We are now half way to Easter Sunday. The liturgy relaxes a little and we are encouraged by seeing rose coloured vestments. The introit calls for rejoicing, just as it does on the third Sunday of Advent. Salvation is at hand. There is light at the end of the tunnel.
Mass at St. Patrick's at 1.00 p.m. will be a Low Mass with confessions beforehand.
I hope to be able to publish times of the Masses for the Sacred Triduum very soon.
PLEASE REMEMBER THE CLOCKS GO FORWARD THIS WEEKEND.
The 1.00 p.m. Mass at St. Patrick's on Sunday marking the third Sunday of Lent will be a Low Mass and it will be livestreamed. Thanks again to the crew and to Fr. Winn for giving so kindly of their time.
I received a lot of positive comments after the last occasion and we have also decided on some changes, now that we realise that only the nose of the altar server with the biggest nose could be seen. Chalk marks on the sanctuary floor will have to mark where the servers should kneel.
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Mass for the first Sunday of Lent at St. Patrick's on Sunday is at the usual time of 1.00 p.m. The Gospel recalls the temptation of Jesus after his own retreat.
There was a good attendance at Mass on Ash Wednesday and Fr. Driver said he is looking forward to coming back on Sunday.
Confessions at call.
The Ash Wednesday Mass at St Patrick's, Bradford, tomorrow will be a Low Mass preceded by the distribution of ashes at 7.00 p.m.
Confessions available before Mass.
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.
This Sunday is Sexagesima Sunday and Lent will soon be upon us.
Tomorrow's Mass from St. Patrick's at 1.00 p.m. will be livestreamed on this blog's new YouTube channel. We are taking baby steps and for the next couple of months we will be livestreaming once a month (from tomorrow) until my confidence and expertise in this area increases.
Please be assured that members of the congregation will not be identifiable as the camera will be focused on the action at the altar and I've told my daughter that she needn't put on her best coat!
I hope in time to increase the number of livestreamed Masses which will be also available as catchups after the event.
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