Sacred Heart Church

Mass for the 30th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B

John Howes Cafod, First Communion, Foodbank, Service times , ,

Here is Mass for the 30th Sunday of Ordinary Time from Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bilton, Rugby.

Entrance Antiphon: Let the hearts that seek the Lord rejoice; turn to the Lord  and his strength; constantly seek his face.  

First Reading: A reading from the prophet Jeremiah. I will comfort the blind and the lame as I lead them back  

Response: Psalm 125 What marvels the Lord worked for us!  Indeed we were glad.

Second Reading: A reading from the letter to the Hebrews. You are a priest in the order of Melchizedek, and for ever.  

Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! I am the light of the world, says the  Lord, anyone who follows me will have the light of life. Alleluia!

Gospel: A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark. Master let me see again.  

Communion Antiphon: We will ring out our joy at your saving help and exult  in the name of God. 

PARISHES’ MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS LS= Live Stream as indicated 

Saturday 23rd 5pm at SH LS Holy Souls  

Sunday 24th 9.30am at SH For the peoples of the parishes no LS 

Sunday 24th 11am at EM For the mission of the Church LS 

Monday 25th 10am at SH LS Private Intention  

Tuesday 26th 10am at SH LS Private Intention  

Wednesday 27th 7pm at SH LS Special Intention  

Thursday 28th 11 am at EM no LS Austin Goode RIP Recently deceased. 

Friday 29th 7pm at SH LS  

Saturday 30th Vigil of All Saints 5pm at SH Alfred Canale-Parola LS 

Sunday 31st Solemnity of All Saints In Thanksgiving MC 9.30 am at SH no LS 

Sunday 31st Solemnity of All Saints Margaret Whitfield (100th Birthday) 11am  at EM LS 

THIS WEEKEND = World Missions Day. We are asked to pray for and support  the missionary work of the Church which is being affected by the ongoing  pandemic in many countries. Please support the Retiring Collection after Mass.  

THE DIOCESAN VISION: Unfolding God’s Plan  

Our vision is to be a Catholic diocese which is faithful to the mission entrusted to us by Jesus  Christ, full of missionary disciples who work together co-responsibly in vibrant communities  of faith, joyful in their service of God and neighbour. Let us pray for the Church that she may receive from the Holy Spirit the grace and strength to renew herself in the light of the  Gospel. Amen. 

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2022 – We are planning our classes for 2022 now so if you wish your child to take part please email sacredheart.bilton@rcaob.org.uk with details as soon as  possible. These classes are intended for children not in Catholic school from both parishes.  

Rugby Foodbank – Contributions always welcome here at Church or through your local store.  

Hope 4 Clothing Project to support asylum seekers temporarily housed in Rugby. We need  for males: jeans – 30,32,34; jumpers M & L; trainers 9,10,11 and new boxer shorts. For  women we need Coats S,M,L (suitable for autumn and winter use) and underwear (new  only). For further information the team can be reached at donations@hope4.org.uk  Clothes can be dropped off at Dixon Hall, Vicarage Road, Rugby CV22 7AJ on Wednesday  2-4pm and Saturday 10am-12noon. Please DO NOT take donations to Hope 4. Thanks. 

COP 26 Prayer Event at St Andrew’s Church The Rugby Green Christian Group is organising  a drop in prayer event between 10am and noon on Saturday 30th October. This is an  opportunity to pray just as COP 26, the United Nations Climate Change Meeting, is about to  begin. There will be some prayer resources available to guide independent prayer, and there  will be 5 minutes of led prayers at half hourly intervals (10, 10.30, 11, 11.30 and just before  the end at noon). Please do pop in for a few minutes, or stay for as long as you would like.  All are welcome, and the coffee shop in the church will be open too �� 

CAFOD PRAYER FOR COP26 

Loving God, 

We praise your name with all you have created. You are present in the whole  universe, and in the smallest of creatures. We acknowledge the responsibilities you  have placed upon us as stewards of your creation. May the Holy Spirit inspire all  political leaders at COP26 as they seek to embrace the changes needed to foster a  more sustainable society. Instil in them the courage and gentleness to implement  fairer solutions for the poorest and most vulnerable, and commit their nations to the care of Our Common Home. 

We ask this through Our Lord Jesus Christ your Son. Amen. 

