Easter 2021 – A Message from Father Bernard

Life is certainly becoming more hectic and challenging for many of us. There are so many things to deal with and keep a track of, that sometimes we are left exhausted.

That’s one reason why we set aside certain days to remember and celebrate the truly important things in life. In this way we hopefully won’t forget the essentials and lose our way. And so we have Birthdays, Anniversaries, ANZAC Day and Easter.

Easter is not just a welcome ‘long weekend’ it’s more than a time for a rest and some fishing.

Easter celebrates the very heart of our Christian Faith. This is the one time in the year when the Church family celebrates with all the colour, song, symbol and spirit it can muster. This is the feast that connects us with the Risen Lord, and His life and love that is stronger than violence, sin and death. This is the feast when we renew our commitment as Christians and pledge to support each other in our common mission.

The celebration of Easter is over three days, from Holy Thursday night, Good Friday and the highpoint at Easter Vigil on Saturday night. The joy continues Easter Sunday morning.

At the Easter Vigil we celebrate like no other night. From the Easter fire, we go to the Story of God’s love over centuries to this day, then we celebrate the baptism of new members followed by the Easter Eucharist.

These are the most important days in our Church year. Please make the celebrations a priority and especially help our children to discover the blessings in these special celebrations.

In a challenging world, Easter connects us with the life and love of Jesus Christ shared among us.

The Easter Vigil Celebration will be on St Dominic’s School Oval, weather permitting, followed by shared supper and toasting marshmallows. Chairs will be provided. BYO picnic rug.

 

Easter Liturgies 2021: Holy Week and Easter

 

Holy Thursday: Mass of the Lord’s Supper

April 1 OLGC Karrinyup 7.00pm

 

Good Friday: Passion Play

April 2 St Dominic’s Innaloo 9.30am

 

Good Friday: Stations of the Cross

April 2 OLGC Karrinyup 10.30am

 

Good Friday: Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion

April 2 St Dominic’s Innaloo 3.00pm

 

Holy Saturday: Easter Vigil

April 3 St Dominic’s Innaloo 6.00pm

Mass will be celebrated on St Dominic’s School Oval weather permitting followed by shared supper and toasting marshmallows.  Chairs will be provided.  BYO picnic rugs.

 

Easter Sunday Mass April 4

OLGC Karrinyup 8.00am

St Dominic’s Innaloo 10.00am

 

Fr Bernard and the Catholic Parish of Innaloo / Karrinyup wish you and your family all the blessings of this EASTER SEASON and invite you to celebrate with us at this special time.

 

 

Fr Bernard

Parish Priest

Innaloo/Karrinyup

Ph: 9245 3899