Easter Sunday at St. Ambrose Barlow Parish was celebrated with joy and gratitude. The congregation joined for a reverent and uplifting Mass as the Resurrection of Our Lord was commemorated. The liturgy featured music, scripture readings, and a warm welcome from our parish community of Saint Charles and Saint Mark. All were invited to participate in prayer, receive the sacraments, and share in fellowship after Mass. Many renewed their faith that Easter morning — a time of hope, renewal, and God’s abundant love.

The Easter Vigil Mass, which took place on Saturday 4th April at Saint Mark’s Church, is the occasion each year that the Catholic Church welcomes new members.

During this special Mass, Daniel, who has been given instruction about the faith on a Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) course, received the sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion to become a full member of the Catholic Church. Four children, Luna, Mila, Maeve and Georgina also received the sacrament of Baptism at the Mass. This was the first step for them on their spiritual journey.

We welcome these five new members, and those who have supported them, to the Saint Ambrose Barlow parish family. We will keep them all in our prayers as they continue to learn more about their faith.

Good Friday at St Ambrose Barlow Parish was a solemn day of prayer, reflection and reverent worship. Parishioners joined in commemorating the Passion of Our Lord with the Liturgy of the Passion, which included the reading of the Passion narrative, intercessions, Veneration of the Cross and Holy Communion. The service offered space for quiet contemplation and communal prayer, drawing the parish together in gratitude for Christ’s sacrifice. All were welcome to attend.

On Maundy Thursday at St Ambrose Barlow Parish we gathered to commemorate the Lord’s Last Supper, the institution of the Eucharist and the call to humble service. The evening liturgy included the Mass of the Lord’s Supper with the washing of feet, a reflective homily, and a solemn Eucharistic procession. After Mass the Blessed Sacrament was reserved for quiet prayer during the Watching until Night Prayer. All were warmly invited to join in those sacred moments of thanksgiving, service and silent devotion as we began the Triduum together.

Young Hands of Christ came together in a joyful music jam, where hands became instruments of praise. Welcoming children and young people of all abilities, the session explored rhythm and percussion, sign-supported songs, and simple instrumental arrangements that deepened worship and nurtured musical confidence. Through playful learning and shared creativity, we celebrated faith, fostered teamwork, and offered meaningful ways for young people to take part in Mass and parish life.