Parish Notices
Please see the weekly bulletin for this week's news and Mass intentions.
"The traditional image of the Madonna of the Rosary depicts Mary holding the child Jesus in her arm and giving the rosary to St. Dominic. This significant iconography shows that the rosary is a means given by the Virgin for contemplating Jesus and, meditating on his life, for loving and following him always more faithfully.This is something that Mary has also offered in various apparitions. I am thinking especially of her appearance at Fatima that took place 90 years ago. To the three little shepherds, Lucia, Jacinta and Francisco, presenting herself as "the Madonna of the Rosary," she insistently recommended praying the rosary every day to bring an end to the war.We also desire to welcome the Virgin’s maternal request, committing ourselves to saying the rosary with faith for peace in our families, in countries, and in the whole world.O Mary, help us to remember that every Christian is called to be a proclaimer of the Gospel by his word and by his life."(Benedict XVI)
Information on Safeguarding may be found in the Contact Section where there are also links to the Safeguarding Services of the Archdiocese of Birmingham and a number to use in case of an emergency.
Welcome
Our beautiful church has served the Catholic community of Dorchester-on-Thames since it was built in 1849. However, and uniquely,our parish traces its origins directly to the coming of St Birinus from Rome in AD 634. Here you more about our church and its history.
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is celebrated every day. There is also Holy Hour of Eucharsitic Adoration followed by Benedcition of the Blessed Sacrament on the first Sunday of each month. See Mass and confession times.
Music at St Birinus
The Davey Consort, directed by Ryan Wigglesworth, sings the sacred liturgy week to week. Plainchant and sacred polyphony from the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries are at the heart of the its repertoire and there is Sung Latin Mass 11am every Sunday.
Our Organ
Commissioned for St Birinus Church and designed and built by internationally renowned Master Organ Builder Bernard Aubertin, our organ is a beautiful instrument, entirely hand-crafted and designed to complement the restoration of the sanctuary.