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.