Author: Neil Bayliss

MASS TIMES: THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 6.00pm Sarah & Thomas Loftus and Paddy & Kathleen Forde. 8.30am People of the Parish. 10.30am Brigid Moyles. MONDAY 7.00pm Feria Special intention (KF). TUESDAY 10.00am Feria Deceased Webb and Gunn families.  WEDNESDAY 9.00am Feria Michelle Latham. THURSDAY 9.00am in school Feria Brigid Moyles. FRIDAY 6.00pm Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Tony and Andy Lavin. SATURDAY 10.00am Saint Cecilia, Virgin and Martyr Johnson Fund. SOLEMNITY OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE 6.00pm Brigid Moyles. 8.30am People of the Parish. 10.30am Anne Lambe. 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. CONFIRMATION CLASS - next lesson is Saturday 22nd November 8.30am in Fr Berry Room, in Church Hall…

MASS TIMES: THE FEAST OF THE DEDICATION OF THE LATERAN BASILICA 6.00pm Deceased Lavin and Brunnock families. 8.30am People of the Parish. 9.30am War Requiem. MONDAY NO MASS Memoria Pope St Leo the Great. TUESDAY NO MASS  Memoria of Saint Martin of Tours.  WEDNESDAY NO MASS Memoria of Saint Josaphat. THURSDAY NO MASS Feria. FRIDAY NO MASS  Feria. SATURDAY 10.00am Feria Agnes Bowes. THIRTY - THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 6.00pm Sarah & Thomas Loftus and Paddy & Kathleen Forde. 8.30am People of the Parish. 10.30am Brigid Moyles. Please note this Sunday November 9th, the Mass times will be 8.30am and 9.30am as it is Remembrance Sunday. (NOT at 10.30am) 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.…

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2026 - Planned for Saturday 13th June 2026, for children who will start their preparation in January 2026.   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 beginning with the 10am parish Mass and continuing…

THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION  2026 - Archbishop Bernard has put into his diary Thursday February 5th to administer the sacrament of Confirmation in 2026. 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 6th 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 start) until after the 10am Mass on the following dates: 8th November…

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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…