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Newsletter 6 - May 2025
Chaplaincy
We are fast approaching the Feast of Pentecost, the birthday of the Church. This feast commemorates the descent
of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles, thus empowering them for their mission and gathering them together as a church.
We remember very specially in prayer, all the pupils who have received their Confirmation with Bishop Richard at the
Cathedral in Arundel; May the Holy Spirit guide them at this particular moment in their journey of faith. We also pray for all
those preparing to sit their exams; May they be inspired and strengthened to give of their best. Come Holy Spirit, fill the
hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Amen.
Mindful colouring
Mindful colouring continues and any pupil is
welcome to join at lunchtime on a Monday,
Thursday and Friday in the Chapel. Pupils
are more than welcome to bring their lunch.
If the weather is good, they can sit out on the
decking and do their colouring there.
Lent Reconciliation
Lent Reconciliation was well supported by our clergy. The
assembly in the morning for all has proved really inspiring and
many more signed up on the day.
Easter Services:
The whole school came together over four services on the last two days of the
term to prepare for the Easter Holiday and the upcoming Tridium. There was
a wonderful sense of togetherness as over 200 pupils took part in delivering
a very strong message. Our focus was around the Last Supper, the last meal
Jesus shared with his ‘Chosen Family’, the disciples and how our chosen
family of faith is not just our families but also this school community and the
Catholic church as a whole. We too are called by Jesus to spread his love and
grace. This was the final time for some of our Year 11 dancers, ministers of
the Word, musicians and choir to take part and I would like to thank them for
all their contributions to Chaplaincy over their five years at St Richard’s.
Form Masses:
A number of form masses took place over the past term. Pupils
have worked hard on practising their readings and preparing
re�ections to deliver in the Liturgy and these have been very
re�ective and appropriate for the liturgical season. Well done to all
who have volunteered for roles in these celebrations.
Year 8 Mass
Fr Stephen joined Year 8 to celebrate Mass. He spoke about St
Stephen and how he was a witness to his faith and how we too
are asked to be witnesses. It doesn't have to be a grand gesture
like martyrdom, but through our words and actions we can re�ect
God’s love. The year group participated well, joining the Year 8
choir members in all the hymns.
What’s on in the chapel?
Jo Doyle (Lay Chaplain) - missdoylej@strichardscc.com