Also known as the Way of the Cross or the Way of Sorrows or the Via Crucis. A series of images representing Christ's journey along the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem to Calvary.
Guide is O Lord on our spiritual pilgrimage by contemplating the Passion of Christ and our reparation for the suffering and insults endured by Jesus during his Passion.
Week 1 All Saints Arksey.
Week 2 S. Leonard's.
Week 3 S. Philip and S. James.
Week 4 All Saints Arksey.
Week 5 S. Leonards.
Holy Wednesday S. Philip and S. James.

Joseph, the husband of Mary and guardian of the child Jesus was of the house and line of David. The humble carpenter from Nazareth is called 'a man of honour' in the gospel and has become for us the guardian and patron of Christ's universal Church.

As part of our preparation for the celebration of Christ's Passover Feast we shall be devoting some time to study. This year we will be focusing on the Creed, our profession of faith that we say at every Sunday Mass and on every solemnity. We shall be exploring our beliefs and hoping for a deeper understanding of our faith. Everyone is welcome.
Study sessions will be held at S. Leonard's.

The ancient feast of east and west celebrates that great day of decision. Mary's acceptance of the role that God had chosen for her in his plan of redemption.

On this day the Church recalls the entrance of Christ the Lord into Jerusalem to accomplish his Paschal Mystery. The memorial of this entrance takes the form of a procession, a solemn entrance before the main Mass. The faithful hold branches (palm crosses) that are blessed and the first gospel is read before processing into the parish church.
Ride on, ride on in majesty, in lowly pomp ride on to die.
There will also be A Sung Mass at S. Philip and S. James at 10.15am.

The Easter Triduum begins on Holy Thursday with the Mass of the Lords Supper in four parts.
1. The introductory Rites and Liturgy of the Word.
2. The washing of feet.
3. The Liturgy of the Eucharist.
4. The transfer of the most blessed sacrament to a place of repose followed by the 'The Watch' until midnight, a period of prayer and adoration.
'Will you not stay with me a little while'
Join us for this most Holy Week.

On the afternoon of this day there takes place the celebration of the Lord's Passion consisting of three parts.
1. The Liturgy of the Word including the the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to St. John and the solemn intercessions.
2. The Adoration of the Holy Cross.
3. Holy Communion (in one kind). The blessed sacrament is brought from the place of repose to the altar.
Join us for this is the day when all who claim to be Christian should be at Mass.

In the early evening of Good Friday we pause and reflect on the profound events of the day. We allow our thoughts to turn to prayer and to hope. Maria Desolata retraces the way of the cross from St. Mary's perspective. Imagine her journey home after the crucifixion of her son. What pain, what anguish, what agonies she must have experienced.

On Holy Saturday the church waits at the Lord's tomb in prayer and fasting meditating on his passion and death and on his resurrection.
The Easter Vigil in the Holy night is the greatest and most noble of all solemnities and is in four parts.
1. The solemn of the Vigil or Lucernarium, this includes the blessing of the fire, preparation of the Paschal Candle and a procession during which the Easter Proclamation or Exsultet is sung.
2. The Liturgy of the Word.
3. The Baptismal Liturgy including the renewal of baptismal promises.
4. The Liturgy of the Eucharist.
Come and celebrate the the resurrection of the Lord with us. Yes, it is a long service but how can you better spend your time?
CHRIST IS RISEN. HE IS RISEN INDEED.

After the wonderful (but tiring) celebrations of the last three days a quiet relaxing Mass at a time more suited to the young and very young.
And afterwards at 12.30pm the faithful from All Saints Arksey and S. Philip and S. James New Bentley will come together for a Mission Area Easter Party at S. Leonard's.