Author: Neil Bayliss

MASS TIMES: THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT 6.00pm Joan, John and Anthony Boland. 8.30am People of the Parish. 10.30am Peter Larkin. MONDAY 7.00pm Saint Frances of Rome Deceased Bojan family. TUESDAY 10.00am Lent feria Joan and John Semple. WEDNESDAY 9.00am Lent feria Special intention. THURSDAY 8.00am in church Lent feria AP. FRIDAY 12 noon Stations of the Cross MASS 6.00pm Lent feria Teresa Brunnock. SATURDAY 10.00am  Lent feria Mr and Mrs McMillan. FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT 6.00pm People of the Parish. 8.30am Sarah McDonnell. 10.30am Sean Holland. CONFESSION 5.15pm on Saturday or contact Fr Neil (01213512161) or email  fr.neil.bayliss@rcaob.org.uk to arrange a mutually convenient time and place. STATIONS OF THE CROSS IN LENT - Lenten Stations of the Cross will take place in church at 12 noon every Friday. Followed by…

MASS TIMES: SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT 6.00pm Jacqueline Skidmore. 8.30am People of the Parish. 10.30am Barney McFadden. MONDAY 7.00pm Saint Chad, Bishop David Pritchatt. TUESDAY 10.00am  Lent feria Deceased friends of Mary Smith. WEDNESDAY 9.00am Lent feria Nancy Jones. THURSDAY 9.00am in school Lent feria Catherine Langdon. FRIDAY 12 noon Stations of the Cross MASS 6.00pm Lent feria Peter Hawthorn and Roisin Gilligan. SATURDAY 10.00am  Lent feria Francis Goodman. THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT 6.00pm Joan, John and Anthony Boland. 8.30am People of the Parish. 10.30am Peter Larkin. CONFESSION - 5.15pm on Saturday or contact Fr Neil (01213512161) or email  fr.neil.bayliss@rcaob.org.uk to arrange a mutually convenient time and place. STATIONS OF THE CROSS IN LENT - Lenten Stations of the Cross will take place in church at 12 noon every Friday.…

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2026 - Planned for Saturday 13th June 2026, for children who will start their preparation in January 2026.  * Please note change of date below FIRST HOLY COMMUNION - Parents of children in Year 3 in Holy Cross School or any other local school wishing their child to receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion for the first time in June 2026, must attend a meeting in Holy Cross Church  on 23rd October at 6pm. For Children NOT in Holy Cross School. This year there will be instruction in the months of January - May immediately prior to the First Holy Communion Day itself (Saturday 13th June at 12 noon & 3pm). This instruction will be led by parish catechists. It will take place on five Saturday mornings…

THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION  2026 - Sadly His Grace, Archbishop Longley is now unable to confirm the children of the parish in February, he has asked the Vicars General to do so in his place. Parents of children in Year 6 in Holy Cross School or in year 6 or above in any other local school wishing their child to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation  in February 2026, must attend a meeting in Holy Cross Church on 23rd October 6.45pm. This year there will be a series of lessons from October to February  immediately prior to the Confirmation itself on Thursday 5th February 2026. These lessons will be led by parish catechists and they will take place monthly, on Saturday mornings of each month for two hours, from 8.30am (prompt…

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FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2026 - It is arranged for Saturday 13th June 12.00am and 3.00pm.  ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE DAY - Photographs - Due to the quick turnaround between the two Masses, there will be no photographer at the church. Flowers – Parents are asked for a donation of £3.00 per family towards of the cost of flowers for the church. Sashes/ Ties - Boys will be given red sashes by staff in the entrance of church on the day. Parents are asked for a donation of £5.00 for the red tie, which you will then receive prior to the Holy Communion. (If your child is at Holy Cross School) - Please log into your ParentMail account in make this payment no later than Tuesday 6 June. All children wearing shirts…