On Holy Saturday morning the church once more becomes a hive of activity and anticipation after the solemnity of Good Friday. Banners of rejoicing and resurrection are unfurled, flowers beautifully arranged, candlesticks polished, choir and servers practiced and ready, all in preparation for the great Easter Vigil. Coffee is provided for the many willing helpers.

Lumen Christi is sung out loud as the Light of Christ appears in the dark church, the bells ring out at the Gloria and Christ is risen. We partake in a wonderful service of joy and thanksgiving. After Mass we continue to celebrate by enjoying a glass of wine together in our new Parish Centre.

The S. V.P. distribute boxes of fruit or plants to those in need and the next morning the children receive Easter Eggs as they gather for their special Easter Mass. Among them are those preparing for their first Holy Communion, which will take place in June. They have been making their own spiritual journey with the help of catechists since last October. Any young people being confirmed are also following their prepared course ready for receiving the Sacrament in July.

As the weeks of Easter pass by, each Sunday brings its own special intentions. We remember the sick, the elderly, and the house bound in our prayers and often with some flowers from the ever-thoughtful S. V.P. We remember those who have died. Their names are recorded in the Memorial Book in a quiet corner of the church where candles are lit on special occassions. We have a special Mass for them later in the year when each and every one of them who has died during the year is named and remembered by family and friends.