MAUNDAY THURSDAY MARCH 28TH 2024
7.00pm.HOLY SACRAMENT OF THE MASS
with the washing of the feet of the 1st Holy Communion Children
This is the first act of the great drama play ‘The Triduum’ in which we all take part.
We are not spectators, but participants in the ‘Institution of the Eucharist’
Readers:
Cathy: The prophet Moses
Elaine: Letter of St Paul to the Corinthians
Ministers of Communion: Maureen; Mary; Franca; Anne Marie
Collection in aid of :PACT
After the Mass the Eucharist is carried in procession to the
Altar of Repose in the Parish Rooms.
We leave the Church in silence
WATCHING AT THE ALTAR OF REPOSE UNTIL 9.00
GOOD FRIDAY March 29th 2024
3.00 pm CELEBRATION OF THE LORDS PASSION AND DEATH
The second act of our ‘Triduum’ focuses on the Passion and Death of Jesus- not in a mourning way, but seeing the Cross of Christ as a victory over death, which promises new life.
In this celebration of the Passion and Death of Jesus Christ
a) we listen to the words of Scripture as told by our readers to help us to understand the sufferings of Jesus
b) we pray for the needs of the whole world
c) we walk with Jesus on his final journey in the Stations of the Cross
d) we worship the Cross as a symbol of his triumph
e) we receive Holy Communion
Reader Role Stations B.Prs
Monica/John C Leader
Hilary Narr 1,6,13 1,2
Nuala Pilate 2,5,9,14 3,4
John C Christ 3,7,11 5,6
Alison Maid 4,8,10 7,8
Crowd
Judith Isiaih at 12th.station
Celia S Hebrews (intro to BPs)
Ministers of Communion: Marie; Mark
Collection in aid of Holy Places: Altar Servers upon Exit
HOLY SATURDAY March 30th 2024
6.00 pm EASTER VIGIL
The climax of Holy Week and indeed of the Church’s year.
The Baptismal liturgy speaks for itself – Water, Light, Life, and it invites us to experience the new life of Christ as a community.
Intro : John
Readers:
1.Anne N: Book of Genesis
2. Adeline: Book of Exodus
3. Maine: The Prophet Isiaih
Lighting of Easter Candle
Renewal of Baptismal Vows
The Eucharistic Service
Ministers of Communion: Lucy; Helen; Elaine; Trevor
Collection in aid of Cancer Charities :