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 later, 2026, it remains much the same. Yet, in that time, inflation has meant that we are receiving some 30% less income each week. Father Neil knows that times are not easy but would encourage parishioners to think again about their offering especially if they give by Standing Order or by Direct Debit and have not amended it for years.
PART TIME SUPERVISOR FOR THE NEWMAN CENTRE – The Newman Centre is a charitable work of the Parish of Saint Nicholas, Boldmere. It offers resources of a community centre to groups and individuals in Boldmere and surrounding areas. There is a vacancy for a part time Supervisor, working 10 hours a week as required and offering regular opportunities for overtime. Wage £12.72 per hour. For further information please contact Kaye O’Keeffe, the Hall Manager. Email newmancc.boldmere@rcaob.org.uk or call 0121 321 2285
READERS AT THIS WEEKEND’S MASSES are: TEAMS 6.00pm R1 8.30am 10 10.30am R15
MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION are: TEAMS 6.00pm EM1 8.30am EM7 10.30am EM13
MASS ATTENDANCE January 24th /25th 6.00pm 149 8.30am 105 10.30am 185
PARISH PILGRIMAGE 2026 – For those who have booked for this Pilgrimage, please note that the Pilgrimage dates have been moved by one day ie September 22nd – October 1st. The revised flight times are: departing from Birmingham on September 22nd at 15.25 and returning from Rome on October 1st at either 11.00 or 18.50. Please contact Northern Star – 0161 773 2115 or info@northernstartravel.com –to confirm that you agree with the change.
BISHOP WALSH SCHOOL – Currently one of the most successful Secondary Schools in our diocese is suffering from a lack of foundation governors – 3 are needed. Could you step into this role? See Fr Neil if you are interested.
FISH AND CHIP LUNCH – The next Fish and Chip Lunch will be in the Church Hall at 1.00pm on Tuesday February 10th. If you wish to join us, please sign the list in the porch. £7.00 per person to include lunch, dessert and tea/coffee. Payment due when signing. Thank you.
SAINT OF THE WEEK – Saint Blaise. Very few facts are known about Saint Blaise. It is believed that he was a Bishop of Sebaste in Armenia and was martyred in the reign of Licinius in the early fourth century. Many remember Saint Blaise’s feast day because of the blessing of throats. Saint Blaise’s protection of those with throat troubles comes from a legend that a boy was brought to him who had a fish bone stuck in his throat. The boy was about to die when Saint Blaise healed him. He is patron saint of throat illnesses. His feast day is February 3rd
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: Mary Rose Talbot, Patricia Medcalf, Clara Goode, John Jones, Helena Rumble, Mary Bridget Cawley, Philip Hewitt, Robert Sheehan, George Smith, George McDonagh, Theresia Storer, Mary Bridget Dooley, Francisco Navarro, John Murphy, Margaret Guilfoyle, Patricia Terry, Mary Anne Holian, Liam McKeon, John Bridgeman, Lucy O’Connor, Samantha Scott, Bridget Shorney, Marie Stewart, Audrey McCarty, Leslie Deacon, Frank Mulrennan and Francis Goodman.
+ REST IN PEACE + Please pray for the repose of the soul of Laura Walsh who died recently. The Requiem Mass for Laura will be celebrated here on Monday February 9th at 11.00am.