Good Friday
2022-04-15 10:00 - 11:00 UTC
Stations of the Cross at 10:00am
Passion of the Lord at 3:00pm.
Good Friday is the day which commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Catholics are joined by almost all other Christians in solemn commemoration on this day. It is also a legal holiday around much of the world.
According to the gospels, Jesus was betrayed by Judas on the night of the Last Supper, commemorated on Holy Thursday. The morning following Christ’s arrest, he was brought before Annas, a powerful Jewish cleric. Annas condemned Jesus for blasphemy for refusing to repudiate Annas’ words that He was the Son of God. From there, Jesus was sent to Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of the province.
Pontius Pilate questioned Jesus but found no reason to condemn Him. Instead, he suggested Jewish leaders deal with Jesus according to their own law. But under Roman law, they could not execute Jesus, so they appealed to Pilate to issue the order to kill Jesus.
Pilate appealed to King Herod, who found no guilt in Jesus and sent Him back to Pilate once again. Pilate declared Jesus to be innocent, and washed his hands to show that he wanted nothing to do with Jesus, but the crowds were enraged. To prevent a riot and to protect his station, Pilate reluctantly agreed to execute Jesus and sentenced him to crucifixion. Jesus was convicted of proclaiming himself to be the King of the Jews.
Before his execution, Jesus was flogged, which was a customary practice intended to weaken a victim before crucifixion. Crucifixion was an especially painful method of execution and was perfected by the Romans as such. It was reserved for the worst criminals, and generally Roman citizens, women, and soldiers were exempt in most cases.
During his flogging, the soldiers tormented Jesus, crowning Him with thorns and ridicule.
Following his flogging, Jesus was compelled to carry his cross to the place of His execution, at Calvary. During his walk to the site of His execution, Jesus fell three times and the Roman guards randomly selected Simon, a Cyrene, to help Jesus.
After arrival at Calvary, Jesus was nailed to the cross and crucified between two thieves. One of the thieves repented of his sins and accepted Christ while on the cross beside Him. A titulus, or sign, was posted above Christ to indicate His supposed crime. The titulus read, “Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews.” It is commonly abbreviated in Latin as “INRI” (Iesus Nazarenus, Rex Iudaeorum).
During Christ’s last few hours on the cross, darkness fell over the whole land. Jesus was given a sponge with sour wine mixed with gall, a weak, bitter painkiller often given to crucified victims.
Good Friday: The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ, the Church and the Sacraments
Prior to death, Jesus spoke His last words, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” This line is the opening of Psalm 22, and it may have been common practice to recite lines of songs to deliver a greater message. Properly understood, the last words of Christ were triumphant. Guards then lanced Jesus’ side to ensure He was dead.
At the moment of Christ’s death, an earthquake occurred, powerful enough to open tombs. The long, thick curtain at the Temple was said to have torn from top to bottom.
Following the incredible events of the day, the body of Christ was removed from the cross and laid in a donated tomb, buried according to custom.
The events of Good Friday are commemorated in the Stations of the Cross, a 14-step devotion often performed during Lent and especially on Good Friday
Good Friday is a day of fasting within the Church. Traditionally, there is no Mass and no celebration of the Eucharist on Good Friday. A liturgy may still be performed and communion, if taken, comes from hosts consecrated on Holy Thursday. Baptism, penance, and anointing of the sick may be performed, but only in unusual circumstances. Church bells are silent. Altars are left bare.
The solemn, muted atmosphere is preserved until the Easter Vigil.

Easter Sunday Vigil Mass
2022-04-16 20:00 - 21:00
Easter Sunday Vigil Mass at 8:00pm

Easter Sunday
2022-04-17 10:00
Easter is the celebration of Christ’s resurrection from the dead. It is celebrated on Sunday, and marks the end of Holy Week, the end of Lent, the last day of the Easter Triduum (Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday), and is the beginning of the Easter season of the liturgical year.
As we know from the Gospels, Jesus Christ rose from the dead on the third day following his crucifixion, which would be Sunday. His resurrection marks the triumph of good over evil, sin and death. It is the singular event which proves that those who trust in God and accept Christ will be raised from the dead.
Since Easter represents the fulfilment of God’s promises to mankind, it is the most important holiday on the Christian calendar.
In the Gospels, the precise details of the Easter narrative vary slightly, but none of these variances are critical to the main story. In fact, it is argued that the variances are simply matters of style and not substance. Despite the variances, the key aspects of the Easter story all match. Above all, they agree that the tomb of Christ was indeed empty, which is the most essential fact.
Based on direct evidence from the mid-second century, it is believed that Easter was regularly celebrated from the earliest days of the Church.
The Easter date is movable and always falls on a Sunday between March 22 and April 25. Easter in the Roman Catholic Church is always on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the spring equinox.
Most Catholics attend the Easter Vigil although the services can be lengthy because many sacraments are performed, such as baptisms and Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, during the Mass. Services during the daytime on Easter are shorter and well attended.
For Christ, having risen from the dead, has become the first-fruits for those who sleep.
To Him be glory and power forever and ever!
Amen. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!”

NO MASS
2022-04-19, 2022-04-26, 2022-05-03, 2022-05-10, 2022-05-15, 2022-05-17, 2022-05-24, 2022-05-31

NO Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
2022-04-22, 2022-04-29, 2022-05-06, 2022-05-13, 2022-05-20, 2022-06-03

Open House
2022-05-02 11:00 - 15:00
Minsteracres Retreat Centre: Open House 11:00am – 3:00pm. Free
Admission includes House Tours, Exhibitions, Videos, Estate Walks, Light
Meditation in the Chapel, Peace and Walled Gardens.

