| Sunday, 4th July 2010 |
Millennium Project |
Our next Millennium Breakfast will be on Sunday July 4th after Mass. There will be the usual fare:- orange juice, warm croissants, toast, butter, jam, tea/ coffee and a good chat to other parishioners and visitors, all for a donation of £2. |
| Sunday, 4th July 2010 |
Youth Group Party |
Our Youth group are holding a party on 4th July and they would like to welcome anyone from year 5 upwards along to this event. It will be from 6pm to 8.30pm and will be a murder mystery themed party set in a talent show contest (No obligation to dress up) |
| Tuesday, 29th June 2010 |
Feast day of Saints Peter and Paul |
29th June is a special feast day of Saint Peter and Saint Paul. They are the special patrons of the church. Please come and join the mass at 7.30pm |
| Sunday, 27th June 2010 |
Pastoral Letter from the Archbishop |
Click on the link to the left to read a pastoral letter from Archbishop Bernard Longley. You will need Adobe Acrobat to view the letter. Download it with the link above. |
| Sunday, 20th June 2010 |
Cake Sale |
Very sincere thanks for all who donated cakes and who bought them. We made £143.31 including some IOUs and a donation. A wonderful result! |
| Sunday, 13th June 2010 |
First Holy Communions |
Congratulations to Katie, Joe, Tom, Tom and Eion who will be making their First Holy Communion this Sunday during mass and thanks to their parents, and to Ellie Clarke and Monica Green who have helped them prepare. After Mass, you are invited to join them |
| Sunday, 2nd May 2010 |
Confirmation pictures |
Pictures from the confirmation service held at our parish on the 18th April are now available online. Click on the link to view them |
| Sunday, 25th April 2010 |
Confirmation |
Thanks to all who prepared so well for the ceremony last Sunday. Bishop William was very pleased with all the arrangements in our parish. Pictures will be available soon |
| Sunday, 18th April 2010 |
Sacrament of Confirmation |
The Rt Revd William Kenney, Bishop of Medica, will be visiting us next Sunday to confirm our Confirmandi: Christopher, Simon, Adam, David, Mathew, Hannah, Tara and Kathryn. Please remember them all in your prayers |
| Sunday, 4th April 2010 |
New Easter newsletter |
Happy Easter! Access our new Easter newsletter by clicking on the link to the left |
| Saturday, 20th March 2010 |
Parish Dinner |
Pam & Chris wish to thank everyone who helped or took part in this ever popular parish event. They are grateful for your support. |
| Sunday, 14th March 2010 |
Mothering Sunday |
We offer our best wishes to all mothers, grandmothers and godmothers in our parish. We hope you all have a very enjoyable day |
| Friday, 5th March 2010 |
Women’s World Day of Prayer |
This year we are hosting the Churches Together service on Friday, 5th March at 7.30pm. please come along! Everyone is welcome – women, men and young people |
| Sunday, 28th February 2010 |
Simply Sermons Lent 2010 |
During lent, we will be offering our parish podcast, Simply Sermons to anyone who wishes to listen to Father Sebastian's sermons during this period. Click on the link to the left to access the podcasts |
| Tuesday, 23rd February 2010 |
Lenten House Masses |
As part of our Lenten preparation Father Sebastian is saying a series of House Masses around the Parish (this will replace Tuesday evening mass). Everyone is very welcome -see the newsletter for futher details |
| Monday, 22nd February 2010 |
HCPT The Pilgrimage Trust |
HCPT will be holding a Coffee Evening with raffle on Monday 22nd February. More details to follow |
| Sunday, 21st February 2010 |
Lenten Booklets |
Lent is a time of preparation for Easter. Please take one of the booklets and calendars from the back of church after mas |
| Sunday, 21st February 2010 |
Millennium Breakfast |
Our Breakfast last Sunday raised £185.00, including donations, an excellent result. A further £50 was counted from the Bottle making a total of £235. Our thanks go to everyone who supported this event. |
| Wednesday, 17th February 2010 |
Ash Wednesday |
Mass will be at 7.30pm with ashes. (Intention: Marie Baxter (MC). Please come with your family and let the young people know the traditions of the Church |
| Saturday, 6th February 2010 |
