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Cardinal Vincent Nichols, President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, has recorded a message encouraging Catholics, particularly young adults, to be “willing to get involved and vote” as the opportunity to vote in a general election is a “privilege”.
The Prime Minister has called a general election for Thursday, 4 July, and Cardinal Nichols is asking voters to be active rather than passive in order to engage with politicians to ascertain their views on the key issues. “You want to know what your candidate will think and say on your behalf when that candidate gets into Parliament,” says the Cardinal. “I would like to put forward a theme for us all to think about. How do we seek to construct a society in which families can flourish? That’s the bedrock – many positive things flow from that.” In his message, Cardinal Nichols signposts resources that offer guidance on seven key topics of interest to Catholics. The information and guidance can be found on the Bishops’ Conference website and covers the following areas:
Thank you Mollie and Lillie for sharing your beautiful May Altar which you made with Nanna. We know you will enjoy saying your prayers there. Thanks Sonia for sharing your lovely May Altar that adorns your family home. Our Lady, Mother of us all. Pray for us!   In this spring month of May, we turn to Our Blessed Lady and seek her prayers. Creating a May Altar at home is a great act of devotion. Thanks for sending your photos in.
Join Fr Toby on the next episode in this series of reflections on prayer We offer prayers and good wishes to Mgr. Timothy Menezes and Canon Richard Walker, priests of our Archdiocese who have been appointed by Pope Francis as new auxiliary bishops for the Archdiocese. Please pray for them as they prepare for ordination and their new ministry in the Church.  THE CELEBRATION OF HOLY WEEK AND EASTER IN
SACRED HEART AND HOLY SOULS PARISH PALM SUNDAY 24th March 2024 Sat Vigil 5pm, Sunday 8.30am, 10am, 12 noon. Palms will be distributed and blessed at all Masses. MONDAY OF HOLY WEEK 25th March 2024 9.30am Stations of the Cross 10.00am Mass 6.00pm Holy Week Passion Play presented by children from the parish 7.15pm Mass TUESDAY OF HOLY WEEK 26th March 2024 9.30am Stations of the Cross 10.00am Mass 10.30-11.30 Confessions WEDNESDAY OF HOLY WEEK 27th March 2024 8.30am Stations of the Cross 9.00am Mass 11.30am Chrism Mass celebrated at St Chad’s Cathedral HOLY THURSDAY 28th March 2024 10.00am Morning Prayer & reflection 10.30am-12noon Confessions THE EASTER TRIDUUM HOLY THURSDAY 28th March 2024 7.30pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper with washing of the feet, transfer of the Blessed Sacrament to the Altar of Repose and watching at the altar of repose until midnight. 11.50pm Night Prayer to end the watching at the altar of repose. GOOD FRIDAY 29th March 2024 10.00am Office of Readings and Morning Prayer 11.15am Walk of Witness starting at the Methodist Church to St Mary’s Church 3pm Solemn Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion & Death including veneration of the cross. 7.15pm Stations of the Cross HOLY SATURDAY 30th March 2024 10.00am Office of Readings & Morning Prayer 12noon Blessing of Polish food and Easter baskets 8.00pm The Easter Vigil including blessing of the Easter fire and Paschal Candle, blessing of the font and renewal of Baptismal Promises and First Mass of Easter. EASTER SUNDAY 31st March 2024 8.30am Easter Sunday Mass 10.00am Easter Sunday Mass 12 noon Easter Sunday Mass |
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