One of the Stations of the Cross from Notre Dame, Geneva (Public domain)
This is the parish diary this week: Monday March 18th
Mass at 7pm
Exposition until 8pm. Tuesday March 19th Mass at 7pm at English Martyrs to mark closing of the Visitation Wednesday March 20th Mass at 7pm Thursday March 21st
Mass at 11.45am
Confirmation programme at 6pm in the hall. Friday March 22nd
Mass at 11.45am
Lent lunch in the hall at 12.15pm
Stations of the Cross at 7pm
Funeral for Heather Green at Long Lawford Methodist Church in School Street, Long
Lawford at 10.30am. Saturday March 23rd Mass of the Third Sunday of Lent, Year C at 5pm. Sunday March 24th Mass of the Third Sunday of Lent, Year C at 9.30am
Forthcoming events Friday March 29th
Funeral of Kay Powell, 12.30pm at Rainsbrook Crematorium Monday April 1st
First Communion Programme, 6pm in the Hall. Sunday June 2nd
Confirmation Thursday June 6th
Parish meeting, 7.30pm in the hall Sunday June 16th
First Communion Thursday October 3rd Parish meeting, 7.30pm in the hall
The Chair of Saint Peter in St. Peter’s Basilica, Rome. Picture: Sergey Smirnov. (Public domain).
This is the parish diary this week: Monday February 18th Mass at 7pm Exposition until 8pm. Tuesday February 19th No Mass Wednesday February 20th Mass at 7pm Thursday February 21st Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion at 9.30am Friday February 22nd No Mass (Feast of the Chair of St Peter) Saturday February 23rd Mass of the Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C at 5pm. Sunday February 24th Mass of the Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C at 9.30am ACTA – The Catholic Times author Chris McDonnell is giving a talk on Thomas Merton, Trappist monk, writer, theologian, mystic, poet, social activist and scholar of comparative religion at St Mary’s Parish Centre, Vivian Rd, Harborne B17 0DN. 1.30pm. mjriordan@hotmail.co.uk
Forthcoming events Monday February 25th to March 10th A reminder from Rugby Justice & Peace Group that 25th February-10th March is Fairtrade Fortnight. For two weeks each year, thousands of individuals, companies and groups across the UK come together to celebrate the people who grow our food, people who live in some of the poorest countries in the world and who are often exploited and badly paid. This year, The Fairtrade Foundation is focusing on the people, particularly the women, who grow the cocoa in the chocolate we love so much. Please look for the Fairtrade logo. Wednesday February 27th UCM meeting, Sacred Heart Hall, 1.45pm Thursday February 28th Parish meeting, 7.30pm in the hall Friday March 1st World Day of Prayer service at 10.30am at Bilton Methodist Church and at 7.30pm at English Martyrs’ Church: “Come – Everything is Ready!” Interdenominational service prepared by Christian women of Slovenia. Friday March 8th Funeral of Dedee Flint, St Marie’s Church, Dunchurch Road, Rugby. Time to be announced. Weekend of March 16th/17th Bishop’s Visitation to Sacred Heart parish December to March The Rugby Winter Shelter at St Marie’s will be providing a welcome each Monday to 15 homeless people from December to March. Supper, a bed and breakfast will be provided. If you would consider helping during those four months, please ring Kathy Smith on 01788 891940. kathellen.smith56@gmail.com. Sunday June 2nd Confirmation Thursday June 6th Parish meeting, 7.30pm in the hall Sunday June 16th First Communion Thursday October 3rd Parish meeting, 7.30pm in the hall
St Thomas Aquinas by Anonymous c1690. (Public domain)
This is the parish diary this week: Monday January 28th See noticeboard for details of Mass times (Feast of St Thomas Aquinas) Exposition until 8pm. First Communion programme, 6pm in the hall Tuesday January 29th See noticeboard for details of Mass times Wednesday January 30th See noticeboard for details of Mass times. UCM annual meeting in the hall, 2pm. Thursday January 31st See noticeboard for details of Mass times (Feast of St John Bosco) Friday February 1st See noticeboard for details of Mass times. Saturday February 2nd Mass of the Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C at 5pm. Sunday February 3rd Mass of the Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C at 9.30am
