Lent

Mass for Palm Sunday

John Howes Easter, Lent ,

Here is Mass for Palm Sunday from Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bilton, Rugby.

Sat  9th SH 5.00 p.m. Private Intention (Clark) LS 
Sun  10th SH 
EM		9.30 am 
11.00 am		Peter White RIP  LS People of the Parishes 
Mon  11th SH 
EM		10.00 am 
12.45 pm		LS Peace in Ukraine 
Funeral Mass John David Perkins RIP
Tues  12thSH 10.00 am. LS Families in need
Wed  13th SH 7.00 pm. LS Eamon and Carmel Reynolds (Get Well) UCM 
Thurs  14th SH 
SH 		7.30 pm  9.30am Mass of the Lord’s Supper 
Funeral Service John Dillon RIP
Fri  15th EM  
SH 		3.00pm  
7.00pm		Celebration of the Lord’s Passion Confessions available after Service 
Celebration of the Lord’s Passion  DAY OF FASTING AND ABSTINENCE
Sat 16th SH 
SH		8.00 pm Easter Vigil For the Parishioners of the Parishes Confessions at SH 11 am to 12 noon. 
Sun 17th SH  
EM		9.30 am  
11.00 am 		Easter Sunday Clare Harford 
Easter Sunday Theresa and Eddie Kealey RIP

HOLY WEEK SERVICES  

Holy Thursday—Mass of the Lord’s Supper  

7. 30 pm at Sacred Heart  

Good Friday—Celebration of the Lord’s Passion.  

English Martyrs 3pm Confessions available after the Service , Sacred Heart 7pm  Easter Vigil Sacred Heart 8pm Confessions at SH 11 am to 12 noon.  Easter Sunday Sacred Heart 9.30 am English Martyrs 11 am 

The Offertory Collection at Easter is for the Clergy. Collection on Good Friday for the Holy Places. 

After much reflection this year it has been decided to have one celebration on Holy Thursday and the  Easter Vigil at Sacred Heart for both Parishes. There will be celebration of the Passion Liturgy on Good Fri day at both Churches. We hope that English Martyrs parishioners will be able to join Sacred Heart parish ioners for these important Holy Week Services. 

Sacred Heart Safeguarding Officer: Sue Leary www.sacredheartrugby.org.uk Tel. 01788 813263 YouTube: Sacred Heart, Bilton  Email: sacredheart.bilton@rcaob.org.uk Parish Office for both parishes open:  Tuesday and Friday 9.30 am to 12.00.English Martyrs Safeguarding Officer: Marie Kane www.englishmartyrsrugby.org Tel. 01788 813263 YouTube -English Martyrs RC Parish Rugby Email: sacredheart.bilton@rcaob.org.uk English Martyrs Primary School Tel 01788 543432
Parish Team Canon Gerard Murray, Deacon Lionel Pelloquin. Fr Graham Venn IC in residence  Archdiocese of Birmingham Registered as a charity no. 234216

LENT LUNCH— please join us for a Lent Lunch at  English Martyrs in the Hall on Tuesday at 12.30. 

Simple lunch of soup and a roll, tea or coffee. A short reflection and prayer.  

A good chance to meet and help support the work  of Cafod. All very welcome.  

GOOD FRIDAY WALK OF WITNESS  

Rugby Churches invite you to gather for this im portant act of witness. 

Rugby Baptist Church and St Andrew’s will be coordinat ing the Walk of Witness this Good Friday, 15th April.  It will begin with a short service outside Rugby Baptist  Church at 10am before walking informally along Regent  Street to St Andrew’s for brief prayers and hot cross  buns. Both services will take place outside, weather per mitting, and all are very warmly welcome. 

HELPING UKRAINE. Fr Hudson’s ,our Diocesan so cial welfare agency ,is to be the point of contact for  offers of accommodation and help for the refugees.  

They will liaise with the relevant authorities and  keep up to date with developments .There is more  information on the diocesan website . 

Please speak to Fr Gerry or Deacon Lionel if you  have a particular desire to take part in this work.  

SACRED HEART: Refreshments , tea and coffee, are  available in the Hall after Sunday Mass. 

All are very welcome. Come and join us to meet and  catch up. New parishioners are very welcome.  

WALKING TOGETHER/ SYNODALITY  

We have sent off our parish report. We are waiting  for the publication of the Diocesan Report which is  due in April. We will then be able to take things for ward at the parish level, looking at the themes of  

the Diocesan Vision put forward by Archbishop Ber nard.  

CONFESSION TIMES—Please see times on the front  of the newsletter or contact Fr Gerry if these times  are not convenient.  

PARISH WHATS APP Groups: Please consider join ing by texting name and mobile number to Richard  Potter on 07944 510694 for Sacred Heart Parish  Group. English Martyrs Group please text name and mobile number to Maris Golovackis on 07851  931162 to join. This will be useful for interparish  messages and communication.  

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION AT SH  

First Holy Communion Preparation The next  session for Children will be after the Easter school  holidays. First Holy Communion Mass for this group  is on Sunday, 26th June at 9.30 am 

Confirmation Preparation Programme continues  Thursday, 28th April in the Sacred Heart Parish Hall,  7—8 pm. Confirmation will be celebrated on  Sunday, 22nd May at 9.30 am Mass.  

