Author: Neil Bayliss

MASS TIMES: SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST Saturday 6.00pm Stephen Bone. 8.30am People of the Parish. 10.30am Andy Bagshaw. MONDAY 7.00pm Feria Special intention (P and M). TUESDAY 10.00am Feria Special intention (VF). WEDNESDAY 9.00am Feria Susan Garrington. THURSDAY 9.00am in school Saint Barnabas, Apostle Carole and Ian Beauchamp. FRIDAY 6.00pm Solemnity of the Most sacred Heart of Jesus Fiona Miley. SATURDAY 12 noon and 3.00pm First Holy Communion Masses ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 6.00pm Holy Father’s Intentions. 8.30am People of the Parish. 10.30am Deceased clergy. CONFESSIONS - 5.15pm on Saturday or contact Fr Neil on 0121 351 2161 or email fr.neil.bayliss@rcaob.org.uk to arrange a mutually convenient time or place. FISH AND CHIP LUNCH - The next Fish and Chip Lunch will be in…

SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY Saturday 6.00pm Madge Hynes. 8.30am Canon John Gunn and deceased Gunn Family. 10.30am People of the Parish. MONDAY 7.00pm Saint Justin, martyr Steven Ruff. TUESDAY 10.00am Easter feria Vera Loftus. WEDNESDAY 9.00am MASS Ss Charles Lwanga and Companions, martyrs Fiona Miley. THURSDAY 9.00am in school Feria Special intention (Ollie F). FRIDAY 6.00pm Saint Boniface, Bishop and Martyr Special intention (JA). SATURDAY 10.00am Feria Special intention (JA). SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF JESUS CHRIST Saturday 6.00pm Stephen Bone. 8.30am People of the Parish. 10.30am Andy Bagshaw. CONFESSIONS - 5.15pm on Saturday or contact Fr Neil on 0121 351 2161 or email fr.neil.bayliss@rcaob.org.uk to arrange a mutually convenient time or place. TAP & GO DONATION MACHINE - has ‘broken’ and has had…

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  2027 Fr Neil has asked Bishop David Evans to consider either Tuesday 23td February or Thursday 25th February for parish Confirmations next year (to be confirmed). This is two weeks later than in recent years due to the timing of Lent and School half term. 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 2027, must attend a meeting in Holy Cross Church in October 2026 (date to be announced) 6.45pm. This year there will be a series of lessons from October to February  immediately prior to the Confirmation itself in February 2027. These lessons will be led by parish catechists and they…

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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…