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MASS TIMES: SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT 6.00pm Sarah Darcy. 8.30am People of the Parish. 10.30am Pauline Sroczynski. MONDAY 7.00pm Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Brigid Moyles. TUESDAY 10.00am  Advent feria Tony Turfrey.  WEDNESDAY 9.00am Memoria of Our Lady of Loreto Brigid Moyles. THURSDAY 9.00am in School  Advent Feria Mary and Cyril Pearson. FRIDAY 6.00pm Advent feria Special intention (J&AG). SATURDAY 10.00am  Memoria Saint Lucy Aaron Johnston. THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT 6.00pm Rita and Patrick Glendon. 8.30am People of the Parish. 10.30am Brigid Moyles. 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. THERE IS A RETIRING COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND FOR THE POOR PARISHES. ADVENT PENITENTIAL SERVICE - The Advent Penitential Service for the Catholic Sutton…

MASS TIMES: FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT 6.00pm Father Owen McGreal. 8.30am People of the Parish. 10.30am Brigid Moyles. MONDAY 7.00pm Feast of St Edmund Campion Nellie Boyle. TUESDAY 10.00am Advent Feria Brigid Moyles.  WEDNESDAY 9.00am Memoria St Francis Xavier  Margaret Hey. THURSDAY 9.00am in School  Advent Feria Deceased Clergy. FRIDAY 10.30am Requiem for Desmond Murphy 6.00pm  Feast of St Birinus Celia & Patrick McSharry. SATURDAY 10.00am  Memoria St Nicholas Frances Nicklin. SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT 6.00pm Sarah Darcy. 8.30am People of the Parish. 10.30am Pauline Sroczynski. 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. VOLUNTEERS WANTED - Two parishioners (who cannot be related by blood or marriage) are needed to count the weekend collections after the 10.30 Sunday…

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…