Feast of Saint Jude – 2017
news: 30 October 2017
We had a great weekend for the Feast celebrations.
On Saturday, the Feast masses were celebrated by the Prior Provincial, Fr Kevin Alban, O.Carm in the church; and simultaneously, the Shrine's Chaplain, Fr Brendan Grady, O.Carm celebrated Mass in the Welcome Centre. All the friends of Saint Jude were prayed for.
On Sunday, we were pleased to welcome the Archbishop of Southwark, the Most Rev. Peter Smith who celebrated our 2.30pm Mass. The Mass was concelebrated by Fr Kevin Alban, O.Carm., Prior Provincial of the Carmelites; Fr Brendan Grady, O.Carm., Chaplain at the Shrine; and Fr Francis Kemsley, Prior of Aylesford. Fr Kevin preached.
After this special Mass, the Archbishop and Prior Provincial officially opened the small meeting room and renamed it the Brother Anthony McGreal room.
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 was in attendance for this special Mass and renaming of the room and said a few words about his uncle: a great and hard-working man.
Thank you to all the friends of Saint Jude. Saint Jude, pray for us!
