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Parish News – 29th March

Posted on by Adam Grannell - Website Administrator
Adam Grannell – Website Administrator

Dear Parishioners,

The parish website is updated with the Mass times for this week Fr. Jose’s weekly message, the weeky newsletter and church notices.

Our repository shop has Easter cards and cards for other occasions. Easter candles, prayer books and bibles, rosaries, statues and many other devotional items.

We are looking for singers to help with the singing of the Liturgies during the Triduum and on Easter Sunday. If you would like help, please see Thereza Baker or email on the parish email address.

We still need 5 men to take part in the traditional symbolic washing of the feet during the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Maundy Thursday. Please sign up on the sheet on the noticeboard if you wish to volunteer.

Finally, following the Mass of the Last Supper on Maundy Thursday there will be adoration at the altar of repose until Midnight. We are asking those that can do so commit to watching for at least one 30 minute slot from 9.30pm.

Have a great week.

A Message From Fr. Jose – 29th March

Posted on by St Simon Stock Parish Office
Fr. Jose - Parish Priest

Fr. Jose – Parish Priest

Dear family members and friends: We are entering the Holy Week with the remembrance of the solemn entry of Jesus into Jerusalem to accomplish the Paschal Mystery. The solemn entry of Jesus was to undergo the suffering and crucifixion awaited for Him. In this Holy Week we also celebrate the Lord’s Supper where He instituted the Sacraments of Holy Eucharist and Priesthood, the Good Friday where we commemorate the Crucifixion and death of Jesus for our salvation and also the Easter vigil when we will celebrate the resurrection of Jesus defeating death and sufferings. Through the days of lent, we were preparing for these moments of salvation. Let us wholeheartedly participate in all the liturgical services with a heart full of hope and joy. Amen

Parish News – 22nd March

Posted on by Adam Grannell - Website Administrator
Adam Grannell – Website Administrator

Dear Parishioners,

The parish website is updated with the Mass times for this week Fr. Jose’s weekly message, the weeky newsletter and church notices. Mass times for Holy Week and Easter can be downloaded.

Remember that the clock go forward next Sunday 29th March at 1.00am.

Coming up on Saturday 28th March.is the Lent Penitential Service where Confessions will take place.

Next Sunday is Palm Sunday and the beginning of Holy Week.

We are looking for singers to help with the singing of the Liturgies during the Triduum and on Easter Sunday. If you would like help, please see Thereza Baker or email on the parish email address.

During the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Maundy Thursday it is traditional to have the symbolic washing of the feet of 12 men which imitates the example of Jesus at the Last Supper. Please sign up on the sheet on the noticeboard if you wish to volunteer.

Finally, following the Mass of the Last Supper on Maundy Thursday there will be adoration at the altar of repose until Midnight. We are asking those that can do so commit to watching for at least one 30 minute slot from 9.30pm.

Have a great week.

A Message From Fr. Jose – 22nd March

Posted on by St Simon Stock Parish Office
Fr. Jose - Parish Priest

Fr. Jose – Parish Priest

Dear family members and friends: Today’s scripture readings reminds us about resurrection after death. 1St reading from the Book of Ezekiel tells us, “And you shall know that I am the Lord, when I open your graves and raise you from your graves.” St. Paul reminds us, “If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you.” Jesus tells us, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall live..” Let this season of lent strengthen our faith in Jesus. Amen

Parish News – 15th March

Posted on by Adam Grannell - Website Administrator
Adam Grannell – Website Administrator

Dear Parishioners,

The parish website is updated with the Mass times for this week Fr. Jose’s weekly message, the weeky newsletter and church notices. Mass times for Holy Week and Easter can be downloaded.

The redecoration of our Church is completed. Thanks to all who have contributed towards it. Special thanks to all who have put their efforts in cleaning the church and re-arranging it after the painting works.

There will be a baptism preparation session for those parents who wish to have their child baptised in this parish.

The Lent Penitential Service and Confessions will take place on Saturday 28th March.

Our repository shop has lovely cards for St. Patrick’s Day and for Easter and cards for other occasions.

Have a great week.