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The Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ
And the love of God
And the communion of The Holy Spirit
Be with you all
Holy Week & Easter Mass Celebration Timings
Palm Sunday will be celebrated on Saturday,12th April at 6:00pm.
On Sunday, 13th April, there will be only one Mass at 10:00am.
Please note: There will be no 9:00am or 11:00am Mass on this day.
Easter Triduum & Easter Sunday Schedule:
Maundy Thursday – 17th April at 7:00pm
Good Friday – 18th April at 3:00pm
Children Way of the Cross - 18th April at 10:30am
Holy Saturday (Easter Vigil) – 19th April at 8:30pm
Easter Sunday – 20th April: Masses at 9:00am and 11:00am
Jesus is King!
Palm or Passion Sunday is a very special time in Church’s life. This special day marks the start
of the most sacred time in the Christian calendar. Across the world, catholic believers gather to
honour a moment of triumph and reflection. The liturgy of this Sunday brings together joy and
solemnity, mirroring the journey ahead.
Ancient traditions come alive as people carry branches, echoing scenes from the scripture
readings. Our gospel passage from Luke, highlights both celebration and sacrifice. This duality
invites deep spiritual connection. From processions to prayers, the observance unites diverse
cultures. It is a powerful reminder of shared faith and hope. Themes of redemption and
fulfilment resonate through every ritual.
Few moments in the faith of a Christian carry the weight of triumph and sorrow like this sacred
observance. Palm Sunday bridges Jewish Passover traditions with Christ’s entry into
Jerusalem, where crowds hailed him as King. Palms waved in victory, yet the shadow of the
cross loomed.
Today’s liturgy marks a pivotal time in Scripture. Old Testament prophecies, like Zechariah’s
humble king on a donkey, find fulfillment. The crowd’s “Hosanna” echoes ancient praises, but
Jesus wept for Jerusalem’s blindness. The paradox is striking: a Messiah is welcomed as a
royalty yet walking the way to death. The temple veil’s tearing later would signify a new
covenant.
The palm branches, once symbols of earthly triumph, now point to Christ’s Kingdom. They
remind all the followers of Christ that true victory comes through surrender. Therefore, this day
prepares Christians for Holy Week’s journey from shouts to silence. In every procession and
prayer, the Church relives this tension. Joy and sorrow intertwine, inviting deeper reflection on
the cost of redemption. It is a call to follow, even when the road turns steep.
God bless you all. Fr. Henry
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ABOUT SAINT BEDE...
St Bede 673-735AD
Bede was born in 673 AD in the northeast of England. From the age of seven, he received a Benedictine education at the Northumbrian monastery of Saint Peter at Wearmouth, today part of Sunderland. Bede spent his whole life within the twin monasteries of St Peter at Wearmouth and St Paul in Jarrow, where he became a Benedictine monk and continued his studies using the fine libraries established by the monastery's founder, St Benedict Biscop, Bede's first teacher, and under the guidance of Abbot Ceolfrith (Ceolwulf).
Bede wrote on many topics. His most famous work, Historia Ecclesiastica Gentis Anglorum (the Ecclesiastical History of the English People), earned Bede the title "The Father of English History". His works revealed not only Bede's qualities as a scholar and historian but also the qualities of modesty and humility which make his works so memorable. However, Bede's work shows that he had at his command all the learning of his time. Bede's writings included papers and articles on scientific, historical, theological, and mathematical matters, as well as poetry and literature. St Bede is widely regarded as the greatest of all the Anglo-Saxon scholars. His sainthood was generally recognized around fifty years after his death on 25th May 735 AD. His bones were later elevated from St Paul's in Jarrow to Durham, where they lie in the Galilee Chapel at Durham Cathedral. Bede's scholarship and importance to Catholicism were recognized on 13th November 1899 when Pope Leo XIII decreed the title of Doctor Ecclesiae to St Bede the Venerable, making him the only English Doctor of the Church.
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