Mass for the 17th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B

July 25, 2021 John Howes Service times Rugby, Sacred Heart Church

Here is Mass for the 17th Sunday of Ordinary Time from Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bilton, Rugby.

Entrance Antiphon: God is in his holy place, God unites those who dwell in his house; he himself gives might and strength to his people.

First Reading; A reading from the second book of the Kings. They will eat and have some left over.

Response: Psalm 144. You open wide your hand, O Lord, you grant our desires.

Second Reading: from the Letter of St Paul to the Ephesians One Body, one Lord, one Faith, one Baptism.

Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! A great prophet has appeared among us; God has visited his people. Alleluia!

Gospel: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to John 6:1-15. Jesus gave out as much as was wanted to all who were sitting ready.

Communion Antiphon: Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. Blessed are the clean of heart, for they shall see God.

PARISHES’ MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS LS = Live Stream

Saturday 24^th5pm at SH Peoples of the Parishes LS

Sunday 25^th9.30am at SH In Thanksgiving LS

Sunday 25^th11 am at EM Bernard Campbell RIP LS

Monday 26th at SH Fr Patrick Joyce RIP LS

Tuesday 27th at SH Holy Souls LS

Wednesday 28^ndSH 7pm Public Mass Private Intention LS

Thursday 29^ndJuly EM at 11 am The Sick and Suffering= No LS

Friday 30^rdat 7pm Public Mass World Peace LS

Saturday 31^st5pm at SH Reggie Crawford RIP LS

Sunday 1^st9.30am at SH People of the Parishes LS

Sunday 1st 11 am at EM Bruce Howie RIP LS

LIVE STREAM OF MASSES – has resumed for Masses as indicated.

COVID -19 RESPONSE LEVEL 4

The Bishops have said that the obligation of Sunday Mass remains suspended until probably the First Sunday in Advent . It is important not to get out of practice of Mass so you are welcome to attend the weekday public Masses where there is plenty of space in Church and of course you can view the live streamed Masses provided from EM and SH. For the moment the current precautions will continue c in Church. Track and Trace, Masks, Sanitising, Social Distancing in the seating and moving about the Building. The changes in the celebration of Mass will stay too eg no physical sign of peace and practice of Holy Communion at the end of Mass.

The Pandemic is far from over and we need to take care to protect the members of our community and especially those who are vulnerable and anxious.

Thank you for your great cooperation with the measures we have taken. We are deeply indebted to those who have helped with the stewarding and sanitising and thank them for their dedication to making the system work so well and smoothly.

ENGLISH MARTYRS PRESBYTERY : As there is no possibility of a resident priest and we have not developed another use for the building we are preparing to rent it out to suitable tenants in the near future. This will secure some income and provide a presence which will help ensure the security of the site. Please return any keys you may have.

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.

PRAYER FOR THE FIRST WORLD DAY FOR GRANDPARENTS AND THE ELDERLY I thank You, Lord, for the comfort of Your presence: even in times of loneliness, You are my hope and my confidence, You have been my rock and my fortress since my youth! I thank You for having given me a family and for having blessed me with a long life. I thank You for moments of joy and difficulty, for the dreams that have already come true in my life and for those that are still ahead of me.

I thank You for this time of renewed fruitfulness to which You call me. Increase, O Lord, my faith, make me a channel of your peace, teach me to embrace those who suffer more than me, to never stop dreaming and to tell of your wonders to new generations.

Protect and guide Pope Francis and the Church, that the light of the Gospel might reach the ends of the earth. Send Your Spirit, O Lord, to renew the world, that the storm of the pandemic might be calmed, the poor consoled and wars ended. Sustain me in weakness and help me to live life to the full in each moment that You give me, in the certainty that you are with me every day, even until the end of the age. Amen. ( Pope Francis).

PRAYER FOR THE DIOCESAN VISION (abbreviated and altered) Spirit of God,

Descend on us this day.

Grant us the Spirit of joy, to lift us,

The Spirit of hope to inspire us,

The Spirit of love to surround us and the

Spirit of truth to enlighten our path.

Holy Spirit

We pray for a new outpouring of your grace,

So that we may grow in worship of your name

In love of you in our prayer

And in our actions towards others. Amen

Mass for the 16th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B

July 18, 2021 John Howes Service times Rugby, Sacred Heart Church

Here is Mass for the 16th Sunday of Ordinary Time from Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bilton, Rugby.

Entrance Antiphon: See, I have God for my help, the Lord sustains my soul. I will sacrifice to you with willing heart, and praise your name, O Lord, for it is good.

