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Updated weekly (Sunday 16/08/2026):
The assumption of Our Lady is not a scriptural feast but has been kept for centuries in accordance with the ancient tradition that Mary was assumed body and soul into heaven, a fact solemnly defined as dogma in 1950. The message for us is not that Mary is someone more human but a reminder that as Mother of the Church she goes before us to the kingdom of heaven. We are encouraged to make our own way there since, like Mary, we share in the effects of Christ’s resurrection and in time will be brought to life in him.
Liturgy – Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Readings: Universalis
Homily: Sermon (Vatican)
Reflection: Sunday Plus
Hymns: (below)
- As I kneel before you
- Hail Queen of heaven
- Tell out my soul
- Holy Virgin by God’s decree
- O Mother blest
- Taize: Bless the Lord, my soul
Services at StMC / StP: Please check the newsletter(s) for the times & days of services.
Live Holy Mass Links: a) Middlesbrough Dioc b) UK/Ireland c) World (in English)
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The Pope’s Prayer Intentions 2026: [Link: Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network]:
August 2026: For evangelization in the city: Let us pray that in large cities often marked by anonymity and loneliness we find new ways to proclaim the Gospel, discovering creative paths to build community.
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