Mass for the 29th Sunday of Ordinary Time,Year B

John Howes Service times ,

Here is Mass for the 29th Sunday of Ordinary Time from Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bilton, Rugby.

Entrance Antiphon: To you I call; for you will surely heed me, O God; turn your  ear to me; hear my words. Guard me as the apple of your eye; in the shadow  of your wings protect me.  

First Reading: A reading from the prophet Isaiah. If he offers his life in atonement, he shall see his heirs, he shall have a long life 

Response: Psalm 32 May your love be upon us O Lord, as we place all our hope in you.  

Second Reading: A reading from the letter to the Hebrews. Let us be confident in approaching the throne of grace  

Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! I am the Way, the Truth and the Life,  says the Lord; no one can come to the Father except through me. 

Gospel: A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark. The Son of Man came to give his life as a ransom for many  

Communion Antiphon: Behold the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear  him, who hope in his merciful love, to rescue their souls from death, to keep  them alive in famine 

PARISHES’ MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS LS= Live Stream as indicated  

Saturday 16th 5pm at SH Peoples of the Parishes LS  

Sunday 17th 9.30am at SH For the Synod No LS  

Sunday 17th 11am at EM Charles Russell Jnr. RIP LS  

Monday 18th 10 am Mass at SH Mylius Mnannia Oku (Operation) LS 

Tuesday 19th No Mass today  

Wednesday 20th No Mass today  

Thursday 21st 11 am Mass at EM Private Intention No LS  

Friday 22nd 7pm Mass at SH Sick and Housebound LS  

Saturday 23rd 5pm at SH LS  

Sunday 24th 9.30am at SH For the peoples of the parishes no LS  Sunday 24th 11am at EM LS For the mission of the Church

MASSES DURING THE WEEK AT SACRED HEART will now be held in the Day Chapel and livestreamed. They will be open to all. Please observe masks,  sanitise, distance etc. 

THE DIOCESAN VISION: Unfolding God’s Plan  

Our vision is to be a Catholic diocese which is faithful to the mission entrusted  to us by Jesus Christ, full of missionary disciples who work together co responsibly in vibrant communities of faith, joyful in their service of God and  neighbour. Let us pray for the Church that she may receive from the Holy Spirit  the grace and strength to renew herself in the light of the Gospel. Amen. 

THE SYNOD 2023 For a Synodal Church; Communion, Participation and Mission. Our diocesan process will be launched by Archbishop Bernard at a  special Mass this Sunday at St Chad’s Cathedral. He has issue a Pastoral Letter  and invites us all to participate at parish level. More details soon.  

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2022– We are planning our classes for 2022 now so  if you wish your child to take part please email sacredheart.bilton@rcaob.org.uk with details as soon as possible.  

MISSIO APF/RED BOX COLLECTION AT SACRED HEART. Please bring any Red Boxes to  Church so they can be counted and cash sent to support the Missions. Please have all  boxes/money in at the latest by Sunday 17th October 2021 which is World Mission Sunday.  

Rugby Foodbank – Contributions always welcome here at Church or through  your local store.  

Hope 4 Clothing Project to support asylum seekers temporarily housed in  Rugby. We need for males: jeans – 30,32,34; jumpers M & L; trainers 9,10,11  and new boxer shorts. For women we need Coats S,M,L (suitable for autumn  and winter use) and underwear (new only). For further information the team can be reached at donations@hope4.org.uk Clothes can be dropped off at Dixon Hall, Vicarage Road, Rugby CV22 7AJ on Wednesday 2-4pm and  Saturday 10am-12noon. Please DO NOT take donations to Hope 4. Thanks. 

COP 26 Prayer Event at St Andrew’s Church The Rugby Green Christian Group is organising a drop in  prayer event between 10am and 12noon on Saturday 30th October. This is an opportunity to pray  just as COP 26, the United Nations Climate Change Meeting, is about to begin. There will be some  prayer resources available to guide independent prayer, and there will be 5 minutes of led prayers at  half hourly intervals (10, 10.30, 11, 11.30 and just before the end at noon). Please do pop in for a  few minutes, or stay for as long as you would like. All are welcome, and the coffee shop in the  church will be open too ��

Mass for the 28th Sunday of Ordinary Time

John Howes Service times ,

Here is Mass for the 28th Sunday of Ordinary Time from Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bilton, Rugby.