First Holy Communion Preparation (second group)  There is a registration meeting for parents on  Thursday, 5th May 7—8pm in the day chapel.  It is very important that you attend this meeting.  The first session for children will be on Thursday,  12th May, 6-7pm  

First Holy Communion Mass for this second group  will be on Saturday, 16th July at 5pm 

FINANCES AT SH & EM PARISHES . Your financial  support is needed by the Parishes and is very much  appreciated. We know that the financial situation  for many people is becoming more difficult and we  are grateful for your support.  

Standing Orders help assure the Parishes of regular  steady income and simplify banking. They can be  cancelled at any time. Please contact Diane at SH or  Caroline at EM if you have any queries or changes of  address etc. Will those who have taken Standing  Order and Gift Aid Forms please return them as  soon as possible.  

Sacred Heart Holiday 200 Club  

This has been running for over 30 years . It has  provided extra income to the parish over the years.  Circumstances have changed and it has been  decided to close the Club. There will be one final  draw for £500 at Easter. Thank you to all who have  been contributors over the years . We are grateful  to those who have been involved in organising and  running the scheme and all participants. 

Mass for the Fifth Sunday of Lent

John Howes First Communion, Lent, Service times ,

Here is Mass for the Fifth Sunday of Lent from Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bilton, Rugby.

Sat  02nd SH 5.00 p.m. Edward Reilly RIPLS 
Sun  3rd SH 
EM		9.30 am 
11.00 am		People of the Parishes Libby Burn and Deceased Family RIP 
Mon  4th SH 10.00 am Fr Lawrence Crowe RIP
Tues  5thSH 10.00 am. Peace in Ukraine
Wed  6th SH 7.00 pm. 10 am LS  Funeral Service at Rainsbrook for Ann Mary Robinson RIP 
Thurs  7th EM  
SH		11.00 am.  
10.00 am *		Mass with English Martyrs School—Ann Mary Robinson RIP  Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion
Fri  8th SH 7.00pm LS Sick Clergy of the Diocese 
Sat 9th SH 5.00 pm Private Intention (Clark)
Sun 10th SH  
EM		9.30 am  
11.00 am 		Peter White RIP PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD People of the Parishes

WALKING TOGETHER/ SYNODALITY QUESTIONNAIRE. Our parishes response report is available on the  Parish websites with paper copies at Masses this weekend. I suggest that now we wait for the publication  of the diocesan report in early April . Then we can look at how we take this forward at our parishes level  in the light of the themes of the diocesan vision outlined by Archbishop Bernard. Meantime do take a  look at our parish document. Also on Sacred Heart Whats Ap  

LENT LUNCHES IN HILLMORTON 2022 

Tues 12th April 12.30 English Martyrs  

Join us for a simple soup and roll lunch. With a short reflection. In aid of Christian Aid and Cafod. 

HELPING UKRAINE. Fr Hudson’s ,our Diocesan so cial welfare agency ,is to be the point of contact for  offers of accommodation and help for the refugees.  

They will liaise with the relevant authorities and  keep up to date with developments .There is more  information on the diocesan website . 

Please speak to Fr Gerry or Deacon Lionel if you  have a particular desire to take part in this work.  

SACRED HEART: Refreshments , tea and coffee, are  available in the Hall after Sunday Mass. 

All are very welcome. Come and join us to meet and  catch up. Refreshments will be available after the  Thursday morning 10 am Liturgy. 

ENGLISH MARTYRS: STATIONS OF THE CROSS 10.20  to 10.50. Before Sunday Mass 

SACRED HEART Friday after evening 7pm Mass.  

WHATS APP Groups: To join please text name and  mobile number to Richard Potter on 

07944 510694 for Sacred Heart Parish Group.  English Martyrs Group please text name and mobile number to Maris Golovackis on 07851  931162 to join. This is useful for interparish messag es and communication.  

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION AT SH  

First Holy Communion Preparation The next session for Children will be on Monday 28th March  at 6pm in the Hall.  

First Holy Communion Mass for this group is on  Sunday, 26th June at 9.30 am 

Confirmation Preparation Programme continues  Thursday, 7th April in the Sacred Heart Parish Hall,  7—8 pm. Confirmation will be celebrated on  Sunday, 22nd May at 9.30 am Mass.  

First Holy Communion Preparation (second group) There is a registration meeting for parents on  Thursday, 5th May 7—8pm in the day chapel.  It is very important that you attend this meeting. The first session for children will be on Thursday, 12th May, 6-7pm  

First Holy Communion Mass for this second group will be on Saturday, 16th July at 5pm 

Thanks to those running these preparation classes for their time and commitment. 

FINANCES AT SH & EM PARISHES .  

Your Gift Aid envelopes are available for collection.  Please collect them. SH have been renumbered so  please take those with your name not number.  

Please let us know if you would like Offertory  Envelopes , to sign a Standing Order and/or sign up  for Gift Aid and so increase your giving by 25%  at no extra cost to you.  

Or maybe see if you can increase your Standing  Order.  

Your financial support is needed by the Parishes and  is very much appreciated. We know that the  financial situation for many people is becoming more difficult.  

Thank you for your steadfast financial support  during the lockdown and pandemic.  

Standing Orders help assure the Parishes of regular  steady income and simplify banking. They can be  cancelled at any time. Please speak to Diane at SH  or Caroline at EM if you have any queries or chang es of address etc. Thanks. 

Sacred Heart Holiday 200 Club  

This has been running for over 30 years . It has  provided extra income to the parish over the years.  Circumstances have changed and it has been  decided to close the Club. There will be one final  draw for £500 at Easter. Thank you to all who have  been contributors over the years. We are grateful  to those who have been involved in organising and  running the scheme. Any questions or comments  please to Fr Gerry.  

