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A Pathway Towards Easter Lenten Retreat 2012 St. Thomas More Catholic High School, Dane Bank Av, Crewe Introduction This retreat has been organised by the clergy and laity of LPA (Local Pastoral Area) No. 9 for the benefit of the parish and communities of St. Gabriel's Alsager, St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Crewe, St. Anne's Nantwich and St. Winefride's Sandbach. It will be a beneficial spiritual preparation as we approach Holy Week and Easter. We are delighted to be able to welcome Bishop Brian Noble, our Bishop Emeritus who will be leading a workshop and presiding at out joint parochial celebration of the Mass of the Fifth Sunday of Lent which will close the retreat. We are privileged to welcome Father Denis McBride C.SS.R who will be delivering our keynote address in the morning and the afternoon. His words will be complimented by Sister Cathering Darby SND and Dr Marian Tolley who will help to break open the scriptures for us as we prepare to celebrate the great events of Holy Week and Easter. The day will close with a celebration of Mass for the Fifth Sunday of Lent at 5:30pm in St. Thomas More Catholic High School. This Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Brian and the clergy of the Local Pastoral Area. The Mass replaces the Saturday Vigil Mass in our four parishes and attendance is open to everyone. Booking NB. You do not need to book for the Mass! In order to book for the retreat please contact Helena on 01270 212533 (you may be asked to complete a booking form, which is available from her). When booking, you will be invited to state which Workshops you wish to attend. We would ask you to arrive at St. Thomas More Catholic High School from 9:30am to 10am for registration and tea and coffee. Please bring a packed lunch. There is no charge for the day. The offertory collection at Mass will be your opportunity to provide for the expenses for the day. The closing dates for booking are the weekend of 25th / 26th February. Timetable 09:30am Registration There will be a bookshop provided by Pauline Books and Media available during the day. Workshops When booking, you will be asked to state your order of preference (rank 1,2,3). We will do our best to try and guarantee your first preference. Details of the Workshop you will be attending in the morning and afternoon will be provided during registration on the day. - Living the Easter Vigil (Bishop Brian Noble) |