Entrance Antiphon: If you O Lord, should mark iniquities, Lord who could stand? But with you is found forgiveness, O God of Israel. 

First Reading: A reading from the Book of Wisdom. Compared with wisdom I held riches as nothing 

Response: Psalm 89: Fill us with your love that we may rejoice. 

Second Reading: from the Letter of the Hebrews. The word of God can judge secret emotions and thoughts. 

Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! How happy the poor in spirit; theirs is the kingdom of  heaven. Alleluia! 

Gospel: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Mark Go and sell everything you own and follow me 

Communion Antiphon: When the Lord appears, we shall be like him,  for we shall see him as he is. 

PARISHES’ MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS LS = Live Stream as indicated  

Saturday 09th 5pm at SH Baby Amelie Elizabeth RIP and her family. LS

Sunday 10th 9.30am at SH Deacon John Burrows RIP Anniversary 

Sunday 10th 11am at EM People of the Parishes LS  

Monday 11th at SH 10am Sick Parishioners Ints. Public Mass in Day Chapel 

Tuesday 12th at SH 10am Holy Souls.Public Mass in Day Chapel

Wednesday 13th at SH 7pm Our families and friends. Public Mass in Day Chapel

Thursday 14th EM at 11 am Candidates for First Holy Communion.

Public Mass  Friday 15th 7pm at SH Prisoners and their families. Public Mass in Day Chapel 

Saturday 16th 5pm at SH Peoples of the Parishes LS 

Sunday 17th 9.30am at SH For the Synod LS  

Sunday 17th 11 am at EM Charles Russell Jnr RIP LS

MASSES DURING THE WEEK AT SACRED HEART will now be held in the Day Chapel and livestreamed. They will be open to all. Please observe masks, sanitise, distance etc. We will move to the Main Church for larger events eg funerals, special events as necessary. 

LIVESTREAM MASSES: We hope these have been a benefit especially for the housebound and these unable to attend in person. From next weekend we will just livestream the Saturday evening Mass at Sacred Heart. We will continue to livestream the Sunday morning Mass from English Martyrs. 

PRISONERS’ SUNDAY TODAY : Please remember prisoners especially in our local prisons,  their families, prison staff and chaplains and the victims of crime. 

CANONICAL INSTALLATION : Canon Gerry and all present enjoyed the impressive ceremony of installation and Mass at St Chad’s on Tuesday. There is a recording of the ceremony on St Chad’s website and also photos, mainly of the back of Fr Gerry’s head. 

REST IN PEACE – Peggy Sidwell, Service at Rainsbrook Crematorium, Wednesday October  13th at 10.30am. 

THE DIOCESAN VISION: Unfolding God’s Plan 

Our vision is to be a Catholic diocese which is faithful to the mission entrusted to us by Jesus Christ, full of missionary disciples who work together co-responsibly in vibrant communities of faith, joyful in their service of God and neighbour. Let us pray for the Church that she may receive from the Holy Spirit the grace and strength to renew herself in the light of the Gospel. Amen. 

THE SYNOD 2023 

For a Synodal Church; Communion, Participation and Mission. Pope Francis will launch the Synodal Process at a Mass in Rome this Sunday. Our diocesan process will be launched by Archbishop Bernard at a special Mass next Sunday at St Chads Cathedral. He will be issuing a Pastoral Letter about it and inviting our participation at parish level. We will be hearing much about this as the year goes on.  

MISSIO APF/RED BOX COLLECTION AT SACRED HEART.If you have a Red Box that requires  emptying please bring it in at the weekend Mass and leave it in the narthex. Your emptied box should  be ready for collection from the narthex the following weekend. Please have all boxes/money in at the  latest by Sunday 17th October 2021. 

Rugby Foodbank – Contributions always welcome here at Church or through your local store.

Mass for the 27th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B

John Howes Service times ,

Here is Mass for the 27th Sunday of Ordinary Time from Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bilton, Rugby.

Entrance Antiphon: Within your will, O Lord, all things are established,  and there is none that can resist your will. For you have made all things,  the heaven and the earth, and all that is held within the circle of heaven;  you are the Lord of all.  

First Reading: A reading from the Book of Genesis. They become one body. 

Response: Psalm 127: R.v5. May the Lord bless us all the days of our  life.  

Second Reading: from the Letter of the Hebrews. The one who sanctifies, and the ones who are sanctified, are of the  same stock.  

Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! Your word is truth O Lord, consecrate us in the truth. Alleluia! 

Gospel: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Mark.

Communion Antiphon: Though many, we are one bread and one body,  for we all partake of the one Bread and one Chalice. 

PARISHES’ MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS LS = Live Stream as indicated  

Saturday 02nd 5pm at SH Kathleen Tarby RIP LS 

Sunday 03rd 9.30am at SH Baby Amelia Elizabeth RIP and Family LS 

Sunday 03rd 11 am at EM People of the Parishes LS  

Monday 04th at SH 10am  

Tuesday 05th at SH 10am No Mass Today 

Wednesday 06th at SH 7pm No Mass Today 

Thursday 07th EM at 11 am Public Mass Not LS  

Friday 08th at 7pm from SH Public Mass LS  

Saturday 09th 5pm at SH LS 

Sunday 10th 9.30am at SH LS Deacon John Burrows RIP Anniversary 

Sunday 10th 11 am at EM LS 

Rest in Peace – Peggy Sidwell, Service at Rainsbrook Crematorium, Wednesday  October 13th at 10.30am. 

CAFOD Family Fast Day – Climate Crisis Appeal- Please Donate. Our local experts are helping people all over the world to adapt to climate change  and protect our common home. This Family Fast Day, you can donate in the parish  using a CAFOD envelope or online through the CAFOD website (cafod.org.uk/climatecrisis) and help communities affected by the worst  impacts of the climate crisis. 

You can also add your voice to our online petition calling for our Prime Minister to  show leadership in tackling the climate crisis, cafod.org.uk/climate. 

And thank you for your generosity for our emergency appeals to support our sisters  and brothers in crisis in Afghanistan and Haiti. You can read more about CAFOD’s  response at cafod.org.uk/emergencies.  

CANON GERARD MURRAY: Fr Richard Walker, our Vicar General, and Fr Gerry will be formally installed as Canons of the Cathedral Chapter at a Mass on Tuesday at St Chad’s Cathedral celebrated by Bishop Stephen our auxiliary Bishop in the presence of Archbishop Bernard. The Mass will be livestreamed from St Chad’s on  their website http://www.stchadscathedral.org.uk at 12.15pm. Please remember us in your  prayers.  

THE DIOCESAN VISION: Unfolding God’s Plan 

Our vision is to be a Catholic diocese which is faithful to the mission entrusted to us  by Jesus Christ, full of missionary disciples who work together co-responsibly in  vibrant communities of faith, joyful in their service of God and neighbour. Let us pray for the Church that she may receive from the Holy Spirit the grace and  strength to renew herself in the light of the Gospel. Amen. 

CREATION SUNDAY: We will be singing some hymns at the Sunday morning  Masses at SH and EM. We will need to mute the singing on the livestream because of copyright issues on YouTube. The Masses will be live streamed as normal. See words of the hymns on separate sheet. 

MISSIO APF/RED BOX COLLECTION AT SACRED HEART If you have a Red Box that requires  emptying please bring it in at the weekend Mass and leave it in the narthex. Your emptied box should  be ready for collection from the narthex the following weekend. Please have all boxes/money in at  the latest by Sunday 17th October 2021. 

Rugby Foodbank – Harvest Shopping List 2021: 

Tinned Carrots, Tinned peas, Tinned Sweetcorn, Tinned pulses, Tinned tomatoes,  Sponge Pudding, Tinned Rice Pudding, Tea, Hot Chocolate, Tinned Spaghetti,  Cream Crackers, Marmalade, Washing Capsules/Powder, Soap, Shower Gel,  Razors. Please donate locally at collection points in stores or bring to Church next  weekend. It would be wonderful if everyone could bring an item from the list or  donate in store. Thanks for your donations.

Mass for the 25th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B

John Howes Justice and Peace, Live Simply, Service times , ,

Here is Mass for the 25th Sunday of Ordinary Time from Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bilton, Rugby.

Entrance Antiphon: All that you have done for us O Lord, you have done with  true judgement, for we have sinned against you and not obeyed your  commandments. But give glory to your name and deal with us according to  the bounty of your mercy.  

First Reading: A reading from the book of Numbers. Are you jealous on my account? If only the whole people of the Lord were prophets.

Response: Psalm 18: The precepts of the Lord gladden the heart. 

Second Reading: from the Letter of St James. Your wealth is rotting.  

Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! Your word is truth O Lord, consecrate us in the truth. Alleluia!

Gospel: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Mark. Anyone who is not against us is for us. If your hand should cause you to sin cut  it off.  

Communion Antiphon: Remember your word to your servant, O Lord, by  which you have given me hope. This is my comfort when I am brought low. 

PARISHES’ MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS LS = Live Stream as indicated  

Saturday 25th 5pm at SH Private intention LS 

Sunday 26th 9.30am at SH People of the Parishes LS  

Sunday 27th 11 am at EM World peace and Justice LS  

Monday 28th at SH 10am No Mass Today  

Tuesday 29th at SH 10am Climate Justice LS 

Wednesday 30th at SH 7pm No Mass Today 

Thursday 31st EM at 11 am Public Mass Not LS  

Friday 01st at 7pm from SH Public Mass LS  

Saturday 02nd 5pm at SH Kathleen Tarby RIP LS 

Sunday 03rd 9.30am at SH Baby Amelia Elizabeth RIP and Family LS 

Sunday 03rd 11 am at EM Peoples of the Parishes. LS

FATHER HUDSON’S Care – http://www.fatherhudsons.org.uk Collection at Masses this  weekend. Collection envelopes available. Please Gift Aid if you can. More information  about ways to give and support on the envelope.  

Father Hudson’s, our diocesan social welfare society, has a mission to transform the lives of people in need. Its different agencies support over 7000 people across the Archdiocese to  live with dignity, fulfilment and hope. 

We provide care for older people and those living with dementia; post adoption and care  support; residential care, day activities and independent living support for adults with  disabilities; fostering services and family support projects.  

Together with our community partners, we provide accommodation and move on support  for people experiencing homelessness, advice and practical help for vulnerable refugees and  asylum seekers; support for vulnerable individuals and families; friendship for people experiencing isolation.  

They do wonderful work on behalf of our Catholic community in the Archdiocese.

CAFOD FAST DAY 2nd October – Climate Crisis Appeal: Collection next weekend.  This Family Fast Day please give to help those who are protecting God’s creation. Ivanhilde lives in the Amazon, protecting and restoring the small area of rain forest she calls home. She’s faced fires and threats – but with the support of our local experts, she has never given up.  

Add your voice to our petition calling for the Prime Minister to show leadership in tackling  the climate crisis. Go to cafod.org.uk/reclaim 

THE DIOCESAN VISION; Unfolding God’s Plan. Our vision is to be a Catholic diocese which is faithful to the mission entrusted to us by Jesus  Christ, full of missionary disciples who work together co-responsibly in vibrant communities of faith, joyful in their service of God and neighbour. Let us pray for the Church that she may receive from the Holy Spirit the grace and strength  to renew herself in the light of the Gospel. Amen. 

CREATION SUNDAY : We are planning to celebrate this with music at morning Masses on the weekend 3/4th October. The month of Creation concludes as the feast of St Francis of Assisi on Tuesday 4th October. 

MISSIO APF/RED BOX COLLECTION AT SACRED HEART If you have a Red Box that requires  emptying please bring it in at the weekend Mass and leave it in the narthex. Your emptied box should  be ready for collection from the narthex the following weekend. Please have all boxes/money in at  the latest by Sunday 17th October 2021. 

Rugby Foodbank – Harvest Shopping List 2021: 

Tinned Carrots, Tinned peas, Tinned Sweetcorn, Tinned pulses, Tinned tomatoes, Sponge  Pudding, Tinned Rice Pudding, Tea, Hot Chocolate, Tinned Spaghetti, Cream Crackers,  Marmalade, Washing Capsules/Powder, Soap, Shower Gel, Razors. Please donate locally at  collection points in stores or bring to Church next weekend. It would be wonderful if  everyone could bring an item from the list or donate in store.

Mass for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B

John Howes Justice and Peace, Live Simply, Service times , ,

Here is Mass for the 25th Sunday of Ordinary Time from Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bilton, Rugby.

Entrance Antiphon: I am the salvation of the people, says the Lord. Should  they cry to me in any distress, I will hear them, and I will be their Lord forever. 

First Reading: A reading from the book of Wisdom. Let us condemn him to a shameful death. 

Response: Psalm 53: The Lord upholds my life.  

