DAY OF PRAYER AND RENEWAL given by Canon Gerard Bradley and is for Readers and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion who weren’t able to make the Advent event. Details are as follows: Saturday 27th April at St Catherine of Siena Church, 100 Leatherhead Road, Chessington, KT9 2HY. Begins with Holy Mass at 10.30 – Ends at 3pm Lunch provided. Family members and friends are welcome but please email Fr Peter Sebastian if you wish to attend: petersebastian@rcaos.org.uk so that they can cater for expected numbers. Please see notice in the porch for further details.
Pope prays for Easter peace to fill places torn by war. Pope Francis invites Christians to pray for the peace of Christ to renew nations torn by war and violence, as he prays the Regina Coeli on Easter Monday. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2024-04/pope-francis-easter-monday-appeal-peace-war.html Pope at Regina Coeli: Have faith in the Risen Christ On the second Sunday of Easter, Pope Francis emphasises the transformative power of encountering the risen Jesus, urging believers to embrace faith, prayer, and love and spread Easter joy.https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2024-04/pope-francis-regina-coeli-second-sunday-of-easter-saint-jpii.html With hearts filled with gratitude and joy, Deacon Con and I extend our warmest Easter greetings to each one of you. As we rejoice in the resurrection of Our Lord, we welcome with open arms those who are joining our parish family at the Easter Vigil. Your presence enriches our community, and we are blessed to walk this journey of faith together.
A special thank-you to our RCIA Team for their outstanding ministry in guiding and supporting our new members on their path to full communion with the Church. Your dedication and commitment have been a true testament to the love and mercy of Christ. As we embark on this new season of hope and renewal, we humbly ask for your prayers and support for the new Parish Leadership Team and the Parish Teenage Youth Council. Their roles are vital in nurturing and guiding our community towards a deeper relationship with God and each other. May we come together in unity and solidarity, embracing the gifts of the Holy Spirit as we continue to spread the message of love and compassion to all. Wishing you and your families the abundant blessings of Easter and the enduring grace of our Risen Lord. With heartfelt gratitude and Easter blessings, Canon Michael The Day of Divine Mercy at St Teresa’s parish will be held on Divine Mercy Sunday – 7th April 2024. The retreat will start at 12.30pm and include Adoration, Confession and Devotions to the Divine Mercy concluding with Mass at 3pm.
As a special Easter gift, a bottle of Holy Water will be available, one per family, at the Easter Saturday Vigil, 9am and 11am Masses. The water has been blessed and is a gift from St Teresa's to you!
Holy Water Prayer Lord, Holy Father, Look with kindness on Your children redeemed by Your Son and born to a new life by water and the Holy Spirit. Grant that those who are sprinkled with this water may be renewed in body and spirit and may make a pure offering of their service to You. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. |
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