THE CATHOLIC POST—a new national monthly Catholic Paper is available today. Free copies.  Please take a copy. 

REST IN PEACE  

Ann Mary Robinson, one time teacher at English  Martyrs School who has died recently. Funeral Service at Rainsbrook on Wednesday at 10am.  

SUNDAY 10th April is PALM SUNDAY.  

There will be Blessing of Palms on SH Saturday  Evening Mass at 5pm. 

Blessing and Procession of Palms on Sunday SH  9.30am and EM 11 am.

Mass for the Fourth Sunday of Lent

John Howes Lent, Service times ,

Here is Mass for the Fourth Sunday of Lent from Sacred Heart Church, Bilton, Rugby.

Sat  26thSH 5.00 p.m. Holy Souls LS 
Sun  27thSH 
EM		9.30 am 
11.00 am		Jones Family Intentions 
Peoples of the Parishes  
Mon  28th SH 10.00 am No Mass 
Tues  29thSH 10.00 am. No Mass 
Wed  30th SH 7.00 pm. LS Richard Clark (Birthday)
Thurs  31st EM  
SH		11.00 am.  
10.00 am *		Carmen John (Memorial Mass) 
Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion
Fri  1st AprSH 7.00pm LS Holy Souls   
Sat 2ndSH 5.00 pm Edward Reilly RIP
Sun 3rdSH  
EM		9.30 am  
11.00 am 		People of the Parishes 
Libby Burn and Deceased Family RIP 

WALKING TOGETHER/ SYNODALITY QUESTIONNAIRE. Our parishes response report is available on the  Parish websites with paper copies at Masses this weekend. I suggest that now we wait for the publication  of the diocesan report in early April . Then we can look at how we take this forward at our parishes level  in the light of the themes of the diocesan vision outlined by Archbishop Bernard. Meantime do take a  look at our parish document. Also on Sacred Heart Whats Ap  

LENT LUNCHES IN HILLMORTON 2022 

Tues 5th April 12.30 St Georges 

Tues 12th April 12.30 English Martyrs  

Join us for a simple soup and roll lunch. With a short reflection. In aid of Christian Aid and Cafod. 

HELPING UKRAINE. Fr Hudson’s ,our Diocesan so cial welfare agency ,is to be the point of contact for  offers of accommodation and help for the refugees.  

They will liaise with the relevant authorities and  keep up to date with developments .There is more  information on the diocesan website . 

Please speak to Fr Gerry or Deacon Lionel if you  have a particular desire to take part in this work.  

SACRED HEART: Refreshments , tea and coffee, are  available in the Hall after Sunday Mass. 

All are very welcome. Come and join us to meet and  catch up. Refreshments will be available after the  Thursday morning 10 am Liturgy. 

ENGLISH MARTYRS: STATIONS OF THE CROSS 10.20  to 10.50. Before Sunday Mass 

SACRED HEART Friday after evening 7pm Mass.  

WHATS APP Groups: To join please text name and  mobile number to Richard Potter on 

07944 510694 for Sacred Heart Parish Group.  English Martyrs Group please text name and mobile number to Maris Golovackis on 07851  931162 to join. This is useful for interparish messag es and communication.  

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION AT SH  

First Holy Communion Preparation The next  session for Children will be on Monday 28th March  at 6pm in the Hall.  

First Holy Communion Mass for this group is on  Sunday, 26th June at 9.30 am 

Confirmation Preparation Programme continues  Thursday, 31st March in the Sacred Heart Parish  Hall, 7—8 pm. Confirmation will be celebrated on  Sunday, 22nd May at 9.30 am Mass.  

First Holy Communion Preparation (second group)  There is a registration meeting for parents on  Thursday, 5th May 7—8pm in the day chapel.  It is very important that you attend this meeting.  The first session for children will be on Thursday,  12th May, 6-7pm  

First Holy Communion Mass for this second group  will be on Saturday, 16th July at 5pm 

Thanks to those running these preparation classes  for their time and commitment. 

FINANCES AT SH & EM PARISHES .  

This weekend your Gift Aid envelopes are available  for collection. Please collect them. SH have been  renumbered so please take those with your name  not number.  

Please let us know if you would like Offertory Enve lopes , to sign a Standing Order and/or sign up for  Gift Aid and so increase your giving by 25% at no  extra cost to you.  

Or maybe see if you can increase your Standing  Order.  

Your financial support is needed by the Parishes and  is very much appreciated. We know that the finan cial situation for many people is becoming more  difficult.  

Thank you for your steadfast financial support  during the lockdown and pandemic.  

Standing Orders help assure the Parishes of regular  steady income and simplify banking. They can be  cancelled at any time. Please speak to Diane at SH  or Caroline at EM if you have any queries or chang es of address etc. Thanks. 

Sacred Heart Holiday 200 Club  

This has been running for over 30 years . It has pro vided extra income to the parish over the years. Cir cumstances have changed and it has been decided  

to close the Club. There will be one final draw for  £500 at Easter. Thank you to all who have been  contributors over the years . We are grateful to  those who have been involved in organising and  running the scheme. Any questions or comments  please to Fr Gerry.  

