The books containing the Scripture Readings at Mass have been revised in translation. We shall now be using the English Standard Version—Catholic Edition of the Bible and the Abbey Psalter for the Psalms. These translations will bring us to a more faithful rendering of the texts. The new Lectionary has been produced to a very high standard as being worthy of the Word of God and the Sacred Liturgy, and this is reflected in the price tag! The four volume Lectionary which will be used at Mass costs £695. The Book of the Gospels (decorated Processional Edition) which will be used in Solemn Masses, is £395. If anyone would like to donate these books it would be much appreciated, and they could be given in memory of someone, or from a family, and they would be inscribed inside accordingly.

The Mass books used in the church will also have to be updated. However, we propose to order a reduced number of these since many of us when coming to Mass use a Missal, portable device or a copy of Magnificat as a liturgical aid. Copies of the new People's Missal will be available in due course from The Catholic Truth Society.