14Nov 2019 by Neil Bayliss No Comments

Bulletin for the week beginning 17th November – The Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

SUNDAY MASSES Vigil Mass 6.00pm Andy and Tony Lavin. 8.30am & 10.30am Pro. pop/Agnes & Patrick Beggan & Eileen Fannon. Monday 10.00am Feria Special int. (T family). Tuesday 10.00am Feria Julia Cronine. Wednesday 9.00am Feria Thursday 9.15am In Holy Cross School Special int. (Birthday). Friday 7.00pm St CeciliaMichael Brunnock. Saturday 10.00am FeriaSpecial intention (MF). MASSES NEXT WEEKEND Vigil Mass 6.00pm Deceased Brunnock and Lavin families. 8.30am & 10.30am Pro.pop. / Frank Hogan. SATURDAY CONFESSIONS - 10.30am – 11.30am & 5.30pm - 5.45pm . NEXT WEEKEND THERE WILL BE A RETIRING COLLECTION FOR THE CATHOLIC YOUTH SERVICE BLESSING OF GRAVES - NEW HALL: ThisSunday November 17th at 2.30pm. CHILDREN’S LITRUGY ADVENT EXTRAVAGANZA - Sunday 1ST December after 10.30am Mass in Church Hall - £2 per child. Further details to follow. NOVEMBER…
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07Nov 2019 by Neil Bayliss No Comments

Bulletin for the week beginning 10th November – The Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

SUNDAY MASSES Vigil Mass 6.00pm Christopher Dawe. 8.30am & 10.30am Pro. pop. / War Dead. Monday 7.00pm St Martin of Tours Nicholas Davies. Tuesday 11.00am Requiem Mass for Michael Gutowski. Wednesday No Mass Thursday 9.15am In Holy Cross School Recovery (JF). Friday 7.00pm Feria Joseph Dooley. Saturday 10.00am Feria Recovery (CS). MASSES NEXT WEEKEND Vigil Mass 6.00pm Andy and Tony Lavin. 8.30am & 10.30am  Pro.pop. / Agnes & Patrick Beggan & Eileen Fannon SATURDAY CONFESSIONS - 10.30am – 11.30am & 5.30pm - 5.45pm. + REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY + The 10.30am Mass this Sunday is a Requiem Mass for all who have died as a result of warfare. Please pray for the repose of the souls of all sailors, soldiers, airmen and civilians, friend and former foe alike. Requiescant in pace. BLESSING…
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12Dec 2018 by Neil Bayliss No Comments

Information for Confirmation February 2020

Information for parents who have children NOT in Holy Cross Catholic Primary School. There will be an information evening for parents and registration of candidates for Confirmation on Thursday 3rd October 2019 in church at 7pm.  Confirmation  - 2020 This year there will be a series of lessons from October to February immediately prior to the Confirmation itself on 27th February 2020. 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: 19th October 2019, 9th November 2019, 14th December 2019, 11th January 2020 and 8th February 2020.  In these sessions instruction will be given in the following topic areas:A base line assessment and…
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29Jun 2018 by Neil Bayliss No Comments

Privacy Notice (GDPR)

Privacy Notice Holy Cross & Saint Francis Catholic Parish part of the Archdiocese of Birmingham The Parish of Holy Cross & Saint Francis Walmley is a part of the Archdiocese of Birmingham (the "Archdiocese") is a charity registered with the Charity Commission in England and Wales. Our charity number is 234216 and our registered address is Cathedral House St Chad’s Queensway Birmingham B4 6EX. In this Notice, references to 'we' and 'us' mean the Archdiocese. “Personal Data” means information from which an individual can be identified, directly or indirectly When you provide us with Personal Data in order to engage with us and/or benefit from our activities, we may keep a record of the data you give to us in order to enable us to comply with our statutory and…
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29May 2018 by Neil Bayliss No Comments

Information for First Holy Communion 6th/13th June 2020

For Children NOT in Holy Cross School: Parents Information meeting and registration of children into First Holy Communion Programme - Thursday 17th October 2019 at 7pm in Church. First Holy Communion - 2020 - This year there will be instruction in the months of January - May immediately prior to the First Holy Communion Day itself (Saturday 6th /13th June at 12 noon). This instruction will be led by Mrs J Jackson and Mrs R Griffiths, parish catechists. It will take place on five Saturday mornings beginning with the 10am parish Mass and continuing in the Fr Berry room until 12.00 noon on the following dates: 18th January, 15th February, 14th March, 25th April, and 16th May 2020. Candidates will be expected to attend all sessions and as many Sunday…
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21Nov 2017 by Neil Bayliss No Comments
Sorrows of Steel sculpture

Sorrows of Steel sculpture

INSPIRATIONAL ARTWORK HEADING TO SUTTON COLDFIELD CHURCH An inspiring, life-size statue of Christ, made exclusively of nails, will soon be installed at a Sutton Coldfield church. Sorrows of Steel, by sculptor Shaun Gagg, will be a focal point for the newly-refurbished Lady Chapel of Holy Cross and St Francis Catholic Church, Walmley. The proposal for the installation has been approved by the Archdiocese of Birmingham Committee for Art and Architecture. Parish priest, Father Neil Bayliss, said: “I thought the sculpture should be in a church where Christians can see it, reflect on it and get inspiration. It is an amazing sight and one which I want many others to share in. “Many parishioners have taken the chance to see the artwork whilst it has been on display in a local…
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24May 2017 by hcsf_admin No Comments

Dates for your diary (2019)

Ash Wednesday               March 6th Good Friday                      April 19th Liturgy of the Day 3pm Easter Sunday                  April 21st Masses at 8.30am & 10.30am Walsingham Pilgrimage    May 11th Departing from Holy Cross at 7.30am Mass & Ramble                May 28th Mass will be offered at Harvington Hall 10am First Holy Communion   June 8th/15th Masses at 12 noon Confirmation                    July 4th at 7pm 20/20 Cricket                    July ??  (tbc)
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