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MASS TIMES: FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Saturday 6.00pm Tom Smith. 8.30am Frank Tuite. 10.30am People of the Parish. MONDAY 10.00am Feast of Saint Peregrine Tony Mann. TUESDAY 10.00am Easter feria Don Nimmo. WEDNESDAY 9.00am Easter feria Special intention (M&C). THURSDAY 12.30pm Requiem Mass for Graham Johnston. FRIDAY 6.00pm Easter feria Maggie Duggan. SATURDAY 10.00am Easter feria Special intention. SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Saturday 6.00pm Michael Brunnock. 8.30am People of the Parish. 10.30am Thanksgiving (AG). 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 the Church Hall at 1.00pm on Tuesday May 12th. If you wish to join us, please sign the…

MASS TIMES: FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Saturday 6.00pm Jean Hassell. 8.30am People of the Parish. 10.30am Special intention (SD). MONDAY 7.00pm Easter feria Ann Conneely. TUESDAY 10.00am Easter feria Marie Turner. WEDNESDAY 9.00am Saint Catherine of Siena Mary Murray. THURSDAY 9.00am in school Easter feria Carole and Ian Beauchamp. FRIDAY 6.00pm Easter feria George Green. SATURDAY 10.00am Saint Athanasius, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Special intention (PW). FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Saturday 6.00pm Tom Smith. 8.30am Frank Tuite. 10.30am People of the Parish. 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. RETIRING COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND - Clergy Training Fund FORTHCOMING RETIRING COLLECTIONS - Poor Parishes May 9th / 10th. Catholic Communications May 16th…

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…