| Sunday, 3rd August 2008 |
Welcome! |
Welcome to Fr. Sijo Arikkat who is the great nephew of Fr. Sebastian. He will be with us for four weeks whilst Fr. Sebastian is on vacation from 6th August to 6th September. |
| Sunday, 13th July 2008 |
Indian Bishop Visit |
Father Arikat was visited by an Indian Bishop who celebrated the Mass in our church yesterday. Thank you for your support and presence, especially for baking the cakes for the coffee. |
| Sunday, 22nd June 2008 |
Millennium Breakfast |
Our Breakfast last Sunday raised £145.75 and our thanks go to everyone who came, gave a donation and supported this event. A further £65 from our Bottle made a total of £210.75 which will be sent to Fr Ed in Lima |
| Tuesday, 17th June 2008 |
Parish Pastoral Council Meeting |
The Parish Pastoral Council met on the 17th June 2008 at 8.00pm. Minutes can be found by clicking the link to the right. |
| Sunday, 8th June 2008 |
First Holy Communion 2008 |
Hannah Clarke, Kathryn Green, Rebecca McLelland, Liam McSorley and Natalie Roe made their first Holy Communion during Mass last week. Thank you to everyone who made the event such a success. Click here to see pictures! |
| Tuesday, 13th May 2008 |
Parish Finance Council Meeting |
The next Parish Finance Council meeting will be on Tuesday 13th May at 8.00pm in the Parish Room. |
| Saturday, 10th May 2008 |
Parish Meal |
A big thank you to all who helped and supported the Parish Dinner. We raised the sum of £1010.50, a fantastic result and we hope everyone enjoyed the evening. Thanks from Pam and Chris |
| Sunday, 27th April 2008 |
Youth Group |
Blessed Robert Grissold’s Youth Group now meets every Sunday evening from 6.00pm to 7.30pm. If you are aged 11 or over, and are interested in joining, please call Rebecca on 01676 533283 or talk to us at the Fair-trade stall in the parish room after Mass! |
| Sunday, 13th April 2008 |
Altar Servers Wanted |
If any one would like to become an altar server can they please give their name to Joe Martin or Dominic Green as they will be starting training in a few weeks time |
| Sunday, 13th April 2008 |
Youth Mass! |
The next Youth Mass will be held on Sunday 13th April at 9.30am. Our young people and children will be playing a big part in this Mass. If you would like to get involved, please speak to Lesley Ritchie or Claire Keane. |
| Wednesday, 9th April 2008 |
First parish Confirmation Mass |
Our first Confirmation Mass was celebrated by Bishop William Kenney on the 6th April 2008. Many thanks to all members of the parish who worked so hard to make it such a success. Click on the link to read more and view photographs |
| Sunday, 6th April 2008 |
Sacrament of Confirmation |
Bishop Kenny will be visiting our parish for the 9.30am mass on Sunday 6th April 2008 to confirm our confirmation candidates. Click on the link to learn more. |
| Sunday, 23rd March 2008 |
Easter 2008 Newsletter |
Our 2008 Easter newsletter is now available on line. You can view it by clicking on the link to the left. You will need to install Adobe Acrobat viewer first. |
| Sunday, 23rd March 2008 |
HCPT: Group 83 |
Please remember Group 83 in your prayers this week whilst they are in Lourdes. They are very grateful to you and will remember your kindness, support and generosity to them during the last year. Thank you! |
| Sunday, 9th March 2008 |
HCPT Coffee Evening Results! |
The final figure raised for the HCPT coffee evening held on the 18th February are now available.. Click the link for more information. |
| Sunday, 9th March 2008 |
Milennium Project - News from Father Ed |
Father Ed has sent us a message from his parish in Peru. Click on the link to read it. |
| Friday, 7th March 2008 |
Women's World Day of Prayer |
This event will be held at Balsall Common Methodist Church in Station Road at 7.30pm on Friday 7th March. Singers are wanted as our church has been asked to sing a piece of music during the service! |
| Wednesday, 13th February 2008 |
CaFE 2008 |
This Lent CaFE programmme is well underway. This year, we are following a new six part series called Believe - Reflections on the Creed. Meetings take place on Wednesdays at 7.30pm in the Church. Click on the link for more information |
| Sunday, 13th January 2008 |
100 Club |
100 Club subscriptions for 2008 are due in the next 4 weeks. Click on the link for more information. |
| Sunday, 13th January 2008 |
Volunteers needed for our Rotas |
It’s that time of the year again when our rotas need to be updated and renewed for the coming year. This could be a good resolution for the New Year and we would welcome anyone willing to offer help. Click on the link for more information. |
| Tuesday, 25th December 2007 |
Father Sebastian's Christmas Message |
Merry Christmas! Father Sebastian has written a special Christmas message - read it by clicking on the link to the left. |
| Sunday, 23rd December 2007 |
Christmas 2007 Newsletter launched |
The Christmas 2007 Newsletter is now available on this website. Paper copies will be available at each of the Masses over Christmas but you can download a pdf version here by clicking on the link to the left. |
| Sunday, 23rd December 2007 |
Carol Service |