Ukraine Charity Night
2022-05-06 19:30 - 22:30
Twilight Zone, who have performed at the Cramlington Village Club’s New Years Night Concerts, are playing in the upstairs room at the same Village Club on Friday 6th May 2022, commencing at 7:30pm. Tickets are priced at £10.00 which will include a Buffet provided by Dudley Deli. Tickets are available from Maria on 07903 510146.

Kevin Robson's Requiem Mass and Funeral
2022-05-13 09:30 - 10:30
This will replace our usual 10:00am Mass. Please come along to support Averill and her family and to give thanks to God for Kevin’s involvement in our parish over many years.

Our Lady of Fatima
2022-05-14 11:00 - 15:30
VISITATION OF THE PILGRIM VIRGIN STATUE AND THE RELICS OF SAINTS JACINTA AND FRANCISOST AT PAULS RC CHURCH, ALNWICK, NE66 1AE on SATURDAY 14 MAY 2022 11:00am – 3:30pm. Tel: 01556 602012.
Parking available in church grounds. Canon Stephen Watson invites you to a PROCESSION WITH OUR LADY’s STATUE, MASS AND HOMILY, ROSARY.
BREAK FOR LUNCH (tea & coffee provided, bring your own lunch).
Followed by FATIMA TALK, BROWN SCAPULAR ENROLMENT, EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT and CONFESSION, BENEDICTION
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Sister Mary Paul Gilroy's Requiem Mass and Funeral
2022-05-19 11:00 - 12:30
This will replace our usual 10:00am Mass. Due to the size of the church being an issue we hope to Live Stream the service on St. Paul’s Facebook platform https://www.facebook.com/groups/143816098991252 then upload it within the hour onto the St. Paul’s YouTube platform www.youtube.com/c/StPaulsRCChurchCramlington

Adult Formation & Spiritual Nurturing Group
2022-05-19 19:00 - 20:30 | St. Paul’s RC Church, Cramlington, Dewley, Cramlington, NE23 6EF, United Kingdom
The Group will meet on Thursday 19th May Please come along between 7 – 8:15pm to nurture and share your faith values with your parish family. Feel free to drop in, join in or just listen. Refreshments are provided.

Mass to Celebrate Marriage and Family Life
2022-05-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Cathedral of St. Mary, Newcastle upon Tyne, Clayton Street West, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5HH, United Kingdom
Will be presided at by Bishop Robert Byrne in the Cathedral on Saturday 21st May 2022 at 12:00pm. This open invitation will focus on couples celebrating significant anniversaries in 2022 but is open to engaged couples preparing for marriage, those who have been married since our last Mass in 2021 and all married couples. We include those widowed and bereaved who were unable to visit wives and husbands in hospital and homes prior to their deaths. We remember couples in crisis and individual adults and children experiencing difficulties and abuse in their family relationships. We wish all to know that no-one is forgotten and that the Sacramental life, despite our Covid experiences over the past two years, is very much alive and prayed for. Parishioners remain encouraged to wear a mask if they wish and to hand sanitise on entry to the Cathedral. Anyone celebrating a special anniversary can request a certificate by completing this form with their details: bit.ly/3NTqjoC

Laudato Si’ Week
2022-05-22 08:00 - 2022-05-29 17:00
Pope Francis invites Catholic communities around the world to participate in Laudato Si’ Week 2022 from 22nd – 29th May 2022. The weeklong global event will mark the seventh anniversary of Pope Francis’ landmark encyclical on creation care and unite the world’s 1.3 billion Catholics to listen and respond to the cry of God’s creation. We will celebrate Laudato Si’ week within our Diocese by holding a Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral at 7pm on Monday May 23. Bishop Robert will preside at the Mass and Fr Chris Hughes will give the homily on hearing the cry of the poor and the earth. Music will be provided by pupils from Sacred Heart High School, Fenham. Everyone is welcome to attend this special Mass focusing on creation care.

Mass Celebrating Laudato Si’ Week
2022-05-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Cathedral of St. Mary, Newcastle upon Tyne, Clayton Street West, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5HH, United Kingdom
We will celebrate Laudato Si’ week within our Diocese by holding a Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral at 7pm on Monday May 23. Bishop Robert will preside at the Mass and Fr Chris Hughes will give the homily on hearing the cry of the poor and the earth. Music will be provided by pupils from Sacred Heart High School, Fenham. Everyone is welcome to attend this special Mass focusing on creation care.

Adult Formation & Spiritual Nurturing Group
2022-05-26 19:00 - 20:30 | St. Paul’s RC Church, Cramlington, Dewley, Cramlington, NE23 6EF, United Kingdom
The Group will meet on Thursday 26th May Please come along between 7:00pm – 8:15pm to nurture and share your faith values with your parish family. Feel free to drop in, join in or just listen. Refreshments are provided.

Mass Intention
2022-06-01 19:00 - 19:30 | St. Paul’s RC Church, Cramlington, Dewley, Cramlington, NE23 6EF, United Kingdom
Jose Kallan R.I.P.

Day of Prayer & Pilgrimage to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne
2022-06-04 08:00 - 17:00
For further information on this event please see the following Diocesan link – Stella Maris Day Of Prayer and Pilgrimage at the Holy Island of Lindisfarne

Mass Intention
2022-06-04 18:00 - 19:00 | St. Paul’s RC Church, Cramlington, Dewley, Cramlington, NE23 6EF, United Kingdom
Sr. Mary Paul, RIP
