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MASS TIMES: FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 6.00pm John Brown. 8.30am People of the Parish. 10.30am Annie and Brian Ward. MONDAY 7.00pm Feast of the Presentation of the Lord The Wheeler Family. TUESDAY 10.00am Saint Blaise Frances Nicklin. WEDNESDAY 9.00am Feria Joseph Rice. THURSDAY 7.00pm Saint Agatha Virgin and Martyr Confirmation Mass FRIDAY 6.00pm Saint Paul Mikki and Companions, Martyrs David Hurd. SATURDAY 10.00am  Feria For the sick. FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 6.00pm Special intention (MT). 8.30am People of the Parish. 10.30am Maureen & Patrick O’Donnell 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. CHURCH OFFERINGS - It may surprise parishioners to know that the weekly giving in 2015 was between £1,100 and £1,300 per week. Eleven years…

MASS TIMES: THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 6.00pm Muriel Lynam. 8.30am People of the Parish. 10.30am Frances Nicklin. MONDAY 7.00pm Saints Timothy and Titus Margaret and Mark Callus. TUESDAY 10.00am  Feria Frances Nicklin. WEDNESDAY 9.00am Saint Thomas Aquinas Brendan Geary. THURSDAY 9.00am in school Feria Special intention (ET). FRIDAY 11.30am Requiem Mass for Frances Moloney. 6.00pm Ned Brunnock. SATURDAY 10.00am Saint John Bosco Patricia Lane. FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 6.00pm John Brown. 8.30am People of the Parish. 10.30am Annie and Brian Ward. 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. CHURCH OFFERINGS - It may surprise parishioners to know that the weekly giving in 2015 was between £1,100 and £1,300 per week. Eleven years later, 2026,…

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…

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…