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!
EASTERTIDE
The Easter Octave is celebrated throughout this week and next weekend. These eight days form one, long Easter Sunday. Eastertide is a season of joy which overflows from today into the following fifty days, which lead us to the Ascension and ultimately to Pentecost Sunday. Let us celebrate Easter with joy and faith.
MASS THIS WEEK
Mass this week during the Easter Octave will be at 10 am only (Monday-Friday); Masses next weekend will be at the normal times.
THANK YOU
Today Fr David, Fr Tom and whole parish team send our thanks to all parishioners. Together, we form a community of faith and hope. Special thanks go to all those who have had a part in the preparation and celebration of these days and liturgies in Holy Week. We also thank you all who contribute so much throughout the whole year. May the God of abundant mercies bless you all.
CONGRATULATIONS OUR RCIA CANDIDATES
Congratulations Robert, James, Daria, Nuno, and Fiorella who received the
Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil. Thank you to the sponsors and to Fr Tom and Teresa for helping them on their journey.
COLLECTION
The Easter collection takes place this weekend. Thank you for your generosity.
PARISH OFFICE
Please remember that the Parish Office will be closed on Easter Monday.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
The rehearsal for the First Holy Communion children will take place on Tuesday 29th April at 5.20pm & 6.20pm. Please pray for the children and families as they make their special preparations. The First Holy Communion Masses here will take place on Saturday 3rd May at 11am and 2pm.
CONFIRMATION
Candidates are reminded of their next meeting on Saturday 26th April at 4.15pm.
WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL
For many, this week is the beginning of the summer term. We welcome you back and pray that God will bless us all in this joyful Easter time which lies ahead.
THANK YOU TO ASH
Thank you to Ashley Wells, our seminarian, who has spent Holy Week with us this year as a small part of his formation. He did a lot of ‘behind-the-scenes’ work as well as helping at Masses. Please pray for him as returns to Allen Hall after a short Easter break.
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!
BISHOP SHERRINGTON
Please pray for Bishop Sherrington as he prepares to take up his new appointment as Archbishop of Liverpool. His special Farewell Mass will take place at Westminster Cathedral on Thursday 15th May at 5.30pm. He will be installed at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, Liverpool, on Tuesday 27th May at 12 noon.