The Holy Name of Jesus - Gateshead, and the last Mass at the Station Hotel

Tomorrow (2nd December) may well see the last Traditional Mass at the Station Hotel, Newcastle, now that the Holy Name of Jesus church in Bensham is pretty much ready to open.

There has been Mass at the Station Hotel since 1974.

How I wish I could be there. I shall miss the somewhat quaint, 'faded charm' of the Hotel. It was far from ideal, and it really is high time that Mass in the North East was said in a church, but still... one cannot help but feel nostalgic.


Mass in a converted hotel room had a very recusant feel to it!

The hotel was so convenient, being right next to the station, but an actual church will be better.

False alarm! The last Mass at the Station Hotel wasn't this evening!

It is hoped that the new church will be up and running by Christmas.

Just received this in an e-mail:

Is there anyone here who could go along with a video camera, for posterity's sake...

Is there anyone here who could go along with a video camera, for posterity's sake...

I would love to be able to oblige. At a pinch, it might be possible. But I'm not making any promises!

Fr Morgan said that arrangements were to be made for transport from London and Preston to the Dedication of the Holy Name of Jesus in Gateshead on 19th January 2008. Possibly other areas will be involved.

Fr Morgan also encourged people to bring a 'friend' on that day, besides doing so on every Sunday.

Last Sunday after Mass, the basis of a choir was formed with a rehearsal of the Propers, based upon tapes produced by Fr MacLaughlin.

The expected arrival of a BBC TV crew for Mass last Sunday was cancelled at the last minute but could be rearranged before Christmas.

Thank you for the update, Concerned.

I really hope to be able to get to the Dedication.

NOTICES

Next Sunday, 16th December, Mass will be celebrated for the last time at the Station Hotel Newcastle. The Traditional Mass has been celebrated here for 34 years. Television cameras may or may not be present.

On Sunday, 23rd December, Mass will be celebrated at The Holy Name of Jesus Church in Gateshead at 6 p.m.

On Christmas Day, 25th December, Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m.

On Saturday, 19th January, Bishop Fellay will celebrate Mass and dedicate the 'new' church. Television cameras may be present.


Edited by Clare to correct date.

This post has been edited by Clare on Dec 15 2007, 10:29 AM

Christmas in November?

Not very Trad!

I think I'll merge this with the other thread on the subject.

What time? I may be able to come to this, but timing is crucial as I'm singing in York in the evening!

Thank you for pointing out that Christmas Day is not in November. Silly mistake. There is a spell checker but not a context checker. Clare attend to this.

As far as I am aware the Dedication of the Holy Name of Jesus Church will take place at 11 a.m.

The church is situated between Berwick Road and Gladstone Road both roads on the right heading south on Prince Consort Road. Mapquest will identify Berwick Road with a red star (don't read anything ulterior into this). At the moment the gate from Berwick Road is locked but will be opened at some time. Another landmark, I believe is the Berwick Hotel on Prince Consort Road.

I'll keep you informed as well as I am able. (Providing the months don't shift around !)

Yesterday's was the last Mass at the Station Hotel. The end of an era!

Were you there, Concerned?