LENT TALKS:
The third talk given by Fr Kevin will be on Tuesday 23rd March when the topic will be: ‘The Burial and Resurrection as described by St Luke’
The Lent talks are a good opportunity to reflect upon the events of Holy Week and will help to deepen our understanding of the special services during that week.
CONFIRMATION COURSE:
Next session is on Wednesday 17th March at 7 pm.
GIOCOMO FULGONI RIP
Requiem Mass Thursday 18th March at 10am.
MICHAEL BATTLE RIP:
Reception of Body Thursday at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass Friday at 10am.
READERS ROTA:
Available in the Paper Shop.
On Friday after the 10 am Mass and again at 7 pm. This Friday the Meditation will lead the service.
PAPERSHOP ROTAS:
Please collect from the Paper Shop today. Thank you.
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:
There will be exposition of the Blessed Sacrament this Sunday and next Sunday, beginning after the 12.30pm Mass and concluding with Benediction at 5.30pm.
ST PATRICK’S DAY MASS TIMES:
Wednesday is the Feast of St Patrick and Masses will be at 10am & 7.30pm.
BAPTISM COURSE:
Continues on Monday 15th March at 7.30pm in the Small Hall.
COUNTING TEAM:
Team 3 are on the rota for 21st March.
FAIR TRADE STALL:
March’s Fair Trade stall next Sunday is just two weeks before Easter so we have some very special offers on chocolate and confectionery for the end of Lent.
LENTEN ALMS:
This is a Diocesan collection and takes place during Lent. If you would like to donate, please use the box in the wall in the Porch. This year the two charities, chosen by Archbishop Vincent, and the St John Southworth Fund and the Thai Children’s Trust.
HOLY WEEK:
Begins on Sunday 28th March. There will be Penitential Services at 2.30pm & 7.30pm on Monday 29th March. Confessions on Tuesday 30th March 7 – 7.30pm and Wednesday 10.30 -11am.
The Mass of the Lord’s Supper will be at 8pm on Thursday 1st April. On Good Friday Confessions will be heard between 10am & 11am. The Stations of the Cross will be at 11.30am and the Liturgy of the Day at 3.00pm. There will be a meditation using words and music at 7.00pm. There will be no 10am Mass on Saturday 3rd April.
The Easter Vigil will be celebrated at 8pm on Saturday 3rd April. Please note that there will be no evening Mass on Sunday 4th April.
SCOUTS RACE NIGHT:
Friday 19th March in the Parish Hall.
Family ticket £12. Adult £5/Child £2