Sunday 28th March 2021

We pray for all those who like Jesus carry a heavy cross because of poverty, homelessness, illness and bereavement. We pray also for those, who like Simon of Cyrene, help them in their moment of need.

Lord hear our prayer As we reflect on the sacrifice which Jesus suffered on behalf of humanity, we pray that our society display that same love and commitment as we struggle to overcome the Corona Virus and restore the lives of so many to good health and normality. Lord hear our prayer We pray for all who are approaching death and ask you to welcome them into paradise to be reunited with all who have left this world before them. Lord hear our prayer

HOLY WEEK SERVICES – Tickets are needed for every Liturgy

except the Easter Vigil

Holy Thursday

Mass of the Lord’s Supper

St. Cuthbert’s ~ 6.00pm

Good Friday

Celebration of the Lord’s Passion

St. Mary’s ~ 3.00pm

Holy Saturday

Easter Vigil

St. Patrick’s ~ 8.00pm There will be no Mass at 4pm

Easter Sunday

St. Patrick’s ~ 9.00am

St. Patrick’s R.C. Church Glenfield Road, Fairfield,

Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 7PJ

Parish Priest : Canon John Cooper Tel. 01642 674321

E-mail : stpatricks.fairfield@btinternet.com

Palm Sunday is significant because it marks the beginning of Holy Week, the day

when Jesus began His journey toward the cross. Suffering is part and parcel of being human and, while we must readily acknowledge this fact, it is also true that we usually do all in our power to avoid it. The readings for today are an invitation to

reflect on how it is that the Passion of Jesus can change our outlook on suffering. Our Saviour may be seen in as a model of patient endurance and of faithfulness. We are

not asked to believe that suffering is good in itself but to see that good can come of it and to recognise in Jesus God's solidarity with all those who endure suffering for doing what is right.

Lord God, as we sing our ‘Hosannas’ today may we remember you were riding towards the suffering and rejection, pain and humiliation,

the cruel Cross. Let us look forward to the joy of Easter Day when you rose from death to reign forever. Help us, as we daily lay our lives before you, to live the resurrection life that acknowledges Jesus

as Lord and King over our lives. Amen

d, as we move through this week, give us the gifts of concentration, of focus and of empathy as we seek to determine where your astonishing story, which is at once so familiar and yet so incredible, fits with our own narratives. We believe wholeheartedly that your passion and death have significance beyond our comprehension. Allow us to be touched and awestruck by the holy events of this week and to claim them once again for our own lives. Amen.

THIS SUNDAY’S READINGS . . .

First Reading ~ Isaiah 50:4-7

Responsorial Psalm ~ Psalm 21:8-9, 17-20 Second Reading ~ Philippians 2:6-11

Gospel ~ Mark 14:1-15:47

Deacon Mick Wood will be leading the Stations of the Cross in St Patrick’s Church on Good Friday at 12 noon. Good Friday is a day of Fasting and Abstinence.

Sacrament of Confession on Wednesday 30th March, 6.00pm to 7.00pm in St. Patrick’s Church

God of healing, God of wholeness, we bring our brokenness, our sinfulness, our fears

and despair, and lay them at your feet. Amen

The Parish will be making a donation in lieu of the second collection for the Catholic Community in the Holy Land (Holy Places) which would have been taken on Palm Sunday.

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

28 Sunday 9.00am People of our Parish

29 Monday 9.15am Mary Douglas

30 Tuesday

31 Wednesday

6 – 7.00pm

Sacrament of Confession

1 Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper

6.00pm ~ St. Cuthbert’s

2 Good Friday Celebration of the Lord’s Passion

3.00pm ~ St. Mary’s

3 Holy Saturday Easter Vigil

8.00pm Michael Nertney

Easter Sunday

4 Easter Sunday 9.00am People of our Parish

Anniversaries:

Riska Okninski Billy McGuinness, Pat Jackson, Margaret Devlin, Pauline Morton, Mike Rutland, Margaret Kenning, Christopher Brown, Fr. Pat McKenna, Rosie Owens, Andrew Brydon, Mary Talbot, Veronica Connors, Betty Griffiths, Rose Marie Bruno, Teresa Carrick

Your light is the only light we need as we travel through life's

mystery. Your word the only voice we hear that still small voice

that leads us to the place where we should be. Your presence is

the only company we need as we walk this narrow road, Your

fellowship the warmth we crave to help us on our way. May the

truth of Easter. the joy and the blessings of Easter be with us this

day and all days. Amen

During Holy Week we especially pray for Pope Francis, bishops,

priests, deacons and religious and all those who have

particular responsibility for leading your people and

proclaiming your Word.

