The musical world is marking this year the 100th anniversary of the death of 

Sir Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924)   The city and University of Cambridge

has special cause to mark the occasion as he was Organist of Trinity College,

Professor of Music and Director of the University Music Society.  

We here at OLEM have a particular reason to observe this anniversary as Stanford

not only designed our fine pipe organ but gave the opening recital in 1890.  He didn't

have far to come as he lived just across the road from the church in Harvey Road. 

On Saturday 26th October 2024, the Royal College of Organists, Trinity College and

OLEM will be hosting an day of talks and recitals to celebrate the musical legacy of

Stanford.   Here at OLEM, Professor Anthony Gritten from London's Royal Academy

of Music will perform an organ recital of works by Stanford at 3pm.  The day will 

conclude with a Solemn Mass at 6pm sung the by Choir of Our Lady and the English

Martyrs which will include Stanford's Mass in Bb, two of his motets and organ music.  

The full programme of events may be found at:  www.rco.org.uk/events/OF24

Looking ahead to the new academic year in September, the Song School is looking to recruit more members for our Junior (7-12) and our Youth Choir (13-19). These two choirs provide a wonderful education in singing and general musicianship but also an opportunity to experience the Church's rich treasury of sacred music and, of course, provide a great opportunity to make new friends working together as a team.

Please contact the Director of the Song School, Naomi MacLeod Jones, to arrange an audition via olemsongschool@rcdea.org.uk

This international Christian lay movement is dedicated to enhancing the spiritual lives of married couples. Through Teams, couples can deepen their prayer life, provide mutual support, and strengthen their bond with God and each other.

Whether newly married, raising children, or enjoying an empty nest, couples from all walks of life are welcome to join Teams. For more information, don't hesitate to to get in touch with us at ddpawelski@hotmail.com

We are a community of young Catholics (18-35) who meet regularly to socialize, pray and learn about our Faith.

Please contact us via olemcya@rcdea.org.uk for more details sign up for the mailing list at bit.ly/CYACsignup

Many people are seeking to explore the Catholic faith in order to receive the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Communion, or deepen the faith they already have. We believe that when we meet Jesus through the Church our life changes for ever.

The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) course is meant to help you to enter the search for happiness, the existence of God, the mystery of His life, the life, death and resurrection of Jesus the Son of God, the Holy Spirit, the Catholic Church, the Bible, the power of prayer and the seven Sacraments, the Christian vocation, the Blessed Virgin Mary and much more. Starting this course could make the difference!

The course will be running every Tuesday at OLEM Parish Centre, starting the 1st of October until Easter, from 7pm to 8.15pm. Click here to read more and apply:

Pilgrimage of Reparation & Prayer for the Sanctity of Life to Walsingham
Saturday 3rd August
To be led by Bishop David Oakley of Northampton.

Please consider joining this pilgrimage, if possible in person, or online HERE. The need for prayer to support life has been great since the passing of the 1967 Abortion Act. It is now increasingly needed as the pressures to allow abortion up to birth grow, along with a swelling campaign to introduce Assisted Suicide. Pope Saint John Paull II urged everyone to join in the 'great prayer for life’.