Curry Evening! |
There will be a parish curry evening at 7pm on Saturday 6th February in the parish room. A selection of delicious Indian dishes, Indian dancing and skit will be available. All for £10 per head! Proceeds will go to Jesus Youth charity. |
| Monday, 1st February 2010 |
Preparation for Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion |
Classes for preparation to receive these sacraments will start on Monday 1st Feb at 6.15pm. An initial meeting to explain the programme for children & their parents will be held in the church at 6.15pm - 7.00pm on Monday 25th January |
| Sunday, 31st January 2010 |
Men’s Clothing collection for the Fireside Centre |
Next Sunday (31st Jan) there will be a collection for men’s clothing for the Fireside Centre, a multi faith charity based in Birmingham who help the homeless. Please bring any clean good quality unwanted clothing and it will be collected after mass |
| Sunday, 31st January 2010 |
Youth Group |
The first youth group of the term will be on 31st January at 6pm |
| Sunday, 24th January 2010 |
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity |
A service organised by Churches Together in Balsall & Berkswell will take place next Sunday 24th January at 5.00p St John Baptist Church Berkswell |
| Thursday, 14th January 2010 |
Parish Council Meeting |
The next Parish Council Meeting will be held on the 14th January at 7.30pm in the parish room. |
| Tuesday, 5th January 2010 |
Congratulations to Father Sebastian |
On 5th January Father Sebastian celebrates the 38th anniversary of his priestly ordination. Our congratulations and prayers go to him (38 years a priest !!). If you would like to learn more about Father Sebastian, please click on the link to the left. |
| Sunday, 3rd January 2010 |
Christmas Giving Tree |
A number of people who received gifts have asked that we send a big thank you to the Parish and to everyone who helped organise, gave presents and helped distributed these gifts. |
| Tuesday, 29th December 2009 |
Carol Service 2009 |
If you missed this year's Carol Service or would like to listen to the choral music again, click on the link to the left and you will be able to listen to the five pieces performed by the adult choir and the 'Quavers' children's choir |
| Friday, 25th December 2009 |
Carol Service and Christmas Mass Times |
Please click on the link to the left to access the times of our Christmas services. All are welcome. |
| Friday, 25th December 2009 |
Father Sebastian's Christmas Message |
Father Sebastian's Christmas message is now available. Click on the link to the left to find out more. |
| Friday, 25th December 2009 |
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. Offertory envelopes are available in the Narthex. |
| Friday, 25th December 2009 |
Christmas Raffle |
In the run up to Christmas, please help to support the Parish finances by selling as many Raffle Tickets as possible. As always your support is greatly appreciated. Tickets are available after Mass at the back of the Church. |
| Sunday, 20th December 2009 |
Christmas Newsletter |
Our Christmas 2009 newsletter is now available. This special A4 colour newsletter includes updates on our parish since Easter 2009. Click on the link to the left. |
| Sunday, 20th December 2009 |
Christmas Giving Tree |
Many thanks to all those people who donated presents for the Christmas Giving Tree. 41 presents were donated in all. The children’s one’s have been sent to Fr Hudson’s Society. Your generosity is very much |
| Sunday, 20th December 2009 |
Carol Service 2009 |
Our Carol Service takes place at 6.00pm on Sunday 20th December. Musicians and choirs will be singing a variety of music plus there will be readings and congregational carols to sing! Refreshements will be available afterwards in the hall. |
| Wednesday, 2nd December 2009 |
Get Together |
The next ‘Get Together’ for older parishioners is this Wednesday 2nd Dec at 12pm in the parish room for soup & a roll. Please join us. |
| Sunday, 29th November 2009 |
Welcome! |
Please welcome Father Soji Olikkal who will be saying mass these next 2 weeks while Father Sebastian is in India. |
| Sunday, 29th November 2009 |
Advent |
Today is the 1st Sunday of Advent and we light the advent candle. Please take one of the advent prayer booklets, and a calendar for the children |