Through them we experience Your presence in the

Sacraments. Help them to be strong in their vocation and

grant them the wisdom, understanding and strength

they need to follow in the footsteps of Jesus. Allow them

to experience joy in their

ministry. Amen

DIY HOME ABORTIONS . . . Please join us in lighting a candle on Tuesday,

30th March, in remembrance of the unborn lives lost and the women hurt from DIY home abortions as we commemorate the first anniversary in Britain of this tragic

situation. For the first time in medical history, as a result of Covid regulations, women are receiving abortion pills through the post and experiencing this trauma without any medical supervision or assistance. “A great prayer for life is urgently

needed” St John Paul II

The evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday begins the Triduum, the

great Three Days that celebrate the central mystery of our faith. Triduum rituals invite us all to baptismal renewal.

Holy Thursday ~ Mass of the Lord’s Supper – The evening Mass of the Lord’s

Supper includes the washing of feet. We watch as Jesus shares his last Passover meal with his friends. Jesus gives us the Sacrament of

the Eucharist, He tells us, “Do this in Remembrance of Me.” The washing of feet left us an example that we are to love each other through humble service.

Tender God, give us the grace to let You wash us and to find your face in the

turbulent waters of our lives. Amen.

Good Friday ~ It is a day of fasting and abstinence. The Cross speaks of God’s

eternal love for every human person. We listen to the Passion of Jesus and remember

how He suffered and died for our sins.

Crucified God, You suffer with and for your people. In lonely times of deep distress

sharpen our senses of Your accompanying presence. Amen.

Holy Saturday ~ The Easter Vigil - Holy Saturday is the third day of the Sacred

Paschal Triduum. This night's vigil is the greatest and most holy of all solemnities in the Catholic Church. On this holy night the Church keeps

watch, celebrating the Resurrection of Christ in the Sacraments and awaiting his return in glory.

Eternal God, who made this most holy night to shine with the brightness of Your one true

light, set us aflame with the fire of your love, and bring us to the radiance of Your

heavenly glory. Amen

During Holy Week we follow Christ from his triumphant entry into Jerusalem to his

death and Resurrection. If you visit the Bishop’s Conference of England and Wales website, choose ‘What’s On’ and then select ‘Vatican Live’ you can take part in all the key Papal events and liturgies. These will be broadcast live by the Vatican and will

have an English language audio. Sign language streaming is also available. www.cbcew.org.uk

The new church envelopes for 2021/22 are at the back of the church ready

for collection. The box numbers have been adjusted, you might not have the same number

as last year. If anybody would like a set of envelopes or to set up a standing order or to

Gift Aid, please email or phone parish office on 01642 580171. Thank you

VICARIATE FOR FAITH AND MISSION . . . Marriage &

Family Life: On the 19th March Pope Francis launched the Year

“Amoris Laetitia Family” which will conclude on 26th June 2022, on the

occasion of the tenth World Meeting of Families in Rome with the Holy Father (22nd - 26th June 2022).

Pope Francis has decided to institute throughout the Church the celebration of World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, which will be

held beginning this year on the fourth Sunday in July (25 July 2021), near the liturgical memory of Saints Joachim and Anne, grandparents of Jesus (26 July 2021).

LAUDATO SI’ ANIMATORS’ COURSE . . . This is organised by the Global

Catholic Climate Movement. Over the last year it has been attended by people across the world who are passionate about Laudato Si’ and answering Pope Francis’ call to

hear the cry of he earth and the poor. The next Animators’ (online) course begins on 14th April and runs for six weeks, with a commitment of 2-3 hours each week. For more information and to register please visit: https://laudatosianimators.org/ or

contact Chris Myers (chrisj.myers57@gmail.com) if you would like to discuss the course further.

Thank You to all St. Patrick’s parishioners who are delivering bulletins, providing treats and for all other acts of kindness during these difficult

times. Please forward any prayers, thoughts, poems, news, anniversaries or any item

that you would like to share and they will be included on the bulletin. Thank you.

Please could you pass this newsletter round the parish by forwarding to your parish contacts. If you do not wish to receive future newsletters please email stockton.stpatrick@rcdhn.org.uk or stpatricks.fairfield@btinternet.com to be removed

from the mailing list. If you know of any parishioner who would like to start receiving the bulletin please ask them to e-mail the above. This bulletin, and also English

Martyr’s & St Peter & Paul’s, can be accessed through the Parish Family Stockton website: www.parishfamilystockton.org.uk.

