Newsletter 8 April 2022
Palm Sunday
PALMS WILL BE BLESSED AND CARRIED AT EACH MASS
Sat 9 April 10.00-10.30am Confessions and Exposition 5.45pm Roger Hayes RIP
Sun 10 April 9.00am Parishioners 10.30am Colin Appleton RIP
There is the reading of the Gospel Passion story according to Luke.
Mon 11 No Mass
Tues 12 April 7.00pm Exposition 7.30pm Paul Cunningham RIP
Wed 13 April 9.15am Mass. (The Blessing of Oils is at Woodchurch at 7.00pm)
I did some research into past Easter celebrations. In 2018, pre-Covid, I was absent ill, and Fr Colin Wilson covered the services without any fuss, Dave Bourke took over the newsletters, and everything went quite smoothly. In 2019 it was back to normal. In 2020 there was total church lockdown and there were no Holy Week services. In 2021, only 30 people were allowed at any one church service, and many parts of the liturgy were curtailed. So in 2022 we have the opportunity to celebrate more or less normally. It is hoped you will all decide to join us for the sacred three days, and come in throngs on Easter Day.
MAUNDY THURSDAY April 14 7.30pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper
This year there will be no Washing of Feet. Eucharistic Ministers are invited to renew their commitment. There is Watching at the Altar of Repose till midnight. ‘Could you not watch one hour with me?’ Before the church is closed we have Night Prayer together at about 11.50pm.
GOOD FRIDAY April 15
12 noon Short ecumenical Prayers at The Cross in Lymm Village
3.00pm Celebration of the Lord’s Passion. At this unique ceremony we listen to John’s account of Our Lord’s last days on earth. We see the cross unveiled and venerate it. Then we receive Holy Communion, the sacrament that was consecrated last night. Fasting and doing penance, we respectfully remember Jesus being in the tomb, and await his Resurrection. The retiring collection is to help the dwindling Christian Community in Jerusalem, and the upkeep of the Holy Places. After the service there will be the opportunity for people to go to Confession from 4.00 to 4.30pm or later.
HOLY SATURDAY April 16 THE EASTER VIGIL CEREMONY 8.00pm
The greatest service in the Church’s year. From fresh fire the Paschal Candle is lit, representing Christ the Light of the world, risen from the dead. All light their candles from the Paschal Candle. Praise is sung of Christ our Light. Then we listen to the bible accounts of how God has brought his people from darkness to light, from death to life, from sin to salvation. We have been buried with Christ in the water of Baptism, and we now share his risen life, with all our sins forgiven. We renew our promises made at our baptism.
EASTER SUNDAY 17 April
7.00am Sunrise Easter Service at Lymm Dam with breakfast at Sanctuary Cafe
9.00am Mass 10.30am Mass
