St Stephen’s, Hull

EASTER MORNING

The stone has been rolled away . . . about 100 people gathered to celebrate our Mass of the Resurrection- which was full of joy, beauty and new life, especially with the baptism of the two young catechumens and of the 2 week old brother of one of them. Added to this there was the reception into the faith community of an older person who had been following the ‘Journey in Faith’ Process for some while. He made his profession of faith, was confirmed and received the eucharist for the first time with the community.

Disguising a sand pit and making it waterproof we had been able to create the nearest we could to baptism by immersion. This added powerfully to the experience of baptism. Photos will follow soon to show the simple beauty of the ‘pool’.

Peter and John rush to the tomb and discover the truth . .

In the evening on the road to Emmaus .. . . . . . .
they recognise him in the
breaking of bread

Morning Prayer 9.30

followed by decorating the church. We’d love some helpers and some greenery!

Touch Wood!

WALK OF WITNESS WITH ST HILDA’S CHURCH

Starts at St Stephen’s 10am in church; walk carrying the cross along Annandale Rd.

Ends at St Hilda’s by 11am—do come and witness to your faith in this public way. And a good penance at the end of Lent!

Also suitable for children!

Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion
3pm at Sacred Heart

Mass of the Lord’s Supper

For the first time we shall not have a celebration here and I’m really sad about it but there are other possibilities:-
Sacred Heart at 6.30pm

St Charles’ where Bishop Terry will be the principal celebrant at 7pm

WEDNESDAY 8 APRIL PASSOVER SUPPER 6pm

A ticket is needed . . .

Helpers are needed on the day –please come if you can to assist with preparations.

Many thanks!

HOLY WEEK

BEGINS WITH

PASSION SUNDAY
April 4/5

When we remember Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem

We will keep it on the Friday before and gather in the garden if fine ( corridor if not);
Palms will be blessed and after the Gospel reading
We process into the church for the rest of the Mass.

At St Bede’s the Service is at 5.30 Sat and 11am Sunday

At Sacred Heart it is 9.30am Sunday

COME & CELEBRATE
NEW LIFE WITH THE RISEN CHRIST

EASTER SUNDAY 12 APRIL

MASS 10.30am at St Stephen’s

Includes 2 baptisms and an adult reception into the church.

Come and rejoice with us all!

Early on the first day of the week
Mary of Magdala
came to the tomb
to anoint the body of Jesus. . . . .
She found the stone rolled away and asked a stranger ‘Where have they put him?’