ST PATRICK’S PARISH LOCKDOWN EVENT

Phone a Parishioner Day

Following a suggestion we will be holding a St Patrick’s “Phone a Parishioner Day.” this coming Wednesday 24th

June. Please look in your address book for parishioner/parishioners you haven’t spoken to for a while. Pick up the phone and give them a call to say “Hi” or “how

are you keeping in lockdown” Hopefully this initiative will ignite many conversations across our parish family and reach those who do, and don’t, receive the bulletin. On

Wednesday please take five minutes to phone a parishioner /parishioners you never know what your call might mean to that other person. Or what it might do for you. Nothing can

replace the sound of a friendly voice at the other end of the line. Any feedback from the day would be most welcome.

You have blessed us, O God, with the gift of friendship, the

Reflection on the Mass written by a Parishioner

‘The Gathering’

We all arrive at Church, the doors are open wide. Year after year, week after

week and day after day, may be. We bless ourselves with holy water and enter in. It is such a special time ‘the gathering.’ People we have known for years we greet with smile of love and friendship. Jesus is waiting and watches each

soul enter the door.

The music starts to play and we all stand and sing as Servers, Deacon and

Priest towards the altar process. We begin our Mass by blessing ourselves in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We are all collected in prayer together by the priest. We receive the words that day given to us from God in

scripture. The Priest or Deacon breaks open the word of God, helping us to understand; So that God’s word comes into our heart and mind.

Gifts of bread and wine offered are taken to the sanctuary, to the table of the Lord. The bell rings out as the priest calls down the Holy Spirit on the gifts

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon

them. May they rest in peace. Amen.

Fr. Michael Hussey

Members of the Malone, Samuel and Hodgson Families.

Hilda & Len Wheldon

Frederick Brett Hardy

Baby Sophia Hardy

Olive and John D'Ambrosio

May and Gerry Crolla

Peter Flounders

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REMEMBERING OUR LOVED ONES

Fr. Michael Hussey Sheila Walker

The Malone Family Denis & Edith Casey

The Samuel and Hodgson Families. Charlie & Mary Boyle

Hilda & Len Wheldon Cath Rossinelli

Frederick Brett Hardy Alan Smith

Baby Sophia Hardy McGuinness Family

Olive and John D'Ambrosio Michael Flynn

May and Gerry Crolla Maureen & Tom Mitchell

Peter Flounders Ian Mitchell

Leo & Irene Mulholland Lydia & Bernard Garside

Bernadette Mulholland Pam & Allen Currah

REMEMBERING OUR LOVED ONES

Ann Harbron Harvey Family

Stanley Emanuel Harbron Sankey Family

James Patrick Burke McGee Family

Elsie Burke Wesson Family

Harold Norris Wilson Family

Ivy Povey Jim Faley

Albert & Patricia Boyce Edward & Isabella Welsh & Family

Vivienne Boyce All Welsh Family & Partners

Clarice & Paul McCloskey Geoffrey Moore & Friend Bernard

Pam Walker Thomas & Rita Cooper

Harold & Jeanie Wood Rev Fr Denis Kennedy

George & Margaret Leishman Rev Fr James Hughes

Pearl Steward Rev Fr Lawrence Thompson

Archie Easton Norman & Mabel Brown

Poole Family Desmond Stephenson

Chapman Family Guy, Bella & Brian Million

Stephens Family George Williams

Speight Family Ron Bailey

Josie Murphy David Murray Forster

Denise Ball John & Mollie Cawood

Keane Family Florence Brannen

Wrigley Family Members of Dorian Singers

McKenna Family John & Maureen Dowd

Robert Love Lindo Family

Mary & Ken Bolton Carter Family

Hanley Family Michael Nertney

REMEMBERING OUR LOVED ONES

John Brydon Jack & Fay Buglass

Sr. Lucy Brydon Colin & Monica Cole

Brydon Family Joe Gallagher

McAllister Family Maud & George Porter

Wright Family Kenneth Smith

Joan Kent Win & Len Caustin

Anthony Ward Mott Family

Ward Family Doris & Fred Matthews

Irish Blessing

May joy and peace surround

you, contentment latch your

door, and happiness be with

you now and bless you

evermore.