Author: Fr Ed

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OUTDOOR MASS – 8th JUNE

Each year we have celebrated an outdoor Mass leading up to the Summer break. Our Mass this year will be in the garden of St Alphonse, with the picnic afterwards in open air or under cover, depending on the weather. The date is set for 8th June, the week before the Anglican Fête, and before the schools close for the summer. All are most welcome to this special parish community event, and are invited to contribute towards the feast. More details to follow soon. Fr Ed

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3RD SUNDAY EASTER A

3rd Sunday of Easter Year A (4 May)

Readings: 

First Reading: Acts 2:14. 22-33  In a powerful address on the day of Pentecost, Peter teaches the resurrection of Jesus Christ

Second Reading: 1 Peter 1:17-21  We have faith and hope in God due to the revelation of Jesus Christ to us.

Gospel: Luke 24:13-35  Two of the disciples meet the Risen Lord on the road to Emmaus.

Mass music for 4 May:

Entrance:   Thine be the glory 287

Kyrie  said
Psalm:         said
Gospel Acclamation: Gregorian plainchant
Off:             Alleluia, alleluia, give thanks to the risen Lord 268
Sanctus        Bodley
Acclamation: Alleluia, Alleluia, give thanks to the ris’n Lord  268
Agnus Dei — Lourdes

Communion:    Organ:  ‘Berceuse’ by Vierne

This is my Body  627

Recessional:     Christ the Lord is risen today  273

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NO ENGLISH-SPEAKING MASS MAY 11TH

There will be no English-speaking Mass at St Alphonse on Sunday May 11th. This is due to the Messe du Peuple de Dieu taking place at the cathedral at 10:30. I am sorry for any inconvenience this will cause, and for losing our weekly meeting together, but the archbishop requires the priests of the various language groupings to be present, and invites all the congregations also. Mass the following week will, of course, be for the First Holy Communions. Fr Ed

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EASTER JOY

Our celebrations of Easter this year were truly worthy, by God’s grace and the hard work of so many people, of this great feast. If anything further were needed to confirm that our move to St Alphonse has been blessed, here it was. Over the days from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday, the Music Group, Organists, Readers, Eucharistic Ministers, Catechists, welcomers and others gave so much time and energy to the liturgy. It was both gratifying and inspiring to see so many people taking part in the Triduum, where the atmosphere of reverence and the numbers attending were extraordinary. Sincere thanks to all who worked so hard, and prayed so well, at this most important time of the Church’s year. Fr Ed.