Reflection
The quality of mercy is not strained; It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven. Upon the place beneath. It is twice blest; It blesseth him that gives and him that takes. 'Tis mightiest in the mighty; it becomes the throned monarch better than his crown.. It is enshrined in the hearts of kings. It is an attribute of God himself; And earthly power doth then show likest God's when mercy seasons justice. Therefore, though justice be thy plea, consider this, that, in the course of justice, none of us should see salvation. We do pray for mercy and that same prayer doth teach us all to render the deeds of mercy. (William Shakespeare)
Holy Week and Easter Services
Holy Thursday: Mass of the Lord’s supper, 7pm St Francis De Sales Church.
Good Friday: Walk of witness 11am, Christ church; Celebration of the Lord’s passion 3pm
Holy Saturday: Easter Vigil 8pm
Easter Sunday: Easter Mass 10:30am followed by easter egg hunt for the children.
Stations of the Cross
Join us for Stations of the Cross each Friday in Lent at 9.30am, just before Mass.
Chrism Mass
The Chrism Mass, on Wednesday 16 April 2025 at 7.30pm in the Metropolitan Cathedral, is usually the largest annual gathering of archdiocesan clergy and faithful throughout the year. At the Mass, Archbishop Malcolm blesses the holy oils that are used throughout the archdiocese for celebrations of the sacraments in the next year. Additionally, the Archbishop invites the priests of the archdiocese to renew the promises they made at their ordination. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend this liturgy, enhanced by the Cathedral Choir, and experience the richness of our local church, especially if you have never been before. Any queries please contact Claire Hanlon at c.hanlon@metcathedral.org.uk
Confirmation
Dear friends, confirmation emails have now been sent out from our Deanery confirmation team. If you signed up and didn’t receive an email, please check your spam/junk folder. If you still haven’t received anything, please speak to your PP after Mass.
Lenten Talks
The final Lent Talk will take place on Monday 7th April at 7.30pm in the Linacre Mission. All welcome to join us.