Thanks: We are still in the warm glow of Eastertide, celebrating the Lord’s resurrection from the dead. Our Easter services were beautiful, reflecting the faith and hard work and dedication of so many people: musicians, readers, Eucharistic Ministers, refreshment providers and others who contributed in a practical way. Sincere thanks to all for your efforts over Holy Week and Easter, and throughout the year.

Good Friday: A new celebration was introduced this year on the evening of Good Friday: The Burial of the Lord. We were delighted to share this simple, reflective service with Rev. Chris Lyon and members of the Anglican community. We would hope to make this a regular feature of our shared life together. The choir of the Anglican community led the music and contributed greatly. Many thanks, again, to all.

Visiting priests: Whilst I was away on my post-Easter break, P. Patrick Hubert celebrated a Baptism at St Alphonse on my behalf (see separate post) and also the Saturday evening Vigil Mass. The 11am Mass at Hollerich was celebrated by P. Erny Gillen, the Vicaire Général. Many thanks to both for kindly stepping in.

On a personal note: many thanks to the many who have shown me kindness (and patience!), too many to number. It is a real blessing to be able to serve in our parish alongside so many good people.

Fr Ed

The third conference in the series ‘Quelle âme pour l’Europe ?’ is being held on 18 April at the Centre Jean XXIII. The description runs:

Où va l’Europe ? A-t-elle encore un grand projet,
au-delà des égoïsmes nationaux ? A-t-elle
une vision quant à sa cohérence interne, ses
relations avec le reste du monde, sa solidarité
avec les pays en développement ? A-t-elle une
âme ? Pour clôturer ce cycle 2013, nous posons
la question à un politique, Européen
chevronné, connaisseur des coulisses du
pouvoir.’

Full details may be found on the flyer Conférences-2012-2013-Dépliant.

The retiring collection taken on Sunday for the Caritas Syria appeal raised over €350. Many thanks for your contribution to this worthy cause. And many thanks to Fr Erny Gillen for celebrating the Mass during Fr Ed’s absence.

Fr Ed

There is a Messe du Peuple de Dieu in the Cathedral on Sunday 21 April at 10:30; consequently there will be no 11:00 Mass in Hollerich on that day.

Please note the amended time. My fault for getting it wrong… Fr Ed

SAVE THE DATE !!! Le monde que nous voulons après 2015: mettons l’être humain et la planète aujgerten@gmx.net premier plan! – journée séminaire-conférence le 16 mai 2013
Date: Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:40:07 +0000

SAVE THE DATE : 16 mai 2013 !!!
Le Cercle de Coopération des ONG de développement et Caritas Luxembourg en collaboration avec le Ministère des affaires étrangères, vous invitent à une
Journée séminaire-conférence
« Le monde que nous voulons après 2015: mettons l’être humain et la planète au premier plan! »

qui aura lieu 16 mai de 8h30 à 17h30 (suivi d’un pot de l’amitié)
à l’Hôtel Parc Belle Vue à Luxembourg.

Pour des renseignements supplémentaires et inscriptions merci de vous adresser à Daniela Ragni, daniela.ragni@caritas.lu tél : 402131-524