| Sunday, 29th November 2009 |
Blitz Clean for Christmas |
Volunteers needed to help with a blitz clean of the church for Christmas. A list of areas to be cleaned will be on the notice board. Please tick what you can do. Cleaning can be done at any time convenient to you from Sunday 13th to Sunday 20th Decembe |
| Sunday, 29th November 2009 |
Advent Podcasts |
Our podcast, Simply Sermons will be published each Sunday during Advent 2009. Click the link to find out more about our podcast and access the latest issue |
| Thursday, 26th November 2009 |
Harvest Festival Mass for Fireside Charity |
Our Harvest Festival Mass took place on Sun 20th Sept at 9.30am. We have now received a thank you from the Fireside Centre in Birmingham. Click on the link for more information. |
| Monday, 23rd November 2009 |
HCPT Coffee Evening |
A HCPT Coffee Evening will be held on Monday 23 November for Group 83. More details will follow soon |
| Sunday, 22nd November 2009 |
Youth Group Children in Need fundraising |
The Youth Group will be doing the tea and coffee after mass on 22nd November with some ‘Children in Need’ fundraising. Please join us for fair-trade coffee and tea and cakes. |
| Thursday, 19th November 2009 |
Parish Pastoral Council Meeting |
The next meeting will be held on Thursday 19 November beginning at 7.30pm. If you are unable to attend, please let Father Sebastian or Maureen Carroll know as soon as possible |
| Sunday, 15th November 2009 |
Millennium Breakfast |
Please come and enjoy oange juice, warm croissants, toast, jam, tea/coffee and good company for £2 each. All proceeds will go to help Fr Ed O’Connell, a Columban Priest working with the poorest people in the shanty townships of Lima, Peru |
| Tuesday, 10th November 2009 |
Finance Committee |
Can members of the Finance committee please note there will be a meeting on 10th November in the Parish room at 8pm. Can any one who can not attend please let Fr Sebastian know. Thank You |
| Sunday, 8th November 2009 |
Shoebox Appeal |
Please look at the information on the Shoe box appeal which the youth club co-ordinated last year and hope to do so again this year –We will provide decorated boxes for you to fill. These are donated to children who will appreciate your Christmas gift. |
| Sunday, 1st November 2009 |
Bacon Baps Breakfast |
After Mass today the men of the Parish will be cooking and serving Bacon Baps and tea/Coffee. Why not join us for breakfast at the cost of £1.50 and support Parish Funds? |
| Sunday, 1st November 2009 |
Parish Quiz Night |
Thanks to all who supported the Parish Quiz. We raised a total of £570 towards Parish finances. A special thank you to all who helped with the food and setting the questions |
| Sunday, 11th October 2009 |
Please Welcome |
Fr.Soji Mathew Olikkal who will be saying mass for us on Sunday 11th October. He is a resident priest in our presbytery in charge of the Syro-Malabar Catholics from Kerala. |
| Saturday, 3rd October 2009 |
Congratulations |
Congratulations to Mark O’Regan and Lorna Parfitt who were married in our church today |
| Sunday, 20th September 2009 |
Confirmation |
If your child is in Year 5 or above and would like to be confirmed in April 2010, please let Teresa Green know as soon as possible |
| Sunday, 13th September 2009 |
Choirs |
The adult choir & junior choir (Quavers) start practices again after Mass this Sunday. The Quavers practice immediately after Mass for half hour and the adults from 11am to approx 12 noon. New members are welcome. Email Ian Clarke from this site |
| Sunday, 13th September 2009 |
New Altar Servers' Rota |
A rota is now available and the Teams are listed in the Bulletin. Will all Altar servers please ensure they arrive at Church by 9.15 am. |
| Saturday, 12th September 2009 |
Parish Barbecue |
There will be a Parish Barbeque on Saturday 12 September from 4pm. on the Church field. There will be beef burgers, hot dogs and drinks. More details will be available soon. |
| Sunday, 19th July 2009 |
Blessed Robert Grissold Feastday |
This Sunday is a Youth Mass to celebrate the anniversary of our patron, Blessed Robert Grissold. The young people of our parish will be providing the music, readings, bidding prayers, collections and offertory. Please give them your support. |
