Events

Quinquagesima

Quinquagesima

SS. Perpétua & Felicity Martyrs in Roman north Africa in AD203. Perpetua’s own account of the events leading up to their martyrdom survives together with an eyewitness account.

Ash Wednesday Mass with Imposition of Ashes

A fun workshop for spring with Kay Ford. You will make a natural wreath to take home, with vine, pussy willow, moss, bulbs, foliage and accessories, which have all been sustainably sourced. It is open to all abilities and all the materials will be provided. However, please bring a pair of strong scissors or secateurs. Refreshments will be available. Places are limited. Please book on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/spring-floral-workshop-tickets-1226589786069?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios

Lent 1

Feria

S. Cuthbert 7th century Anglo-saxon monk at Ripon and then at Melrose to Scotland before becoming Bishop of Lindisfarne in 684. He died in 687. His remains are in Durham Cathedral, having been rescued from marauding Vikings.

Lent 3

Annunciation of the BVM ’Lady Day” for centuries observed as New Year’s Day, being the dawn of the age of salvation. (It is still a modern quarter day of the payment of commercial rents etc.)

Annunciation of the BVM at St Mary’s Bishophill Junior ’Lady Day” for centuries observed as New Year’s Day, being the dawn of the age of salvation. (It is still a modern quarter day of the payment of commercial rents etc.)