30th March 2025 – Newsletter – St Ann’s

Fourth Sunday of Lent: Embraced by Love 

Sunday 30 March 2025 | Laetare Sunday

As we journey through Lent, this Sunday we pause for joy and reflection with Laetare Sunday. The Gospel of the Prodigal Son speaks profoundly to us of God’s boundless mercy and the embrace that waits for each one of us. On this special day, we also honour Mother’s Day – celebrating the love, care, and strength of all the women in our parish family.

💐 Post-Mass Gathering: After the 10:30 AM Mass, all are invited to the parish hall for a light celebration in honour of our mothers and women of faith.

🐣 Holy Week & Easter Programme

Join us for the sacred journey of Holy Week, beginning with Palm Sunday and culminating in the joy of Easter.

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

• Maundy Thursday (17 April, 7:00 PM) – Mass of the Lord’s Supper & 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 & fellowship

Let us walk this holy path together.

🌱 Parish Planting Day – A Gift to Nature & Community

Sunday 27 April 2025 | After 10:30 AM Mass

In the spirit of St Francis of Assisi, we will gather as one family to plant flowers, bushes, and trees across our church grounds. This event is open to all – families, neighbours, school children, and well-wishers. It will also include the blessing of our new Francis of Assisi Fountain.

“Where flowers bloom, so does hope.”

Organised by the Catechism Children and the Church Maintenance Team. Come plant with love and memory.

🙏 Marymount School – Pilgrims of Hope Walk

We joyfully welcome Marymount International School to St Ann’s on Tuesday 1 April. Their ‘Pilgrims of Hope’ sponsored walk will include a time of prayer at our church as they journey to Richmond Park. May this walk deepen their faith and love for creation.

🍞 Foodbank Collection Drive – Lent in Action

We are supporting Kingston Foodbank during Lent. Please bring items such as tinned goods, cereals, milk, rice, tea, and toiletries to Sunday Masses. Collection baskets are placed at Mary’s Chapel. Your kindness helps feed over 50 families each week.

🌾 Church Grounds – A Labour of Love

Heartfelt thanks to all who helped transform our church lawn! With grass seeding complete and a sprinkler system being installed, our grounds are coming to life. Special thanks to Michael, Jack, Peter, San, Jose, Loyola, Romola, Lourdes, Diane, Liam, and others. Your time and effort are a true blessing.

🕊️ House Blessings

Fr James is happy to visit families for house blessings during Lent and Easter. Please contact him directly if you’d like to receive a blessing at home.

Online Offering

Support our mission at St Ann’s:
Account Name: RCAS Kingston Hill
Sort Code: 60-50-01
Account No: 79124429
Bank: NatWest

Thank you for being part of our parish journey.
Let us continue to grow in faith, hope, and love.

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! 🌟