Mothering Sunday prayer  

Loving God, Thank you for mothers and for  all the people who care for others. Thank  you especially for our own family and fami lies throughout the world. May your love be  present in every home through the love we  show for one another. Amen. (Cafod)

Mass for the 3rd Sunday of Lent

John Howes Lent, Service times ,

Here is Mass for the 3rd Sunday of Lent from Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bilton, Rugby.

Sat  17thSH 5.00 p.m. Eileen Deery RIP (Clarke) LS 
Sun  20thSH EM9.30 am 11.00 amRussell (In honour of St Therese)  Eileen & Ken Pedley RIP LS
Mon  21st SH 10.00 am LS Natalia Pilese RIP 
Tues  22ndSH 10.00 am. LS Peace in Ukraine
Wed  23rd SH 7.00 pm. 
7.30=8.30 pm		LS Christians in the Holy Land Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 
Thurs  24thEM  SH11.00 am.  
10.00 am *		Ints of English Martyrs School Community  
Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion
Fri  25thSH 7.00pm 6pm –9pm LS People of the Parishes  SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS OF THREE HOURS OF PRAYER 
Sat 26thSH 5.00 pm LS Holy Souls
Sun 27thSH  EM9.30 am  11.00 am Jones Family Intentions Peoples of the Parishes

WALKING TOGETHER/ SYNODALITY QUESTIONNAIRE. Our parish response report will be available on  the Parish websites with paper copies at Masses this weekend. I suggest that we wait for the publication  of the diocesan report in early April. Then we can look at how to proceed further on how we take this  forward at our parish level in the light of the themes of the diocesan vision outlined by Archbishop Bernard. Meantime do take a look at our parish document.  

LENT LUNCHES IN HILLMORTON 2022 

Thurs 17th March 12.30 Rogers Hall (St John the Baptist) 

Thurs 24th March 12.30 Paddox Methodists 

Tues 5th April 12.30 St George’s 

Tues 12th April 12.30 English Martyrs  

Join us for a simple soup and roll lunch. With a short reflection. In aid of Christian Aid and Cafod. 

LENTEN MISSION –THREE HOURS OF PRAYER by Sehion Ministries 

Friday 25th March from 6pm to 9pm at Sacred  Heart Church. Join us to hear the Word of God,  Musical Ministry, Healing Prayers, Adoration of the  Blessed Sacrament, Confession will be available.  and Mass. Mass will be celebrated at 7pm. The sessions will be conducted in English. See leaflet for  further details.  

SACRED HEART: Refreshments , tea and coffee, are  available in the Hall after Sunday Mass. 

All are very welcome. Come and join us to meet and  catch up. Refreshments will be available after the  Thursday morning 9.30 am Liturgy. 

ENGLISH MARTYRS: STATIONS OF THE CROSS 10.20  to 10.50. Before Sunday Mass 

SACRED HEART Friday after evening 7pm Mass.  

WHATS APP Groups: To join please text name and  mobile number to Richard Potter on 

07944 510694 for Sacred Heart Parish Group.  English Martyrs Group please text name and mobile number to Maris Golovackis on 07851  931162 to join. 

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION AT SH  

First Holy Communion Preparation The next  session for Children will be on Monday 14th March  at 6pm.  

First Holy Communion Mass for this group is on  Sunday, 26th June at 9.30 am 

Confirmation Preparation Programme continues  Thursday, 24th March in the Sacred Heart Parish  Hall, 7—8 pm. Confirmation will be celebrated on  Sunday, 22nd May at 9.30 am Mass.  

First Holy Communion Preparation (second group)  There is a registration meeting for parents on  Thursday, 5th May 7—8pm in the day chapel.  It is very important that you attend this meeting.  The first session for children will be on Thursday,  12th May, 6-7pm  

First Holy Communion Mass for this second group  will be on Saturday, 16th July at 5pm 

Thanks to those running these preparation classes  for their time and commitment. 

SINE NOMINE CONCERT—You will be pleased to  hear that the Concert last Sunday at EM raised £408  for Myton Hospices. Well done all.  

RUGBY GREEN CHRISTIAN GROUP EVENT  

Friday 25th March 7.30-9.30pm at Rugby  Methodist Church Centre. Panel including MP Mark  Pawsey will be addressing questions about climate  change . All welcome. To attend sign up via Event brite https://rugbyclimate.eventbrite.com or see Poster.  

CAFOD LENT FAST DAY Friday 11th March. Thanks  for your contributions. Please put any envelopes in  with the collection.  

HELPING UKRAINE. Fr Hudson’s, our Diocesan  social welfare agency, is to be the point of contact  for offers of accommodation and help for the refugees. They will liaise with the relevant authorities  and keep up to date with developments .There is  more information on the diocesan website . Please  speak to Fr Gerry or Deacon Lionel if you have a particular desire to take part in this work.  

FRIENDS OF THE HOLY LAND – COME AND MEET  LAILA ASFOURA FROM BETHLEHEM 

Wednesday 23 March. 7pm in the Parish Centre,  St Francis Church, Warwick Road, Kenilworth CV8  1HL. You are warmly welcomed to meet Laila Asfoura from Bethlehem, who will share the latest  situation in the Holy Land, the work of FHL and  answer any questions. Laila is the Founder Member  of FHL’s local Committee. A buffet supper is being  arranged with a cash bar. Tickets £10 pp are availa ble from  

peter.rand@friendsoftheholyland.org.uk or by tele phoning the FHL office 01926 512980.  

FINANCES AT SH & EM PARISHES . This weekend  your Gift Aid envelopes are available for collection.  Let us know if you will no longer be using them.  

