Holy Week and Easter 2023:

In the Holy Week the Church celebrates the mysteries of salvation by Christ in the last days of his earthly life, from his messianic entry into Jerusalem, until his blessed Passion and glorious Resurrection. The summit of the Liturgical Year is the Easter Triduum—from the evening of Holy Thursday to the evening of Easter Sunday. Though chronologically three days, they are liturgically one day unfolding for us the unity of Christ’s Paschal Mystery. The single celebration of the Triduum marks the end of the Lenten season, and leads to the Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord at the Easter Vigil. The liturgical services that take place during the Triduum are: Mass of the Lord’s Supper, Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion & Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord

Easter Triduum Mass Times @ St Saviour’s

Maundy Thursday 6th April: The Lord’s Supper 20.00

Good Friday 7th April :

  • Walk of Witness 10am
  • Stations of the Cross 14.15
  • The Lord’s Passion 15.00

Easter Vigil Mass 8th April : 20.00

Easter Sunday Masses 9th April: 08.30 & 11.30

Easter Triduum at OLMS Chipperfield

Maundy Thursday 6th AprilMass of the Lord’s Supper 6pm

Good Friday 7th April:

  • Stations of the Cross 2.30pm
  • Celebration of the Passion of the Lord 3pm

Holy Saturday 8th April: Mass 7pm

Easter Sunday 9th April: Mass 10am                                   

Happy and Blessed Easter to All!

Please note that Katie Allam, Parish Secretary is now on Maternity leave & so the Parish office hours will not always be applicable as the Parish Priests will be looking after the administration.

Cardinal Congratulates new Prime Minister & addresses Cost of Living Crisis

Thank you for all your support

The last year has been so difficult for many people, including those in our community, some of whom are struggling to make ends meet.

Thank you to our volunteers and supporters of our foodbank.  Through it, we have been able to help many people through this anxious time.

The funding and donated items for this project comes from the generosity of our parishioners and a supportive grant from the Coronavirus Community Support Fund (managed by the National Lottery).  They have helped us build a secure storage shed.  There has also been a new ramp that helps people to get into our hall.

St Saviours last man standing poster

Confirmation 2021:  Registration is now open and application forms are available to download from the link below.

 

https://forms.gle/EBussdFqafCdwSu16

 

 

 

 

Long Term Loan of Pope Adrian IV Portrait:  We’re delighted that Hertfordshire County Council have agreed a long term loan of a portrait of Pope Adrian IV in our church for public enjoyment.  St Saviours church is particularly significant as being in the area that Nicholas Breakspear, Pope Adrian IV was born.

 The portrait was presented to us on Monday 14th December in the presence of Bishop Paul McAleenan and will be displayed in the porch at the back of the church once we have arranged the correct casing & protection required to keep this unique piece of artwork secure.

 

Ceremony of Beatification of Our Founder

It is with great joy that we inform you that the Holy See has determined that the ceremony of the Beatification of our Venerable Founder, Fr Francis Mary of the Cross Jordan will take place on 15th May 2021 at the Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran in Rome.  The ceremony will be presided over by Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu, the Prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints.

 

The miracle:  A young couple that was expecting a baby in 2014 in Jundiai (Brazil), was informed by several medical doctors and specialists that their unborn child was suffering an incurable bone disease (skeletal dysplasia). Being members of a group of Lay Salvatorians, the parents began to pray through the intercession of the Venerable Servant of God, Fr. Francis Jordan, inviting other members of the Salvatorian Family to join them. The child was born in a complete healthy condition on 8 September 2014, the day of Fr. Francis Jordan´s death anniversary. After the required canonical procedures had been successfully completed, the Holy Father, Pope Francis declared that this miraculous healing was worked by God through the intercession of Fr. Francis Jordan.

 

 

 

 

Funeral Service in the Church: A Non-Eucharistic service in the Church is now permitted. The number of people gathered should be minimised. The next-of-kin has an important role in determining who is to attend the funeral; members of the person’s household, close family members, or if the above are unable to attend, close friends. Other discussions of the Taskforce indicate a maximum of 15 people including the priest or deacon and stewards.

Other points to consider:

  • the mortal remains of the person should not rest overnight in the church;
  • no objects should be placed on the coffin;
  • no singing is permitted;
  • the use of a single use service sheet which is taken away;
  • the cleaning of the church;
  • people who are not able to attend the service may wish to line the street in a socially distanced way.

The undertakers may assist, if willing, with limiting the numbers entering the church, or this may be the role of local stewards. Some people may find these restrictions too limited and wish simply to gather for a burial or cremation.

 

abbots langletWelcome to the Catholic parish communities of Saint Saviour, Abbots Langley and Our Lady, Mother of the Saviour, Chipperfield who are served by the members of the Salvatorians.

The Church and Presbytery of St Saviours is situated on The Crescent, which is just off the High Street.  Our address is St Saviour’s Presbytery, 96, The Crescent, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, WD5 0DS.

The church of Our Lady Mother of the Saviour address is: 3 Forge Close, Chipperfield, Kings Langley. WD4 9DL

Parish Priest: Fr Richard Mway SDS

Assistant Priest:

Parish Safeguarding Representative St Saviours, Abbots Langley: Marie-Louise Nolan.

Parish Safeguarding Representative Our Lady, Mother of the Saviour, Chipperfield: Fabian Wilson

For general enquiries please call 01923 266177.

Parish Secretary. Katie Allam is available only on Tuesday/Fridays 9am -2pm

Our email address is abbotslangley@rcdow.org.uk

Our website: https://parish.rcdow.org.uk/abbotslangley

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