Pope Francis has today released a new Apostolic Exhortation “Gaudete et Exsultate” (Rejoice and be Glad). This document is a call to action for all of us to follow simple paths to holiness. Fr. James Martin, SJ an American Jesuit, has reflected on it and put together this helpful article of highlights. The full document can be read at the Holy See’s website. https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2018/04/09/top-five-takeaways-gaudete-et-exsultate

This week’s bulletin https://docs.google.com/file/d/1psDMq59jzQMYpWTH8zMsxfQw8h18Mg90/edit?usp=docslist_api&filetype=msword

Wishing you all a very Happy Easter May you share in the joy of the risen Christ.

This week’s bulletin A reminder there is no 5.30pm vigil mass this evening. The Easter Vigil will be celebrated at 8pm https://docs.google.com/file/d/1MsAEhNDkZ3Ey2VZADFbn6aAwzPgRSiDo/edit?usp=docslist_api&filetype=msword

Today we have commemorated the Passion of the Lord. We give thanks for the cross that is our salvation.

Solemn liturgy of the passion will be commemorated at 3pm today. Come along and join us to give thanks to God for the ultimate sacrifice of his Son.

Today we start the Sacred Tridium Come join us today to honour the Lord: Morning Prayer @ 10am Chrism Mass @ 11.30am in Motherwell Cathedral Diocese of Motherwell Mass of the Lord’s Supper @ 7pm Night prayer @ 9pm

A great video from Archdiocese of New York and Timothy Cardinal Dolan about the importance of confession. It's 'Reconciliation Monday' in the Archdiocese of New York. At St Barbara's its also Reconciliation Monday. There will be the opportunity to celebrate the sacrament of confession this evening from 7pm. Please share and come along! https://twitter.com/twitter/statuses/978258577570910209

This week’s bulletin https://docs.google.com/file/d/1s0AYIm5hkfld9nVHXzQSMxfy9emT7iQZ/edit?usp=docslist_api&filetype=msword

Holy Week Schedule Monday Mass at 8.30am and 10am Confessions 7pm - 8pm Tuesday Mass at 8.30am and 10am First Reconciliations at 7pm Wednesday Mass at 8.30am and 10am Thursday Morning Prayer 10am Mass of Chrism in Motherwell Cathedral at 11.30am Mass of the Lord's Supper at 7pm Night Prayer at the altar of repose at 9pm Friday Morning Prayer 10am Walk of Witness 12noon Solemn Liturgy of the Passion 3pm Saturday Morning Prayer 10am Easter Vigil 8pm (No 5.30pm Vigil mass) Sunday Mass at 10am and 12noon

A little reminder that the clocks have gone forward. I look forward to seeing you for Palm Sunday mass at 10am and 12noon