The parish celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2015. St. Bede the Venerable Parish was founded in 1965 by Cardinal John Krol, to serve the Catholics in Northampton Township, and beyond. Any unauthorized use, without prior written consent of Catholic Online is strictly forbidden and prohibited. Catholic Online is a Project of Your Catholic Voice Foundation, a Not-for-Profit Corporation. It's a little awkward to ask, but we need your help. St. Bede the Venerable, Bede also spelled Baeda or Beda, (born 672/673, traditionally Monkton in Jarrow, Northumbria [England]—died May 25, 735, Jarrow; canonized 1899; feast day May 25), Anglo-Saxon theologian, historian, and chronologist. Sunday Masses: St. Bede the Venerable Parish was founded in 1965 by Cardinal John Krol, to serve the Catholics in Northampton Township, and beyond. We are a very large parish, consisting of almost 3,200 households and 11,000 registered parishioners. Saint Bede Church is an enduring monument to the faith of our people. 8:00am to 9:00pm, and Saturday from 9:00am to Noon. During this time of uncertainty, prayers are needed, so if you have an hour scheduled outside of the church hours, and can come to church between 7:00am to 9:00pm, please stop in and help the ministry pray for resolution to this pandemic. – The Scrip Gift Card Program has re-started! . We're not salespeople, but we depend on donations averaging $14.76 and fewer than 1% of readers give. 6:30 & 9:00 am The Venerable Bede – also known as St Bede – is widely regarded as the greatest of all the Anglo-Saxon scholars. Visitor Centre awarded TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice award! They were brought from Jarrow by a monk called Alfred who had them buried alongside Cuthbert’s relics, where they remained until they were moved to the Cathedral’s Galilee Chapel in the 14th century. Always keep in mind that we priests are readily available to serve you in person. In fact, ‘the Venerable Bede’ comes from the Latin inscription on Bede’s tomb in Durham Cathedral, reading: HIC SUNT IN FOSSA BEDAE VENERABILIS OSSAHere are buried the bones of the Venerable Bede, © Durham Cathedral and Jarrold Publishing, You are in: © 2013-2020 St. Bede the Venerable Roman Catholic Church | 215 Foothill Boulevard, , La Canada Flintridge California 91011 | (818) 949-4300 The Adoration chapel will be closed until further notice. Never hesitate to contact us. He is often referred to as ‘The Father of English History.’. 5:30 & 7:30 pm, Sacrament of Reconciliation: – Please maintain all social distancing guidelines. Called "the Venerable" to acknowledge his wisdom and learning, the title was formalized at the Council of Aachen in 853. It has been built by their vision, sacrifice and prayers. Saturday, 4:00 to 5:00 pm.

Read more about the Life and Death of Bede. It is an account of Christianity in England up to 729 and is a primary source of early English history. Hi readers, it seems you use Catholic Online a lot; that's great! Your gift is tax-deductible as allowed by law. Your Catholic Voice Foundation has been granted a recognition of tax exemption under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. He was sent there when he was three and educated by Abbots Benedict Biscop and Ceolfrid. He lived and died in between the twin monasteries of Wearmouth and Jarrow in the North East of England between 673 and 735 AD and wrote or translated some forty books on practically every area of knowledge, including nature, astronomy, and poetry. Watch a 2 minute film about Bede and his Ecclesiastical History of the English People.

Thank you. Monday through Friday, 6:30 & 9:00 am, Saturday Mass & Miraculous Medal Novena: His best-known work is HISTORIA ECCLESIASTICA, a history of the English Church and people, which he completed in 731. Institute of Advanced Studies: Public Lecture Series, Durham Cathedral: restaurant and shop now open, Durham Cathedral: Opening times and safety measures information. Federal Tax Identification Number: 81-0596847. Vigil Mass: 5:30 pm Photographs are copyright the photographer, except where noted.

His writings are a veritable summary of the learning of his time and include commentaries on the Pentateuch and various other books of the Bible, theological and scientific treatises, historical works, and biographies. His feast day is May 25th. Welcome to St. Bede Catholic Church Latest News. FOR ALL ADORERS: The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed  until further notice in the Daily Mass Chapel from 7:00am until 9:00pm Monday through Saturday, and on Sunday after the 12:30pm Mass, until 9:00pm. 7:30, 9:30, 11:00 am & 12:30 pm, Weekday Masses: He was a careful scholar and distinguished stylist, the "father" of English history, the first to date events anno domini (A.D.), and in 1899, was declared the only English doctor of the Church. All are welcome to come to the chapel between these hours and pray.

He became a monk at the monastery, was ordained when thirty, and except for a few brief visits elsewhere, spent all of his life in the monastery, devoting himself to the study of Scripture and to teaching and writing. However, his most famous writing was on theology and history and his best known work is The Ecclesiastical History of the English People. He also wrote the first martyrology (a chronicle about the lives of the saints). I have been pastor of this parish since 2005, and I am continually edified by the faith of our people, and their close relationship with Jesus Christ.

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Call the Parish Office to order. As you browse through this website, I hope you will sense the vitality and vibrancy of this great faith community. I hope that our website provides the information you are seeking, and leads you to the person or organization that will lead you closer to Christ and His Church. 8:30 am, Holy Days: (Except Christmas, New Years & Easter) Please Pray for the Eternal Repose of the Soul of . If you have already donated, we sincerely thank you. Hoy Domingo, 11 de octubre, vamos a estar distribuyendo la Santa Comunion desde las 4:00pm de la tarde hasta las 4:30pm, en la Iglesia. He died in Wearmouth-Jarrow on May 25. With prayers that God will bless you and your family, I remain. . I invite you to visit our church and join us in worshiping God.
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