First Reading; A reading from the prophet Jeremiah. The remnant of my flock I will gather and I will raise up shepherds to look after them.

Response: Psalm 22. The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.

Second Reading: from the Letter of St Paul to the Ephesians. Christ Jesus is the peace between us, and has made the two into one.

Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! The sheep that belong to me listen to my voice, says the Lord, I know them and they follow me. Alleluia!

Gospel: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Mark 6;30-34. They were like sheep without a shepherd.

Communion Antiphon: The Lord, the gracious, the merciful, has made a memorial of his wonders; he gives food to those who fear him.

PARISHES’ MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS LS = Live Stream

Saturday 17^th July at EM 11am Mass with Confirmation Second Group (Families only)

Saturday 17^th 5pm at SH Peoples of the Parishes LS

Sunday 18^th 9.30am at SH Walter Lenczyk RIP LS

Sunday 18^th 11am at EM Leslie Caston RIP LS

Monday 19th at SH NO MASS THIS WEEK

Tuesday 20th at SH NO MASS THIS WEEK

Wednesday 21^nd SH 7pm Public Mass Debbie Guy RIP LS

Thursday 22^nd July EM at 11 am NO MASS THIS WEEK

Friday 23^rd at 7pm Public Mass Fr John Burns RIP LS

Saturday 24^th 5pm at SH Peoples of the Parishes LS

Sunday 25^th 9.30am at SH In Thanksgiving

Sunday 25^th 11 am at EM Bernard Campbell RIP

LIVE STREAM OF MASSES – sorry for the interruption of Livestream especially on weekdays. We will try to get back to regular livestreaming on weekends and in the week starting from this weekend.

COVID -19 RESPONSE LEVEL 4

We have received guidance from the Bishops about how we are to proceed in the light of the changes taking place on Monday July 19^th. The legal restrictions have been removed and so it basically up to the priest and community to move forward, wisely and carefully in the light of the local conditions.

For the moment, the present precautions will stay in place in Church. Track and Trace, Masks, Sanitising, Social Distancing in the seating and moving about the Building. The changes in the celebration of Mass will stay too eg no physical sign of peace and practice of Holy Communion at the end of Mass.

The Pandemic is far from over and we need to take care to protect the members of our community and especially those who are vulnerable and anxious.

Things will change but we need to handle this carefully and safely. Please share any concerns you may have. Fr Gerry.

THE DIOCESAN VISION; Unfolding God’s Plan

PRAYER FOR THE DIOCESAN VISION (abbreviated and altered)

Spirit of God,

Descend on us this day.

Grant us the Spirit of joy, to lift us,

The Spirit of hope to inspire us,

The Spirit of love to surround us and the

Spirit of truth to enlighten our path.

Holy Spirit

We pray for a new outpouring of your grace,

So that we may grow in worship of your name

In love of you in our prayer

And in our actions towards others. Amen

Mass for the 15th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B

July 11, 2021 John Howes Funerals, Service times Rugby, Sacred Heart Church

Here is Mass for the 15th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B from Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bilton, Rugby.

Entrance Antiphon: As for me, in justice I shall behold your face; and I shall be filled with the vision of your glory.

First Reading; A reading from the prophet Amos :12-15. Go, prophesy to my people.

Response: Psalm 84. Let us see, O Lord, your mercy and give us your saving help.

Second Reading: from the Letter of St Paul to the Ephesians 1: 3-14. Before the world was made, God chose us.

Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ enlighten the eyes of our mind so we can see what hope his call holds for us. Alleluia!

Gospel: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Mark 6;7-13. He began to send them out.

Communion Antiphon: Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in them, says the Lord.

Parishes Mass times and Intentions LS = Live Stream

Saturday 10^th July at EM 11am Mass with Confirmation First Group (Families only)

Saturday 10^th 5pm at SH Brian Campbell RIP LS

Sunday 11^th 9.30am at SH In Thanksgiving to our Lady (E. Motayne).LS

Sunday 11^th 11am at EM Ellen Giddings RIP LS

Monday 12th at SH Mass 10am Fr Robert Wright RIP LS

Tuesday 13th at 10.30am SH Requiem Mass Reggie Crawford RIP

Wednesday 14^th SH 7pm Public Mass Fr Andrew Kenny RIP LS

Thursday 15^th July EM at 11 am Public Mass Fr David Duggan No LS.

