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HOLY WEEK
HOLY WEEK AT HOME RESOURCES
MASSES FOR HOLY WEEK AND EASTER
Our Priests invite you to join with them as they celebrate each of the services leading up to the Resurrection of the Lord next Sunday. Services will be held as follows:
  • Psalm Sunday:
    St Mary’s Woodford (Fr Lucius)
    Little Flower Bribie (Fr David) uploaded to FB 9.30am
  • Holy Thursday:
    St Michael’s Kilcoy (Fr David)
    St Peter’s Caboolture (Fr Lucius) uploaded to FB 6.30pm
  • Good Friday:
    St Peter’s Caboolture (Fr David)
    Little Flower Bribie (Fr Lucius) uploaded to FB 3pm
  • Easter Vigil:
    St Mary’s Woodford (Fr Lucius)
    Little Flower Bribie (Fr David) uploaded to FB 6.30pm
  • Easter Sunday:
    St Peter’s Caboolture (Fr Lucius) uploaded to FB 9.30am
    ​St Michael’s Kilcoy (Fr David)
RESOURCES & INFORMATION
PRAYER & REFLECTION
LENTEN GROUP RESOURCES FOR DOWNLOAD AND VIEWING
With the current climate changing day by day, we realise many Lenten groups are deciding not to meet. If this is the case for your community, you can still participate in the program from home. Maybe your group could still do it at the same time each week and connect with your group members by phone or social media.   To assist we have made the videos of the Gospel Reflections and Personal Stories available to view through YouTube.    The transcript of the stories (which are the only items not in the book) are also available to download.  
 
Please visit www.lentprogram.com for the links.
 
We pray that as we journey through these difficult times that our lives may be opened to new possibilities, new ways of loving and caring for our neighbour.

What Could I do if I Can't Go to Mass on Sunday?

​You might want to make a ‘spiritual communion’.
St. John Paul II writes that “it is good to cultivate in our hearts a constant desire for the sacrament of the Eucharist. This was the origin of the practice of ‘spiritual communion’, which has happily been established in the Church for centuries and recommended by saints who were masters of the spiritual life. Saint Teresa of Jesus wrote: ‘When you do not receive communion and you do not attend Mass, you can make a spiritual communion, which is a most beneficial practice; by it the love of God will be greatly impressed on you.’” (Ecclesia Eucharistia, no. 34) Catholics in the archdiocese are also encouraged to watch our local TV Sunday Mass. The Mass airs every Sunday at 10:

How Do I Make a Spiritual Communion?
Below are recommendations for how to make a ‘spiritual communion’ when unable to participate in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. The recommendations can be adapted based upon personal and family needs.
  • Gather with others in your household and begin a time of prayer with the sign of the cross.
  • Take time to read and reflect upon the readings from Sunday Mass. You can find the readings in the newsletter.
  • Share prayer intentions quietly or aloud.
  • Pray the Lord’s Prayer.
  • Pray the Prayer in time of Crisis or Pope Francis’ prayer below
  • Close with the sign of the cross.

We are all now becoming familiar with the term “social distancing,” which is a necessary way to be for now. However, it seems to me, even at this distance we need to find ways to “come together,” and care for one another, and not be isolated from one another. So, we might find times to check in on one another, or if we are in need, not be afraid to give someone a call for a chat, and hear a friendly voice. So, in the gift and grace of the Holy Spirit, let’s be care-full of one another, even in the midst of these anxious time. Peace be with you. Fr David