Author: Neil Bayliss

THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER 6.00pm Michael Doherty. 8.30am People of the Parish. 10.30am Joe and Peter Houston. MONDAY 7.00pm Easter feria Rose. TUESDAY 10.00am Saint Anselm Mr and Mrs T Smith. WEDNESDAY 9.00am Easter feria Larry Donoghue. THURSDAY 7.30am in Church Solemnity of Saint George, Patron of England Carole and Ian Beauchamp. FRIDAY 6.00pm Easter feria Special intention (ST). SATURDAY 10.00am Saint Mark, Evangelist Special intention (C/Z/I). FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 6.00pm Jean Hassell. 8.30am People of the Parish. 10.30am Special intention (SD). 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. ANNUAL DIOCESAN THANKSGIVING MASS FOR MARRIAGE - An invitation is extended to married couples, those celebrating a mile-stone anniversary and those preparing to marry…

MASS TIMES: SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER 6.00pm People of the Parish. 8.30am Rita Glendon. 10.30am Anne and Tony Holland. MONDAY NO MASS Easter feria. TUESDAY NO MASS Easter feria. WEDNESDAY NO MASS Easter feria. THURSDAY NO MASS Easter feria. FRIDAY 6.00pm Easter feria Mary and Bill Murphy. SATURDAY 10.00am Easter feria Mary King. THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER 6.00pm Michael Doherty. 8.30am People of the Parish. 10.30am Joe and Peter Houston. 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. ANNUAL DIOCESAN THANKSGIVING MASS FOR MARRIAGE - An invitation is extended to married couples, those celebrating a mile-stone anniversary and those preparing to marry this year, to our Diocesan Thanksgiving Mass for Marriage at Saint Chad’s Cathedral…

ALLELUIA! HE IS RISEN! MAY THE PEACE AND JOY OF EASTER BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY MASS TIMES: SOLEMNITY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD 8.00pm Ann. 8.30am People of the Parish. 10.30am Mary and John Casey and daughters. EASTER MONDAY NO MASS AT HOLY CROSS 10.00am Men’s Mass at St Chad’s Cathedral The McCormack family. EASTER TUESDAY 10.00am Brendan Maher. EASTER WEDNESDAY 9.00am Deceased Hynes and Johnson families. EASTER THURSDAY 10.00am Philomena Green. EASTER FRIDAY 6.00pm Rose Chow. EASTER SATURDAY 10.00am Special intention MACR. SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER 6.00pm People of the Parish. 8.30am Rita Glendon. 10.30am Anne and Tony Holland 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. EASTER OFFERINGS -…

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…