Fr. Aaron Writes 26th March 2023

Fr Aaron writes…

This weekend we celebrate the Fifth Sunday of the Holy Season of Lent, the beginning of Passiontide.With our gaze fixed

on the forthcoming accounts of Christ’s love for each one of us, we pray for a fresh outpouring of God’s grace as we enter

into this part of Lent, praying for renewal, healing, peace and reconciliation.

First Holy Communion Session – We will meet at 12:30pm on Saturday in the church, to continue the next phase of

preparation forHolyCommunion, which will take place in May.

Stations of the Cross – will take place on Fridays throughout Lent. There will be a celebration of the Way of the Cross at

11:15am and at 7pm.

Lent Reconciliation in the Deanery –

Horley Monday 27th March 7:00pm

Crawley Tuesday 28th March 11:00am & 6:00pm - 9:00 pm

EastGrinstead Monday 3rd April 7:30pm

West Grinstead Tuesday 4th April 7:00pm

Holy Week – There are leaflets at the back of the church containing details of all of our Holy Week services. Please take one home with you.

Palm Sunday – Weather permitting, we will begin our liturgies outside the church for the Gospel reading and the blessing

of palms.

Chrism Mass – All are welcome to join theBishop and the Diocese gathered at our mother church for the blessing of oils and for the renewal of priestly commitment on Wednesday 5th April at 6pm at Arundel.

World Youth Day 2023 Lisbon – The deadline for applications is March 31st .This weekend, our second collection is for our

young people going to World YouthDay. They will be speaking to us at all Masses.

Parish Pilgrimage to Rome, Assisi and Sorrento (late September/early October)– A number of parishioners have already

registered their interest with the Parish Office; if you would like to come, please do the same.

Special Prayers – We pray for the repose of the soul of Morgan Rose Betchley and for all her family and friends at this sad

time.

With every prayer and good wish.

Fr Aaron