Pope Francis – May 2022
Speaking about the family, I would like to begin by addressing the young people first.
When I think of a model with whom young people can identify with, our Mother, Mary, always comes to mind: her courage, the way she knew how to listen, and her dedication to service.
She was courageous and determined to say “yes” to the Lord.
You young people, who want to build something new, a better world, follow her example, take risks!
Don’t forget that in order to follow Mary you need to discern and discover what Jesus wants from you, not what you might think you can do.
And in this discernment, it’s a great help to listen to the words of grandparents.
In those words of grandparents, you will find a wisdom that will take you beyond the issues of the moment.
They will provide an overview of your concerns.
Let us pray, brothers and sisters, so that all young people, called to live life to the fullest, may discover in Mary’s life the way to listen, the depth of discernment, the courage of faith, and dedication to service.

On Holy Thursday evening we celebrated the Mass of the Lord's Supper and the watch at the Altar of Repose until Midnight. On Good Friday the celebration of the Lord's Passion and death. 

Holy Souls SVP conference is working very closely with our parish primary school to support families who are in need as we approach the celebration of Easter. Conference members delivered a hamper of goods to be shared with families in need and other donations to support them.

Our parish bereavement group met this week and is a great support for many people in our community and beyond who have experienced bereavement and find mutual support from being together and sharing some time of reflection and prayer.

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9th & 10th April - Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
5pm Saturday Vigil Mass of Palm Sunday
8.30am, 10am and 12 Noon Palm Sunday Masses
5pm Second Vespers of Palm Sunday and Benediction
11th April - Monday of Holy Week
9.30am Stations of the Cross
10am Holy Mass
12th April - Tuesday of Holy Week
9.30am Stations of the Cross
10am Holy Mass
7pm Parish Penance Service
13th April - Wednesday of Holy Week
8.30am Stations of the Cross
9am Holy Mass
14th April - Holy Thursday
10am Morning Prayer

Sacred Paschal Triduum begins…
7.30pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Watching at the Altar of Repose until Midnight
11.50pm Night Prayer
15th April - Good Friday - Day of Fasting and Abstinence 
10am Morning Prayer and Office of Readings
11.15am Walk of Witness from Acocks Green Methodist Church to Sacred Heart and Holy Souls
3pm Solemn Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion and Death
7pm Stations of the Cross
16th April - Holy Saturday
10am Morning Prayer and Office of Readings
8pm Easter Vigil in the Holy Night
17th April - Easter Sunday - Solemnity of the Resurrection of the Lord
8.30am, 10am and 12 Noon Masses of Easter Sunday