Please let us know if you would like to sign a Stan ing Order and/or sign up for Gift Aid and so increase  your giving by 25% at no extra cost to you. Or may be see if you can increase your Standing Order.  Your financial support is needed by the Parishes and  very much appreciatedv. Thank you for your steadfast financial support during the lockdown and pandemic. Standing Orders  help assure the Parishes of regular steady income  and simplify banking. Please speak to Diane at SH  or Caroline at EM if you have any queries or changes of address etc. Thanks.

Mass for the First Sunday of Lent

John Howes Justice and Peace, Lent, Service times ,

Here is Mass for the First Sunday of Lent from Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bilton, Rugby.

Sat  5thSH 5.00 p.m. People of the parish LS Collection for Cathedral Maintenance
Sun  6thSH 
EM		9.30 am 
11.00 am		Peace in Ukraine Collection for Cathedral Maintenance  Kathleen Reynolds (sick) LS
Mon  7th SH 10.00 am Sick and Housebound Parishioners of the Parishes LS 
Tues  8thSH 10.00 am. Rugby and Warwick Deanery Ints LS 
Wed  9thSH 7.00 pm. FHC and Confirmation Candidates LS 
Thurs  10thEM  
SH		11.00 am.  
9.30 am		Terry Deery RIP  Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion
Fri  11thSH 7.00pm LS Lenten Fast Day—for the work of CAFOD LS  Public Stations of the Cross after Mass 
Sat 12thSH 5.00 pm Glancey Intention LS 
Sun 13thSH  
EM		9.30 am  
11.00 am		People of the Parishes  Allan Hughes RIP LS

WALKING TOGETHER/ SYNODALITY QUESTIONNAIRE. There has been an impressive response from all  parts of the diocese. Work is going on to prepare the ten page diocesan report which will be published  and sent to the Bishops Conference who will produce a national report. We hope we will be able to look  together at some of the matters raised in the light of the situation in our parishes and the Diocesan Vi sion. Thanks again for your responses and cooperation .  

DEANERY CHANGES : as a result of the revision of the deanery structure in the diocese the Rugby part  of the Rugby Deanery (St Maries, Sacred Heart and English Martyrs ) will be joining Warwick Deanery to  form Rugby and Warwick Deanery. The Nuneaton area Parishes will be joining Coventry Deanery.  

CHORAL CONCERT ’Hail ,Gladdening Light ’ at English Martyrs Church on Sunday 13th March at 7.30pm. Given by our wonderful local Choir Sine Nomine who have sung in many Cathedrals and Churches  throughout the country to great acclaim. Free Admission but Retiring Collection for Myton Hospice.  Don’t miss the chance to hear some wonderful music and great singing from the Choir celebrating their  20th anniversary. 

LIVESTREAM; We will be livestreaming the Saturday evening Mass from Sacred Heart and the 11am  Sunday Mass from English Martyrs. We will be  livestreaming weekday Masses as shown above. 

SACRED HEART: Refreshments, tea and coffee, are  available in the Hall after Sunday Mass. All are very welcome. Come and join us to meet and catch up. Refreshments will be available after the Thursday morning 9.30 am Liturgy. 

ENGLISH MARTYRS: STATIONS OF THE CROSS 10.20  to 10.50. Before Sunday Mass 

ENGLISH MARTYRS – St. Vincent de Paul Society  Appeal The SVP have been active within English  Martyrs Parish for almost sixty years; visiting the  sick and housebound, taking Holy Communion monthly. Now there are only three of  us supporting our parish SVP. Will you join us? These visits are much appreciated by the  housebound. Can you spare one hour a week? Please call Margaret Hughes 546407 for  more information. 

WHATS APP Groups: To join please text name and  mobile number to Richard Potter on 07944 510694 for Sacred Heart Parish Group.  English Martyrs Group please text name and mobile number to Maris Golovackis on 07851  931162 to join. 

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION FOR THOSE NOT IN  CATHOLIC SCHOOLS : First Holy Communion Prep aration for those whose classes were interrupted  by the first lockdown. The next session for Children  will be on Monday 14th March at 6pm. The families  have been informed. Later in the year we will be 

having another series of classes for those who need  to begin their preparation from the beginning. This  is for young people from Sacred Heart and English  Martyrs Parishes. 

Confirmation Preparation is beginning on  Thursday, 10th March in the Sacred Heart Parish  Hall, 7—8 pm. If you wish to take part please email  the parish office or telephone 07951177910 as  soon as possible. Confirmation will be celebrated on  Sunday, 22nd May at 9.30 am Mass.  Thanks to those running both preparation classes  for their time and commitment. 

RUGBY GREEN CHRISTIAN GROUP EVENT  

Friday 25th March 7.30-9.30pm at Rugby Methodist Church Centre. Panel including MP Mark Pawsey  will be addressing questions about climate change .  All welcome. To attend sign up via Eventbrite https:// rugbyclimate.eventbrite.com 

CAFOD LENT FAST DAY Friday 11th March. Every  child should grow big and strong. On Family Fast  Day eat simply and give generously to support  mothers around the world with expert training in  growing and making healthy food . Your small act of  kindness will make a big difference to communities  facing hunger and children facing malnutrition.  Please take and envelope and a leaflet explaining  more. Collection for Fast Day next weekend.  

HELPING UKRAINE 

CAFOD is part of the Disaster Emergencies Appeal  for Ukraine. They will work through Caritas Ukraine  to provide support and help to the needy. You can  donate directly via the CAFOD website.  

