FEAST OF ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL - FRIDAY 29 SEPTEMBER 2023
On Friday 29 September the Church celebrates the Feastday of Ss Michael, Gabriel and Raphael.
St. Michael is the Patron of The Catholic Police Guild and the Police Service worldwide.
As is customary and befitting this day, the Guild will celebrate Masses to honour St. Michael and these will be held as follows:
NORTH
Friday 29 September 2023
1800HRS
The Chapel
Greater Manchester Police Training School
Sedgley Park
M25 0JT
Celebrated by the Guild's National Chaplain Fr. Barry Lomax.
A buffet will be served after Mass.
The Mass is obviously open to all members and their families.
If anyone is wishing to attend please contact Lesley Lewis-Hurst via :
Non serving staff should especially ensure their details are forwarded given this is a secure police site so details will have to be left at the gatehouse to ensure visitor access is granted.
SOUTH / EAST
Friday 29 September 2023
1915HRS
Our Lady of Ransom
London Hill
Rayleigh
Essex
SS6 7HP
There is plenty of parking and it's only a short walk from the train station. Optional group meal afterwards.
There is no requirement to confirm attendance at either the Mass or the meal.
LONDON
Members in the London Region were also asked to stipend Michaelmas Masses at their local parishes for the intention of the Guild and Catholics in Policing. The nature of the Mass is listed.
Friday 29 September 2023 Private Prayer 0800-1900HRS; Mass at 1305HRS Corpus Christi Church 1-5 Maiden Lane Covent Garden London WC2E 7NB | This is the home of the Guild in London. The Guild Banner (dedicated to St. Michael upon its installation earlier this year) is normally displayed in the Church. The Mass is already booked for other stipend intentions. It remains a fitting location for Mass and private prayer (at Mass or otherwise) for policing on Michaelmas (including with the Consecrated Banner); and to meet any other Guild members who may attend. |
Friday 29 September 1200HRS Holy Cross Church 46 North Street Carshalton SM5 2JD | Mass to be offered for the intentions of the Guild and Catholic in policing. |
Friday 29 September 2023 1900HRS St. Joseph & Padarn Salterton Road London N7 6BB | The Mass is being offered specifically for the Guild and Catholics in policing. |
Friday 29 September 2023 0900HRS & 1730HRS English Martyrs Catholic Church Oxlow Lane Dagenham RM9 5XJ | Both Michaelmas Masses are being offered for the Guild. St. Michael's prayer offered at the end of every Mass (similar to the traditional Leonine prayers). |
Sunday 1 October 2023 1000HRS Holy Family Catholic Church 240 Alma Avenue Hornchurch RM12 6BJ | The Sunday Mass is being offered for the Guild. |
Guild members may not be at each of the Masses listed in their parishes due to shift patterns, work locations and which specific Mass of the day could be offered for the Guild. Graces will nonetheless be obtained for the stated intentions.
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; And do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, thrust down to Hell Satan and all wicked spirits who wander through the world for the ruin of souls. Amen