Second Reading: from the Letter of St James. Peacemakers, when they work for peace, sow the seeds which will bear fruit  in holiness.  

Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! I am the light of the world, says the Lord, anyone who follows  me will have the light of life. Alleluia! 

Gospel: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Mark: The Son of Man will be delivered. If anyone wants to be first, he must make  himself servant of all.  

Communion Antiphon: I am the Good Shepherd says the Lord; I know my  sheep and mine know me. 

PARISHES’ MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS LS = Live Stream as indicated  Saturday 18th 5pm at SH L. Mapplethorpe RIP LS 

Sunday 19th 9.30am at SH People of the Parishes LS  

Sunday 19th 11 am at EM Evelyn & Charles Russell RIP LS  

Monday 20th at SH 10am No Mass this week. 

Tuesday 21st at SH |10am No Mass this week.  

Wednesday 22nd at SH 7pm Public Mass LS 

Thursday 23rd EM at 11 am Ben and Rosemary Chetwyn RIP Public Mass Not LS 

Friday 24th at 7pm from SH Mr & Mrs Connelly RIP Public Mass LS  

Saturday 25th 5pm at SH Private intention LS 

Sunday 26th 9.30am at SH People of the Parishes LS  

Sunday 26th 11 am at EM World Peace and Justice LS

THE DIOCESAN VISION; Unfolding God’s Plan 

Our vision is to be a Catholic diocese which is faithful to the mission entrusted to us by Jesus  Christ, full of missionary disciples who work together co-responsibly in vibrant communities  of faith, joyful in their service of God and neighbour. 

Let us pray for the Church that she may receive from the Holy Spirit the grace and strength  to renew herself in the light of the Gospel. Amen. 

FOSSIL FUEL DIVESTMENT NEWS; The Archdiocese of Birmingham has divested from companies which extract fossil fuels with immediate effect, cementing its commitment to action in the climate  emergency. 

The Archdiocese has changed its policy to exclude investments in any company which derives more than 5% of its revenues from fossil fuels and is joining the ranks of all those who have committed to  attaining net zero carbon emissions by 2030. Divestment in fossil fuels is one of the first steps of  many which we will take to ensure that we will not fund the industries which destroy God’s creation  and impact the poor. 

We are pleased to be part of the global divestment announcement to be made by the World Council  of Churches, the Laudato Si’ Movement, Operation Noah, Green Anglicans and GreenFaith on  October 25, joining four Catholic dioceses and many other faith organisations from around the world  who have announced their commitment to ethical investment. 

CREATION SUNDAY / CLIMATE SUNDAY We are planning to celebrate this at Masses on the  weekend 3/4th October. We hope to have some music and singing at these Masses.  

Caring for God’s Creation in 2021- LOCAL MEETING IN RUGBY You are warmly invited to  come along to this discussion evening hosted by Rugby Green Christian at 7.30pm on  Tuesday 28th September in the Upper Hall of the Regent Rooms, Regent Place CV21 2PJ. We  are delighted to have Emily Sharman from the national Green Christian organisation as our  speaker and facilitator. For more information and to sign up for the event, please visit Rugby Baptist Church’s website or phone the church office 01788 570410.  Please sign up by 21st Sept to give the organisers a feel for nnumbers. Booking is essential.  A link for more information and to sign up for the event: Caring for God’s Creation in 2021 – more info / sign up – this link can also be found via Rugby Baptist Church’s website. 

Life in the Spirit course The Charis Diocesan Renewal group would like to invite everyone  to an online series of Life in the Spirit. A talented group of musicians and speakers will guide  participants through the seminar series, which starts on Wednesday 22 September at  7.30pm. Why not encourage a group from your parish to sign up as part of the journey  towards the Diocesan Vision, Unfolding God’s Plan? Life in the Spirit course with the  Archdiocese of Birmingham | Birmingham Diocesan Trust (birminghamdiocese.org.uk)

Rugby Foodbank – Harvest Shopping List 2021: Tinned Carrots, Tinned peas, Tinned Sweetcorn, Tinned pulses, Tinned tomatoes, Sponge  Pudding, Tinned Rice Pudding, Tea, Hot Chocolate, Tinned Spaghetti, Cream Crackers,  Marmalade, Washing Capsules/Powder, Soap, Shower Gel, Razors. Please donate locally at  collection points in stores or bring to Church next weekend. It would be wonderful if  everyone could bring an item from the list. 

