The Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham
atSt Osmund’s Catholic Church, Gainford.
HOLY WEEK & EASTER SUNDAY 2015
HOLY WEEK & EASTER SUNDAY
One 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 Thursdayhas 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 Mass
11.30am Solemn Mass & Commemoration of the
Lord’s Entrance into Jerusalem
Mass Setting: Mass for Four Voices by William Byrd
Anthems: Hosanna to the Son of David by Orlando Gibbons
Miserere mei Deus by Gregorio Allegri
Organ Voluntary: Allegro maestoso (Sonata No 3) by Felix Mendelssohn
Monday 30th March (Monday in Holy Week)
7.30 pm Mass with Homily and Music
Ich willdirmeinHerzeschenken(St Matthew Passion) by J.S. Bach
Soloist: Miss Nicola Reeves
Tuesday 31st March(Tuesday in Holy Week)
7.30 pm Mass with Homily and Music
He was despised (The Messiah) by George Frederic Handel
Soloist: Mr. Gary Griffiths
Wednesday 1st April (Wednesday in Holy Week)
10.00 am Mass & Confirmation with Homily and Music
followed by a Continental Breakfast in the Parish House
‘Sollmein Kind, meon Leben sterben’
(The Brockes Passion) by George Frederic Handel
Soloists: Ms Nicola Reeves & Mr. Gary Griffiths
Thursday 2ndApril (Maundy Thursday)
7.00 pmParish Mass of the Lord’s Supper
followed by the Watch of the Passion until 9 pm
Friday 3rdApril (Good Friday)
11.30 am Procession of the Cross & Ecumenical Service on the Village Green
3.00 pm Celebration of the Lord’s Passion
Lamentations by Edward Bairstow
Crux fidelis by John IV & ‘It is finished’ from St Matthew Passion by J.S. Bach
4.30 pm Confessions before Easter
Saturday 4thApril (Holy Saturday)
7.30 pm The Easter Vigil & First Mass of Easter
followed by a Parish Party in the Parish House
Mass Setting: Mass in G by Franz Schubert
Anthem: Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah by George FredericHandel
Organ Voluntary: Hornpipe (Water Music) by George Frederic Handel
Sunday5th April (Easter Sunday)
9.30 am Parish Mass and Sermon
11.30 am Solemn Mass and Confirmation followed by a Drinks Reception
Mass Setting: St Nicholas Mass by Joseph Haydn
Anthems: Blessed be the God and Father by Samuel Wesley
& Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah by George FredericHandel
Organ Voluntary: Final (Symphony No 1) by Louis Vierne
Parish Clergy:Father Elkin & Father Grieves
Organist & Director of Music: Mr. Mark Mawhinney
Conductor & Assistant Director of Music: Gary Griffiths
More information on 01325 730191
NOTES
LENT 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. Maisas soon as possible.
FAITH SUPPER AT OUR EASTER VIGIL – Saturday 4thApril 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.