Holy Week Readers Rota Special Ministers of the Eucharist
Holy Week 2011 Children's Liturgy Rota
| SUNDAY 17th April 2011 Palm / Passion Sunday |
5.30 pm |
Mass with the Blessing of Palms and the Reading of the Passion and Children's Liturgy- Maureen O'Connor (RIP) The Blessing of Palms and Procession of Christ the King followed by SUNG MASS. Reading of the Passion and Children's Liturgy- Pro Populo Blessing of Palms and Holy Mass - Sheila O'Reilly (RIP) |
| MONDAY 18th April |
9.45 am |
Morning Prayer Mass - Corry Touw (RIP) Confessions Evening Mass - David and Frances Cullen (in thanksgiving) |
| TUESDAY 19th April |
9.15 am |
Morning Prayer Mass - Ted North (RIP) Mass of the Holy Chrism - Westminster Cathedral all are very welcome to attend. Service of Reconciliation - Sacred Heart, Ruislip Manor Service of Reconciliation - St Mary's Botwell, Hayes |
| WEDNESDAY 20th April |
9.45 am |
Morning Prayer Mass - Donal Cotter (RIP) Confessions Evening Mass - Mary Tattan (RIP) |
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MAUNDY THURSDAY 21st April |
6.00 pm |
Confessions Solemn Mass of the Supper of the Lord, The Mandatum and Procession to the Altar of Repose, with Watch until midnight. |
| GOOD FRIDAY 22nd April |
9.30 am |
A Children's Liturgy of the Passion Ecumenical Service at St Marti'ns, Ruislip The Stations of the Cross Solemn Liturgy of the Passion and Death of the Lord |
| HOLY SATURDAY 23rd April |
12 noon |
The Blessing of Easter Foods THE EASTER VIGIL |
My Dear Friends,
We now enter the most important week of the year. These holy days allow us to draw closer to our Lord as he goes up to Jerusalem to suffer and to die for our sins, and to rise again. We can never be worthy of His sacrifice, but at least we can journey with Christ from the Upper Room to Calvary, and then on to the glory of the Easter morn!
May I remind everyone that our Mass on Tuesday is at 9.30 am to allow those who wish to get to the cathedral for the Mass of the Chrism to do so. At the Chrism Mass -- which is usually the largest annual gathering of clergy and faithful most dioceses have -- the priests renew the commitments they made at their ordination. The Mass takes its name from the most eminent of the three holy oils, the Oil of Chrism.
While the Oil of the Sick, used for those who seek anointing, and the Oil of the Catechumens, which is imposed on those preparing for baptism, are simply "blessed," the Sacred Chrism is "consecrated," and all the priests present participate by extending their hands toward it at the prayer of consecration.
As part of the consecration, balsam is poured into the oil, which gives it a sweet smell to remind us of the "odour of sanctity" to which those people and things who are marked with it, and by extension all of us, are called to strive for. Finally the Chrism Mass also provides an opportunity to the faithful of the diocese to show support for their priests. All are welcome!
God Bless.
HOLY WEEK CARDS
Easter Cards with all the times of our Holy Week services and times of Confession are available in the church porch. Lilies for Remembrance. Special envelopes are also available for our Easter Lilies. Please help yourself and return as soon as possible.
HOLY WEEK POSTERS
The special posters (kindly provided by the Knights of St Columba) to display at the front of your home so that others may be reminded that this is Holy Week are available in the porch. Be sure to take one home!
WALSINGHAM PILGRIMAGE
Sunday 15th May. The coach will leave at 7.30am and the cost is to be £14 each. There is a list in the porch or contact Margaret Corbett 01895 631814
PLANNED GIVING
The new planned giving envelopes are now available in the church porch. Be sure to pick up your box of envelopes after Mass.
AMATSU TREATMENT
HELP RAISE MONEY FOR THE RED CAPS! - Come and try an Amatsu Treatment in the Church Hall (St. Gregory's) on Sunday 01 May 2011, 12:30 pm onwards. More details in the porch.
DON'T FORGET! THERE IS COFFEE IN THE PARISH HALL AFTER THE MORNING MASS ON SUNDAY.
SEE YOU THERE!!
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