MASS TIMES: THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 6.00pm Sarah & Thomas Loftus and Paddy & Kathleen Forde. 8.30am People of the Parish. 10.30am Brigid Moyles. MONDAY 7.00pm Feria Special intention (KF). TUESDAY 10.00am Feria Deceased Webb and Gunn families. WEDNESDAY 9.00am Feria Michelle Latham. THURSDAY 9.00am in school Feria Brigid Moyles. FRIDAY 6.00pm Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Tony and Andy Lavin. SATURDAY 10.00am Saint Cecilia, Virgin and Martyr Johnson Fund. SOLEMNITY OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE 6.00pm Brigid Moyles. 8.30am People of the Parish. 10.30am Anne Lambe.
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.
CONFIRMATION CLASS – next lesson is Saturday 22nd November 8.30am in Fr Berry Room, in Church Hall (for children NOT in Holy Cross School).
OSCOTT SEMINARIANS – Our Oscott Seminarians will be holding a Charity Fund Raiser a ‘Coffee morning’ after the 10am Mass on Saturday November 29th. Please support them if you are able.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY GROUP – The Liturgy Group is holding a sale of ‘Mince Pies and Hot Chocolate’ (plus other cakes and refreshments) in the Church Hall, following the 10.30am Mass on Sunday November 30th. £2.50 per head, capped at £5.00 per family. All welcome.
FISH AND CHIP LUNCH – The next Fish and Chip Lunch will take place in the Church Hall this Tuesday November 18th at 1.00pm If you wish to join us, please sign the list in the porch. £7.00 per person includes lunch, dessert and tea / coffee.
MASS INTENTIONS – FULLY BOOKED – Fr Neil is unable to accept any Mass requests until mid-February. However, if you are happy for another priest to say the Mass it can be arranged, just not at Holy Cross.
ENERGY BILLS & SUPPORTING OUR CHURCH – Maria Webb (a parishioner and one of our school governors) works in partnership with Utility Warehouse. She might be able to save you money on your energy bills. You could use the QR code in the Church for more information.
READERS AT THIS WEEKEND’S MASSES are: TEAMS 6.00pm R2 8.30am R8 10.30am R14
MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION are: TEAMS 6.00pm EM3 8.30am EM8 10.30am EM14
MASS ATTENDANCE November 8th / 9th 6.00pm 146 8.30am 127 9.30am 69
PARISH PILGRIMAGE 2026 – These are a few suggestions that I have received for our 2026 Parish Pilgrimage. More suggestions will be welcome. Holy Land: October 5th 2026 7 nights £1,500. Rome: 4 nights £1,399. Knock: 4 nights £1.095. Please let Father Neil know if you may be interested in any of the above.
Foundation Governors Needed – SS Mary and John’s Catholic School – SS Mary and John’s Catholic School is seeking new Foundation Governors to join our governing body. Foundation Governors play a vital role in supporting the Catholic ethos of the school, helping to ensure that faith is at the heart of everything we do. If you are a practising Catholic with a commitment to education and the mission of the Church, we would love to hear from you. This is a rewarding opportunity to serve our parish community and help shape the future of our children. For more information or to express interest, please contact the school office. 0121 382 3522.
GOING IN TO HOSPITAL – If you have a scheduled operation or time in hospital, please inform Father Neil before you are admitted. He will contact the relevant Chaplain. If you or one of your family is admitted to hospital in an emergency, please inform Father Neil, who can then either inform the relevant Chaplain or if local, attempt to see you / them himself. Protocols have once again, recently changed.
SAINT OF THE WEEK – Saint Cecilia was a Roman woman of a noble family. She was martyred in the reign of Marcus Aurelius. Her family home is now a Basilica dedicated to her and it’s where her remains lie. She is the patron saint of musicians and is remembered in the Roman Canon. Her feast is celebrated on November 22nd.
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK IN OUR PARISH – May the Lord grant them consolation, peace and healing and to all involved in health care in hospital or in the community, grace, strength and perseverance.
IN MEMORIAM – Please pray for the repose of the souls of parishioners whose anniversaries occur at this time: Charles Tynan, Annie Wilkinson, Thomas Ash, John Stevenson, Hugh Gilchrist, John Tigue, Ellen Danks, Catherine Rogers, John Burns, Terence Heath, Elizabeth Picken, Mary Wakelam, John Muckian, Lorenza Zammit, Ellen Duffy, Pauline Whalley, Hannah Murray and Peter Campbell.
+ REST IN PEACE + Please pray for the repose of the souls of Marguerite McCall, Desmond Murphy and Patricia Green who died recently.