Partnership Prayer
Risen Christ, from your abundant grace,
pour out afresh your Holy Spirit upon our Diocese.
As we build on the deep foundations of faith
laid by the countless saints of these Northern lands,
by Aidan and Cuthbert, Hilda and Bede
may our Partnerships continue the mission
of building your Kingdom on the earth:
to give living witness to your love,
and to your compassion and hope for our world.
We pray in trustful confidence
that your power working in us
can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine.
Who live and reign forever and ever.
Amen
Baptism
Holy Communion
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Confirmation
Holy Orders
Marriage
Pope Francis – Prayer to Mary for Protection during the COVID–19 Pandemic
O Mary, you shine continuously on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope.
We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick.
At the foot of the Cross you participated in Jesus’ pain, with steadfast faith.
You, Salvation of the Roman People, know what we need.
We are certain that you will provide,
so that, as you did at Cana of Galilee,
joy and feasting might return after this moment of trial.
Help us, Mother of Divine Love,to conform ourselves to the Father’s will
and to do what Jesus tells us:
He who took our sufferings upon Himself,
and bore our sorrows to bring us, through the Cross,
to the joy of the Resurrection. Amen.
We seek refuge under your protection, O Holy Mother of God.
Do not despise our pleas – we who are put to the test –
and deliver us from every danger,
O glorious and blessed Virgin.
Easter Message
On behalf of myself and Fr. John, I’d like to wish you all a very happy and holy Easter season. It is a very strange and challenging time, trying to come to terms with Covid 19 and the fact that so many of us are living in isolation: trapped inside…
Lockdown – opportunity for finding God.
Well, Easter has arrived after a very different lent. For most Lent has been a time of apprehension, anxiety and in some cases fear, as we entered a phase of lockdown during the virus pandemic. A situation we may find unwelcome but necessary to keep people safe, slow the spread…
Easter Sunday Mass
Gospel Reflection – Holy Saturday April 11th 2020
Good Friday Gospel and Reflection
Private Masses available on Download section
Maundy Thursday, Fr Dermott shares with us his reflections
As we reflect on today’s readings of Maundy Thursday, Fr Dermott shares with us his reflections on the anguish of Jesus in Gethsemane. “We do not simply grit our teeth, clench our fists, push on alone unaided; we are never alone, God is with us”
Reflection for Maundy Thursday
Easter Triduum: Times of live streams from St Mary’s Cathedral
Easter Triduum: Times of live streams from St Mary’s Cathedral https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC12EvW0Eqg-cFTh5i2y_EQw Thursday: Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7pm Good Friday Stations of the Cross 11am, Commemoration of the Passion 3pm Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday at 7pm Easter Sunday Mass at 11.30am and Devotions and Benediction at 5pm