Steve McCarthy has long been a reflective, engaged and informed member of our parish community. Here, he continues his reflections on the relationship between environmental issues and how we can and should live fulfilled lives. His most recent article has been published on the website of the Institute of the European Investment Bank. In this article he touches on some of the relevant economic issues and proposes some rather radical solutions. Certainly worth a read, and has my personal recommendation! Fr Ed.

The Archbishop’s Lenten pastoral letter 

“Conversion to Christ” 

(unofficial translation — many thanks to the translator)

1st Sunday of Lent year A

Readings: 

First Reading: Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7  Adam and Eve eat of the fruit of the tree of knowledge of good and evil, their eyes were opened, and the story of humanity took a dark turn.

Second Reading: Romans 5:12-19 Jesus is the new Adam, who will undo the sins of our forbears.

Gospel: Matthew 4:1-11 The temptations of the devil are dismissed by Jesus with the words, ‘You must worship the Lord your God, and serve him alone’. 

Mass music for 9 March

Holy Week

Holy Thursday (17th April) Mass of the Lord’s Supper with Washing of Feet 20:30 in St Alphonse
Good Friday (18th April) Solemn Celebration of the Passion of the Lord 15:00. Celebration of the Burial of the Lord 20:30 (at St Alphonse, and shared with the Anglican community)
Holy Saturday (19th April) Easter Vigil of the Resurrection of the Lord with the Blessing of the Easter Fire, St Alphonse at 21:00 (nb. there is no Mass at 19:00)
Easter Sunday (20th April) Mass of  Easter 11:15, St Alphonse.

Easter Monday (21st April) Mass in French & English 10:00

Fr Ed

8th Sunday of Ordinary Time year A

Readings: 

First Reading: Isaiah 49:14-15 The Lord will never forget his people

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 God is our ultimate judge

Gospel: Matthew 6:24-34 Why worry? Rely on God’s providence, says Jesus.

Mass music for 2 March