Dear parishioner,

I hope you are keeping safe and well in these strange times – unprecedented in any of our lifetimes. As I have said in previous communications, lots of people have volunteered to support any who needs help, so please let me know if there is anything that you need.
I have been sending occasional messages through WhatsApp to any parishioners whose numbers I have. If you haven’t received these messages, it may be because my number isn’t saved in your phone, and my messages are rejected as junk mail! My number is 0861727654. Please let me know if you don’t use WhatsApp, and I can forward the messages by text instead. Please also share the information you receive with anyone you know who doesn’t use email.
In normal circumstances, we would be preparing for special services in church for the coming week – Palm Sunday, through Holy Week, to the desolation of the cross on Good Friday, through the bleakness of Holy Saturday, to the joy and celebration of Easter Day.
Even though we can’t gather in community, we can still participate in this Holy Week, and we can still worship together. Many people have been using the app ‘Zoom’, for online video business and social meetings. It is very simple to use, but please call me if you are struggling to connect. We will join together for some services using Zoom, during Holy Week.
Please see below the schedule for an alternative Holy Week & Easter, 2020.
Please also know that I am praying for you and the whole community, as we face these extraordinary times. If you would like me to pray for a particular person or situation, please let me know.
With all prayerful good wishes,
Jack.

Palm Sunday:
Please log onto the Diocesan website for worship resources, including a podcast sermon.
https://dublin.anglican.org/news/2020/03/27/resources-for-morning-prayer

Monday of Holy Week:
Online from 7.20pm – Compline (Service begins at 7.30pm)

Ken Rue is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Monday in Holy Week Compline

Time: Apr 6, 2020 07:20 PM Dublin
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/381323578
Meeting ID: 381 323 578

Tuesday of Holy Week:
7.30pm Online Compline service
Jack Kinkead is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Compline for Tuesday of Holy Week

Time: Apr 7, 2020 07:30 PM London
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/438221523?pwd=UDAwM3kwcVMrenR0LzE1L3d6UERrQT09
Meeting ID: 438 221 523

Wednesday of Holy Week:
7.30pm Online Compline service
Jack Kinkead is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Compline for Wednesday of Holy Week

Time: Apr 8, 2020 07:30 PM London
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/320554425?pwd=cmw5dDhJa3VldmRIYWRQUkUyZXlXZz09
Meeting ID: 320 554 425

Thursday of Holy Week:
Online from 7.20pm – Holy Communion (Service begins at 7.30pm)
Ken Rue is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Maundy Thursday Holy Communion

Time: Apr 9, 2020 07:20 PM Dublin
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/801320480
Meeting ID: 801 320 480

Good Friday:
12 noon. Please search for: “Wicklow Parish Church” on YouTube, and log in at noon on Good Friday, as we will be doing a live broadcast reflection for Good Friday.
7pm. An ecumenical service for Good Friday, led by the clergy of Wicklow – a link to this service will be available on the parish websites & Facebook pages, & will be sent by text / WhatsApp. (www.wicklowchurchofireland.com / www.nunscrosschurch.ie)

Holy Saturday:
Easter Eve 11 April from 8.50pm – Easter Vigil (Service begins at 8.50pm)
Ken Rue is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting
Topic: Easter Vigil

Time: Apr 11, 2020 08:50 PM Dublin
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/124138091
Meeting ID: 124 138 091

Easter Day:
10am. Live broadcast from Wicklow Parish Church, to celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord. A service sheet to follow at home will be sent out during the week.