The Easter Vigil
The Easter Vigil is the high point of the Christian year—a rich and beautiful liturgy that celebrates the Resurrection of Christ. It begins in darkness, outside the church, with the blessing of the new fire and the lighting of the Paschal Candle. As the candle enters the darkened church, the light spreads from person to […]
Good Friday
Good Friday is unlike any other day in the Church’s year. There is no Mass. The altar stands bare. The liturgy is solemn, simple, and deeply moving. It consists of three parts: the Liturgy of the Word, the Veneration of the Cross, and Holy Communion. The Passion is proclaimed once again, drawing us into the […]
Holy Thursday
Holy Thursday begins the Sacred Triduum. The Mass of the Lord’s Supper recalls the night before Jesus died, when He gave His Church two great gifts: the Eucharist and the Priesthood. During the liturgy, the washing of feet may take place, re-enacting Christ’s act of humble service. The priest kneels before members of the congregation, […]
Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, commemorating Christ’s entry into Jerusalem. The liturgy begins not inside the church, but outside, where palms are blessed and the Gospel of the Lord’s entrance is proclaimed. The faithful then process, echoing the crowds who welcomed Jesus with cries of “Hosanna!” Yet the tone quickly shifts. The […]
The Baptism of the Lord
Today the Church makes one of its quickest jumps. One minute we’re at the crib in Bethlehem, and the next minute Jesus is a grown man standing in the River Jordan. It’s one of the fastest time-lapses in the liturgical year – no teenage years, no awkward stages, just straight into public life! And where […]
Jubilee Year of Hope (2025)
The Jubilee Year of Hope, proclaimed by Pope Francis for 2025, is a sacred and historic moment in the life of the Church. A Jubilee year, also known as a Holy Year, occurs every 25 years, inviting all the faithful to renewal, reconciliation, and deeper union with God. The 2025 Jubilee is especially significant as […]
School Inspection
Last Monday we got ‘the call’ to say that the Inspectors were coming to our Primary School to conduct their Religious Inspection on Wednesday and Thursday. This meant a few last minute preparations for the School and the Governing Body before the Inspectors arrived bright and early on Wednesday morning. Having an inspection is never […]
Congratulations
Congratulations to all the children who have recently been Confirmed and made their First Holy Communion in our parish. Please remember them all in your prayers.
First Holy Communion
Many congratulations to the children who made their First Holy Communion this morning at St Anne’s Church. Stay close to the Lord and He will always stay close to you. God bless you and your families. It has been a pleasure working with you and guiding you on this special journey. Fr Francis
100 Years
Many thanks to all who came to give thanks to the Lord for 100 years of St Anne’s Church. Thank you to all who worked so hard in preparing for the day: cleaning the church and beautifying it with floral decorations, our choir and organist for leading us in song and to those who prepared […]