Blessed Sacrament Chapel

This chapel is a place for private prayer and for the celebration of the Eucharist on weekdays. From here Communion is taken to the sick and dying. The Tabernacle (below left) which is used for the reservation of the Sacrament, is made of stainless steel to a design by John Alder, and reminds us that God lives among his people, the tent of dwelling pitched among us. The Ambulatory Screen around the chapel was made by the monks of Prinknash Abbey to a design by the architect Ronald Weeks.

Lady Chapel

Christians have traditionally held Mary, Mother of the Lord, in great respect because of the way in which she as a woman of faith responded to the Good News given her. She is the spiritual mother of all Christians, and intercedes with her Son on their behalf. The Lady Chapel contains the bronze statue of Mary, Mother of the Lord, designed and made by Terry Jones. The Chapel also contains rooms for the celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation - Penance - for the forgiveness of sin.

© Peter Harrison 2001