| Sunday, 12th July 2009 |
Father Hudson's Society |
The Annual House to House Collection for this year takes place from 12th to 18th July . The Street Collection takes place on July 18th. If you are able and willing to help, please contact Maureen |
| Sunday, 28th June 2009 |
National Garden Open Days |
The 2009 National Garden Open Day will take place on 28th June from 11am to 6pm. There are 8 gardens in the area to explore. Click on the link and enter Balsall Common in the Garden Name Search for more info |
| Sunday, 28th June 2009 |
Catenian Association Mass |
There will be a special mass on Sunday 28th June 2009 at our church by and for the Catenian Association |
| Sunday, 21st June 2009 |
Millennium Project Update: Father Ed visits the parish |
Father Ed O'Connell visited our parish on the 21st June 2009 to celebrate Mass and give a talk to parishioners on the work he is doing in San Benito in Peru. Click on the link to the left for more information |
| Sunday, 21st June 2009 |
Cake Sale |
The cake sale held after Mass last Sunday raised £170 for church funds! Many thanks to all those who donated cakes. Special thanks must go to Maureen and Judith for all their hard work in making the sale such a success. |
| Sunday, 21st June 2009 |
Welcome to Father Ed! |
Welcome to Father Ed O’Connell, who will be celebrating Mass today. There will be cakes and a slide show of the work he is doing after Mass in the Parish Room |
| Thursday, 18th June 2009 |
Parish Council meeting |
The Parish Pastoral Council will meet at 7.30pm on Thursday, 18th June in the Parish Room. Any member of the parish is welcome to attend – your parish needs you and your talents. |
| Sunday, 7th June 2009 |
Altar Servers enrolled into the Guild of Saint Stephen |
Congratulations to our Altar Servers who were erolled in the Guild of St Stephen at Mass on Trinity Sunday. Click on the link to find out more |
| Tuesday, 2nd June 2009 |
Catechists Association |
The 1st meeting of the Catechists Association for our Deanery will be held at 7.30pm on 2nd June at St Mary Immaculate in Warwick. This group welcomes anyone involved in catechesis such as the preparation for sacraments, adult groups or children’s liturgy |
| Saturday, 23rd May 2009 |
Parish Dinner Pictures! |
The pictures from our parish meal on 2nd may 2009 are now available. Click on the link for more |
| Sunday, 17th May 2009 |
Parish Dinner |
A most enjoyable evening was had by one and all at the Parish Dinner on May 2nd. Many thanks to all who supported and helped. We raised the fantastic amount of £1044.50 towards Parish funds. Pictures will be available shortly. |
| Sunday, 3rd May 2009 |
Millennium Project Update |
Father Ed O’Connell will be coming to celebrate Mass with us all on Sunday 21st June, please make this a date for your diary. Clcik on the link for the latest news from Fr Ed. |
| Sunday, 26th April 2009 |
Welcome! |
This Sunday Father Sebastian will be helping in another parish. In his place we will be welcoming Father Benny Karumalickal |
| Sunday, 19th April 2009 |
HCPT The Pilgrimage Trust |
The helpers and young people arrived back safely, (if rather late!), last Sunday. Everyone had a lovely week with many happy memories. Congratulations to Paul on his first pilgrimage as Leader. |
| Sunday, 12th April 2009 |
Easter 2009 Newsletter |
Our Easter 2009 newsletter has now been published. Click on the link to view more. |
| Sunday, 12th April 2009 |
Father Sebastian's Easter Message |
Click on the link to the left to read Father Sebastian's Easter 2009 message |
| Sunday, 22nd March 2009 |
Millennium Project |
This week a cheque for £215.00 has been sent to Father Ed. This amount came from our recent Breakfast (£137.70); donations (£26.05); and from our Bottle (£51.25). Our thanks go to everyone in the Parish for their help and support |
| Sunday, 8th March 2009 |
CaFE 2009 Programme 'This is My Body' |
After Mass on each Tuesday evening during Lent, we will be participating in the CaFE Programme 'This is my Body' Click on the link to the left to find out more |
| Sunday, 8th March 2009 |
Simply Sermons - the new parish podcast launched |
