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Worth Abbey is one of 3 places which have been designated as special places of pilgrimage where Holy Year Indulgences can be gained.
A plenary indulgence is a grace granted by the Church which cleanses our soul and helps us to grow closer to God. When we sin, we not only damage our relationship with God, we create a need for healing and repair in our souls and in the world. Through Reconciliation God forgives our sins, but the effects of our sins may still need to be addressed. Indulgences are a beautiful practice combining prayer, good works and spiritual renewal, to help repair that damage. Find out more here
Please pray for the sick of our parish: Please pray for the sick of our parish: Anne Wise, Mandy Horton, Patricia Horsman, Stella Higham, Jim Tierney, Krysia Smith, Catherine Elia, Patrick Cambridge, Barry Wingrove, Rowena Leaney, Beryl McNulty, Lin Eade, Jelly Labto, Sheila Charman, Hal Clarke, Gillian Maher, Pamela Bagwell, Terry and Susan Scoble, Sue Pearson, John and Sue Rutherford, Demelza Waring, Liz Hicklin, Mike and Jill Carter and Laura Rawlinson. And also please pray for the healing of our Diocese Youth Adviser Lizzie Wakeling.
Please pray for the souls of Andy Girdwood, William Avery Wright, Cynthia O’Neil, John Davidson, Allan Cameron-Willson, Amy Constable, Revd Rupert Studd, Peter Lovell, Agnes Greenstreet, Trevor Adam, Jane Stimson, Dr Ronald Matthews, Molly Cox, Louisa Jane Thornton, Ann Botting, Doris Barber, Stephen Price and Dom Roger Bacon whose anniversaries are this week. Eternal rest grant unto them, oh Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen
LIFE: stay connected with the monks through the Worth Abbey Newsletter. The newsletter contains the latest news and updates, key dates for your diary, and important information about our outreach initiatives.
CAFOD’s online Advent calendar of daily prayer and reflection offers an opportunity to pause, reflect, pray and take action as we prepare for Christmas. Join us as we journey through the season of Advent with our global family.
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Sunday Mass Sheet for the First Sunday of Advent (Year A) 30th November 2025 (Celebrant: Father James)
We, the parish of Worth Abbey, in the Diocese of Arundel and Brighton, welcome parishioners from a wide area. We benefit from a unique location among the Benedictine monastic community of Worth. We wish to become, by the grace of God, a strong Community, united in prayer to Jesus and to one another, by relations of love and commitment.
Our mission is to foster values of welcome and hospitality towards our fellow Christians, and to those of other faiths and none.
We are committed to service and outreach to the poor and those in need; to evangelisation; to the young; and to the protection of God’s Creation.
We seek to build upon existing work to nurture a flourishing parish
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Please remember that the black bin in the Parish Office porch is available for your food bank donations.
Prayer requests can be found on the Pastoral Care page.
OUR REGULAR ACTIVITIES
Sacrament of Reconciliation – Sundays 08.45–09.15am in the church, or by appointment with Fr. Paul.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament – Wednesdays 2:30-3:30pm; Sundays 6.30pm after vespers, and every first Sunday of the month, 10:30am (right after Mass)–11am
Rosary Group – Mondays 7:10-8pm in the church after vespers. Please contact Rachel Davies: 07801 696354.
Lectio Divina – Tuesdays at 8pm via Zoom. Please contact Jenny Chapman jenny_chapman@sky.com. All are welcome!
Christian Meditation – Unity Room, 7-8pm, 4th Wednesday of the month: 26 November
Vigil for Vocations – Every first Friday of the month at 8.30-9pm, after compline.
Bible Study Group – Mondays, 11am at St Benedict’s (Parish Office). Please contact the Parish Office.
Family Faith Formation – Monthly, every 3rd Sunday. New parishioners, all families welcome!
