WISH YOU ALL A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR 2024
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Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham Reg. Charity No. 234216. The Coventry and Nuneaton Deanery consists of the following churchess: Our Lady of the Angels (Nuneaton) , Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (Bulkington) & St Francis of Assisi (Bedworth) , St Anne (New Arley) & St Joseph (Nuneaton), St Benedict (Atherstone), St. Joseph (Monks Kirby) , All Souls, Christ the King & St Augustine’s, Corpus Christi & St Anne, Holy Family, Our Lady of the Assumption & St John Vianney, Sacred Heart, St John Fisher, St Elizabeth, Ss Mary and Benedict, St Osburg, St Patrick , St Thomas More & St Joseph the Worker. Deanery website Coventry Catholic Deanery Live streaming from You Tube :
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My penitential Lord, though You were perfect in every way and always enjoyed full communion with Your Father, You allowed Your human nature to experience the hunger of fasting so that You could infuse that penitential act with Your divine grace. Please give me the resolve I need to form a habit of fasting and self-denial so that I will perceive more clearly the hunger I have for You, Your Father, and the Holy Spirit. Jesus, I trust in You. |
SAFEGUARDING
The Parish operates in accordance with Statutory Safeguarding Guidance and the National and Archdioceses policies & procedures at all times. Our Parish Safeguarding Representatives are Asipitha Iroko & Perpetua Sam. They can be contacted at: sg.stmary-stbenedict.covty@rcaob.org.uk or alternatively the Diocesan Safeguarding team can be contacted on 0121 230 6240 safeguarding@rcaob.org.uk if you have any concern.
HOLY WEEK AND EASTER PROGRAMME
Sun 24thMarch: Palm Sunday 9.30am & 11.30am Thurs, 28th March: 7.00pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper, (Washing of Feet, Recommissioning of Extra- ordinary Ministers of the Eucharist, Adoration until 10.00pm at the Altar of Repose) Frid, 29th March: Good Friday: 2.15pm Stations of the Cross 3.00pm Celebration of the Passion of our Lord Sat. 30th March, Holy Saturday: 8.30pm - Easter vigil Mass Sun. 31st March, Easter Sunday: 9.30am & 11.30am Mon 1st Apr Easter Monday Mass at St. Osburg—10.00am Sun 7th Apr - Sunday Masses at 9.30 and 11.30; Devotional Prayers of the Divine Mercy will begin at 2.00pm followed by Mass at 3.45pm. |
Palm Sunday
Today, we are privileged to express our joyous acclamations as we spiritually accompany our Lord to the city of His crucifixion, because we know that Jesus’ Kingship is so much more than an earthly triumph. His triumph is an eternal one that invites us to share in His Eternity. His triumph is a sacrificial one that invites us to share in His Sacrificial Love. His triumph is a glorious one that invites us to share in the Glory of His Resurrection.
Walk with our Lord today into that holy city of Jerusalem. As you do, know that the earthly city of Jerusalem is also now a spiritual one. The events that took place there two millennia ago transcend and permeate all time. As a result, the events of Holy Week today are just as significant as they were long ago. Through the Mass, we are there. We walk with our Lord, witness all He accomplished, receive His Body and Blood sacrificed on the Cross and memorialized in the Eucharist, and are resurrected with Him on the third day. Commit yourself to this journey today, an eternal pilgrimage with our Lord to the Eternal City of Heaven.
Prayer: Most glorious King, blessed are You Who continuously comes to us, leading the way to Heaven. Hosanna in the highest! As I begin this most Holy Week, commemorating Your gift of salvation, I pray that this commemoration will also be a real and transforming participation in Your life, death, and resurrection. Thank You for redeeming us, dear Lord. Please open my heart to receive Your grace fully. Jesus, I trust in You.
Today, we are privileged to express our joyous acclamations as we spiritually accompany our Lord to the city of His crucifixion, because we know that Jesus’ Kingship is so much more than an earthly triumph. His triumph is an eternal one that invites us to share in His Eternity. His triumph is a sacrificial one that invites us to share in His Sacrificial Love. His triumph is a glorious one that invites us to share in the Glory of His Resurrection.
Walk with our Lord today into that holy city of Jerusalem. As you do, know that the earthly city of Jerusalem is also now a spiritual one. The events that took place there two millennia ago transcend and permeate all time. As a result, the events of Holy Week today are just as significant as they were long ago. Through the Mass, we are there. We walk with our Lord, witness all He accomplished, receive His Body and Blood sacrificed on the Cross and memorialized in the Eucharist, and are resurrected with Him on the third day. Commit yourself to this journey today, an eternal pilgrimage with our Lord to the Eternal City of Heaven.
Prayer: Most glorious King, blessed are You Who continuously comes to us, leading the way to Heaven. Hosanna in the highest! As I begin this most Holy Week, commemorating Your gift of salvation, I pray that this commemoration will also be a real and transforming participation in Your life, death, and resurrection. Thank You for redeeming us, dear Lord. Please open my heart to receive Your grace fully. Jesus, I trust in You.