The Third week Of Lent

The Third Sunday Of lent

On the last three Sundays of Lent before Passion Sunday of the Palms, especially in Year A, the Church gives three images of baptism. When there are adults preparing to be baptised at the Easter Vigil the Gospel of the Sundays have particular relevance – as they do for most of us who are baptised. The catechumens who went to the cathedral for the Rite of Election are prayed for so that they may long for the “living water that brings eternal life” and undergo the First Scrutiny or questioning. “Show your elect the way of salvation in the Holy Spirit”. It is part of the gradual process of conversion on the way to what is a sacrament of faith, one which we will recognise as we renew our baptismal commitment at Easter.

Prayer For Peace

Lent provides us with incentive to pray. At this time following the guidance of Pope Leo who has said “Stability and peace are not built with mutual threats, nor with weapons which sow destruction, pain and death , but only through reasonable, authentic and responsible dialogue, Let us continue to pray for peace”.

After Mass this Sunday we will continue our thanksgiving after Holy Communion until 11.30am. Lent weekday Masses, the Rosary or listening to the Podcast on scripture – see below.

The Way Of The Cross

A feature of Catholic Churches- 14 stopping places reminding us of the suffering of Christ, Have a look and think what they reflect back to you. Walk around or sit and see. Copies of various texts on the bookshelf.

The Mass Responses

New cards have arrived. Please kindly return to the holder, open at the front page ready for the next user. Remember to participate actively by joining in with other members in making the responses.

Mass Schedule

Sunday 8th March 10am (intention for peace)
Monday 9th March 8:15am St Mary’s House
Wednesday 11th March 9:30am (for the gift of a shepherd)
Friday 13th March 7pm Stations of the Cross followed by Mass
Saturday 14th March 8:30am HMP Lewes
Sunday 15th March 10am Fourth Sunday of Lent

The Catholic Agency For Overseas Development

Your Lenten almsgiving for CAFOD may be placed in the basket or put in the wall box in the entrance or by donating online – click here.

Jesus, brave and good people assisted you on your way.
Give courage to all who must stand against tyranny and injustice. 
Help us to stand up for truth and goodness.

From the Fifth Station of The Cross