Fourth Sunday of Lent
🙏 Jubilee Year Prayer (Shortened Version)
Father in heaven, may the faith you have given us in your Son, Jesus Christ, our brother, and the flame of charity enkindled in our hearts by the Holy Spirit, reawaken in us the blessed hope for the coming of your kingdom.
May the grace of the Jubilee reawaken in us, Pilgrims of Hope, a yearning for the treasures of heaven. May that same grace spread the joy and peace of our Redeemer throughout the earth.
To you our God, eternally blessed, be glory and praise for ever, Amen.
📢 Parish Notices
- Planned Giving Envelopes will be taken up next weekend.
- Lenten Appeal: The second collection every weekend during Lent (including Palm Sunday) is for the Lenten Appeal. Envelopes are available in the pews.
- St. Francis Society for the Poor requests donations of Peanut Butter & Jam.
- Palm Donations: Parishioners are invited to donate palm branches. Please drop them off at the hall from Monday, 7 April.
- Catechism Classes will resume on Wednesday, 9 April and Friday, 11 April.
🕊️ Plenary Indulgence Opportunity
You can receive a plenary indulgence by visiting the Cathedral as a pilgrim, praying before the Jubilee Crucifix, praying for the Holy Father, receiving sacramental confession and Holy Communion—all within 24 hours.
💒 Marriage and Family Life Portfolio
Please refer to the posters at all church entrances for dates and information regarding Marriage Encounter 2025.
📅 Approaching Liturgical Dates
- Weekday Lenten Masses: 6:00 AM (Mon–Fri)
- Fridays during Lent: Stations of the Cross (with Communion) at 7:00 PM
- Sunday, 6 April: Fourth Sunday of Lent
- Tuesday, 8 April: Penitential Service at 6:00 PM
- Sunday, 13 April: Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
- Thursday, 17 April:
- Mass of the Oils: 10:00 AM (No 8:00 AM Mass)
- Mass of the Last Supper: 7:00 PM
📌 Stations of the Cross – Final Weeks
- 4 April: Altar Servers & RCIA
- 11 April: Confirmation Group & Youth (Final session includes Benediction)
Group Leaders: Please take note of your scheduled dates.
📣 Important Reminder to All Parish Groups
In the interest of security and pastoral planning, all group meetings must be booked in the Parish Office Diary at least one week in advance.
❗ No exceptions will be made.
💬 Support for Families Affected by Drug Abuse
If your family is struggling with drug abuse, please feel free to speak to Gavin & Michelle. Their contact details are available on the parish notice boards.
