The Feast of Saint Jude
celebrations will be taking place at the National Shrine of Saint Jude on 28
and 29 October 2017. This year, the Most Rev. Peter Smith, Archbishop of
Southwark will be in attendance on Sunday 29 October 2017.
On Saturday 28 October 2017,
there will be three Masses with the blessing of oil and anointing at: 12.00pm,
2.00pm and 4.00pm. These will be celebrated by the Prior Provincial of the
Carmelites in Britain, Fr Kevin Alban, O.Carm.
On Sunday 29 October 2017, there
will be two Masses with the blessing of oil and anointing at 12.30pm and
2.30pm. The 2.30pm Mass will be a very special one as it will be celebrated by
the Archbishop of Southwark, the Most Rev. Peter Smith and concelebrated by Fr Kevin
Alban, O.Carm., Prior Provincial of the Carmelites.
After this special Mass, the Archbishop and Prior Provincial
will be then officially open the small meeting room (currently called Welcome
Centre 2), and rename it the Brother Anthony McGreal room. Brother Anthony is pictured above.
Brother Anthony McGreal, O.Carm assisted the founder, Father Elias Lynch, O.Carm in establishing
the Shrine of Saint Jude and the work of the Carmelite Press. His work with
Father Elias created the groundwork for this special place – this special
Apostolate continues sixty-two years later.
Brother Anthony’s nephew, Father Wilfrid McGreal, O.Carm will be in
attendance for this special Mass and renaming of the room.
Father Kevin Alban, O.Carm, said:
“It will be a truly joyous occasion and we are looking forward to seeing many
friends of Saint Jude.” Mr Matt Betts, Development Manager remarked: “The
National Shrine of Saint Jude is proud of its past and we are pleased that we
can honour one of our founders in this way. Everyone is very welcome to our
weekend of celebrations.”
