This Sunday is Quinquagesima and the Mass at Patrick's will be a Low Mass at the usual time of 1.00 p.m.
Last Sunday's filming of the Mass went really well - thanks to Fr. Simon and the wonderful crew who gave freely of their time to ensure a smooth transmission. I've had various suggestions as to how to improve it next month (March 23rd.) Fr. Simon is more than very proficient in Latin and I admire his talent at it.
Next week is Ash Wednesday. Mass at St. Patrick's will be at 7.00 p.m. Confessions before Mass.
A reminder that we have the Sacred Triduum again this year thanks the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal.
My daughter and I and two of my grandchildren will be walking in the footsteps of Monsignor John O'Connor and GK Chesterton from St. Anne's, Keighley to the Myddleton Calvary at via Sacred Heart, Ilkley on Saturday 29th. March whilst praying for vocations to the priesthood.
In your prayers please remember Monsieur Jean Pierre Barriere who used to attend Mass at St. Patrick's with his wife, Pat. Jean Pierre is now seriously ill and receiving palliative care.
Last but not least please remember Pope Francis in your prayers as he fights double pneumonia in Rome's Gemelli hospital.