Lent V (Passion Sunday)

Sunday's 1.00p.m. Mass at St. Patrick's, Bradford will be a Low Mass. 

Fr. Driver will hear confessions before Mass. 

Passion Sunday is often mistaken for Palm Sunday. It is normal to veil the crucifix and statues from Passion Sunday until the Gloria at the  Easter Vigil to recall Christ hiding Himself and then emerging from the shattered tomb.  

The liturgy is now pruned and omits the Judica me (Psalm 42) at the start of  Mass and is not unlike a requiem. The Judica is next heard on Easter Sunday.

Next week, when it is Palm Sunday, we shall be processing around the streets near the church again, singing All Glory, Praise and Honour. A couple of years ago it touched my heart to see an old Muslim man stop and remove his hat in respect as we processed  back to the church.

I hope to be able to  advertise times of the Triduum's liturgies very shortly. 

 

Laetare Sunday

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.

Lent III

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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Lent II

 

This Sunday is the second Sunday of Lent and the 1.00 p.m. Mass at St. Patrick's will be a sung Mass.

 

Lent I

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.

Memento homo, quia pulvis est et pulverem reverteris

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.

Quinquagesima

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.