Forthcoming events Thursday February 28th Parish meeting, 7.30pm in the hall December to March The Rugby Winter Shelter at St Marie’s will be providing a welcome each Monday to 15 homeless people from December to March. Supper, a bed and breakfast will be provided. If you would consider helping during those four months, please ring Kathy Smith on 01788 891940. kathellen.smith56@gmail.com. Sunday June 2nd Confirmation Thursday June 6th Parish meeting, 7.30pm in the hall Sunday June 16th First Communion Thursday October 3rd Parish meeting, 7.30pm in the hall
This is the parish diary this week: Monday January 7th See parish noticeboard for Mass times. Exposition until 8pm. Tuesday January 8th See parish noticeboard for Mass times Wednesday January 9th Funeral Mass at 11am for Chris Cassin Thursday January 10th See parish noticeboard for Mass times Friday January 11th See parish noticeboard for Mass times Saturday January 12th Mass of the Baptism of the Lord, Year C at 5pm. Sunday January 13th Mass of the Baptism of the Lord, Year C at 9.30am
Forthcoming events Sunday January 20th Bilton Churches Together, Unity Service, Sacred Heart Church, 6.30pm Thursday February 28th Parish meeting, 7.30pm in the hall December to March The Rugby Winter Shelter at St Marie’s will be providing a welcome each Monday to 15 homeless people from December to March. Supper, a bed and breakfast will be provided. If you would consider helping during those four months, please ring Kathy Smith on 01788 891940. kathellen.smith56@gmail.com. Sunday June 2nd Confirmation Thursday June 6th Parish meeting, 7.30pm in the hall Sunday June 16th First Communion Thursday October 3rd Parish meeting, 7.30pm in the hall
Celebrate the Feast of St Ambrose on Friday. By Matthias Storm, 1615 to 1649 (Public domain)
This is the parish diary this week: Monday December 3rd Mass at 7pm Exposition until 8pm Tuesday December 4th No Mass Wednesday December 5th Mass at 7pm Thursday December 6th Mass at 9.30am Friday December 7th Mass at 9.30am (Feast of St Ambrose) Saturday December 8th Mass of Second Sunday of Advent, Year C at 5pm. Sunday December 9th Mass of Second Sunday of Advent, Year C at 9.30am Princethorpe College, Christmas Fair at 2pm
Forthcoming events Monday December 10th Registration session for First Communion, 6pm in the hall. Sunday January 6th 2019 Parish Epiphany Party for all ages, 4pm until 7pm. Shared Table. Thursday February 28th 2019 Parish meeting, 7.30pm in the hall December to March 2019 The Rugby Winter Shelter at St Marie’s will be providing a welcome each Monday to 15 homeless people from December to March. Supper, a bed and breakfast will be provided. If you would consider helping during those four months, please ring Kathy Smith on 01788 891940. kathellen.smith56@gmail.com. Sunday June 2nd 2019 Confirmation Thursday June 6th 2019 Parish meeting, 7.30pm in the hall Sunday June 16th 2019 First Communion Thursday October 3rd 2019 Parish meeting, 7.30pm in the hall
This is the parish diary this week: Monday November 26th Mass at 7pm Exposition until 8pm Tuesday November 27th No Mass Wednesday November 28th Mass at 7pm UCM Christmas Evening in the hall at 7.30pm Thursday November 29th Mass at 9.30am Friday November 30th Mass at 9.30am (Feast of St Andrew) Saturday December 1st Mass of First Sunday of Advent, Year C at 5pm. Sunday December 2nd Mass of First Sunday of Advent, Year C at 9.30am Princethorpe College, Christmas Fair at 2pm
Forthcoming events Monday December 10th Registration session for First Communion, 6pm in the hall. December to March 2019 The Rugby Winter Shelter at St Marie’s will be providing a welcome each Monday to 15 homeless people from December to March. Supper, a bed and breakfast will be provided. If you would consider helping during those four months, please ring Kathy Smith on 01788 891940. kathellen.smith56@gmail.com. Sunday June 2nd 2019 Confirmation Sunday June 16th 2019 First Communion
This is the parish diary this week:
Monday November 5th
Mass at 7pm
Exposition until 8pm
Tuesday November 6th
No Mass
Mass at Hospital of St Cross Chapel, 1.30pm for friends or relatives who have died this week.
Wednesday November 7th
Mass at 7pm
Save the Children Coffee Day, Sacred Heart Hall from 10am to 3pm.
Thursday November 8th
Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion at 9.30am
Friday November 9th
Mass at 9.30am (Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica)
Saturday November 10th
Mass for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B at 5pm.
Sunday November 11th
Mass for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B at 9.30am
Forthcoming eventsThursday November 22nd
Parish meeting, 7.30pm in the hall to discuss Bishop’s Visitation in March.