Please donate the need is great. Thanks. 

Mass for the 24th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B

John Howes Foodbank, Justice and Peace, Service times , , ,

Here is Mass for the 24th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Rugby.

Entrance Antiphon: Give peace, O Lord, to those who wait for you, that your  prophets be found true. Hear the prayers of your servant, and of your people  Israel.  

First Reading: A reading from the prophet Isaiah. I offered my back to those who struck me. 

Response: Psalm 114: I will walk in the presence of the Lord, in the land of the living.  

Second Reading: from the Letter of St James. If good works do not go with faith, it is quite dead.  

Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! I am the Way, the Truth and the Life, says the Lord;  no one can come to the Father except through me. Alleluia!

Gospel: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Mark: You are the Christ. The Son of Man is destined to suffer grievously. 

Communion Antiphon: How precious is your mercy, O God!  The children of men seek shelter in the shadow of your wings.

SECOND COLLECTION FOR THE CATHOLIC EDUCATION SERVICE 

PARISHES’ MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS LS = Live Stream as indicated  

Saturday 11th 5pm at SH Sick and Housebound of the parishes LS 

Sunday 12th 9.30am at SH People of the Parishes LS  

Sunday 12th 11 am at EM Ed and Mary Cashel Ints LS  

Monday 13th at SH 10am Fr Dominic Round RIP Live Streamed only. 

Tuesday 14th at SH 10am Fr Thomas Williams RIP Live streamed only

Wednesday 15th at SH 7pm Mr & Mrs Connelly RIP Public Mass LS 

Thursday 16th EM at 11 am For the Ints of English Martyrs School Public Mass Not LS 

Friday 17th at 7pm from SH Fr James Ward RIP Public Mass LS  

Saturday 18th 5pm at SH L. Mapplethorpe LS 

Sunday 19th 9.30am at SH People of the Parishes LS  

Sunday 19th 11 am at EM Evelyn & Charles Russell RIP LS

Climate Action Meeting: 16th September 7-9pm (online) DIOCESAN EVENT Join us in combating  climate change. We have great strength and passion in our network, and we want to ask you to help  us find ways to address the climate emergency together and to respond to Pope Francis’ call for an  ecological conversion. The Archdiocese is increasing its conversion to green energy, and has  committed to ethical investment. Parishes and schools have taken part in CAFOD Live Simply  Awards. We are proud of this work, but we want to do more and to reach more people.  

You are invited to join our initial open meeting, via Zoom, in which we will talk about the work we  have done and what we wish to do, and where we will invite you to feedback, share your stories or  simply add your support. Climate Action Meeting | Birmingham Diocesan Trust  (birminghamdiocese.org.uk) Please sign up to take part on this website link.  

CREATION SUNDAY / CLIMATE SUNDAY We are planning to celebrate this at Masses on the  weekend 3/4th October. We hope to have some music and singing at these Masses.  

Caring for God’s Creation in 2021- LOCAL MEETING IN RUGBY 

You are warmly invited to come along to this discussion evening hosted by Rugby Green Christian at  7.30pm on Tuesday 28th September in the Upper Hall of the Regent Rooms, Regent Place CV21 2PJ.  We are delighted to have Emily Sharman from the national Green Christian organisation as our  speaker and facilitator. For more information and to sign up for the event, please visit Rugby Baptist Church’s website (rugbybaptist.org.uk) or phone the church office 01788 570410. Please sign up by  21st Sept to give the organisers a feel for numbers. Booking is essential. A link for more information  and to sign up for the event: Caring for God’s Creation in 2021 – more info / sign up – this link can  also be found via Rugby Baptist Church’s website. 

Life in the Spirit course The Charis Diocesan Renewal group would like to invite everyone to an  online series of Life in the Spirit. A talented group of musicians and speakers will guide participants  through the seminar series, which starts on Wednesday 22 September at 7.30pm. Why not  encourage a group from your parish to sign up as part of the journey towards the Diocesan Vision,  Unfolding God’s Plan? Life in the Spirit course with the Archdiocese of Birmingham | Birmingham  Diocesan Trust (birminghamdiocese.org.uk) 

THE DIOCESAN VISION; Unfolding God’s Plan 

Our vision is to be a Catholic diocese which is faithful to the mission entrusted to us by Jesus  Christ, full of missionary disciples who work together co-responsibly in vibrant communities  of faith, joyful in their service of God and neighbour. 

