We mark Lent at St Michael & All Angels in a variety of ways: our services (including On My Desert Island talks), our Lent study book, our Lent Charity Appeal and Lent lunch, Reflections on our Stained Glass Windows and study courses.
See also St Michael’s in Lent: A Liturgical Guide
The Nicene Creed
‘I believe in One God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit’
This year is the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea. During Lent we will be exploring the meaning of the Creed for Christians today.
Lent has been called the ‘springtime of the Church.’ Like Spring, Lent brings growth, spiritual growth. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus encourages His disciples to pray regularly and quietly, to be generous in our dealings and in our charitable giving, and to fast. Our Lent programme is designed to help you keep a good and holy Lent. You are welcome to join any of the services and talks.
ASH WEDNESDAY 5 March
12.30 pm Mass and Imposition of Ashes
5pm Children’s Mass and Ashing
7.30pm Choral Mass and Imposition of Ashes
SERMONS on SUNDAYS IN LENT
Lent 1: Sunday 9 March
I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of Heaven and Earth.
Preacher: Mthr Sarah Lenton,
Lent 2: Sunday 16 March
I believe in One Lord Jesus Christ
Preacher: The Vicar
Lent 3: Sunday 23 March
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the giver of Life
Preacher: Anne Mower, Reader
Lent 4: Sunday 30 March
Family Mass for Mothering Sunday
Preacher: Mother Sarah Lenton
Lent 5: Sunday 6 April (Passion Sunday)
I believe in one Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church
Preacher: Fr Brandon Fletcher- James
6.30pm Sunday Evensong
Guess who’s coming to dinner’
Members of the congregation will reflect on people who have inspired them in their life and faith.
Sunday 9 March Jane Trigle
Sunday 16 March Hugh Johnson
Sunday 23 March Danniella Downs
Sunday 30 March Jane Thomson
Sunday 6 April Charles Rees
STUDY GROUPS
Sundays at 11.30 am
The Nicene Creed – exploring the creed in its 1700th anniversary year. Led by the clergy in the Raphael Room
March 9, 16, 23, and April 6
Wednesdays at 6.30pm
Prayer and the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Half an hour of contemplative prayers in front of the Blessed Sacrament
Begins 12 March
Thursdays at 7.30pm
‘Life and Spirituality’ at St Peter’s, Acton Green Led by Fr Fabrizio. Contemplative prayer and a short film as we explore the suffering, death and Resurrection. Begins 6 March.
Fridays 6.30pm Stations of the Cross
Meditative service (30mins) journeying with Christ on the way of the Cross
Begins 14 March
Excursions:
Visits to the National Gallery, The Liberal Jewish Synagogue, and the Russian Orthodox Church. See photographs.
Lent Lunch
Sunday 6 April (right) in the Michael Room organised by the Charities Group, in aid of Pipal Tree.
Pipal Tree works in Nepal to support women and children’s welfare and delivers rewilding projects in Kathmandu and elsewhere
STUDY BOOK
Our recommended study book for Lent is:
‘Let me go there: the spirit of Lent’ Paula Gooder
The book can be ordered online in both paperback and Kindle editions. Some copies will be made available for £ 10.00 at the back of church after Mass in Lent or from the Parish Office
Holy Week
Palm Sunday 13 April until Easter Sunday 20th April
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in Holy Week, there will be a Mass at 7.30pm and the devotions will be led by Mthr Sarah Lenton
The Great Three days, (the Triduum)
Maundy Thursday 8.00pm, Good Friday 2pm, and 5am Easter Vigil. Preacher – The Vicar
DAILY PRAYER & WORSHIP
Daily Office: Come and join the Church’s regular daily prayer, which takes place before Mass. Mondays 9.30am, Wednesdays 12 noon, Thursdays 9.30am, Saturdays 9.30am.
Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession)
By appointment. Please contact the Parish Office or speak to one of the priests. Further times will be advertised during Holy Week.