THIS IS HOLY WEEK:
Today is Palm Sunday, the first day of Holy Week, during which we remember the last week of Jesus's earthly life. On Holy Thursday, we commemorate the Last Supper during which Jesus instituted the Eucharist and Priesthood. On Good Friday, we celebrate the Passion and Death of the Lord. On Holy Saturday, the Church waits at the tomb of the Lord, and on the evening of Holy Saturday she celebrates the Easter Vigil - the greatest ceremony in the Church's calendar. We look forward to celebrating these momentous days together, and coming at last to the joy of Easter next weekend.
EASTER SUNDAY:
Please note carefully that there will be no Sunday evening Mass on Easter Sunday, 21st April.
PETER COUTINHO RIP:
The Requiem Mass takes place on Monday 15th April at 10 am. May he rest in peace.
ALTAR SERVERS:
Thank you to those servers who have signed up for the Holy Week Services. There is still time to sign up. if you haven’t done so yet. Young servers are asked to check with their parents first! Please note that there will be a rehearsal for the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday at 11.30 am.
SCOUTS CURRY QUIZ NIGHT:
Saturday 27th April, 8 – 10.30 pm. Tickets are £15/person. Form a table of six, and have a great night out! BYO drinks. Tickets from Tom Nagle at
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READERS & EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS & SUNDAY MORNING REFRESHMENT ROTAS:
New rotas are available today from the Paper shop. If you would like to volunteer please contact the Parish office – thank you.
FUN RUN IN ARNOS PARK:
This will take place on Sunday 28th April at 2 pm and is only 1.5 km!! For more details call Melvin on 07766 335402.
FAIR TRADE STALL:
Open after all Masses this weekend – please collect your orders today.
FURTHER OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONFESSION:
Please see 'Sacrament of Reconciliation' in the middle column which details further opportunities for Confession. On Saturday, two priests will be hearing confessions if needed. Please try to use these opportunities as the priests will be busy at other times with the Holy Week activities and liturgies.
MEMORY LANE CAFÉ & CARERS CLUB:
For people with Alzheimer’s, Dementia & Carers. Join us every Friday 10.45 am – 1.30 pm in the Parish Hall. Tea, Coffee, snacks & sandwiches provided as well as singing, dancing & games.
CHRISM MASS:
This Tuesday, Cardinal Nichols will lead the annual Chrism Mass at Westminster Cathedral at 12 noon. The Mass is concelebrated with the auxiliary bishops and all the priests of the archdiocese. During the Mass, the priests renew their commitment to priestly ministry and the Cardinal blesses the holy oils which will be used in the parishes in the coming year. You are all welcome to attend this great Mass, but we advise early arrival for a good seat!
EASTER COLLECTION:
Like the Christmas Day collection, the offertory collection on the Easter Vigil/Easter Sunday is paid into the parish account and used to form the salaries (stipends) of the parish clergy. Some people wrongly believe the priests are paid by the diocese! We are very grateful for the generosity of so many parishioners who contribute towards the life of the parish in this way. If you are going to be away at Easter, you might like to leave your contribution before you go. It is important, therefore, that you make it clear you are giving towards the Easter collection. You can either use the Easter envelope in your Planned Giving Box, or else there are spare Easter envelopes in the church porch. Alternatively, you can just use any envelope if you write: "Easter Collection" on the front. Many thanks once again.
TESCO FUNDRAISING:
A very big thank you from Our Lady of Lourdes School to all who placed blue coins in the box at Tesco which raised the fantastic sum of £4,000 towards school equipment.