FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
View From A Pew
The verses from S. John’s Gospel come at a turning point of The Last Supper. Judas has left, there is no going back now. Jesus is still trying to make his confused disciples understand what is going to happen. He talks with a new sense of urgency, of the finale, of glorification, and also gives a new commandment (not a request) that the love that the Father has shown the world is not just to be accepted but must be reflected back into the world. The responsibility is passed to them and ultimately to us, to make the world a better place. Not easy when we see the enormity of the evil being perpetrated in Ukraine. “All you need is love” the Beatles sang. If only it was that easy.
THIS WEEK’S DIARY
FIFTH WEEK OF EASTER
Sunday Year C – Weekday Lectionary Year II – Psalter Week 1
Monday 16th May – Easter Feria [W]
for a spirit of obedience
No public offices or mass today
Tuesday 17th May – Easter Feria [W]
for the peace of the world
9.00am – Morning Prayer (HT)
10.00am – Mass (HT)
6.00pm – Evening Prayer (HT)
Wednesday 18th May – S. John I, PM & M [R]
for the sick and those in need
9.00am – Morning Prayer (SW)
6.00pm – Evening Prayer (SW)
6.20pm – Holy Rosary (SW)
7.00pm – Mass (SW)
Thursday 19th May – S. Dunstan, Bp [W]
for Archbishop Justin
9.00am – Morning Prayer (SS)
9.20am – Holy Rosary (SS)
10.00am – Mass (SS)
6.00pm – Evening Prayer & Benediction (SS)
Friday 20th May – S. Bernardine of Siena, Pr [W]
for the repose of the soul of Graham Walton
9.00am – Morning Prayer (HT)
11.20am – Holy Rosary (HT)
11.30am – Funeral Service – Graham Walton (SS)
12noon – Mass (HT)
6.00pm – Evening Prayer (HT)
Saturday 21st May – Easter Feria [W]
for a Team Vicar an the growth of our congregations
9.00am – Morning Prayer (SW)
10.00am – Mass (SW)
2.00pm – Holy Matrimony – Marc Bradbury & Zara Hampton (SS)
6.00pm – Evening Prayer (SW)
Sunday 22nd May – SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER [W]
Our Team, mission and outreach
11.00am – SUNG PARISH MASS & APCM (SS)
Key:
(HT) = Holy Trinity, Hamil Road.
(SS) = S. Saviour, Ford Green Road.
(SW) = S. Werburgh, High Lane.
[G/W/R/Gold…] = Liturgical colour
