Fifth Sunday of Lent – 06 April 2025

Theme: Let Go of the Stone – Embrace Mercy

As we prepare our hearts for Holy Week, we reflect on the Gospel of the woman caught in adultery. Jesus calls us not to condemn, but to recognise our own sins and open ourselves to the mercy of God. Let us drop the stones of judgement and walk together into Holy Week with humility and hope.

Palm Sunday – 13 April

Join us for our Palm Sunday Procession starting at 10:30 AM from the right side of the church, through the car park, and into the church for Mass. Please arrive early to be part of this beautiful beginning of Holy Week.

If you have palm branches or trees at home, kindly bring them by Thursday, 10 April to help decorate the church.

Holy Week Services at St. Ann’s

• Palm Sunday – 13 April, 10:30 AM Procession & Mass

• Maundy Thursday – 17 April, 7:00 PM Mass with Washing of the Feet

• Good Friday – 18 April

  • 2:00 PM: Outdoor Way of the Cross

  • 3:00 PM: Passion Service

• Easter Vigil – 19 April, 7:00 PM followed by refreshments

• Easter Sunday – 20 April, 10:30 AM Mass followed by refreshments

• Divine Mercy Sunday & Parish Planting Day – 27 April, 10:30 AM Mass followed by parish-wide planting and fountain blessing

Parish Notices

🌿 Foodbank Collection Drive

Basket located at Mary’s Chapel. Please donate generously—most needed items include:
Tinned goods, pasta, rice, tea/coffee, toiletries, long-life milk.
📱 Full list available via QR code at the chapel.

🎟 Easter Raffle – 5 Mega Prizes

• Drop stubs at the box near the altar

• Proceeds support the children’s play area

• You’re welcome to donate one of the main prizes!

🧾 Easter Offering Envelopes for Priests

Available at the back of the church.
Priests receive only a basic stipend (£144/month). Your Easter and Christmas offerings help support their ministry. Thank you for your generosity.

🌸 Parish Planting Day & Fountain Blessing – Sunday, 27 April

After the 10:30 AM Mass, all parishioners, neighbours, and friends are invited to plant flowers and bushes across the church grounds.
🌱 Organised by the Sunday Catechism Children and the Church Maintenance Team.

Thank You

Special thanks to Liam Martin and Dylan for installing the sprinkler and drip irrigation system in our church garden. May God bless their hands and hearts!

We also thank Marymount School for their Pilgrimage to Pembroke Lodge as part of their Jubilee walk. 163 students joined in prayer and reflection. Thank you to all volunteers who made the visit a joyful one.

Stay Connected

📧 Email: kingstonhill@rcaos.org.uk
📞 Tel: 020 8546 8732
🌐 Website: www.stannskingstonhill.org.uk

Important Dates for the Diary

🕊 Lent & Holy Week 2025 at St. Anne’s Catholic Church 🕊

As we begin our Lenten journey, we invite you to walk with us in prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, preparing our hearts for the joy of Easter. 🌿🙏

📖 Get your copy of the Lenten Journey Booklet from St. Anne’s to guide your reflections this season!

🔹 Key Dates

📌 Ash Wednesday – 5th March (Mass at 10:00 AM & 7:00 PM)
📌 Stations of the Cross – Fridays at 7:20 PM (after 7:00 PM Mass)
📌 Lenten Reconciliation Service – 5th April, 5:00 PM (followed by Vigil Mass)
📌 Palm Sunday – 13th April, 10:30 AM Procession & Mass
📌 Good Friday – 18th April, 2:00 PM Way of the Cross, 3:00 PM Passion Service
📌 Easter Sunday – 20th April, 10:30 AM Mass & Celebration 🎉

Join us on this journey of faith and renewal as we prepare for the Resurrection of Christ! 🌟