Mass for Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord, Year B

John Howes Easter, Lent, Service times , ,

Here is Mass for Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord from Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bilton, Rugby.

Entrance Antiphon: Hosanna to the Son of David.  Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, the King of Israel. Hosanna in the highest.  

The Commemoration of the Lord’s Entrance into Jerusalem.

Introduction and Blessing of Palms (to be distributed as you leave Mass). 

A Reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark 11:1-10. Blessings on him who comes in the name of the Lord. 

The Mass: First Reading; A reading from the prophet Isaiah 50:4-7. I did not cover my face against insult and spittle 

Response: Psalm 21. My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?   

Second Reading: The reading from the letter to St Paul to the Philippians 2:6-11. He humbled himself but God raised him high.

Gospel Acclamation: Praise to you, O Christ, king of eternal glory! Christ was humbler yet, even to accepting death, death on a cross. But God raised him high and gave him the name which is above all names. Praise to you, O Christ, king of eternal glory!

Gospel: The Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark. Shorter Version. Please pick up your palms as you leave Church. 

Mass Times and Intentions

Saturday 27th: Mass at Sacred Heart 5pm ( Damien Stewart RIP)  Live streamed. 

Sunday 28th: Mass at Sacred Heart 9.30pm (People of the Parishes), Live streamed. 

Mass at English Martyrs 11am (David Sheehan RIP). Live streamed.  

Monday 22nd: 10am  Mass from Sacred Heart. Live steamed

Tuesday 23rd: 1oam  Mass from Sacred Heart. Live Streamed.

Wednesday 24th 7pm: Public Mass from Sacred Heart. Live streamed. 

UPDATE ON STREAMING FROM SACRED HEART; Despite our best efforts and blood, sweat and tears, we are still having problems bringing a live stream from Sacred Heart. Mainly to do with cabling. Please bear with us while we try and find a solution. Sorry for inconvenience. Not sure whether we will be able to stream the Triduum and Easter Sunday. Please check with the parish website for the latest update. You can always use English Martyrs or St Joseph’s, Monks Kirby or St Marie’s.  

HOLY WEEK TRIDUUM: Please check Sacred Heart livestream may not be available. 

Holy Thursday – Mass of the Last Supper

6pm at English Martyrs (Carmen John RIP) Live streamed 

7.30pm at Sacred Heart. Live streamed check

7.30pm at St Joseph’s Monks Kirby. Live streamed

No Washing of Feet. Eucharistic Procession and Altar of Repose. 

Good Friday –  Celebration of the Lords Passion

3pm at English Martyrs. Live streamed.

7pm at Sacred Heart.   Live streamed. Check.

3pm at Monks Kirby.   Live steamed.

Simple Adoration of the Cross. Short Version of St John’s Passion.

Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday – The Resurrection of the Lord. 

Saturday 6.30pm at English Martyrs. Live streamed.

Saturday 8pm at Sacred Heart. Live streamed. Check.

Saturday 8.30pm at Monks Kirby. Live streamed 

No Blessing of Fire and Candle.

Sunday 9.30am at Sacred Heart (Clare Harford). Live streamed. Check. 

Sunday 11am at English Martyrs. Live streamed. 

Please book in with the Stewards if you are intending to come to the Triduum Services. The Services will be modified and shorted in line with the guidelines issued by our bishops. If you cannot attend the local services, you are invited to join the Archbishop online for the services at St Chad’s Cathedral.

Rest in Peace: Allan Hughes, Funeral Mass Tuesday April 6th at 1pm.Patrick Lennon, Service at Rainsbrook Friday 9th April at 1pm. Numbers restricted to family members. 

GIFT AID ENVELOPES AND PARISH GIVING – Your Envelopes are available for Collection this weekend at English Martyrs. Please collect them. If you would like to use Envelopes, please ask for a set. Sacred Heart envelopes have been delayed and will be made available when they arrive, hopefully soon. 

If you need a record of your Gift Aided donations e.g. for tax purposes, please contact

English Martyrs ; Caroline Deery Caroline.deery@btinternet.com 07768171146   

Sacred Heart: Diane Davies: sacredheart.bilton@rcaob.org.uk 01788813263

Please consider giving by Standing Order and Gift Aid if you can. Forms will be available.  Thank you for your generous financial support of our Parishes.

Mass for the Fifth Sunday of Lent, Year B

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Here is Mass for the Fifth Sunday of Lent from Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bilton, Rugby.

Entrance Antiphon: Give me justice, O God, and plead my cause against a nation that is faithless. From the deceitful and cunning rescue me, for you, O God, are my strength.  

First Reading; A reading from the prophet Jeremiah 31:31-34. I will make a new covenant and never call their sin to mind.  

Response: Psalm 50. A pure heart create for me, O God.    

Second Reading: The reading from the letter to the Hebrews. He learnt to obey and became for all the source of eternal salvation.

Gospel Acclamation: Glory to you, O Christ, you are the Word of God! If a man serves me, says the Lord, he must follow me; wherever I am, my servant will be there too. Glory to you, O Christ, you are the Word of God!

Gospel: John 12:20-30. If a grain of wheat falls on the ground and dies, it yields a rich harvest.      

Mass Times and Intentions .

Saturday 20th: Mass at Sacred Heart 5pm ( Eileen Deery RIP)  Livesteam and Recorded on   YouTube. 

