We gathered for worship with family-friendly music, and a relaxed atmosphere. The Liturgy of the Word focussed on the Gospel reading for the Third Sunday of Lent, the Samaritan Woman at the Well, with a brief homily reflecting on the value of water, particularly when we are thirsty, and the fact that Jesus gives us living water, and that this living water is a gift for everyone, even for those who might think they are not worthy.Our prayer activities, in addition to the usual puzzles and crosswords, included an opportunity to prepare Mothering Sunday greetings ready for the following week, together with a booklet with the fourteen Stations of the Cross, and 'Lent in a Bag', to encourage us to continue our devotion at home.We regrouped at the altar for the Liturgy of the Sacrament, with more family friendly worship music, and the opportunity to encounter Jesus as we celebrated mass together. The worship was followed by a hot meal of Curry and Rice, which was enjoyed by all, both for the physical nourishment it offered, but also because it gave the perfect opportunity for conversation and fellowship.Family Celebration Masses are celebrated on the second Sunday of the month, and are open to all. The next one will be on Easter Sunday, 9 April, at 11.00 am, when we will celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus! Make a note in your diaries; it will be great to see you there!
Sunday 12 March - Third Sunday of Lent 9.30 am: Family Eucharist at St Andrew’s 11.00 am: Family Celebration Mass at St Mary Magdalen’s 6.00 pm: Liturgy of Healing and Wholeness at St Mary Magdalen’sWorship this week:Mon: School Mass at St Mary Magdalen’s at 1.15 pmTue: Sung Mass at St Peter's at 6.00 pmWed: Mass at St Andrew’s at 10.00 am Youth Church at St Christopher’s School at 3.45 pmThurs: Exposition at St Mary Magdalen’s at 5.30 pm Mass at St Mary Magdalen’s at 6.00 pm Lent Course at St Peter’s Vicarage at 7.00 pmFri: Mass at St Mary Magdalen’s at 10.00 am Stations of the Cross at St Mary Magdalen’s at 6.30 pmNext Sunday — 4th Sunday in Lent:8.00 am: Said Mass at St Mary Magdalen’s9.30 am: Family Eucharist at St Andrew’s11.00 am: Mothering Sunday Mass at St Mary Magdalen's (with Choir Church)
Worship this week: Today: Liturgy of Reconciliation at St Andrew’s at 6.00 pm Mon: Mass at Springhill Care Home at 11.00 am School Mass at St Mary Magdalen’s at 1.15 pm Tue: Choir Church Mass at St Mary Magdalen’s School at 3.30 pm Sung Mass at St Peter's at 6.00 pm Wed: Mass at St Andrew’s at 10.00 am Thurs: Exposition at St Mary Magdalen’s at 5.30 pm Mass at St Mary Magdalen’s at 6.00 pm Lent Course at St Peter’s Vicarage at 7.00 pm Fri: Mass at St Mary Magdalen’s at 10.00 am Friday Praise at St Nicholas’ School at 3.05 pm Stations of the Cross at St Joseph’s RC Church at 6.30 pm Next Sunday — 3rd Sunday in Lent: 9.30 am: Family Eucharist at St Andrew’s 11.00 am: Family Celebration Mass at St Mary Magdalen's 6.00 pm: Liturgy of Healing and Wholeness at St Mary Magdalen’s
Worship this week:Sun: Evensong and Benediction at St Peter’s at 6.00 pmMon: School Mass at St Mary Magdalen’s at 1.15 pmTue: Sung Mass at St Peter's at 6.00 pmWed: Mass at St Andrew’s at 10.00 am Funeral Mass at St Peter’s at 12.45 pm Youth Church at St Christopher’s School at 3.45 pmThur: Exposition at St Mary Magdalen’s at 5.30 pm Mass at St Mary Magdalen’s at 6.00 pm Lent Course at St Peter’s Vicarage at 7.00 pmFri: Mass at St Mary Magdalen’s at 10.00 am Stations of the Cross at St Peter’s at 6.30 pmNext Sunday — 2nd Sunday in Lent:8.00 am: Said Mass at St Mary Magdalen’s9.30 am: Family Eucharist at St Andrew’s11.00 am: Solemn Mass at St Mary Magdalen's6.00 pm: Liturgy of Reconciliation at St Andrew’s