4th ‘Laetare Sunday’ of Lent (Mothering Sunday) 11 am. Sung Mass at St John Fisher Catholic Church Celebrant, Fr. Bob White Intention: Fr. Ivor Morris RIP B less me Father for I have sinned… Dear friends, Welcome to ‘Laetare Sunday’ where we give special thanks for our Mother’s, on this their special day: we also recognise our sinfulness before the Throne of Grace. Confession plays an important part in the spiritual life of the practicing Catholic and we should all take time to reflect and make good use of the wonderful sacrament of mercy forgiveness and love which is at the heart of the theme in today’s Gospel reading. From VATICAN CITY : As Catholics are encouraged to make going to confession a significant part of their lives during Lent, Pope Francis offered some quick tips to help people prepare for the sacrament of penance. After a brief explanation of why people should go to confession — “because we are all sinners” — the pope liste