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Holy Week at St Anthony of Padua in Fakenham was a particularly busy and vibrant time this year, with a series of special events bringing together the local community and visitors from across the region. Parishioner Margaret Hulme reports.
Palm Sunday began with a joyful procession, as parishioners were joined by a contingent from St Mary’s in Ipswich. Together they celebrated the Palm Sunday Mass, marking the beginning of Holy Week. The festivities continued afterwards with a very enjoyable lunch, where the two communities shared food and fellowship.
On Holy Saturday, the church was once again full for Święcenie Pokarmów — the beautiful Polish tradition of the blessing of Easter baskets. Families from across East Anglia travelled to St Anthony’s, bringing with them carefully prepared baskets filled with foods rich in symbolic meaning, such as bread, eggs and sausages. The blessing ceremony was a moving occasion, and the joy and devotion of all present made it a truly special celebration.
Holy Week at St Anthony’s this year was a powerful reminder of the richness and diversity of Catholic tradition, and of the strong bonds that unite our diocesan family.