Friday 16th SH at 7pm Public Mass People of the Parish LS

Saturday 17^th July at EM 11am Mass with Confirmation Second Group (Families only)

Saturday 17^th 5pm at SH Peoples of the Parishes LS

Sunday 11^th 9.30am at SH Walter Lenczyk RIP LS

Sunday 11^th 11am at EM Leslie Caston RIP LS

Retiring Collection this Sunday for Sea Sunday – Stella Maris, Apostleship of the Sea . Please donate their income has been affected greatly by the pandemic and their need is great.

VACANCIES AT ST JOSEPH’S CARE HOME, COLESHILL.

Situated Coleshill, St Joseph’s Care Home offers a range of personalised services including residential care, specialised dementia care and short-term respite care in a friendly welcoming environment. With a dedicated and compassionate staff team who are passionate about making residents safe and happy in an environment that is just how home feels. Modern building with great facilities including a Chapel and regular Mass.

If you or someone you know might benefit from the care offered and would be interested in more information or to book a virtual tour then please quote SJ1 and contact Care Home Manager Shelley Perryman on 01675 434559, email shelleyperryman@fatherhudsons.org.uk or visit our website at www.stjosephscarehome.co.uk

FUNERAL OF REGGIE CRAWFORD at Sacred Heart on Tuesday 13^th July at 10.30am followed by Cremation at Rainsbrook. Capacity for funerals is limited at 60. If you wish to attend please book a place by telling the stewards at weekend Masses or call Fr Gerry on 813263 or email sacredheart.bilton@rcaob.org.uk. Thanks.

THE DIOCESAN VISION; Unfolding God’s Plan

Please take home with you the cards distributed today to reflect on Archbishop Bernard’s message and to pray for our Diocese community as we seek to move forward and renew our sense of our joint mission in a spirit of coresponsibilty and with openness to the Holy Spirit. What do we need to do as individuals and as a community to respond to this call?

PRAYER FOR THE DIOCESAN VISION (abbreviated and altered)

Spirit of God,

Descend on us this day.

Grant us the Spirit of joy, to lift us,

The Spirit of hope to inspire us,

The Spirit of love to surround us and the

Spirit of truth to enlighten our path.

Holy Spirit

We pray for a new outpouring of your grace,

So that we may grow in worship of your name

In love of you in our prayer

And in our actions towards others. Amen

Mass for the 14th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B

July 4, 2021 John Howes Funerals, Service times Rugby, Sacred Heart Church

Here is Mass for the 14th Sunday of Ordinary Time from Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bilton, Rugby.

Entrance Antiphon: Your merciful love, O God, we have received in the midst of your temple. Your praise, O God, like your name, reaches the end of the earth; your right hand is filled with saving justice.

First Reading; A reading from the prophet Ezekiel 2:2-5. The sons are defiant and obstinate and they shall know there is a prophet among them.

Response: Psalm 122. Our eyes are on the Lord till he shows us his mercy.

Second Reading: from the second letter of St Paul to the Corinthians 12: 7-10. I shall be very happy to make my weaknesses my special boast so that the power of Christ may stay over me.

Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! The word became flesh and lived among us; to all who did accept him he gave power to become children of God Alleluia!

Gospel: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Mark 6;1-6. A prophet is despised only in his own country.

Communion Antiphon: Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed ae those who seek refuge in him.

Parishes Mass times and Intentions LS = Live Stream

Collection next Sunday for Sea Sunday – Stella Maris, Apostleship of the Sea .

Saturday 3rd 5pm SH Peoples of the Parishes

Sunday 4^th 9.30am at SH Holy Souls

Sunday 4^th 11am at EM Special Intention LS

Monday 5th at SH Mass 10am Tuesday 6th at SH Mass 10 am No Mass this week.

Wednesday 7th SH 1pm Funeral Mass Anthony Biagioni RIP

SH 7pm Public Mass Fr Louis McRaye RIP

Thursday 8^th July EM at 11 am Public Mass Silvia Murray (Birthday).No LS.

Friday 9th SH at 7pm Public Mass People of the Parish

Saturday 10^th July at EM 11am Mass with Confirmation First Group (Families only)

Saturday 10^th 5pm at SH Brian Campbell RIP

Sunday 11^th 9.30am at SH Walter Lenczyk RIP

Sunday 11^th 11am at EM Ellen Giddings RIP LS

VACANCIES AT ST JOSEPH’S CARE HOME, COLESHILL.

Situated in the beautiful surroundings of rural Warwickshire, St Joseph’s Care Home offers a range of personalised services including residential care, specialised dementia care and short-term respite care in a friendly welcoming environment. With a dedicated and compassionate staff team who are passionate about making residents safe and happy in an environment that is just how home feels.

