St. Francis Orthodox Catholic Mission
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St Francis Mission
Archbishop Pierre Martin Ngo - Dinh Thuc
RIP
Our Mission consists of Bishops, Priests, Deacons
The Bishop Priests and Deacons of S F M hold their Apostolic Succession through Most Reverend Archbishop Pierre Martin Ngo Dinh Thuc, former Archbishop of Hue in Vietnam, a Bishop of the Roman Catholic Church.
Pope Benedict XVI

We do allow for the acceptance of married deacons. We do believe in the unbroken line of the Succession from St Peter to Benedict the XVI.
The S F M who have apostolic succession and who respect the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist and the Holy Father would ask your prayers that our road to Rome will be a fruitful journey. We do feel that we cannot afford the luxury of been selective of what we accept from the Catholic Table and therefore we do accept all of the Catholic Church Councils including Vatican II. We do also accept that the Mass should be in the language of the people so they can understand and share the prayers of the Mass.
The S F M is fully committed to ecumenism, each member of the clergy or lay staff member will try to live according to the moral church code given down to us through Holy Scriptures and the Church Councils. It is therefore essential that a candidate admitted to Holy Orders demonstrate from the beginning a sincere and sound moral character. Also a criminal background check (CRB) for each candidate will be necessary.
Within the S F M we believe that marriage is a sacrament to be shared between a man and a woman according to church teachings and Holy Scriptures. We do recognize the need of protection under law and therefore Civil Partnerships give to those individuals by choice a protection under this Law.
Priests and Deacons share with their Bishop a pastoral care of all souls under His care and as such we are not only responsible to God but to one and other and the law. We must be beyond reproach and a shining example for others to follow so that when they see the light of faith in us thus enabling them too to believe and follow Him.
Peace
Prayer for the Church
Lord, Jesus Christ, You are the Saviour of the world. Please manifest in Your church, the Spirit whom You also abundantly bestowed on Your Apostles. May zeal for Your glory and for the salvation of the world inflame those You have chosen. May they be saints in Your likeness. May Your Holy Spirit strengthen them. May they be priests according to Your own Heart. Amen
A Glass of Cold Water
We ask in this summertime to be aware of the needs of our elderly persons in our community. So often we take for granted that people have enough ventilation and water in case it gets too hot. Those who work in the care industry knows only too well the needs of our senior citizens particular those frail and perhaps handicapped who cannot do anything for themselves and rely on others for even a glass of water. We should remember our pets too who also suffer in this hot weather to ensure that waters and dry food is left out and checked regularly. Water should be changed daily. Fleas too come out so adequate provision should be made to check your animals for signs of fleas and make sure all bedding is cleaned and washed and appropriate flea powder or medication applied. Please remember the hungry animals who are abandoned inc cats they too need clean water and dry food at night. Please if you can in the Spirit of St Francis put a little out on a table or anywhere off the ground and when you check the next day you will know that your kind action has helped feed a hungry tummy who knows you may have found a friend for life? We ask in charity your prayers that the good that keeps us together in Christ will be our strength and hope for our future.
May the road rise up to meet us, may the wind be ever at our back. May the sun shines warm upon our faces and the rain fall softly on our fields. And until we all meet again, May the good Lord hold us in the hollow of his hand.
Kind Regards Fr Anthony
We, at the S F M celebrate the Traditional Latin Mass. We celebrate the Mass in English, French and Latin. We believe in the Real Presence of Our Lord in the Eucharist. We celebrate the Divine Office in English or French. We have a great devotion to our Blessed Virgin Mary which we embodied in the Spirit of St Francis our Patron.
Sunday Mass Times 10.30 AM .
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Daily Mass 9.00 AM depending on availability of Priests
Baptism, Weddings, Confessions, by appointment
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