Our
celebrant will be His Eminence the Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich, Archbishop
of Luxembourg. The Cardinal is holidaying in Carvoeiro and has kindly offered
our community this Mass in English.
Cardinal
Hollerich is Pope Francis’ choice of moderator for the world-wide Synod
2021-2023. Every parishioner in the world has been invited to give their
opinion on the Catholic Church to the Synod by responding to the consultation
process on the theme of “For a synodal Church: communion, participation and
mission”. That period is now over and the collection of data is now being
analysed by the Synod Consistory led by Cardinal Hollerich as Relator-General.
His brief rest time in the Algarve is precious and we are most grateful for his
kind attention.
Mass on
Sunday will be in English: the readings, the hymns as well as the Order of
Mass. Everyone is most welcome even if you do not normally attend this
church. There will be refreshments after the service.
We are
having a special cash collection for the FOOD BANK during this service. Please
come and give generously. We support over 100 families in need.
For more
information contact Madeleine + 351 964 933 823 or email carvoeirocatholics@gmail.com