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‘You did not choose me, no I chose you’

Rite of Election – 13th March 2011
After a wet and dull journey to the Cathedral on the First Sunday of Lent, it was appropriate that we emerged into brilliant sunshine after the joyful celebration of the Rite of Election. Once again, the Cathedral was packed for this high point in the Church’s year. This year, [...]

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The Rite of Election

and Call to Continuing Conversion
Celebrant: Rt Rev Bishop Terence Patrick Drainey
First Sunday of Lent, Sunday 13th March 2011 at 3pm
St Mary’s Cathedral, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough
‘You did not choose me, no I chose you’
The Rite of Election is a celebration of God’s calling to those who are preparing to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and [...]

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The Rite of Election

‘I have called you by your name; you are mine’
21st February 2010
In spite of the snow on the First Sunday of Lent, there were very few empty seats in St Mary’s Cathedral for the Rite of Election. Only Our Lady and St Peter’s Parish in Bridlington was unable to get there. This year, 20 catechumens, [...]

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The Rite of Election 2010

[ Sunday February 21, 2010; 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Saturday May 22, 2010; 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] The Rite of Election will be on Sunday 21st February, the First Sunday of Lent, at 3pm in St Mary’s Cathedral.

The Mass of Thanksgiving for all those involved will be held on the Vigil of Pentecost, Saturday 22nd May.

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