Once a month at St Bede's we have a "Special Sunday". It includes a Sung Mass or indeed a Solemn High Mass, with classical music performed by our .

Then all those who wish share a buffet lunch in the parish rooms. People appreciate the opportunity to meet with others, whether they regularly attend our traditional community, or only come as occasionally.
After lunch, Fr. Carr gives a doctrinal talk in Our Lady's Chapel. The talk lasts between 30 and 40 minutes, and aims at providing sound Catholic doctrine. The talks usually refer to the cycle of the liturgical year or to the Gospel of the day. Some of the recent themes were : What has the Crucifixion really changed in my life? ­ Should we fear the devil? ­ Should we always obey? ­ The Holy Family ­ The Immaculate Conception ­ The Holy Souls in Purgatory.

In Advent and on other particular liturgical occasions, we celebrate traditional Vespers at 5pm (or Stations of the Cross in Lent) followed with Benediction.

Of course, some people come and attend only for some part of the program on those "Special Sundays". There is no obligation to stay for all the liturgical, fraternal and doctrinal activities offered. On the other hand, many couples and families like to travel (sometimes from quite a distance) at least once a month to St Bede's, knowing that Sung Holy Mass will be followed with activities which make the liturgy part and parcel of a community life.

The dates of the next Special Sundays can be found on the Latest News page