Fr Simon writes: I'm sure that, in the last few weeks, many of us have been disturbed by events on the world scene as lines of division between nations have deepened and hopes for peace seems to have taken a downturn. Often, at times like this, we can only turn to prayer as 'nothing is impossible for God' (Luke 1:37). Together, as a parish, we are invited to come together to pray before the Blessed Sacrament, in Mass, the sacrament of Reconciliation and in the Stations of the Cross during a period of 24 hours from 6pm on Friday 28th March to 6pm on Saturday 29th March.
The event will open with Station of the Cross at 6pm followed by Adoration before the Blessed Sacrament and confessions will be available in the sacristy immediately following the Stations. The Blessed Sacrament will remain on the altar for adoration until 5pm on Saturday when Mass will complete the 24 hour period of prayer. Confessions will be available between 11am and noon on Saturday and at the usual time between 4pm and 4.45pm, giving parishioners an opportunity to complete their Easter duties.
The Holy See grants a plenary indulgence in this Jubilee Year to those who are purified through the sacrament of reconciliation, receive the support of Holy Communion and pray according to the Holy Father's intentions.
The initiative of '24 hours for the Lord' will depend upon parishioners support and there will be a sign up sheet shortly in the Narthex for volunteers to sign up for one hour periods throughout the 24 hours, including during the night, to ensure a continuing presence before the Lord throughout.
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