Our carol service will take place on the 23rd December at 6.00pm. Please come along and enjoy the carols, music from both adult and children's choirs and readings. |
| Sunday, 23rd December 2007 |
Christmas Offertory |
The offertory collection at Christmas is for the support of the Priest who serves our Parish. This offering will be for Father Sebastian Arikat |
| Sunday, 16th December 2007 |
A big thank you from the Fireside Charity |
The Fireside Charity has been in touch to thank the parish for its donations collected at our Harvest Festival this year. Click on the link to find out more. |
| Sunday, 16th December 2007 |
Christmas Giving Tree |
The number of gifts donated was 43 of which 17 were for children. These were taken to Father Hudson’s Society for children at its projects in the Diocese. The other gifts will be given to the elderly and housebound in our parish. Thank you! |
| Tuesday, 27th November 2007 |
Confirmation Classes |
Confirmation Classes – Begin on 27 November from 6.15pm to 7.15pm and enrolment of the candidates will be on Sunday 9 December. Parents are requested to give the names of the candidates to Teresa Green immediately. |
| Sunday, 25th November 2007 |
Millennium Fund Milestone Reached |
Click on the link to the left to read exciting news about our Millennium fund! |
| Sunday, 18th November 2007 |
HCPT Group 83 Christmas Cards and Coffee Evening |
HCPT Group 83 has arranged a Coffee evening for Monday 18 November at 7.30pm. Click on the link for more information |
| Sunday, 11th November 2007 |
Remembrance Sunday |
Please enter the names of those you wish to commemorate in the Book of Remembrance. Remembrance Sunday is on 11th November and the Book will be used in ceremonies. |
| Friday, 26th October 2007 |
One World Week Supper |
Blessed Robert is hosting the Churches Together in Balsall and Berkswell One World Week Supper on 26th October 2007 at 7.30pm. Please click on the link for more information. |
| Saturday, 20th October 2007 |
Car Park Cleaning |
We need volunteers to help clean the car park in preparation for winter. If you can spare some time, please put your name on the sheet in the narthex |
| Sunday, 7th October 2007 |
Millennium Project |
Our Millennium Breakfast on Sunday, 7th October raised £122.80, which along with £167.20 from the sale of Peruvian Handicrafts made a grand total of £290.00. This has now been sent to Fr Ed in Peru. A huge thank you to all who supported these events. |
| Monday, 1st October 2007 |
Month of the Rosary |
October is the month of the Rosary - please try to recite at least a decade of the rosary in every day of October. |
| Sunday, 30th September 2007 |
Peruvian Handicraft Sale |
There will be a sale on Sunday 30th September of Peruvian Handicrafts that have just arrived from the Women’s Cooperative within Father Ed’s Parish in Lima, Peru. Start your Christmas shopping early and avoid the crowds! |
| Saturday, 29th September 2007 |
Wedding Congratulations! |
Congratulations to Sandra Dunne (daughter of Martin & Sarah) and Alan Bell who were married here yesterday |
| Saturday, 22nd September 2007 |
Chelsea Pensioners win Quiz Night! |
Our Annual Quiz Night took place on 22nd September at 7.30pm in the Parish Room. A great time was had by all - click on the link for more information. |
| Saturday, 11th August 2007 |
Father Dennis Manion |
It is with deep sadness that we report that Father Dennis Manion, our Parish Priest between 1975 and 1988 died yesterday. Mass on the 15th August (the feast of the Assumption) will be for the repose of his soul. Please remember him in your prayers. |
| Sunday, 1st July 2007 |
First Holy Communion |
We congratulate Ellie Biggs, David Doll, Sophie Ritchie-Yates and Liam Russell who will receive their First Holy Communion during mass today. Information and photographs of this event can be found by clicking on the link. |
| Sunday, 8th April 2007 |
2007 Easter Newsletter |
The Easter Newsletter is now complete and will be available at each of the Easter services. Alternatively, you can download a copy here |
| Sunday, 8th April 2007 |
Easter Message |
Click on the link to read Father Sebastian's Easter Message |
| Monday, 26th March 2007 |
Letter from Father Ed in Peru |
We have received a letter from Father Ed in Lima, Peru informing us of the progress the Columban Fathers are making in this poverty sricken area of Peru |
| Saturday, 24th March 2007 |
Black & White Parish Dinner |
The Parish Dinner was held on the evening of the 24th March to raise much needed funds for the church. The theme this year was "Black and White". Follow the link to find out more about the event and see the pictures! |
| Monday, 5th March 2007 |
First Holy Communion Instruction |
The next course of instruction for young people wishing to make their First Confession and Holy Communion began on 5th March. Meetings will take place every Monday at 6.15pm in the Parish Room. |
| Monday, 5th March 2007 |
HCPT Coffee Evening |
The Annual HCPT Coffee Evening and raffle took place on the 5th March at 7.30pm and was a great success. Click on the link to see pictures from the event |
| Saturday, 3rd February 2007 |
Curry Evening! |
The curry evening on Sunday 3rd February was a great success and raised ?916 for the Jesus Youth. |
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