Let us pray for the Church that she may receive from the Holy Spirit the grace and strength to reform herself in  the light of the Gospel. Amen. 

Rugby Foodbank – Harvest Shopping List 2021: 

Tinned Carrots, Tinned peas, Tinned Sweetcorn, Tinned pulses, Tinned tomatoes, Sponge Pudding,  Tinned Rice Pudding, Tea, Hot Chocolate, Tinned Spaghetti, Cream Crackers, Marmalade, Washing  Capsules/Powder, Soap, Shower Gel, Razors. Please donate locally at collection points in stores or  bring to Church next weekend. It would be wonderful if everyone could bring an item from the list. 

Please donate the need is great. Thanks. 

Mass for the 23rd Sunday of Year B

John Howes Justice and Peace, Service times ,

Here is Mass for the 23rd Sunday of Year B from Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bilton, Rugby.

Entrance Antiphon: You are just O Lord, and your judgement is right; treat your servant in accord with your merciful love.                                                                        

First Reading:  A reading from the prophet Isaiah. The ears of the deaf shall be unsealed and the tongues of the dumb shall be loosed.

Response: Psalm 145: My soul give praise to the Lord.      

Second Reading: from the Letter of St James. God chose the poor to be heirs to the Kingdom. 

Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! Speak Lord your servant is listening: you have the message of eternal life. Alleluia!

Gospel: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Mark: He makes the deaf hear and the dumb speak.     

Communion Antiphon: I am the light of the world, says the Lord; whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.

PARISHES’ MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS  LS = Live Stream as indicated  

Saturday 4th 5pm at SH Mary Marks Ints LS

Sunday 5th 9.30am at SH   People of the Parishes LS 

Sunday 5th 11 am at EM    Ben Chetwyn RIP  LS 

Monday 6th at SH 10am Live Streamed only.

Tuesday 7th at SH   10am Live streamed only

Tuesday 7th at EM 11.30 Funeral Mass Angela Youds RIP Open to all. 

Wednesday 8th at SH 7pm Public Mass Marissa Gastaldi RIP   LS

Thursday 9th EM at 11 am For the Ints of English Martyrs School Public Mass   Not LS                                                          

Friday 10th  at 7pm from SH  7pm Sandra Majka RIP  Public Mass  LS 

Saturday 11th 5pm at SH    Fr Joe Tynan RIP  LS

Sunday 12th 9.30am at SH   Ed and Mary Cashel LS                                                                                                                       Sunday 12th 11 am at EM   People of the Parishes LS

REST IN PEACE: Angela Youds  Funeral Mass at English Martyrs on Tuesday 7th September at 11.30am followed by burial at Watts Lane. Ben Chetwyn Funeral at EM to be arranged.

Climate Action Meeting: 16th September 7-9pm (online)

Join us in combatting climate change. We have great strength and passion in our network, and we want to ask you to help us find ways to address the climate emergency together and to respond to Pope Francis’ call for an ecological conversion. The Archdiocese is increasing its conversion to green energy, and has committed to ethical investment. Parishes and schools have taken part in CAFOD Live Simply Awards. We are proud of this work, but we want to do more and to reach more people. 

You are invited to join our initial open meeting, via Zoom, in which we will talk about the work we have done and what we wish to do, and where we will invite you to feedback, share your stories or simply add your support. 

Climate Action Meeting | Birmingham Diocesan Trust (birminghamdiocese.org.uk)

Please sign up to take part on this website link. 

CREATION SUNDAY / CLIMATE SUNDAY We are planning to celebrate this at Masses on the weekend 3/4th October. We hope to have some music and singing at these Masses. 

POPE FRANCIS PRAYER INTENTION FOR SEPTEMBER

An Environmentally Sustainable Lifestyle. We pray that we all will make courageous choices for a simple and environmentally sustainable life style, rejoicing in our young people who are resolutely committed to this. 

THE DIOCESAN VISION; Unfolding God’s Plan

Our vision is to be a Catholic diocese which is faithful to the mission entrusted to us by Jesus 

Christ, full of missionary disciples who work together co-responsibly in vibrant communities 

of faith, joyful in their service of God and neighbour.

Let us pray for the Church that she may receive from the Holy Spirit the grace and strength to reform herself in the light of the Gospel.  Amen.