Soul Health Special Edition

The Lord has made known his salvation: Information for Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday

Dear Parishioners and Friends,

Lent is upon us!

Today is Shrove Tuesday. With “shrove” being an Old English word meaning “confessed,” this day is a golden opportunity to prepare for your Lenten journey with the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession).

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Shrove Tuesday schedule:


St Thomas More


- Confessions: 10:00am – 10:50am at the back of the church


- Mass: 11:00am in the Sacristy


St Willibrord

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- Confessions: 7:00pm – 8:00pm in the Rectory Chapel


Ash Wednesday schedule:


St Thomas More


- Confessions: 10:00am – 10:50am at the back of the church


- Mass: 11:00am


St Willibrord


- Confessions: 6:00pm-6:50pm by the organ


- Rosary for peace in the Ukraine: 6:15pm in the church


                led by Maureen Dearden and Christina Parsons


- Mass: 7:00pm


- Adult Faith Formation: 8:00pm downstairs


Remember that Ash Wednesday is a day of fasting and abstinence.

Fasting: One full meal during the day. Two smaller meals may also be taken, but their combined amount should not be equal to that of a full meal. The norms of fasting are obligatory for Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59, unless exempted due to medical circumstances.

Abstinence: Including every Friday in Lent, this means no meat may be consumed. Seafood, dairy, and eggs are permitted. The norms of abstinence are obligatory for Catholics above the age of 14.


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Yours in Christ,

Father Robert Assaly +