PALM SUNDAY of the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ

The church continues to be closed for all acts of public worship.

Holy Mass will be said privately at 8.30am at which the Palms will be blessed.

ARRANGEMENTS FOR COLLECTING THE PALMS:

At the recommendation of His Eminence, the Archbishop, the Blessed Palms will be stored for you to collect at a later date when travel is made easier.




READINGS:

Gospel: Matthew 21: 1-11


of the Mass

1st Reading: Isaiah 50:4-7

2nd Reading: Philippians 2:6-11

The Passion: Matthew 26:14-27:66


Or


Exodus: 15:27, 16:1-7 Matthew 21:1-8


of the Mass

Epistle: Phil 2:5-11

Passion: Matthew 26 and 27


What can you do at home for Palm Sunday?


The readings for the Blessing of Palms and for the Mass of the Passion are given above. In England, pussy willow and hazel (catkins) were used to decorate church and homes. On your daily walks see if there is any available for you to use:

Increase the faith of those who place their hope in you, O God, and graciously hear the prayers of those who call on you, that we, who today hold high these branches to hail Christ in his triumph, may bear fruit for you by good works accomplished in him. 

Who lives and reigns for ever and ever.

R. Amen.