13th March

This Weeks Newsletter

The parish website updates include Fr. Anton's weekly message, parish events, and the newsletter for this week. Please note the change of mass time on Tuesday 15th April.

Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week.

On Good Friday the Walk of Witness at Clayton begins at St Lukes.

Coming up is 'A Pilgrims of Hope Walk' in aid of CAFORD on Monday 5th May.

Have a great week.

13th April

Father Anton's Weekly Column

The blessing of palms this weekend marks the beginning of Holy Week, the most Sacred and important time in the life of the Church. Easter Vigil and Easter Day mark the celebration of the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus. By his rising to new life, he promises us hope, salvation and eternal life.

This week we celebrate the Triduum, which consists of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and the Easter Vigil. These services are markedly different from what we might celebrate on a normal Sunday. Maundy Thursday has the “Washing of the Feet” of twelve representative disciples, the renewal of “Eucharistic Ministers” promises for the year, the stripping of the altar and procession of the “Blessed Sacrament” to the side chapel, watching until midnight. Please note that the times of next weekend Masses are different from the usual times!

6th April

Fr Anton's Golden Jubilee - 50 years of Holy Priesthood.

Fr Anton will be celebrating his Golden Jubilee in June, 50 years of Holy Priesthood. Please collect an invitation to the mass and party planned for Friday 27th June (1 per family). RSVP by Sunday 27th April.

6th April

Easter Services

Easter Services: Please take home a copy of the services taking place in the lead up to Easter, including the Penitential Service on Thursday. '

There will be two short liturgies for Children – on Maundy Thursday in the Upper Room at 5.30 pm and Stations of the Cross on Good Friday at 12 noon. All are welcome!

There will also be a mass on Easter Monday (the traditional Men’s Mass) at Holy Trinity at 10 am. Chief Celebrant Bishop Timothy Menezes.

30th March

Parish Census

Parish census forms are now available to collect from the porch. Please return completed forms in a sealed envelope and return to Father Anton/Parish Office.