Simply Sermons, our new parish podcast has been launched. Each week, during Lent, this podcast will bring you the sermon given by our Priest Father Sebastian Arikat. Click on the link to find out more. |
| Saturday, 7th March 2009 |
News from the Bishop's Conference of England and Wales |
The Catholic Communication Network now publishes a regular newsletter from the Bishop's Conference of England and Wales. You can access it from the link on the left or from the External links section on the left of any page of our website. |
| Saturday, 7th March 2009 |
Curry Evening! |
The curry evening, that took place on 7th March, was a great success. If you would like to find out more about the event and view the photos, click on the link |
| Friday, 6th March 2009 |
Women’s World Day of Prayer |
‘In Christ There Are Many Members Yet One Body’. All are welcome – men, women, and young people – to the service at St John Baptist Berkswell on Friday 6th March at 2.30pm. |
| Tuesday, 3rd March 2009 |
Lenten Discussions |
To deepen our understanding of the Holy Mass a course is arranged for Tuesday evenings after mass in Lent commencing this Tuesday 3rd March. |
| Monday, 2nd March 2009 |
HCPT The Pilgrimage Trust – Group 83 |
A Coffee Evening with Raffle will take place on Monday 2nd March beginning at 7.30pm. Raffle tickets will be available next week. |
| Saturday, 28th February 2009 |
Lent Breakfasts |
Lent Breakfasts will commence on Saturday, 28th February at 8.30am in the Methodist Church hall. This year’s breakfast talks will look at the nature of evil and will include contributions from a philosopher, a psychologist and a theologian |
| Tuesday, 17th February 2009 |
Feed the Children Charity – Zimbabwe Crisis Appeal |
A Coffee Morning will be held in the Reading Room, Berkswell between 10am and 12pm on 17th Feb. There will be exclusive bric-a-brac, cakes, books, raffle, cosmetics, jewellery and more. Please support this important event |
| Sunday, 1st February 2009 |
First Holy Communion |
If you have a child in Year 3 or above at a Non-Catholic School who wishes to receive instruction please contact Ellie Clarke before Sunday, 1st February. If there are too few candidates then the preparation will be deferred until next year. |
| Sunday, 25th January 2009 |
100 Club Subscriptions |
100 Club Subscriptions – £15.00 per entry – are now due for the next year. Chris and John will be available after Mass to accept your money! New subscribers are very welcome. |
| Sunday, 25th January 2009 |
Family Panto Visit |
Kathy Jones is organising a trip to the Centre Stage production of ‘Dracula the Panto’ on Sunday, 25th January at 2.30pm in Heart of England School. There will be a tea party afterwards in the Parish Room. Contact Kathy if you want to go or can help |
| Sunday, 18th January 2009 |
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity |
A service will take place in our church next Sunday, 18th January at 6.30pm. We look forward to a large gathering to welcome members of the other churches in Balsall & Berkswell. |
| Monday, 5th January 2009 |
Father Sebastian celebrates 37th anniversary of ordination |
On 5th January Father Sebastian celebrates his 37th anniversary of his priestly ordination. Our congratulations and prayers go to him. |
| Sunday, 28th December 2008 |
Christmas Giving Tree |
Thanks to all those parishioners including the young people who helped distribute the gifts from the Giving tree. These were very gratefully received. A big thank you to everyone who contributed and helped distribute the presents. |
| Thursday, 25th December 2008 |
Father Sebastian's Christmas Message |
Click on the link to the left to read Father Sebastian's Christmas message |
| Thursday, 25th December 2008 |
Christmas Quiz! |
By popular demand, we have uploaded the 2008 Christmas Carols and Song Quiz onto the website. Access it by clicking on the link to the left. |
| Thursday, 25th December 2008 |
Christmas 2008 newsletter |
Our Christmas 2008 newsletter is now available. This special A4 colour newsletter includes updates on our parish since Easter 2008. Click on the link to the left. |
| Wednesday, 24th December 2008 |
Christmas Rotas |
Please Click on the link to the left to access the rotas for Christmas 2008. |
| Sunday, 21st December 2008 |
