Easter II

Our Low Mass at 1.00 p.m. on Sunday at Saint Patrick's for the second Sunday of Easter will be a Low Mass.

Confessions at call.

Quasimodo Sunday

I hope everybody has had a joyful week. 

At the very last moment I decided to go to Krakow for a couple of days. I have, over the years,  attended the old Mass (and the New Mass) at several churches and chapels in and around Krakow, including the cathedral.

The old Mass is no longer offered daily at the cathedral, as the FFSP now have use of the Immaculate Conception church, which is in the typical Polish Baroque style on the Copernicus Street. 

On Tuesday, the evening Mass was missa solemnis and what the schola lacked in technique they made up for in volume and enthusiasm. Photo above. 

On Wednesday, it was missa lecta with our friends again accompanying the Mass with even more powerful organ accompaniment and undiminished vigour. 

On both evenings the church was touching full with the majority of congregants under 40. I was definitely in the minority age wise. 

At the Cistercian Abbey in Nowa Huta, I met a lay member of the diocesan synod who was more than sympathetic to the continued existence and promotion of the old Mass. He believed the new Cardinal of Krakow, Mgr Rys, is similarly disposed. 

It was charming on the way to the airport yesterday morning to see about 20 little kids in hi viz jackets crossing the road. Two by two these kids were holding hands as they walked behind and in front of highly recognisable and equally visible teaching sisters. 

Sunday's Mass is also called Low Sunday and Divine Mercy Sunday. 

The 1.00 p.m. Mass at Saint Patrick's in Bradford will be a Low Mass.

Confessions before Mass.

 

Easter joy!

 

The Easter Triduum is over for another year. It is always hard work but the rewards are incalculable . It would not be possible with out the clergy, servers and our cantatrix. Please may I put on record here my thanks to Fr. Frantisek who was our celebrant and the other friars who make us so welcome at Saint Patrick's. 

Tomorrow the 1.00 p.m. Mass is a Low Mass and will be livestreamed. 

The Mass can be viewed here along with previous transmissions:  https://www.youtube.com/@LMSLeeds

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Happy Easter and God bless!

Good Friday

Things went very smoothly at tonight's Holy Thursday Mass and it was good to see so many new faces.

Like last year, Bradford City are at home, with kick off at 3.00 p.m.

Please set off a few minutes earlier if you are intending to come to the Liturgy at 3.00 p.m. Parking will not be affected by the match, but it will be busy along Manningham Lane and Queen's Road.

I shall go along Canal Road and up Hamm Strasse. 

The Sacred Triduum 2026

 

Once again we will use the liturgical books in use in 1962. Each day will have a sung liturgy.

The Mass of Holy Thursday at 6.00 p.m.

Good Friday at 3.00 p.m.

The Easter Vigil at 7.30 p.m.

Easter Sunday at 1.00 p.m.

Palm Sunday: the start of Holy Week.

The 1.00 p.m. Mass at Saint Patrick's for Palm Sunday will be preceded by the blessing of palms and the traditional procession. If the weather is unsuitable the procession will take place inside.

Times of Masses this week.

Holy Thursday - 6.00 p.m.

Good Friday - 3.00 p.m.

Holy Saturday - 7.30 p.m.

and Easter Sunday at 1.00 p.m.

Passion Sunday. Lent V

This Sunday's 1.00 p.m. Mass for Passion Sunday at Saint Patrick's will be a Low Mass.

Next Sunday is Palm Sunday and weather permitting we shall have our outdoor procession. Palm Sunday marks the start of Holy Week and again we are very fortunate to have the Triduum at Saint Patrick's.

Holy Thursday - 6.00 p.m.

Good Friday - 3.00 p.m.

Holy Saturday - 7.30 p.m.

and Easter Sunday at 1.00 p.m.