Lent 2026
ENTERING THE PASSION
These coming days, we are invited to turn our hearts more deliberately toward the approaching mystery of the Lord’s Passion. The days ahead are not simply a remembrance of past events; they are a privileged time of grace in which we are invited to walk more closely with Christ. In the Gospel we see Jesus moving toward Jerusalem, toward the suffering that awaits him. He does so freely and out of love.
During these final weeks of Lent, we are invited to accompany him with renewed attention and openness of heart. It can be tempting to let these days pass as just another part of the busy year. Yet the Church gently encourages us to slow down and enter this sacred time wholeheartedly—through prayer, through reflection on the Passion, and through small acts of sacrifice and charity. If we walk with Christ in his Passion, we will be ready to share more deeply in the joy of his Resurrection. These days are a gift; let us receive them with grateful and attentive hearts.
ALTAR SERVERS Please sign up!
As usual, during Holy week, we will need Altar Servers to assist at the different Liturgies. There are lists in the Sacristy for the different celebrations, Altar Servers are asked to check what events they can attend, and to sign the sheets. Dates and times of the rehearsals have been emailed to Parents.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
The Stations of the Cross are a long-established practise, which lead us through the last, momentous and sad events of Our Lord’s life. Each Wednesday of Lent, at 7.00pm, the Stations take place in church. Do think about participating, and of being reminded of the journey that Jesus made to Calvary, out of love for every one of us.
LENTEN ALMS
It is customary during Lent to donate, what is saved by self-denial, to the Lenten Alms. As in recent years, the Lenten Alms will be donated to our Diocese. Any funds donated will be used to support key areas of the Dioceses’ Mission, such as Youth and Evangelisation, Social Action, Education and Family Life. Contributions can be made via the box, to the right of Our Lady’s altar. Envelopes, for contributions, will be found in the porch, and can be returned to Parish Office.
CAFOD LENT FAMILY FAST DAY
Thank you for your contributions, for CAFOD, so far, £1,180 has been donated. If you haven’t done so it’s not too late to make a donation. Donations can be handed into the Parish Office. If you wish to ‘Gift-Aid’ your donation, please use one of the CAFOD envelopes.
