THIS WEEK AT ST MARY’S
MONDAY 30th
In Holy Week
Church opens 9.30am
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 10.30am – 12.25pm
Confessions – 10.30am – 11.50am
Holy Rosary and Benediction 12noon
Holy Mass 12.30pm
Followed by Stations of the Cross
Church closes 4pm
TUESDAY 31st
In Holy Week
Church opens 9.30am
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 10.30am – 12.25pm
Confessions – 10.30am – 11.50am
Holy Rosary and Benediction 12noon
Holy Mass 12.30pm
Followed by Stations of the Cross
Church closes 4pm
WEDNESDAY 1st
In Holy Week
Church opens 9.30
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 10.30am – 12.25pm
Confessions – 10.30am – 11.50am
Holy Rosary and Benediction 12noon
Holy Mass 12.30pm
Followed by Stations of the Cross
Church cleaning after stations
Church closes after Station
THURSDAY 2nd
Holy Thursday
Church opens 9.30am
The Church is open all day for quiet prayer.
There are no Confessions today.
The only Mass is the evening Mass.
Mass of the Lord’s Supper 6.00pm
–followed by watching at the Alter of Repose until 9.00pm
Church closed 9.00pm
FRIDAY 3rd
Good Friday
Church opens 9.30am
The Church is open all day for quiet prayer.
There are no Confessions today.
Office of Readings 10.00am
Stations of the Cross 12noon
Solemn Celebration of the Lord’s Passion 3.00pm
Church closes after The Passion
SATURDAY 4th
Holy Saturday
Church opens 9.30am
The Church is open all day for quiet prayer.
There are no Confessions today.
Easter Vigil and the First Mass of Easter 7.30pm
Church closes after Mass
SUNDAY 5th
Easter Sunday
Church opens 8.30am
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 9.00am – 9.45am
Confessions 9.00am – 9.45am
Holy Mass 10.00am
Solemn Mass 12noon
Church closes – after Mass
PARISH DIARY
Monday 6th April – Celebration of the Centenary of the Consecration of St Mary’s Church.
12.30pm – Solemn Mass
Celebrated by Bishop John Arnold, Bishop of Salford, on Easter Monday, followed by a Buffet Lunch at the Fountain House, Albert Square
Friday 1st May – First Friday Devotions
11.00am – Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Confessions
12noon – Holy Rosary
12.30pm – Holy Mass
1.00pm – Devotions to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE NO FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS ON 4th April as it is HOLY SATURDAY
Saturday 2nd May – First Saturday Devotions
10.00am – Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Confessions
11.30am – Holy Rosary
12noon – Holy Mass
12.30pm – Devotions to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
SUPPORTING ST MARY’S
The Hidden Gem has always been supported so well by so many people, and for this generous support, we are so grateful. Your financial contribution to the parish enables us to carry out the Mission of the Church here in the city centre of Manchester.
To find out how you can contribute financially to the parish at this time please click on the donate button.
Thank you for your continued generosity in supporting our mission here at St Mary’s, particularly at this difficult time for us all..