THE
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July 2018
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News from the Ordinariate
New Chantry Guild to be formed
O ur readers who
are familiar with
the Anglo Catholic wing of the Church of
England will be familiar with the Guild of All Souls,
which worked to encourage prayers for the souls of
the Faithful Departed. In the Catholic Church the
equivalent organisations are known as Purgatorial
Associations.
Lady of Walsingham. Once the canonical procedures
have been completed, the faithful will be encouraged
to join the society and to enter the names of their
departed loved ones in its register. Funds will be raised
to enable Masses to be offered for the souls of departed
members of the society and those souls enrolled on
the register.
In consultation with his priests, Mgr Keith Newton
The Guild will also aim to promote a proper
has decided to erect such a society within the understanding of the Church’s teaching on Purgatory
Ordinariate, to be known as The Chantry Guild of Our and the Faithful Departed.
Hemel Hempstead Mission take to the water
A lmost 30 members
and friends of the
Hemel Hempstead Ordinariate Mission enjoyed
a day on the Grand Union Canal recently. Some took
the opportunity to get some exercise navigating the
locks on the canal, others preferred to enjoy the view
from inside, with a glass or two of wine and plenty of
lovely food.
Thanks to Waterways Experiences who welcomed
everyone, young or old, fit or less-abled, and gave
them a day to remember. More photographs available
on the Hemel Hempstead Mission’s Facebook page.
Ordinariate of OLW goes on Pilgrimage
O
ver
three
hundred Pilgrims
joined the annual Ordinariate Pilgrimage to
Walsingham on 23 rd June. It was a wonderful day. Our
pictures are by Eric Pittuck.
Pilgrims await the Sprinkling at the Anglican Shrine
Coat of Arms Lapel Badge
of the Personal Ordinariate
Pilgrims walk the Holy Mile
Show
Badge and Cufflinks
your
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support
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