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The Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham at St Osmund’s Catholic Church, Gainford.HOLY WEEK & EASTER SUNDAY 2015HOLY WEEK & EASTER SUNDAYOne of the experiences every Catholic Christian ought to have is to go through a whole HOLY WEEK. What a wonderful thing it would be to be at Mass every day this week.On Palm Sunday the Church celebrates Christ’s entry into Jerusalem to accomplish his paschal mystery. It is the beginning of our HOLY WEEK and EASTER CELEBRATIONS.The first three days will involve a short said Mass, with music and a short homily. In these Masses we shall meet some of the characters who play their part in the events of this week.Holy Thursday has two great celebrations. First the Chrism Mass, when traditionally all priests renew their priestly vows and the Holy Oils are blessed by the Bishop. If we are free, it is a great privilege to be at Newcastle Cathedral with Bishop Seamus for this Mass. In the evening is the celebration of the Lord’s Supper followed by the procession of the Blessed Sacrament to the Altar of Repose and the watch of prayer until midnight. Here we begin to enter into the depths of our Lord’s sacrifice, the heart of his love for us all.All too soon it is Good Friday and the Celebration of the Lord’s Passion. During the Liturgy the Holy Cross is unveiled and adored, while we stand at the foot of the Cross with Our Lady and Saint John.The Easter Vigil begins in darkness and ends in the glorious light of the resurrection, and party in the Parish House will follow! Our Mass on Easter Sunday is a song of praise to the risen Christ who is our life and whose triumph over death we proclaim to all the world.It is impossible to celebrate Easter if we have not endured the struggle of the cross. The resurrection is not won easily. Are you willing to be alongside our Lord each day this week?Sunday 29th March (Palm Sunday)9.30 am Parish Mass11.30 am Solemn Mass & Commemoration of the Lord’s Entrance into JerusalemMass Setting: Mass for Four Voices by William ByrdAnthems: Hosanna to the Son of David by Orlando Gibbons& Miserere mei Deus by Gregorio AllegriOrgan Voluntary: Allegro maestoso (Sonata No 3) by Felix MendelssohnMonday 30th March (Monday in Holy Week)7.30 pm Mass with Homily and MusicIch will dir mein Herze schenken (St Matthew Passion) by J.S. BachSoloist: Miss Nicola ReevesTuesday 31st March (Tuesday in Holy Week)7.30 pm Mass with Homily and MusicHe was despised (The Messiah) by George Frederic HandelSoloist: Mr. Gary GriffithsWednesday 1st April (Wednesday in Holy Week)10.00 am Mass & Confirmation with Homily and Musicfollowed by a Continental Breakfast in the Parish House‘Soll mein Kind, meon Leben sterben’(The Brockes Passion) by George Frederic HandelSoloists: Ms Nicola Reeves & Mr. Gary Griffiths Thursday 2nd April (Maundy Thursday)7.00 pm Parish Mass of the Lord’s Supper followed by the Watch of the Passion until 9 pmFriday 3rd April (Good Friday)11.30 am Procession of the Cross & Ecumenical Service on the Village Green3.00 pm Celebration of the Lord’s Passion Lamentations by Edward BairstowCrux fidelis by John IV & ‘It is finished’ from St Matthew Passion by J.S. Bach4.30 pm Confessions before EasterSaturday 4th April (Holy Saturday)7.30 pm The Easter Vigil & First Mass of Easterfollowed by a Parish Party in the Parish HouseMass Setting: Mass in G by Franz SchubertAnthem: Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah by George Frederic HandelOrgan Voluntary: Hornpipe (Water Music) by George Frederic HandelSunday 5th April (Easter Sunday)9.30 am Parish Mass and Sermon11.30 am Solemn Mass and Confirmation followed by a Drinks ReceptionMass Setting: St Nicholas Mass by Joseph HaydnAnthems: Blessed be the God and Father by Samuel Wesley& Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah by George Frederic HandelOrgan Voluntary: Final (Symphony No 1) by Louis VierneParish Clergy: Father Elkin & Father GrievesOrganist & Director of Music: Mr. Mark MawhinneyConductor & Assistant Director of Music: Gary GriffithsMore information on 01325 730191NOTESLENT BOXES – please return as soon as possible. Please use a gift aid envelope if you are a tax payer. Both envelopes are available from the back of church. EASTER FLOWERS – we appeal for donations to buy flowers to celebrate the Lord’s resurrection from the dead. PLEASE HELP!EASTER EGGS – painted and dyed eggs to Mrs. Burr & Mrs. Mais as soon as possible.FAITH SUPPER AT OUR EASTER VIGIL – Saturday 4th April at 7.30 pm. Offers of food for a Savoury Buffet to the Parish House from 6.00 pm. More information from Mrs. Eileen Wiper on 01325 358043.MAKE SURE YOU’RE AT MASS EVERY DAY IN HOLY WEEK to celebrate the saving acts of our redemption in the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ our Saviour. ................
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