Sunday 21st: Mass at Sacred Heart 9.30pm (People of the Parishes),

Mass at English Martyrs 11am (Anthony Chisakuta RIP). Livestreamed on YouTube. 

Monday 22nd: 10am Livestream Mass from Sacred Heart.

Tuesday 23rd 10am Livestream Mass from Sacred Heart

Day of prayer and reflection on the Pandemic.

Wednesday 24th 7pm; Livestreamed Public Mass from Sacred Heart. 

Thursday 25th 11am Public Mass at English Martyrs Livestream. 

No Mass from Sacred Heart

Friday 26th 10 am Livestream Mass from Sacred Heart.

The Livestream Masses can be viewed later on YouTube.

PALM SUNDAY- Palms will be distributed at the end of Mass. No Procession.

Saturday 27th Mass at Sacred Heart 5pm Live.

Sunday 28th Mass at Sacred Heart 9.30am. 

Mass at English Martyrs 11 am. Live. 

HOLY WEEK TRIDUUM

Holy Thursday – Mass of the Last Supper

6pm at English Martyrs

7.30pm at Sacred Heart

7.30pm at St Joseph’s Monks Kirby.

Good Friday –  Celebration of the Lords Passion

3pm at English Martyrs

7pm at Sacred Heart

3pm at Monks Kirby

Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday

The Resurrection of the Lord. 

Saturday 6.30pm at English Martyrs

Saturday 8pm at Sacred Heart

Saturday 8.30pm at Monks Kirby

Sunday 9.30am at Sacred Heart

Sunday 11am at English Martyrs 

Please book in with the Stewards if you are intending to come to the Triduum Services. The Services will be modified and shorted in line with the guidelines issued by our bishops. If you cannot attend the local services, you are invited to join the Archbishop online for the services at St Chad’s Cathedral.

Rest in Peace: Alan Hughes, Funeral Mass Tuesday April 6th at 1pm. 

GIFT AID ENVELOPES AND PARISH GIVING – Your Envelopes will be available for Collection this weekend at English Martyrs and next weekend at Sacred Heart. Please collect them. If you would like to use Envelopes, please ask for a set.

The Gift Aid office has informed us that this year they are unable to provide the Certificate of Donation sent to each donor as usual. If you need a record of your donations eg for tax purposes, please contact

English Martyrs ; Caroline Deery Caroline.deery@btinternet.com 07768171146   

Sacred Heart: Diane Davies: sacredheart.bilton@rcaob.org.uk 01788813263

Please consider giving by Standing Order and Gift Aid if you can. Forms will be available.  Thank you for your generous financial support of our Parishes.

Mass for the Fourth Sunday of Lent, Year B

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Here is Mass for the Fourth Sunday of Lent from Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bilton, Rugby.

Entrance Antiphon: Rejoice, Jerusalem, and all who love her. Be joyful, all who were in mourning. Exult and be satisfied at her consoling breast.  

First Reading; A reading from the second book of Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-21. The wrath and mercy of God are revealed in the exile and in the release of his people. 

Response: Psalm 136:  O let my tongue cleave to my mouth if I remember you not!    

Second Reading: The letter of St Paul to the Ephesians 2: 4-10. You who were dead through your sins have been saved through grace.

Gospel Acclamation: Glory and praise to you, O Christ! God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son; Everyone who believes in him has eternal life. Glory and praise to you, O Christ!

Gospel: John 3:14-21. God sent his Son so that through him the word might be saved.     

Mass Times and Intentions

SATURDAY 13th: Mass at Sacred Heart 5pm (Anthony Kelly.) Recorded on YouTube. 

SUNDAY14t : Mass at Sacred Heart 9.30pm (People of the Parish ),

Mass at English Martyrs 11am (Bridie Dempsey RIP). Live streamed on YouTube. 

MONDAY: Recorded Mass from Sacred Heart

TUESDAY: Recorded Mass from Sacred Heart

WEDNESDAY 17th St Patrick: Public Mass at Sacred Heart 7pm

THURSDAY 18th: Mass at English Martyrs 11am. (Tom Henry) Recorded Mass from Sacred Heart. 

FRIDAY 19th March  St Joseph. Recorded Mass from Sacred Heart

SATURDAY 20th March: Vigil Mass from Sacred Heart 5pm  ( People of the Parishes)

SUNDAY 21st March: Mass at Sacred Heart 9.30am( Eileen Deery RIP). English Martyrs 11am ( Anthony Chisakuta RIP) 

Update: We have been wrestling with the technology to be able to livesteam from Sacred Heart. We have upgraded the broadband at Sacred Heart Church and have invested in a new camera and miles of cable and hope to be able to livestream very soon. Meantime there are recorded Masses available as usual. 

St Joseph’s Monks Kirby are now livestreaming their Masses on YouTube at St Joseph’s Catholic Church Monks Kirby.

HOLY WEEK AND EASTER SUNDAY:  There will be modified public celebration of the liturgies during this special time. More details soon.  

GIFT AID: Thank you to you for your continued financial support of the Parishes during this difficult time. We are encouraged by those who have been able to sign a Standing Order and Gift Aid their contributions assuring the Parish of a regular income. We fully appreciate that there are individuals and families suffering financial difficulties at this time. 

The Gift Aid envelopes for next year will be available soon hopefully next weekend for you to pick them up at Mass. There will be Standing Order and Gift Aid forms available if you wish to contribute in this way. 

