Holy Week and Easter 2025

Sunday 13th April

10:00 am - Palm Sunday Service

Monday 14th April

7:30 pm - Reflection and prayers:
“From Palm Sunday to the Last Supper” 1

Tuesday 15th April

7:30 pm - Reflection and prayers:
“From Palm Sunday to the Last Supper” 2

Wednesday 16th April

7:30 pm - Reflection and prayers:
“From Palm Sunday to the Last Supper” 3

Thursday 17th April

8:00 pm - Maundy Thursday Service, followed by The Watch.

On Maundy Thursday we remember Jesus sharing his Last Supper with his disciples, instituting the celebration of the Eucharist. Following his teaching we celebrate the Eucharist in remembrance of him. At this supper, Jesus gave his greatest commandment that we should love one another as he has loved us; and so during this service feet are washed by the clergy as an example of Christian humility and service. 

Following the service there is a silent watch or vigil, throughout the night, between 9pm and 9am.

Friday 18th April

12:00 pm - Good Friday, Jesus’ words from the cross, prayers and reflections

2:00 pm - Liturgy of Good Friday

Saturday 19th April

7:30 pm - Holy Saturday, Vigil and lighting of Paschal Candle

The Easter Vigil is the first service of Easter and begins with the symbolic and expectant waiting for the resurrection of Jesus.

The Paschal Candle is lit from a new fire, which depicts the new life and light of Jesus' resurrection on the first Easter morning.

Sunday 20th April

10:00 am - Easter Day, Festival Mass

Early on the third day, Jesus' disciples come and find the empty tomb. Later that day they gather and eat with their risen Lord. Our Easter celebrations celebrate the joy of Resurrection and the promise of eternal life.

Easter egg hunt for children and celebration refreshments in the church following the service.