FUNERAL OF REGGIE CRAWFORD at Sacred Heart on Tuesday 13^th July at 10.30am followed by Cremation at Rainsbrook. Capacity for funerals is limited at 60. Some spaces have been reserved for family and invited friends. If you wish to attend please book a place by telling the stewards at weekend Masses or call Fr Gerry on 813263 or email sacredheart.bilton@rcaob.org.uk. Thanks.

THE DIOCESAN VISION; Unfolding God’s Plan

PRAYER FOR THE DIOCESAN VISION (abbreviated and altered)

Spirit of God,

Descend on us this day.

Grant us the Spirit of joy, to lift us,

The Spirit of hope to inspire us,

The Spirit of love to surround us and the

Spirit of truth to enlighten our path.

Holy Spirit

We pray for a new outpouring of your grace,

So that we may grow in worship of your name

In love of you in our prayer

And in our actions towards others. Amen

Mass for the 13th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B

June 27, 2021July 4, 2021 John Howes Funerals, Service times Rugby, Sacred Heart Church

Today is the 13th Sunday of Year B. To watch previous services from Sacred Heart Church, Bilton, follow this link.

Entrance Antiphon: All peoples, clap your hands. Cry to God with shouts of joy!

First Reading; A reading from the book of Wisdom 1:13-15;2:23-24 It was the devil’s envy that brought death into the world.

Response: Psalm 29: I will praise you, Lord, you have rescued me.

Second Reading: from the second letter of St Paul to the Corinthians 8:7,9,13- 15. In giving relief to others, balance what happens to be your surplus now against their present need.

Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! Your words are spirit, Lord, and they are life: you have the message of eternal life. Alleluia!

Gospel: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Mark 5: 21-43. Little girl,I tell you to get up.

Communion Antiphon: Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all within me, his holy name.

Parishes Mass times and Intentions LS = Live Stream

Collection this weekend for PETER’S PENCE .

Saturday 26th 5pm at SH Joan Ford RIP

Sunday 27^th9.30am at SH Mary Carolan RIP

Sunday 27^th11am at EM Michael Swift RIP LS

Monday 28th at SH Mass 10am Fr David Barry (JF)

Tuesday 29th at SH Mass 10 am SS Peter and Paul Bishop Leo McCartie RIP (JF) Wednesday 30th SH at 7pm Public Mass Fr Timothy Burke RIP(JF)

Thursday 1^stJuly EM at 11 am Public Mass.Fr Andrew Kenny RIP (JF) No LS. Friday 2nd SH at 7pm Public Mass Fr David Duggan (JF)

Saturday 3rd 5pm a SH Peoples of the Parishes

Sunday 4^th9.30am at SH Holy Souls

Sunday 4^th11am at EM Special Intention LS

LIVE STREAMING FROM SACRED HEART discontinued for the present because of technical difficulties. Sunday Mass from English Martyrs continues to be livestreamed.

VACANCIES AT ST JOSEPH’S CARE HOME, COLESHILL.

FUNERAL OF REGGIE CRAWFORD at Sacred Heart on Tuesday 13^thJuly at 10.30am followed by Cremation at Rainsbrook. Capacity for funerals is limited at 60. Some spaces have been reserved for family and invited friends. If you wish to attend, please book a place by telling the stewards at weekend Masses or call Fr Gerry on 813263 or email sacredheart.bilton@rcaob.org.uk. Thanks.

THE DIOCESAN VISION; Unfolding God’s Plan

IMPORTANT NOTICE All EU, EEA and Swiss citizens living in the UK are required by the government to apply through its Settlement Scheme to continue living, working and accessing services here.The deadline for applications is 30 June 2021. Details and links to the application process can be found at: gov.uk/eusettledstatus

Please bring this to the attention of friends, family members and fellow parishioners who may need to apply.

Information on assistance for those who may have difficulty applying is available at: gov.uk/help-eu-settlement-scheme

The Catholic Church in England and Wales stands in solidarity with all European citizens who have made their homes here. They are a valued part of our parishes, schools and communities

Mass for the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B

June 20, 2021 John Howes Service times Rugby, Sacred Heart Church

Here is Mass for the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time from Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bilton, Rugby.

Entrance Antiphon: The Lord is the strength of his people, a saving refuge for the one he has anointed. Save your people, Lord, and bless your heritage, and govern them for ever and ever.

First Reading; A reading from the book of Job 38:1,8-11. Here your proud waves shall break.

Response: Psalm 106: O give thanks to the Lord, for his love endures for ever.

Second Reading: from the second letter of St Paul to the Corinthians 5:14-17. Now the new creation is here.

Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ enlighten the eyes of our mind so that we can see what hope his call holds for us. Alleluia!

Gospel: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Mark 4: 35-41 Who can this be? Even the wind and the sea obey him.

Communion Antiphon: The eyes of all look to you, Lord, and you give them their food in due season.

Parishes Mass times and Intentions LS = Live Stream

Collection this weekend for the Day for Life.

Saturday 19th 5pm at SH Reggie Crawford RIP No Live Stream today.

Sunday 20^th9.30am at SH For the people of the Parishes LS

Sunday 20^th11am at EM Joe Comerford RIP LS

Monday 21st at SH Mass 10am LS

Tuesday 22^ndat SH Mass Johnson Association 10am LS

Wednesday 23rd SH at 7pm Public Mass LS

Thursday 24th EM at 11 am Public Mass. Bradford Thanksgiving Wedding Anniversary. No LS.

Friday 25^thSH at 7pm Public Mass

Saturday 26th 5pm at SH Joan Ford RIP

Sunday 27^th9.30am at SH Mary Carolan RIP

Sunday 27^th11am at EM Michael Swift RIP

FR MATTHEW NEWS: Fr Matthew will be taking responsibility for a small Ordinariate Parish just over the border at Husbands Bosworth in Leicestershire starting next month. He will continue his ministry at St Joseph’s, Monks Kirby and George Eliot Hospital. It does mean he will not be available to celebrate Sunday morning Mass at English Martyrs. He will be continuing his role as Governor at EM School and helping with RE and pastoral support as he does at present. He will be available to help out with weekday school Mass at EM and in other ways e.g. care for the housebound and those in care homes in EM. We value greatly Fr Matthew’s ministry at EM for the past ten years and are glad this link will continue. We wish him well and every blessing as he begins this new venture.

THE DIOCESAN VISION; Unfolding God’s Plan.

PRAYER FOR THE DIOCESAN VISION

Spirit of God,

Descend on me this day.

Grant me the Spirit of joy, to lift me,

The Spirit of hope to inspire me,

The Spirit of love to surround me and the

Spirit of truth to enlighten my path.

Holy Spirit

I pray for a new outpouring of your grace,

So that I may grow in worship of your name

In love of you in my prayer

And in my actions towards others.

Come Holy Spirit in to my life to guide me,

Strengthen and defend me,

So that I may be drawn ever closer to you.

Help me this day and always

To be a channel of grace

In all I say and do

And invite others into relationship with you.

Amen.

Mass for the 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B

June 13, 2021June 13, 2021 John Howes Funerals, Liturgy, Service times Rugby, Sacred Heart Church

Here is Mass for the 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time from Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bilton, Rugby.

Entrance Antiphon: O Lord hear my voice, for I have called to you; be my help. Do not abandon or forsake me, O God, my Saviour.

First Reading; A reading from the prophet Ezekiel 17:22-24. I make low trees grow.

Response: Psalm 91: It is good to give you thanks, O Lord.

Second Reading: A reading from second letter of St Paul to the Corinthians 5:6-10. Whether we are living in the body, or exiled from it, we are intent on pleasing the Lord.

Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! The seed is the word of God, Christ the sower, whoever finds the seed will remain for ever. Alleluia!

Gospel: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Mark 4: 26-34. It is the smallest of all the seeds; yet it grows into the biggest shrub of them all.

Communion Antiphon: There is one thing I ask of the Lord, only this do I seek; to live in the house of the Lord for ever.

Parishes Mass times and Intentions LS = Live Stream

Saturday 12^thEM First Group First Communion Mass

Saturday 12th 5pm at SH David O’Reilly RIP LS

Sunday 13^th9.30am Mrs G Lane RIP LS

Sunday 13^th11am People of the Parishes LS

Monday 14th at SH Mass 10am LS

Tuesday 15^that SH No Mass

Wednesday 16th SH at 7pm Public Mass LS

Thursday 17th EM at 11 am Public Mass. No LS.

Friday 18th SH at 7pm Public Mass

Saturday 19^th11am EM Second Group First Communion Mass (Families only)

Saturday 19th 5pm at SH Reggie Crawford RIP LS

Sunday 20^th9.30am at SH For the people of the Parishes LS

Sunday 20^th11am at EM Jim Comerford RIP LS

Diocesan Vision: Unfolding God’s Plan

This weekend we have an important Pastoral Letter from Archbishop Bernard introducing the Diocesan Vision on how he intends our Archdiocese to move forward over the coming years.