The Gift Aid office has informed us that this year they are unable to provide a Certificate of Donation sent to each donor as usual. If you need a record of your donations eg for tax purposes, please contact

English Martyrs ; Caroline Deery Caroline.deery@btinternet.com 07768171146 

Sacred Heart: Diane Davies: sacredheart.bilton@rcaob.org.uk 01788 813263

They will be happy to provide the information you need.

Message from Maria Canale-Parole, our most senior Parishioner at Sacred Heart.

Her son Dr Adrian writes: 

On her 99th birthday, Ma would like to pass on her thanks to Fr Gerry for his lovely card and mass intention, and to all those parishioner friends who have also sent beautiful cards and flowers. She is looking forward to the day when Covid restrictions are lifted, and she might be able to see you all again. She also says she can thoroughly recommend the Mediterranean diet (mainly pasta and red wine)!

Pope Francis Prayer to St Joseph.

Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer,
Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
To you God entrusted his only Son;
in you Mary placed her trust;
with you Christ became man.
Blessed Joseph, to us too,
show yourself a father
and guide us in the path of life.
Obtain for us grace, mercy and courage,
and defend us from every evil. Amen.

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Mass for the Third Sunday of Lent, Year B

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Here is Mass for the Third Sunday of Lent, Year B, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bilton, Rugby.

Entrance Antiphon: When I prove my holiness among you, I will gather you from all the foreign lands; and I will our clean water upon you and cleanse you from all your impurities, and I will give you a new spirit, says the Lord.  

First Reading; A reading from the book of Exodus 20:1-3, 7-8, 12-17. The Law was given through Moses. 

Response: Psalm 18: You, Lord, have the message of eternal life.    

Second Reading: First letter of St Paul to Corinthians 1:22-25. Here we are preaching a crucified Christ, an obstacle to men, but to those who are called, the wisdom of God. 

Gospel Acclamation: Praise to you, O Christ, king of eternal glory! God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son; Everyone who believes in him has eternal life. Praise to you, O Christ, king of eternal glory!

Gospel: John 2:13-25. Destroy this sanctuary, and in three days I will raise it up.    

Masses Intentions for next weekend 13/14 March .

SATURDAY: Mass at Sacred Heart 5pm (Anthony Kelly.) Available in recorded form on YouTube. 

SUNDAY: Mass at Sacred Heart 9.30pm (People of the Parish), Mass at English Martyrs 11am (Bridie Dempsey RIP). Live streamed on YouTube. 

WEDNESDAY 10 March; Mass at Sacred Heart in the main Church 7pm.

THURSDAY 11th March: Mass at English Martyrs 11am No Mass at Sacred Heart.

Funeral Mass for Helen Treacy at St Marie’s on Friday, live streamed. May she rest in peace.

Weekday Masses Sacred Heart on Monday, Tuesday and Friday. We have upgraded the broadband at Sacred Heart Church and will be livestreaming Mass at 10am on Weekdays Mon, Tues, Fri this week. They will also be available in recorded form as usual.  We hope to livestream at the weekend soon.

If you watch Sacred Heart or English Martyrs on YouTube, please subscribe to the channel you watch. It doesn’t cost you anything but gives us an idea of how many people we are reaching. Since we started, there have been 6,200 views on Sacred Heart. 

HOLY WEEK AND EASTER SUNDAY: It is expected that there will be modified public celebration of the liturgies during this special time. More details later.  

Mass for the Second Sunday of Lent, Year B

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Mass for the Second Sunday of Lent from Sacred Heart Church.

Here is Mass for the Second Sunday of Lent from Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bilton, Rugby.

Entrance Antiphon: Of you my heart has spoken: seek his face. It is your face, O Lord, that I seek; hide not your face from me.  

First Reading; A reading from the book of Genesis 22:1-2, 9-13, 15-18. The sacrifice of Abraham, our father in faith. 

Response: Psalm 115: I will walk in the presence of the Lord in the land of the living.    

Second Reading: St Paul to the Romans 8:31-34. God did not spare his own Son.

Gospel Acclamation: Glory and praise to you, O Christ! From the bright cloud the Father’s voice was heard: ‘This is my Son, the Beloved. Listen to him’. Glory and praise to you, O Christ!

Gospel: Mark 9: 2-10. This is my Son, the Beloved.   

Masses Intentions for next weekend 6/7 March .

SATURDAY : Mass at Sacred Heart 5pm ( Maria Canale-Parola 99th Birthday.) Available in recorded form on YouTube. 

SUNDAY: Mass at Sacred Heart 9.30pm (People of the Parish), Mass at English Martyrs 11am (Sick Members of the Parishes). Live streamed on YouTube. 

WEDNESDAY 3rd March; Mass at Sacred Heart in the main Church 7pm.

THURSDAY 4th March: Mass at English Martyrs 11am.

Recorded Masses from Sacred Heart on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings available after about 11.30 am on the day.

CAFOD LENTEN APPEAL Walk for Water. Family Fast Day Friday 26th February. Please support and give  ONLINE  via cafod.org.uk/lent or through the RETIRING COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND. Please use the envelopes to Gift Aid your offering if you can. Thanks.

(Formerly Women’s) WORLD DAY OF PRAYER Friday 5th March 10.30am. No local services but there is an online service at www.wwdp.org.uk  led by the women of Vanuatu. Afterwards a Zoom Meeting , meeting ID 884 5196 2211 Passcode pray21 . You can find lots of information on ww.wwdp.org.uk. Please join this important ecumenical occasion.