 15 July 2011
Pilgrimage to Fatima, led by Father Boniface Hill
(to be arranged) Summer 2012 Pilgrimage to the Holy Land