Archbishop Bernard says that after a year of lockdown and restrictions we need to make a fresh beginning. The aim is for clergy and lay faithful to work closely together to create vibrant communities of faith, joyful in the service of God and neighbour.

You can find the Pastoral Letter in text, audio and video on the Diocesan website http://www.birminghamdiocese.org.uk/vision 

Please take and use a Prayer Card which contains a special prayer for the Diocesan Vision.

Recently Dead; please pray for Reggie Crawford who died this week. Funeral arrangements to follow.

THE NICENE CREED

I believe in one God, the Father almighty,

Maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.

I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God,

Born of the Father before all ages, God from God, Light from Light,

True God from true God, begotten not made, consubstantial with the Father; Through him all things were made.

For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven,

And by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary and became man.

For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures.

He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the father and the Son is adored and glorified,

Who has spoken through the prophets.

I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

Mass for the Feast of Corpus Christi, Year B

June 6, 2021 John Howes Service times corpus christi, Rugby, Sacred Heart Church

Here is the Mass for the Feast of Corpus Christi from Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bilton, Rugby.

Entrance Antiphon: He fed them with the finest wheat and satisfied them with honey from the rock.

First Reading; A reading from the book of Exodus 24:3-8. This is the blood of the Covenant that the Lord has made with you.

Response: Psalm 115: The cup of salvation I will raise; I will call on the Lord’s name.

Second Reading: A reading from the letter to the Hebrews 9: 11-15 The blood of Christ can purify our inner self from dead actions.

Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! I am the living bread which has come down from heaven, says the Lord; anyone who eats this bread will live for ever. Alleluia!

Gospel: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Mark 14:12-16, 22-26 This is my body. This is my blood.

Communion Antiphon: Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him, says the Lord.

Parishes Mass times and Intentions LS = Live Stream

Saturday 5^that SH 5pm James Pickering RIP LS

Sunday 6^that SH 9.30am People of the Parish LS

Sunday 6th at EM 11 am Audrey Mc Mahon RIP LS

Monday 7th at SH No Mass

Tuesday 8^that SH No Mass

Wednesday 9th SH at 7pm Public Mass LS Gerald Oakes RIP Thursday 10th EM 11 am Public Mass with Year 6. No LS.

Thursday 10^thSH 1.30pm Funeral Liturgy for Walter Lenczyk RIP Friday 11th SH 7pm Feast of the Sacred Heart Public Mass LSTommy Burke RIP Saturday 12th 5pm at SH David O’Reilly RIP LS

Sunday 13^th9.30am Mrs G Lane RIP LS

Sunday 13^th11am People of the Parishes LS

REST IN PEACE ; Walter (Wolodomyr) Lenczyk. Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated by Fr Alexander and Fr David of the Ukrainian Catholic Church in Ukrainian and English with Fr Gerry. It is at Sacred Heart on Thursday at 1.30pm followed by Cremation at Rainsbrook. All are most welcome to attend.

First Communion at English Martyrs. The first group of children from our school will celebrate their First Holy Communion at a special Mass on Saturday 12^thJune at 11 am. There will be another celebration for a second group on Saturday 19^that 11 am. Both Masses are restricted to the families of the children because of present restrictions. Let us remember the children and their families in our prayers .

SACRED HEART FEAST DAY Friday 11th June; Public Mass at Sacred Heart on Friday at 7pm. All welcome to celebrate our patronal feast and pray for the parish.

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THE NICENE CREED

I believe in one God, the Father almighty,

Maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.

I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God,

Born of the Father before all ages, God from God, Light from Light,

True God from true God, begotten not made, consubstantial with the Father; Through him all things were made.

For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven,

And by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures.

He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end.

I believe I the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the father and the Son is adored and glorified,

Who has spoken through the prophets.

I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

Mass for the Feast of Pentecost, Year B

May 23, 2021 John Howes Service times Pentecost, Rugby, Sacred Heart Church

Here is Mass for the Feast of Pentecost from Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bilton, Rugby.

Entrance Antiphon: The love of God has been poured into our hearts through the Spirit of God dwelling within us, alleluia.

First Reading; A reading from the Acts of the Apostle 2:1-11. They were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak.

Response: Psalm 103: Send forth your Spirit, O Lord, and renew the face of the earth.

Second Reading: A reading from the letter of St Paul to the Galatians 5: 16-25 The fruits of the Spirit.

Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love , Alleluia!

Gospel: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to John 15:26-27; 16:12-15. The Spirit of truth will lead you to the complete truth.

Communion Antiphon: They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke of the marvels of God, alleluia.

