Entrance Hymn: Praise to the Lord

Laetare Sunday

The fourth Sunday of Lent every year is called Laetare Sunday. It literally means ‘Rejoice Sunday’. We are invited to experience the joy of the nearness of Easter. Laetare is the imperative of the Latin verb laetor, laetari, laetatus sum. It is the kind of joy that is exuberant; there is reason to jump for joy because the resurrection of Christ is just three weeks away.

      Laetare differs from the Sunday of joy in Advent, viz. Gaudete Sunday. This is a more sober verb; it is the joy that comes from knowing that life has meaning (gaudeo, gaudére, gavisus sum).

      Traditionally, Lent was often seen as a kill-joy kind of season, with emphasis on tough penances. While we are called upon to penance during this time of preparation for Easter, we are never meant to be deprived of the good news. This is the news that Jesus died for us, to free us from the prison of sinfulness and liberate us for a life of love.

Coffee Morning Tuesday, 1^st April after the 10.00 am Mass. All welcome.

Mother’s Day Celebration

Mother’s Day is a celebration honouring the mother of the family, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. We pray for all mothers in Mass today, especially those who have illnesses or family bereavements. We thank all mothers for their generous  participation in the life of the parish.

Second Collection today is for the diocese

Parish Assembly meets on Monday, 7^th April. This is a week earlier than usual to facilitate the necessary preparations for Easter.

First Wednesday

The Legion of Mary will lead prayer in the Church on Wednesday, at 10.00

Confession Weekend Every Lent we offer the Sacrament of Penance after each of the weekend Masses. This year we will do so on 12/13 April.

is moving in this place;
he comes to cleanse and heal, to minister his grace.
No work too hard for him, in faith receive from him.
Be Still, for the power of the Lord is moving in this place.