Children’s Liturgy every Sunday at 9.30am in the Church meeting room.

Preparation classes for First Holy Communion and Confirmation will resume on 19th April

Third Sunday of Easter, Cycle A

The readings for this week are rich with reminders of all that Jesus’ Resurrection has brought to us:

In the First Reading, Peter addresses the crowd, proclaiming that despite the grave injustice done to Jesus, God has triumphed over death and raised him to glory. Through this victory, the gift of the Holy Spirit is poured out upon all, offering new life and strength to those who believe. (Acts 2:14, 22-33)

The Psalm echoes this message of trust and rejoicing, celebrating a God who stands beside us, protects us from harm, and leads us along the path to everlasting joy. (Psalm 160) Response: O Lord, you will show me the path of life.

In the Second Reading, Peter speaks again, reminding us that Jesus gave his life as a ransom for our sins. Because of this great sacrifice, all who believe are given a living faith and a sure hope in God. (1 Peter 1)

In the Gospel, we walk with two of Jesus’ Disciples on the road to Emmaus. Though the Risen Lord is beside them, they do not recognise him at first. It is only in the breaking of the bread that their eyes are opened, and they come to know him—just as he vanishes from their sight. (Luke 24:13-35)

Prayer

Lord Jesus, help us to recognise You in our daily lives. Open our hearts to Your presence and teach us to share Your Good News with others. Fill us with the courage and joy that come from knowing You are with us always. Amen.

Sunday 24th May – Celebration of Pentecost in our Parish

Pentecost celebrates the gift of the Holy Spirit, who unites people of every nation and language in one faith. We are truly blessed in our parish to reflect this unity, as we worship and praise God together in many different mother tongues.

To mark this joyful feast, we invite members of our various language groups to share their musical gifts during the Holy Mass on Pentecost Sunday. You are warmly encouraged to sing a hymn or lead a Eucharistic response in your own language, expressing the beauty and universality of the Church.

If you or your group would like to take part, please contact our Music Director, Barbara Jordan, to let her know what you would like to prepare. There will be a meeting with Barbara on Saturday May 9th at 11 o’ clock in the Church to discuss. Thank You Barbara!

Let us come together in faith and song, celebrating the Spirit who makes us one.

The Healing Garden at Northampton Cathedral is a place of peace. It is open to all who wish to find a quiet space to pray, reflect or just to be and who do not feel able to enter the walls of a Church at this time.

Recently, a statue of St Francis of Assisi was placed in the garden and was blessed by Bishop David. The statue was donated by the St Francis Children's Society and they are grateful that the good works the society enabled can be remembered and built upon through the presence of St Francis in the garden. Café 50 has tables overlooking the garden too.

CHAPLAINCY FOR RC PATIENTS AT NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL.

There is a Chapel (St Luke’s) at the hospital for private prayer.

The Cathedral Chaplaincy team visits the hospital twice a week on Tuesday and Friday mornings to offer support and pastoral care to patients. If you require a RC priest for a family member or friend please contact the Cathedral office, speak with the nurse in charge of the ward or arrange a referral through the Chaplaincy team at the hospital.

In an emergency, a Roman Catholic priest can be contacted on your behalf 24 hours a day via the hospital switchboard.

Offertory: Thank you for your continued generosity and support of St Patrick’s. If you’re able to give, your gift — no matter the size — helps to sustain our ministry and community with ever rising costs. If you are a UK taxpayer, please consider adding Gift Aid, which allows us to receive an extra 25% at no additional cost to you. Your kindness truly makes a difference.

Safeguarding: A warm welcome to Anthony Daveed, who has taken over the role of Safeguarding with thanks to Chris Lyon and Anne Marie for their hard work.

Parish Pastoral Council: A big thank you to Mark Watson for agreeing to chair the PPC for the next 12 months and for his enthusiasm, hard work and all he has done to recruit new members. Next PPC meeting: 11th June 2026. Please consider joining us. Speak to Mark in the choir.

Health and safety: Thank you Ari Onugha for being our new representative of this important area of parish life. Thanks to Rosemary E. for her support for Ari.

Please keep in your prayers this week:

Father Benny and his Mum and family.

Father Bennie Noonan.

Our 7 Holy Communion children and 5 Confirmation candidates and Catechists.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

• First Holy Communion at St Patrick’s. Sunday 7th June at 9.30am Mass
• Confirmation at the Cathedral. Friday 5th June 7pm.