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.
PALM SUNDAY
Today is Palm Sunday. Palms will be blessed at all Masses. Please take one or two to keep in your home as a reminder of the Lord’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem.
MONDAY: VENERAMUS
The next Veneramus will be on Monday. Please join us at 7.30 pm for a time of prayer, adoration, teaching and confession.
TUESDAY: CHRISM MASS
A reminder that the Chrism Mass is celebrated on Tuesday, beginning at 12 noon in Westminster Cathedral. The special Mass is open to all - please arrive early.
HOLY THURSDAY
Only one Mass is celebrated: the Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7.30 pm. The time of prayer at the Altar of Repose is a participation in the mystery of Gethsemane. The church will be open till 10.15 pm.
WASHING OF FEET
If you would like to volunteer to have your foot washed on Holy Thursday at 7.30 please sign the list in the church.
GOOD FRIDAY
Good Friday is a day of fasting and abstinence. There will be a special collection for the Holy Places taken at the main afternoon celebration which begins at 3 pm. The children’s celebration in the morning begins at 11.30 am.
HOLY SATURDAY & EASTER SUNDAY
Please remember that the Easter Vigil is the First Mass of Easter. This means there will be no vigil Mass next Saturday at either 4pm or 6pm. Please join us at 7pm. All morning Masses on Easter Sunday will be the normal times. The Easter collection will be taken at all Masses next weekend.
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR RCIA CANDIDATES
Please pray for Robert, James, Daria, Nuno, and Fiorella who will receive the Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil next Saturday.
‘THE SEVEN LAST WORDS’
On Good Friday at 7 pm, there will be a recital in church of the ‘Seven Last Words’ by Hadyn, together with readings and meditations. Please join us.
ALTAR SERVERS FOR HOLY WEEK
Altar Servers are asked to indicate which Masses and other celebrations they intend to serve at during Holy Week and Easter. Please sign the sheet in the sacristy.
CONFESSIONS THIS WEEK
Please see the back of this newsletter for all the times of Confession this week.
PARISH OFFICE
The Parish Office will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday, Bank Holidays.
FAIR TRADE: OPEN TODAY
Real Easter Egg orders can be collected from the Fair Trade stall today, plus there is a small number of eggs unsold from our bulk order. Please make sure to pop in!
AID TO THE CHURCH IN NEED
Many thanks for your generosity last weekend in giving to the appeal and the stall.
PLANNED GIVING BOXES & GIFT AID
Planned Giving boxes are now in the Parish Office. If you are a Gift Aider and you have moved recently, or have stopped paying tax, please let us know as we will be making our claim for 2024/25 soon. Thank you!