This is the most holy time of the year recalling the passion, death of Our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, culminating in his glorious resurrection. Jesus truly died, as we will, but He also truly rose again by which Heaven is opened to us if we choose to accept the invitation to eternal life. Please note the changes to Mass times this week Palm Sunday Masses will be at our usual Sunday Mass times with the First Mass of Palm Sunday on Saturday evening at 6.00pm at St Urbans. There will be Stations of the Cross on Palm Sunday at 3.00pm at Our Lady of Lourdes. There is no Mass in the parish on Wednesday due to the celebration of the Chrism Mass in the Cathedral at 11.00am celebrated by Bishop Marcus where all the priests of the Diocese will renew their promises and the Holy Oils for 2026 will be blessed. All are welcome at the Chrism Mass which is a beautiful occasion. On Holy Thursday the Mass of the Lord’s Supper, including the “Mandatum” the washing of feet, will be celebrated at 8.00pm at St Urban’s followed by watching at the Altar of Repose until 10.00pm. On Good Friday the Celebration of the Lord’s Passion will be at 3.00pm at Our Lady of Lourdes with Veneration of the Cross at 7.00pm at St Urban’s. On Holy Saturday the Easter Vigil Mass will be at 8.00pm at St Urban’s; this Mass meets the obligation for Easter Sunday. Easter Sunday Masses will be at our normal times.