Father John Thekkathala’s primary school project |
The collection for Father John Thekkathala’s primary school project raised £563. This is a fantastic result, thank you to everyone who donated so generously. |
| Sunday, 21st December 2008 |
Christmas Raffle |
A big thank you to all our parishioners and their families and friends for supporting the Christmas raffle. We raised £778. This exceeds last years total and is a magnificent effort considering the financial climate. Thank you all again. |
| Tuesday, 16th December 2008 |
Advent Confessions |
This coming Tuesday (16th) we are having our advent service of reconciliation at 7.30pm. It offers a good opportunity for spiritual preparation for Christmas. Please come and join us. |
| Sunday, 7th December 2008 |
Millennium Breakfast |
Our Breakfast last Sunday raised £140 which is an excellent result. Our thanks go to everyone who helped with the organisation or supported this event. Thanks also to Ellie for her Quiz, she will tell us who won today. |
| Sunday, 7th December 2008 |
Parish Finance Update |
Please click on the link to the left to view the latest Parish Finance Report. |
| Sunday, 30th November 2008 |
Urgent! Men’s Clothing Collection |
The Fireside Day Centre is in urgent need of new or good condition men’s clothing to pass on to those in need. Please could you bring any unwanted, clean men’s clothing to Church on Sunday 30th November for delivery to the Centre |
| Sunday, 30th November 2008 |
Walk with Me - Advent Journey |
Next Sunday 30th November we start the season of Advent. Please take a copy of the 'Walk with Me' booklet and for the children and youth a copy of the calendar from the Narthex after Mass |
| Sunday, 30th November 2008 |
Millennium Project |
You can find an update of Fr Ed’s work by clicking on the link to the left. There are photographs and short commentaries showing some of the work being done. |
| Sunday, 30th November 2008 |
Millennium Breakfast |
Our next Millennium Breakfast will be on Sunday, 30th November which is the 1st Sunday of Advent. We will have the usual fare:- orange juice, warm croissants, toast, butter, jam, tea/coffee all for £2. There will also be a Seasonal Quiz! |
| Monday, 24th November 2008 |
HCPT Group 83 Coffee Evening |
A coffee evening will be held on Monday November 24th in the Parish Room at 7.30 pm. Everyone including your friends will be very welcome. Admission is 50p which includes refreshments. |
| Sunday, 9th November 2008 |
Book of Rememberance |
We would like to bring our Book of Remembrance up to date before Remembrance Sunday. If you would like someone to be added to our Book of Remembrance, please contact Ian Clarke. |
| Tuesday, 21st October 2008 |
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament |
On 21st of October from 6.00pm to 9.00pm there will be adoration before the Blessed Sacrament in our church for the intentions of the parish, families and for vocations |
| Sunday, 5th October 2008 |
Harvest Festival |
On Sunday 5th October, we held this year’s Harvest Festival Mass. We had a great response from parishioners and were able to make a large donation of much needed tinned goods and other useful items to the Fireside Centre in Birmingham. Thanks to everyone |
| Friday, 26th September 2008 |
Parish Quiz Night |
A big thank you to all who supported the Quiz night which raised £550 towards Parish Funds and thank you to Kathy and Bob Jones for organizing a very enjoyable evening. |
| Sunday, 14th September 2008 |
Millennium Breakfast and Father Ed's visit |
Click on the link to the left to see details of the last millennium breakfast and Father Ed's visit |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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, 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, 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
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, 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, 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 |
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 |
| 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. |
| 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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