My parents have returned home after their stay in Luxembourg, which they thoroughly enjoyed. They wish me to pass on their thanks for the warm welcome they received. They were impressed with the sense of community at our Sunday Mass, the full church and the presence of so many children and young people. So ‘Thank-you’ from them, and ‘Thank-you’ from me! Fr Ed

Reminder, that is to say, that there is no English-speaking Mass this Sunday, 11 May, at St Alphonse. We are all invited to attend the ‘Messe du Peuple de Dieu’ at the cathedral at 10:30. At 11:15, there will be a full rehearsal for the First Communion candidates and their families in the church of St Alphonse. All must be present for this preparatory event. Thanks, Fr Ed.

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

The songs chosen for the First Holy Communion Mass on 18th May 2014 can be found here.

Songs for First Holy Communions 2014

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