Parishes Mass times and Intentions LS = Live Stream

Saturday22^ndat SH 5pm John Cluett RIP (A) LS

Sunday 23rd at SH 9.30am People of the Parishes LS

Sunday 23rd at EM 11 am Audrey Mc Mahon RIP LS

Monday24th at SH Judith Hughes RIP

Tuesday 25^that SH Fr Graham’s Intentions

Wednesday 26^thSH at 7pm Public Mass LS Justice and Peace Thursday 27th EM 11 am Public Mass with Year1 and Reception. No LS. Friday 28th at 10 am SH Holy Souls LS

Saturday 29^nd5pm at SH People of the Parish LS

Sunday 30^rd9.30am Private Intention LS

Sunday 30^rd11am Audrey Mc Mahon RIP LS

SILVER JUBILEE OF ORDINATION; Our congratulations, best wishes and prayers to Fr Graham as he marks the 25th Anniversary of his Priestly Ordination on Tuesday. We thank God for the blessings of his presence and ministry among us. We ask the Lord to bless him in the future. Ad multos annos. He will be presiding at the Live Streamed Mass from Sacred Heart on Tuesday at 10am.

SACRED HEART BROADBAND. We have managed to get the broadband properly wired in so the place is much tidier- no more trailing wires. It should make it easier to live stream in the future.

ENGLISH MARTYRS BROADBAND – We are planning to upgrade the Broadband and the installation in the near future. We hope that you have found the live streaming helpful if you are housebound or unable to attend in person for any reason.

PUBLIC MASS: Welcome, it is good to see a gradual return to Mass. All are welcome. Please return when you feel comfortable. With the recent easing of lockdown, there have been some minor relaxations in relation to celebration of Mass. We still need to be cautious and careful.

Please remember it is still very important to maintain the precautions – do not attend if you have any symptoms or have been in contact with COVID, sanitise your hands on entry and leaving, be signed in on the list or use your phone and keep a 1m distance from one another and observe the spaces in seating and keep a distance in coming to Holy Communion and moving about. Thanks for your cooperation so far. Thanks again to those who have been stewarding and sanitising at our gatherings and helping to keep us safe. PASTORAL LETTER FROM THE BISHOPS OF ENGLAND AND WALES – This Letter read today stresses the importance of our response as Catholics to the challenge to the health and future of Our Common Home presented by the Climate Emergency. We are encouraged to think of our responsibility to act seriously personally and as a community to the challenges we must face. May the Holy Spirit guide us and strengthen our resolve to ’renew the face of the earth.’

A PRAYER AT PENTECOST = from CAFOD

O God, Trinity of love,

From the profound communion of your divine life,

Pour out upon us a torrent of fraternal love.

Grant us the love reflected in the actions of Jesus,

In his family of Nazareth, and in the early Christian community.

Grant that we Christians may live the Gospel,

Discovering Christ in each human being, recognising him crucified

In the sufferings of the abandoned and for gotten of our world,

And risen in each brother or sister who makes a new start.

Come, Holy Spirit, show us your beauty reflected in all the peoples of the earth, So that we may discover anew all are important and all are necessary, Different faces of the one humanity that God so loves. Amen.

an ecumenical prayer from Fratelli Tutti, Pope Francis’ encyclical.

We fly to your protection, O holy Mother of God. Despise not our petitions in our necessities, and deliver us from all dangers. O glorious and blessed Virgin. Amen.

Virgin Mary, turn your merciful eyes towards us amid this coronavirus pandemic. Comfort those who are distraught and mourn their loved ones who have died, and at times are buried in a way that grieves them deeply. Be close to those who are concerned for their loved ones who are sick and who, in order to prevent the spread of the disease, cannot be close to them. Fill with hope those who are troubled by the uncertainty of the future and the consequences for the economy and employment. Amen.

Mass for the Seventh Sunday of Easter, Year B

May 16, 2021 John Howes Easter, Funerals, Service times Rugby, Sacred Heart Church

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

Entrance Antiphon: O Lord, hear my voice, for I have called to you, of you my heart has spoken; seek his face; hide not your face from me. alleluia.

First Reading; A reading from the Acts of the Apostles 1:15-17, 20-26. We must choose one of these to be a witness to his resurrection with us.

Response: Psalm 102: The Lord has set his sway in heaven.

Second Reading: A reading from the first letter of St John 4: 1-16 Anyone who lives in love lives in God, and God lives in them.

Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! I will not leave you orphans, says the Lord; I will come back you, and your hearts will be full of joy. Alleluia!

