Our Lady Queen of Heaven
Catholic Church, Harwich, Essex

Fifth Sunday of Lent (Readings from Year A) 7 April 2019

Fr Frank writes:

As we approach the most holy season of the Church Year, I give below details of the main services for Holy Week and the Easter Triduum.

Harwich & Dovercourt:

Palm Sunday, 14th April: Mass with blessing of Palms, 10.45am

Wednesday, 17th April: Chrism Mass at the Cathedral, 7.00pm

Maundy Thursday, 18th April: Mass of the Lord’s Supper with Watch, 7.00pm

Good Friday, 19th April: Solemn Liturgy of Good Friday, 5.00pm

Holy Saturday, 20th April: Easter Vigil, 6.00pm

Frinton & Walton:

Vigil of Palm Sunday, 13th April: Mass with blessing of Palms, 6.00pm

Palm Sunday, 14th April: Mass with blessing of Palms, 8.30am

Wednesday, 17th April: Chrism Mass at the Cathedral, 7.00pm

Maundy Thursday, 18th April: Mass of the Lord’s Supper with Watch, 7.00pm

Good Friday, 19th April: Solemn Liturgy of Good Friday, 2.30pm

Holy Saturday, 20th April: Easter Vigil, 6.00pm

Lent is a time when adults are prepared for reception into the Church and to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Please pray for our candidate, Amanda Campbell (Frinton) who will be Confirmed at the Frinton Vigil Mass.

May our loving God bless and enrich the lives of each one of you.

Frank ofs

Sunday Smile: A young couple invited their elderly priest for Sunday lunch.

While the parents were in the kitchen preparing the meal the priest asked the son what they were having.

“Goat,” the little boy replied.   “Goat?” replied the startled priest, “Are you sure about that?”

“Yes,” said the youngster. “I heard dad say to mum, ‘Today is as good as any to have the old goat for lunch.’”

Lord, keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.