Author: Neil Bayliss

MASS TIMES: FEAST OF THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS 6.00pm Mary and Fred Phillips. 8.30am People of the Parish. 10.30am Una and Charlie McKay. MONDAY 7.00pm Our Lady of Sorrows Anthony Hynes. TUESDAY 10.00am Saints Cornelius and Cyprian Michelle Latham.  WEDNESDAY NO MASS THURSDAY 9.00am (in School) Feria Johnson Fund. FRIDAY 6.00pm Feria Mike Gutowski. SATURDAY 10.00am Saint Andrew Kim tae-gon and Companions, Martyrs Eslam. TWENTY – FIFTH SUNDAY  IN ORDINARY TIME 6.00pm Bridie Callan. 8.30am Thomas Donohoe. 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. NEXT WEEKEND THERE WILL BE A RETIRING COLLECTION FOR CATHOLIC EVANGELISATION FISH AND CHIP LUNCH - The next Fish and Chip Lunch will take place…

The Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency (CSSA) are undertaking a thematic inspection of survivor engagement and support, and the Archdiocese of Birmingham has been chosen as one of the Dioceses to be involved in this project.  As such, all Dioceses and Religious Life Groups (RLGs) have been asked by the CSSA to share a public survey inviting survivors to contribute their experiences. The purpose of this public call is to gather information from anyone who has had recent contact with the Archdiocese of Birmingham, or any other Diocese or RLG. This includes experiences that are new or ongoing, as well as those connected to non-recent abuse, both in a faith context and outside of faith. While the primary focus is the period from July 2024 onwards, the CSSA do not wish…

MASS TIMES: TWENTY - THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 6.00pm Bridget Lavin. 8.30am People of the Parish. 10.30am Agnes Pirie. MONDAY 10.30am Requiem Mass for Agnes Pirie. TUESDAY 11.30am Requiem Mass for Anthony Hynes.  WEDNESDAY 9.00am Feria Don Manoj. THURSDAY 9.00am (in School) Feria Special intention (JI). FRIDAY 6.00pm Feria Sandos Ahmed. SATURDAY 10.00am Saint John Chrysostom Agnes Pirie. FEAST OF THE EXALTATION  OF THE HOLY CROSS 6.00pm Mary and Fred Phillips. 8.30am People of the Parish. 10.30am Una and Charlie McKay. 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. FISH AND CHIP LUNCH - The next Fish and Chip Lunch will take place in the Church Hall on Tuesday September 16th at 1.00pm. Please sign the list in the…

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…