Christ is risen, alleluja! — He is risen indeed, alleluia! A joyful Easter to us all and to the whole world! 

After Sunday Mass - there is tea and coffee in the hall, as well as some drinks and nibbles today, so please stay if you can, especially if you are new to the church. We would love to say hello to you. Also the draw of our Easter Raffle will take place this morning after the Mass.

Sick & departed list - On the kneeler, under the Venerable Bede window. The list is on the Lady Chapel altar during the week; feel free to add names to it at any time.

Holy Week - Many thanks to all who helped so tirelessly during this last week with the services, music, readings, flowers and decorations, cleaning, tea and food, and in many other ways. Many thanks to all those as well who were able to come to various services, prayers and groups. You all contributed to a wonderful, rich and moving Holy Week.

Friday - Laying on of the hands and anointing of the sick after Mass. All are welcome. The laying on of the hands is a form of prayer and intercession you can receive for yourself or on behalf of someone you know about and is in need of prayers. The anointing is a Sacrament (read about it in James 5,14-16) reserved for those who are sick, who suffer or are greatly troubled in body, mind or spirit. If received worthily, prayerfully and with faith, it brings supernatural relief, strength and courage, and if it is God’s will, the healing of the body/soul as well.

St. Paul’s (planned) Mission Day - has been moved to a future date (more about it in a few weeks’ time).