Face coverings in church: For the sake of our more vulnerable parishioners, we ask that you please continue to wear a face covering while you are in church. Thank you. Fr Sean
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- Palm Sunday, 10th April – Masses – 6:30pm (Saturday), 9:45am Sung Mass, 11:15am Family Mass, 7pm
- Maundy Thursday, 14th April – Mass of the Lord’s Supper – 7:30pm
- Good Friday, 15th April – Solemn Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion – 3pm
- Holy Saturday, 16th April – Easter Vigil and First Mass of Easter – 8pm
- Easter Day, 17th April – Masses – 9:45am Sung Mass & 11:15am Family Mass
Please note that links for Livestreamed Services are given below
Also, Mass Offerings at Easter are for the priest and form a substantial portion of his salary.
Saturday 9th April
Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions) 10am – 11am & 6pm – 6:20pm
Palm Sunday – 10th April
Masses at 6:30pm (Saturday), 9:45am, 11:15am & 7pm
Palms will be distributed and blessed at all Masses.
Readings
Scripture notes
11:15 Mass Livestream link
Monday 11th April
Mass at 9am (Morning Prayer at 8:45am)
Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions) 9:30am – 10am
Tuesday 12th April
Mass at 9am (Morning Prayer at 8:45am)
Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions) 9:30am – 10am
CHRISM MASS – Westminster Cathedral – midday
The Cardinal, together with priests of the Diocese, bless the Holy Oils to be used during the coming year. The Mass will be livestreamed
Wednesday 13th April
Funeral Mass of Joe Tracey at 10am Livestream link.
THE EASTER TRIDUUM – 14th, 15th, 16th April
These are the holiest days in the Church’s Year. The liturgies of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday are regarded as one service in three parts. Please make every effort to be present, to pray and to witness on these holiest of days.
All the Masses during the Triduum and on Easter Day are celebrated for the intentions of all the people of the Parish, living and deceased.
Maundy Thursday – 14th April
Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions) 9am – 10am. No morning Mass.
MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER at 7:30pm
Presentation of the Holy Oils, Washing of the Feet, Procession of the Blessed Sacrament to the Altar of Repose, Watching at the Altar of Repose until midnight.
Livestream link
Readings
Scripture notes
Good Friday – 15th April
A day of Fasting & Abstinence.
Family Stations of the Cross & Veneration of the Cross at 10:30am
Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions) 11:30am – 12pm
SOLEMN LITURGY OF THE LORD’S PASSION at 3pm
Reading of the Passion, Solemn Intercessions,
Veneration of the Cross, Holy Communion
Livestream link
Readings
Intercessions
Scripture notes
On Good Friday Catholic Churches around the world take up collections for the Holy Places in the countries of the Middle East. As well as financing education projects, the monies raised are put towards many projects outlined here in the Vatican website.
Stations of the Cross at 7:30pm Theme – ‘In a time of War’
Holy Saturday – 16th April
Morning Prayer at 10am
Swieconka – Blessing of Easter Food Baskets at 10:30am
Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions) 11am – 12pm
THE EASTER VIGIL & FIRST MASS OF EASTER at 8pm
Blessing and lighting the Easter Candle, Liturgy of the Word, Blessing of the Baptismal Water, Renewal of Baptismal Promises.
Livestream link
Readings
Scripture notes
Easter Sunday – 17th April
Sung Mass 9:45am, Family Mass 11:15am
11:15 Mass Livestream link
Readings
Scripture notes
(Please note no evening Mass)
Easter Monday – 18th April (Bank Holiday)
Mass at 10am (Morning Prayer at 9:45am)
Easter Tuesday – 19th April
Funeral Mass of Teresa McGrath at 11am Livestream link
Easter Wednesday – Easter Friday – 20th – 22nd April
Mass at 9am (Morning Prayer at 8:45am)