Gospel: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to John 17:11-19. That they may be one like us!

Communion Antiphon: Father, I pray that they may be one as we also are one, alleluia.

Parishes Mass times and Intentions LS = Live Stream

Saturday15^that SH 5pm People of the Parishes LS

Sunday 16th at SH 9.30am Peace and Justice in Palestine LS Sunday 16th at EM 11 am Audrey Mc Mahon RIP LS

Monday and Tuesday 17, 18^thNo Mass this week.

Wednesday 19^thSH at 7pm Public Mass LS Covid Pandemic

Thursday 20th EM 11 am Public Mass with Year2. No LS. Audrey McMahon RIP

Friday 21st at 10 am SH LS Rosemary Atkin Int .

Friday 21^st12 noon Funeral Mass at EM Patricia McKee RIP ( Family only)

Saturday 22^nd5pm Mass at SH John Cluett RIP LS

Sunday 23^rd9.30am Walter Lencyk RIP LS

Sunday 23^rd11am Audrey Mc Mahon RIP LS

LIVE STREAMING OF SERVICES IN THE PARISHES OF SACRED HEART AND ENGLISH MARTYRS RUGBY.

WE USE LIVE STREAMING TO ENABLE

∙ HOUSEBOUND PARISHIONERS TO ENGAGE WITH MASS FROM HOME

∙ RELATIVES/FRIENDS WHO CANNOT ATTEND A BAPTISM/ WEDDING/FUNERAL TO ENGAGE WITH IT

∙ THE TABERNACLE TO BE USED AS A FOCUS FOR PRAYER FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT GET TO CHURCH

∙ EVANGELISATION: -ENABLING THOSE WHO CANNOT OR DO NOT ATTEND CHURCH FOR ANY REASON TO ENGAGE WITH ACTS OF WORSHIP

ALL OF THESE REASONS ARE NECESSARY IN THE LEGITIMATE INTERESTS OF THE CHURCH.

THE IMAGES ARE MADE AVAILABLE LIVE OVER THE INTERNET, AND CAN BE ACCESSED BY ANYONE WHO WISHES TO DO SO

LIVE STREAMING IS CARRIED OUT DURING SERVICES AND A CAMERA FOCUSSED ON THE SANCTUARY MAY BE LIVE STREAMING ALL THE TIME. THERE IS NO PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE SANCTUARY AREA

THOSE WHO DO NOT WISH TO HAVE THEIR IMAGE LIVE STREAMED ARE ADVISED TO GO TO A PLACE IN CHURCH AS DIRECTED BY THE STEWARDS. PLEASE REQUEST THIS IF NECESSARY.

UPDATE: We are making arrangements for the children from EM School who have not been able to make their First Holy Communion due last year to celebrate FHC on Saturday 12^th and 19^thJune. Confirmation will be celebrated on Saturday 17^thJuly note change. This year’s cohort of children will make FHC in the autumn term.

We have not been able to arrange classes and celebrations of the children from SH whose preparation was interrupted last year. We will do this when it is practicable and the current restrictions on gathering are fully relaxed.

PUBLIC MASS: Welcome, it is good to see a gradual return to Mass. All are welcome. Please return when you feel comfortable. Please remember it is still very important to maintain the precautions – sanitise your hands and keep a 2m distance from one another and observe the spaces in seating. Thanks again to those who have been stewarding and sanitising at our gatherings and helping to keep us safe.

ROSARY IN MAY; Pope Francis has asked us to pray the Rosary during this month, the month dedicated to our Lady, with the intention of the relief of the Pandemic. We remember that there are many countries who are still in the middle of a grave crisis and in need our support and prayers. Let us remember families in our parishes who have family in India and have concern for their wellbeing. If you are unable to pray the whole Rosary please consider praying a daily Decade of the Rosary for this intention.

APPEAL FROM CAFOD FOR HELP FOR INDIA PANDEMIC

As coronavirus brings devastation across India, CAFOD is working with experienced local Church agency, Caritas India, to provide vital support to poor and marginalised communities. Donations to CAFOD’s Coronavirus Appeal will help Caritas India distribute PPE kits to frontline health workers, promote COVID & vaccine awareness campaigns, and set up safely run isolation & quarantine centres. You can donate online here: cafod.org.uk/give. Please keep praying for the people of India and all those affected by the pandemic. There will be a collection basket available after Mass for cash donations. Please make out any cheque to CAFOD. Thanks for your support.

We fly to your protection, O holy Mother of God. Despise not our petitions in our necessities, and deliver us from all dangers. O glorious and blessed Virgin. Amen.