Open-air Mass at the National Shrine

Open-air Mass at the National Shrine

Called to be One is an exploration day designed for people who are not currently members of the Ordinariate but who are interested in the vision for truth and unity in communion with the successor of Peter which it offers, and who wish to learn more about it.

Ordinariate groups across the country are organising activities to show those who want to know more what it means to be part of this great ecumenical project. Our programme is as follows — there are lots of other groups doing things as well. The programme here in Eastbourne has many of the elements of a pilgrimage to Walsingham.

10:00 The day starts in the hall at St Agnes
Blessing of the new Statue of Our Lady of Walsingham
10:15 Procession into church
First Visit and Intercessions
Rosary
11:15 Coffee: Refreshments are available
11:40 Presentation, questions and answers
Including a video presentation
12:40 Lunch. Please bring lunch. Drinks available
1:40 The afternoon starts in the hall at St Agnes
Sprinkling
1:55 Exposition and Sacrament of Reconciliation
2:55 Benediction
3:00 Tea: Refreshments are available
After 3:30 Evensong

We expect the day to finish around 4:15, when Confessions start before the Parish Mass at 5:00. The Ordinariate celebrates Mass on Sunday 7 September at 4:00 as usual.