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Apr 03
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Holy Week

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Palm Sunday – The Triumphal Entry – Jesus enters Jerusalem to greetings of “Hosannas”.

Monday – The Cleansing of the Temple – Jesus confronts the money changers.  He says “My Father’s House is a house of prayer”.

Tuesday – The Withered Fig Tree and Olivet Discourse – Jesus teaches His disciples about the power of faith.

Wednesday – Spy Wednesday (The Betrayal) – Judas agrees to betray Jesus.

Thursday – Maundy Thursday – The institution of  Communion.  Jesus washes His disciples’ feet.

Friday – Good Friday – The Passion and Crucifixion – The trial before Pilate. The Via Dolorosa. Death on the Cross.

Saturday – The Day of Waiting and Solemn Vigil – Christ in the tomb.

Sunday – Resurrection Sunday (Easter) – The Resurrection of Jesus.  Triumph over death.

Nov 30
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Happy St Andrew’s Day

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Brother of Simon Peter, Andrew was one of the 12 apostles of Jesus and was also a fisherman.

St. Andrew was known for being one of Jesus’ first followers and he was martyred by crucifixion on an X-shaped cross which is represented on our national blue and white flag – known as the Saltire.  (Credit: Paul Murphy, Motherwell)

As well as being the patron saint of Scotland, Andrew is patron saint to other countries, including Ukraine, Barbados and Romania.

He is the patron saint of Amalfi in Italy. His relics were brought there from Constantinople in 1208.  The cathedral (duomo) in the centre of Amalfi is dedicated to St Andrew.  The people of Amalfi celebrate St Andrew on, not only 30th November but also the 27th June.