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FR TOM WRITES
Brothers and sisters, Christ is Risen! At the heart of the Easter proclamation is our profession that death does not and will not have the final word. Christ is victorious and has passed through the cross so that we may have life eternal. How fitting it was, therefore, that Pope Francis should begin his final journey to heaven on Easter Monday morning. Our beloved late Pope spent his Papacy tirelessly preaching joy, mercy, hope and the love of God. It is right that our hearts are heavy at this time, and that we pray for the repose of his soul and the cleansing of his sins, however let us be steadfast in proclaiming that in Christ we have no fear of death.

FR DAVID WRITES
Happy Easter to you all! Today we celebrate the victory of Christ our God over sin and death. Easter opens a new horizon for humanity and fills us with the hope of eternal life. May God bless you all in these days of joy. Alleluia!

Palm Sunday
Vigil Masses 4pm & 6pm
Sunday Masses 8.30, 9.45, 11.15, 12.30pm

Holy Monday
Mass 10am
Confessions after Mass
Veneramus 7.30pm

Holy Tuesday
Mass 8am & 10am
Chrism Mass at Westminster Cathedral 12 noon

Holy Wednesday
Mass 8am & 10am
Confessions after Mass

Holy Thursday
No morning Mass
Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7.30pm
Watching until 10.15pm

Good Friday
Confessions 10am-11am
Children’s Celebration 11.30am
Celebration of the Lord’s Passion 3pm
Seven Last Words 7pm

Holy Saturday
Confessions 3pm-3.45pm
Solemn Easter Vigil 7pm

Easter Sunday
Sunday Masses 8.30, 9.45, 11.15, 12.30pm

THIS IS HOLY WEEK
Holy Week is the pinnacle of the Church’s year, especially in terms of prayer and liturgy. It represents a journey we make with Our Lord during the last week of his earthly life. Please join us throughout the week for the main celebrations of the Easter Triduum, in particular: Holy Thursday, Good Friday, the Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday. We look forward to seeing you all during this momentous and faith-filled journey. Please also take a Holy Week poster and display it your window at home as a witness to the celebration of this sacred time. May God bless you all.

FR DAVID WRITES
Today, the Fifth Sunday of Lent, was traditionally known as Passion Sunday as it marks the beginning of Passiontide: the inner heart of Lent that leads towards Holy Week and the Easter Triduum. Please make sure to join us in the days ahead as we celebrate the central mysteries of faith. Next Sunday is Palm Sunday, the beginning of Holy Week itself. Next weekend, please make a special effort to be at church in good time for Mass so that you can participate in the blessing of palms. If you are beginning schools holidays, have a safe and joyful break but remember to join us at church in Holy Week. May God bless you all.

FR TOM WRITES
Today is Laetare Sunday and the Church bids us Rejoice! It is a moment of joy in the midst of our Lenten journey. Marked by rose vestments it reminds us that Easter is near, and offers a glimpse of the joy we will proclaim with the resurrection of our Lord. Similarly, Mothering Sunday, traditionally a day to visit one’s “mother church”, has become a time to honour all mothers for the love and care they have shown us. As we celebrate, let us rejoice in God’s love and give thanks for those who nurture our faith. May this day inspire us with gratitude to continue journeying towards Easter.

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Those who are unwell, including:  
Ronnie Lynch, Bridgette Martin, Callum Stone, Donal Kennedy,  Lidia Solari, Fabio Amato, Veronica Keville,  Angela Mangan, Marie Coutinho,  Andrea Jordan, Ifte Alam, Nadim Alam, Sheila Casey, Emma Lake, Guido Fichera, James Brady, Theresa Dillon, Lawrence Robinson, Luisa Busandri, Martin Donoghue, Kath Joyce, Lucy Jones, Megan O’Brien, Hannah Fennell, Alison Hughes, Silveria Vieira Papel, Scott Rollo, and Kay Heery.

All those who have died recently, including:
Irene Plunkett, Frank Gray, Carol Margan-Ashwell and Licia Altea.