Llandudno -
Our Lady Star of
the Sea
Parish Priest: Fr Antony Jones STL - Telephone: 01492 860546 [Email]
Sunday, April, 1st 2007 -
Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion
Parish Priest: Fr Antony Jones STL - Telephone: 01492 860546 [Email]
Sunday, April, 1st 2007 -
Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion
Dear
Parishioner,
Holy Week is upon us once more. I needn’t tell you how much I hope you will take a full part in the week’s very important ceremonies which recall the great events of our salvation; the institution of the Holy Eucharist, the saving Death of Christ and his glorious Resurrection.
At the Easter Vigil on Saturday at 730pm, in line with the ancient practice of the Church, we will be receiving into Full Communion with the Catholic Church those who have been prepared for it over the past year, together with three children.
David and Olga Price’s new grandchild, William David Voice, will be baptised. Young Jamie Evans, who is in the First Communion Class at School but who will be on holiday when his classmates make their First Holy Communion in June, will receive Our Lord for the first time at this Mass. Grant Williams, in Year Six at Blessed William Davies and an up and coming cricket and rugby professional, will be baptised and make his First Holy Communion.
Stephen Ellis, a university student, will be baptised, confirmed and make his First Holy Communion. Alan Williams, a young father of two, will join his wife Fleur who was received into the Catholic Church last year. He too will be received into Full Communion with the Catholic Church, will be confirmed and receive his First Holy Communion. So too will Bret Barrel, a young man who moved into the parish a year or two ago from South Africa. Tricia Fenlon and Debbie Evans, both young mothers, and Irene Ruddleston and Edith McCaffrey, grandmothers and delightful members of our Catechumenate, are all being received into Full Communion with the Catholic Church, confirmed and will receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion for the first time.
I wish to thank, on your behalf, the sponsors of these catechumens who have devoted much time and energy during the past year, attending the Catechumenate and supporting and helping the catechumens. But while it has entailed a lot of work, the sponsors themselves tell me that they have benefited enormously from the experience. We are all grateful to them, for they have done a real service to the Church of which we are all part. And we promise our new members our total support and a share in our prayers.
We look forward very much to this ceremony on Saturday evening and hope that you will be there to share the joy of the Church as she receives into herself these new members. Year by year the numbers attending the Easter Vigil have grown and year by year those attendees have deepened their understanding and love of this very important and delightful service. It is full of joy as the Church explodes with the cry of Alleluia at the resurrection from the dead of her Lord and Saviour.
May I remind all Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist that they will be renewing their commitment to their very important ministry at the Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Thursday.
Apart from the main Ceremonies listed over the page, may I draw your attention to the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral on Wednesday evening? This is the Mass, celebrated by the Bishop and concelebrated by all the priests of the diocese, when the priests renew their dedication to the priesthood and when the holy oils, which will be used throughout the year in the Sacraments, will be blessed. Also, I would like you to remember and to take part in the Walk of Witness on Good Friday. We meet up outside the Town Hall at 1130am, with the procession setting off at 1145am. At 12 noon, a short service, with myself conducting it and preaching, will take place in the grounds of Holy Trinity.
Congratulations to Bob and Margaret Lemon who are celebrating their 40th Wedding Anniversary today (Sunday). And to Sheila Johnson who celebrates her eightieth Birthday. We wish them, with their families about them, a truly wonderful time
On Monday, Councillor Brian Bertola will be speaking to the Union of Catholic Mothers about the twinning of Llandudno with Wormhout. Anyone wishing to attend, what will most certainly be an interesting talk, will be very welcome.
God bless you,
Fr Anthony Jones
Holy Week is upon us once more. I needn’t tell you how much I hope you will take a full part in the week’s very important ceremonies which recall the great events of our salvation; the institution of the Holy Eucharist, the saving Death of Christ and his glorious Resurrection.
At the Easter Vigil on Saturday at 730pm, in line with the ancient practice of the Church, we will be receiving into Full Communion with the Catholic Church those who have been prepared for it over the past year, together with three children.
David and Olga Price’s new grandchild, William David Voice, will be baptised. Young Jamie Evans, who is in the First Communion Class at School but who will be on holiday when his classmates make their First Holy Communion in June, will receive Our Lord for the first time at this Mass. Grant Williams, in Year Six at Blessed William Davies and an up and coming cricket and rugby professional, will be baptised and make his First Holy Communion.
Stephen Ellis, a university student, will be baptised, confirmed and make his First Holy Communion. Alan Williams, a young father of two, will join his wife Fleur who was received into the Catholic Church last year. He too will be received into Full Communion with the Catholic Church, will be confirmed and receive his First Holy Communion. So too will Bret Barrel, a young man who moved into the parish a year or two ago from South Africa. Tricia Fenlon and Debbie Evans, both young mothers, and Irene Ruddleston and Edith McCaffrey, grandmothers and delightful members of our Catechumenate, are all being received into Full Communion with the Catholic Church, confirmed and will receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion for the first time.
I wish to thank, on your behalf, the sponsors of these catechumens who have devoted much time and energy during the past year, attending the Catechumenate and supporting and helping the catechumens. But while it has entailed a lot of work, the sponsors themselves tell me that they have benefited enormously from the experience. We are all grateful to them, for they have done a real service to the Church of which we are all part. And we promise our new members our total support and a share in our prayers.
We look forward very much to this ceremony on Saturday evening and hope that you will be there to share the joy of the Church as she receives into herself these new members. Year by year the numbers attending the Easter Vigil have grown and year by year those attendees have deepened their understanding and love of this very important and delightful service. It is full of joy as the Church explodes with the cry of Alleluia at the resurrection from the dead of her Lord and Saviour.
May I remind all Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist that they will be renewing their commitment to their very important ministry at the Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Thursday.
Apart from the main Ceremonies listed over the page, may I draw your attention to the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral on Wednesday evening? This is the Mass, celebrated by the Bishop and concelebrated by all the priests of the diocese, when the priests renew their dedication to the priesthood and when the holy oils, which will be used throughout the year in the Sacraments, will be blessed. Also, I would like you to remember and to take part in the Walk of Witness on Good Friday. We meet up outside the Town Hall at 1130am, with the procession setting off at 1145am. At 12 noon, a short service, with myself conducting it and preaching, will take place in the grounds of Holy Trinity.
Congratulations to Bob and Margaret Lemon who are celebrating their 40th Wedding Anniversary today (Sunday). And to Sheila Johnson who celebrates her eightieth Birthday. We wish them, with their families about them, a truly wonderful time
On Monday, Councillor Brian Bertola will be speaking to the Union of Catholic Mothers about the twinning of Llandudno with Wormhout. Anyone wishing to attend, what will most certainly be an interesting talk, will be very welcome.
God bless you,
Fr Anthony Jones