Sunday June 2nd 2019
Confirmation
Sunday June 16th 2019
First Communion
These are the services this week:
Monday April 30th – Mass at 7pm followed by Exposition in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel until 8pm (Feast of St George)
Tuesday May 1st – No Mass
Wednesday May 2nd – Mass at 7pm (Feast of St Athanasius)
Thursday May 3rd – Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion at 9.30am (Feast of Saints Philip and James)
Friday May 4th – Mass at 9.30am (Feast of the English Martyrs)
Saturday May 5th – Mass for 6th Sunday of Easter at 5pm
Sunday May 6th – Mass for 6th Sunday of Easter at 9.30am Parish diary for this week Monday April 30th – First Communion meeting for children and parents, hall, 6pm.
Saturday May 5th – Retreat Day on Mary, Bedworth.
Forthcoming events Friday June 8th, Quiz night at Sacred Heart in aid of Malawi Project.
Sunday June 17th – First Communion celebration, 9.30am, Sacred Heart.
Sunday July 1st – Parish walk around Draycote Water, called “Share the Journey”. News
Please pray for long-standing parishioner Frank Ollerenshaw who has died. His funeral will be on Wednesday May 16th at 1.45pm at Sacred Heart Church.
Sacro Monte di Crea; The finding of the empty tomb of Christ, statues by Antonio Brilla, 1889. (Public domain).
These are the services this week:
Monday March 26th – Mass at 7pm followed by Exposition in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel until 8pm
Tuesday March 27th – No Mass
Wednesday March 28th – Mass at 7pm
Thursday March 29th – Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7.30pm
Friday March 30th – Celebration of the Lord’s Passion at 7pm
Saturday March 31st – Easter Vigil at 8pm
Sunday April 1st – Mass for Easter Sunday at 9.30am Parish diary for this week
Monday March 26th – Monday Club, 2pm in the church hall.
Tuesday March 27th – Lent Study Group, 37 Bawnmore Road. Call 521069 for details.
Wednesday March 28th – UCM meeting, Sacred Heart Hall. Talk on Rugby Street Pastors at 7.45pm.
Friday March 30th – Ecumenical Walk of Witness, starts at Rugby Baptist Church, Regent Street, 9.45am. Forthcoming events Sunday April 22nd – Confirmation celebrated by Bishop William Kenny, 9.30am, Sacred Heart.
Sunday June 17th – First Communion celebration, 9.30am, Sacred Heart.
According to the 19th chapter of the Gospel of Luke, as Jesus approaches Jerusalem, he looks at the city and weeps over it (Luke 19:41) (an event known as Flevit super illam in Latin language), foretelling the suffering that awaits the city. The event took place on the Mount of Olives. (Public domain)
These are the services this week:
Monday March 12th – Mass at 7pm followed by Exposition in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel until 8pm
Tuesday March 13th – No Mass
Wednesday March 14th – Mass at 7pm
Thursday March 15th – Mass at 9.30am
Friday March 16th – Mass at 9.30am (no Lent lunch this week) and Stations of the Cross at 7pm. Wedding at 1pm.
Saturday March 17th – Mass for the Fifth Sunday of Lent, Year B at 5pm
Sunday March 18th – Mass for the Fifth Sunday of Lent, Year B at 9.30am Parish diary for this week
Monday March 12th – First Communion meeting, 6pm, Sacred Heart Hall.
Monday March 12th – Monday Club, 2pm in hall. All welcome. Tuesday March 13th – Lent Study Group, 37 Bawnmore Road. Call 521069 for details.
Thursday March 14th – Confirmation programme meeting, 6pm in the hall.
Friday March 16th – Women’s World Day of Prayer service, 10.30am at Bilton Evangelical Church.
Saturday March 17th – Sacrament of Reconciliation for children, 11am.
Forthcoming events Sunday March 18th – Bilton Churches Together Unity Service, Bilton Evangelical Church, 6.30pm.
Wednesday March 21st – Deanery Service of Penance, St Marie’s Church, 7pm.
Thursday March 22nd – Holy Spirit Evening including Healing Service, 6pm to 9pm at Sacred Heart Church.
Thursday March 22nd – Coffee morning at Rugby Myton Hospice, 10am to noon. Friday March 23rd – Lent lunches continue after 11.45am Mass. All proceeds to Cafod.
Sunday April 22nd – Confirmation celebrated by Bishop William Kenny, 9.30am, Sacred Heart.
Sunday June 17th – First Communion celebration, 9.30am, Sacred Heart.
