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This year, our theme for Lent is “Service & Commitment”. This is also the theme for this year’s
confirmation programme in the parish. It is a timely reminder to us all of our own faith and how we continue to grow and develop in it.
Below is a summary of the Lenten Programme in Holy Redeemer:
DAILY MASS IN THE BRAY PASTORAL AREA
7.30a.m. Mon - Fri: St. Peter’s
10a.m. Mon - Sat: Holy Redeemer, St. Fergal’s and Queen of Peace;
10a.m. Mon - Fri: St. Peter’s
1.05p.m. Mon - Fri: Queen of Peace
7p.m. Mon - Fri: Holy Redeemer
HOLY WEEK TIMETABLE 2012
PALM/PASSION SUNDAY 1ST APRIL The blessings of palms will take place at all Masses
MONDAY OF HOLY WEEK Mass at 10a.m. and 7p.m.
TUESDAY OF HOLY WEEK Mass at 10a.m. and 7p.m.
WEDNESDAY OF HOLY WEEK
Mass at 10a.m. and 7p.m.
9p.m. Holy Hour: silence, guided prayer & music led by Fr Robert
HOLY THURSDAY 5TH APRIL
10a.m. Morning Prayer
7.30p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper - The church will remain
open until 10p.m. for private prayer
GOOD FRIDAY 6TH APRIL
10a.m. Morning Prayer
12 noon Passion Pageant by children followed by soup & rolls in
the Little Flower Hall
3p.m. The Lord’s Passion
9p.m. Tenebrae - quietly reflective service with Taize music.
HOLY SATURDAY 7TH APRIL
10a.m. Morning Prayer
3 - 4p.m. Individual Confessions
9p.m. Easter Vigil
EASTER SUNDAY 8TH APRIL
6a.m. Ecumenical Dawn Service at Bray Head Car Park
Masses as on Sunday but there will be NO EVENING MASS
EASTER WEEK
Easter Monday 9th April - Mass at 11a.m. - no evening Mass
Tuesday 10th – Friday 13th April - Masses at 10a.m. – no evening Mass
COMMUNAL CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION DURING HOLY WEEK
Mon. 2nd April St. Peter’s 7.30p.m.
Tues. 3rd April Queen of Peace 7.30 p.m.
Weds 4th April Holy Redeemer 10.30a.m.
Fri. 6th April St. Fergal's 7.00 p.m.
Sat. 7th April Holy Redeemer 12 noon (incl. Food Blessing)
BOOKLETS ENTITLED “RENEWED FOR LIFE”
These booklets containing daily reflections and prayers based on the writings of Henri J. M. Nouwen are available with the Catholic Papers at the door of the Church - €1
REFLECTION CARDS
There will be a reflection card available for everyone each Sunday of Lent. This card will have a sentence/phrase from the Sunday readings of that week. It is small enough to fit in a wallet or purse and will act as a reminder to us during the week and provide a point of prayer and reflection for the season of Lent. The card will change weekly and will be available after each Mass on Sunday in a basket by the Lectern. Remember to take one for your wallet or purse.
JOURNEY THROUGH THE NEW TESTAMENT
Fr. Enda and his team will bring us on a journey through the New Testament on Mondays 27th Feb, 5th, 12th, 26th March and 2nd April Little Flower Hall 8p.m.
• Prayer Group: Side Chapel Monday at 8p.m.
• Lectio Divina Group: Upper Room of the Coffee Dock - Tuesday - 11a.m. to 12noon
• Bray Gathering Charismatic Prayer Group: Little Flower Hall - Wednesday - 8p.m.
• Invitation: to spend an hour with the Lord every 1st Wednesday - Church - 9p.m.
• Adoration Thursdays - Church - after 7p.m. Mass until 8p.m. in preparation for the I.E.C.
• Silent Holy Hour: Side Chapel - Friday - 11a.m. to 12 Noon
• Trocaire Boxes: are available at the doors of the church. Please take one if you have not already received one through the schools
GUIDED PRAYER THROUGH LENT
An experience of Guided prayer will be held in Loreto Convent during Lent. It consists of 1 half-hour meeting on one day each week at a time suitable to you.The first sessions will take place during the week beginning Monday 27th February.
Please book by contacting Sr. Valerie on or before Wednesday 22nd February 086 7309246 or 2862021
GIVE UP DRINK FOR LENT
Why not take a Short Term Pledge for Lent? Non-Pioneers who would like to give up alcohol for Lent are invited to take a Temporary Pledge for the duration.
Please contact Marie at 01 2862415
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