Author: Neil Bayliss

MASS TIMES: SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 6.00pm Catherine and Edward Malone. 8.30am Muriel Lynam. 10.30am People of the Parish. MONDAY 7.00pm Saint Wulstan Ann Weir. TUESDAY 10.00am  Feria Special intention (TF). WEDNESDAY 9.00am Saint Agnes, Virgin and Martyr Muriel Lynam. THURSDAY 9.00am in school Feria Rose Chow. FRIDAY 6.00pm Feria Deceased Finn and Weir families. SATURDAY 10.00am  Saint Francis de Sales Frances Nicklin. THIRD SUNDAY  IN ORDINARY TIME 6.00pm Muriel Lynam. 8.30am People of the Parish. 10.30am Frances Nicklin. 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. CONFIMATION IN FEBRUAY - 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…

MASS TIMES: FEAST OF THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD 6.00pm People of the Parish. 8.30am Susan Deacon.  10.30am Tony Turfrey. MONDAY 7.00pm Feria Frances Nicklin. TUESDAY 10.00am Feria Father Anselm. WEDNESDAY 9.00am Feria Celia and Patrick McSharry. THURSDAY 9.00am in school Feria Norman Wilson. FRIDAY 6.00pm Feria Frances Nicklin. SATURDAY 10.00am  Memorial of Saint Anthony, Abbot Rose Chow. SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 6.00pm Catherine and Edward Malone. 8.30am Muriel Lynam. 10.30am People of the Parish. 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. CHILDREN’S LITURGY EPIPHANY PARTY - This will take place in the Church Hall this Sunday January 11th following 10.30am Mass and finishing at 1.30pm. Cost: £2.50 per child. Parents, please complete the ‘booking form’ and…

MASS TIMES: SECOND SUNDAY AFTER THE NATIVITY 6.00pm Muriel Lynam. 8.30am People of the Parish. 10.30am Anne Lamb. MONDAY NO MASS TUESDAY 10.00am  Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord WEDNESDAY NO MASS THURSDAY NO MASS FRIDAY 6.00pm Christmas feria John Hughes. SATURDAY 10.00am  Christmas feria Frances Nicklin. FEAST OF THE BAPTISM  OF THE LORD 6.00pm People of the Parish. 8.30am Susan Deacon. 10.30am Tony Turfrey. 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. CHRISTMAS POST BOX - Please collect your cards from the Post Box in the porch. THANK YOU - Many thanks to all those who generously gave their time to clean, decorate and prepare our church for our Christmas Day celebrations. Thanks also to…

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 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)…

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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…