Lent,Holy Weekand Easter

in the ForestA journey withBishop Robert

Church HouseOld DeaneryCollege Green Gloucester GL1 2LY

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PALM SUNDAY, 25 MARCHThe Triangle, Cinderford 10.30am

The Palm Sunday Liturgy with procession and reading of the Passion.

There is a particular invitation to all, where there is no local provision, to join Bishop Robert for the following three services:

MAUNDY THURSDAY, 29 MARCHSt Mary’s, Lydney 7.30pm

Eucharist with washing of feet and vigil.

GOOD FRIDAY, 30 MARCHSt Luke’s, Tutshill 2pm

The Good Friday Liturgy with preaching of the cross.

EASTER EVE, 31 MARCHSt Peter’s, Newnham7.30pm

The Easter Ceremonies with lighting of the new fire, vigil, confirmation and communion. Please contact your parish priest if you would like to be confirmed on this date.

EASTER DAY, 1 APRILSt Paul’s, Parkend10am

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Dear Friends,

I am really looking forward to spending Lent, Holy Week and Easter in the Forest South Deanery this year with a mix of sharing with individual parishes, teaching and some wider deanery engagement.

I certainly don’t want to detract in any way from what is already planned in local parishes but rather to offer, especially where there is no local provision, the opportunity to explore further the deep riches of this season to renew our walk with Christ.

During Lent I will be visiting a number of parishes for morning worship. On three afternoons I will be offering some teaching in preparation for our observance of Holy Week, that we may be ready to make the journey with Christ to the Cross. We will prepare to enter the darkness, that we may be able to fully comprehend the wonder of Easter as we light the new fire and greet the risen Christ, finding in him that life in abundance we are promised.

I hope very much that you will be able to be part of this journey with me and I look forward with excitement and anticipation to the journey ahead.

Bishop Robert

WEDNESDAY 14 FEBRUARYSt Luke’s, Tutshill 7.30pm

Eucharist with imposition of ashesWe set out on our journey in penitence and faith.

SUNDAY 18 FEBRUARYSt Andrew’s, Alvington 10.30am

Eucharist

Holy Trinity, Primrose Hill, Lydney 4pm

First teaching sessionAn hour exploring our observance of Palm Sunday and Maundy Thursday, its scriptures and liturgy. There will be time for prayer and reflection.

SUNDAY 11 MARCHSt Margaret Mary Roman Catholic Church, Coleford 9.30am

Eucharist

St Peter’s, Clearwell 11am

Celebration of baptism

Christ Church, Christchurch 4pm

Second teaching sessionAn hour exploring our observance of Good Friday, its scriptures and liturgy. There will be time for prayer and reflection.

SUNDAY 18 MARCHHoly Trinity, Drybrook 10.30am

Morning Eucharist, United service

Holy Jesus, Lydbrook 4pm

Third teaching sessionAn hour exploring our observance of Easter with its scriptures and liturgy. There will be time for prayer and reflection.