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MASSES THIS WEEK - Palm Sunday the Passion of the Lord  Ron Owen. Monday of Holy Week Special Intention. Tuesday of Holy Week Special Intention (BG). Wednesday of Holy Week Deceased clergy. Maundy Thursday Frank Tuite. Good Friday Liturgy of the day. Holy Saturday  Michael Doherty. MASS EASTER DAY Pro pop. NO CONFESSIONS - In the current situation. Instead you may make an act of ‘perfect contrition’. Technically, there is no set formula for making an act of contrition, but a common one reads as follows: “My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good, I have sinned against You, whom I should love above all things. I firmly intend, with Your help, to do penance, to sin…

This re-dedication of our country to Mary, as was first done in 1381 can be done individually - today 29th March at 12 noon. THE ANGELUS PROMISE The Angelus Promise is a spiritual exercise created to assist you to embrace the message of Our Lady, as expressed in the Angelus. It invites you to “share in the joy of the Annunciation” by following Mary’s openness to God’s call, through her faith-filled “yes”. Through your own faith-filled “yes”, the Lord will work wonders in your life here is the prayer: R: The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary V: And she conceived by the Holy Spirit As God once chose Mary to become the Mother of His Son through the message of an angel, so He chooses me this day,…

MASSES Sunday - Anna Preston. Monday Lent feria Nuala Callan. Tuesday Lent feria Tony Mann. Wednesday Lent feria Josef Scott. Thursday Lent feria Pro pop. Friday Lent feria Kevin Smyth. Saturday  Lent feria George Parkes. MASS NEXTSUNDAY Ron Owen. CONFESSIONS - No confession during the present situation. CORONAVIRUS – UPDATE - The Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, has agreed the cessation of all public liturgies. Because of the situation the Church finds herself in, the obligation for the faithful to attend Holy Mass on a Sunday or Holy day of Obligation is removed,  until further notice. This also means that all weddings and baptisms are cancelled/postponed for the time being. Funerals will be held with a maximum of ten people at the graveside or in the crematorium. We should…

MASSES SUNDAY Patricia McPhillips. Monday Lent feria Jean Teal. Tuesday Lent feria Special intention. Wednesday Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord Kevin Smyth. Thursday Lent feria Special intention (BC). Friday Lent feria Pro. pop. Saturday Lent feria  Carole Beauchamp. MASS NEXT SUNDAY Anna Preston. Those who have asked for Masses to be said - they will be - one a day but privately by Fr Neil - when they are said will be on this website weekly, as above. CONFESSIONS - By arrangement only ring Fr Neil 0121 3512161. CORONAVIRUS – UPDATE - The Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, has agreed the cessation of all public liturgies. Because of the situation the Church finds herself in, the obligation for the faithful to attend Holy Mass on a Sunday…

CATHOLIC BISHOPS’ CONFERENCE OF ENGLAND AND WALES Liturgical Advice for the Bishops of England and Wales in the light of the COVID-19 Pandemic 18th March 2020 This advice will be reviewed and developed as necessary weekly The Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, having consulted the Ordinaries of the Dioceses, has agreed that the cessation of public liturgies should begin from Friday evening 20th March 2020. Because of the situation the Church finds herself in, the obligation for the faithful to attend Holy Mass on a Sunday or Holy day of Obligation is removed, until further notice. The following instruction is now given for the celebration of the Sacraments and sacramentals of the Church at this time. Celebrations of Holy Mass Priests (parish priest and assistant priests) who hold parochial…

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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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…

Ash Wednesday               February 26th Good Friday                      April 10th Liturgy of the Day 3pm Easter Sunday                  April 12th Masses at 8.30am & 10.30am Walsingham Pilgrimage    May 9th Departing from Holy Cross at 7.30am Mass & Ramble                May 25th Mass will be offered at Harvington Hall 10am First Holy Communion   June 6th/13th Masses at 12 noon Confirmation                    February 27th at 7pm 20/20 Cricket                    July ??  (tbc)