32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Welcome to our website. Here are the Mass times for this week:
Confessions are available after Mass or during exposition Thursday 10:30am or on request
What’s happening locally?
RIP The funeral Mass for Bryan Steel will be held at 1pm on Tuesday at Holy Rood. May he Rest in Peace
100 Club Winners November: 1st 80, Niamh M, 2nd 26 Jackie, 3rd 150 Anne M. Congrats!
First Holy Communion Classes: We will be starting Holy Communion classes in the New year for children wishing to make their first Holy Communion. Please let Fr David (or Maria Davidson) know if you have a child who is of the appropriate age (seven or over).
Christmas Coffee morning. As in previous years if anyone would like to donate Chocolates, bottles etc for the Christmas coffee morning at Holy Rood they would be most gratefully received.
First Aid kits: Two First Aid kits and Accident Report books are available. One kit and book is in the Narthex; the other kit and book are in the schoolroom. Bottled water is also available in the Narthex.
Schoolroom Hire: The amended Booking Forms and Amended T&Cs are now available. A copy of the T&Cs is on the schoolroom noticeboard. Please see Mary Q or Keith for more information.
Parish E-Mailing List: . If you would like to join, please just send an E-mail with “Parish List” in the subject line to holyroodchurchmr@outlook.com (You can leave at any time).
Rosary: The Rosary is said before the 10am Mass at Holy Rood on Tuesdays, all are welcome to join in.
Exposition and Adoration (Confessions available) Thursdays 10:30am Holy Rood (after Mass)
Mass Intentions: If you want to have a Mass offered for a particular intention, we have “Mass intention Envelopes” at the back of each Church. The Diocese recommends a donation of £10 for a Mass intention.
November Dead List The month of November is when the Church particularly remembers the Holy Souls of the faithful departed. November dead list envelopes are available at the back of Church if you wished your loved ones to be included in the Masses offered throughout the month.
Grave Blessings Another Catholic tradition for the month of November is the blessing of Graves. If you would like to have a grave blessed of a loved one please speak to Fr David.
Food Bank: Tinned & dried goods are always needed to help those families who are struggling at this time of year. If you would like any further information please have a chat with Pauline.
What’s happening elsewhere?
Caring for Creation and our Common Home on Wednesday 11th November at 7.30pm (following Mass) in Sacred Heart Community Centre, Carlton. The Live Simply Group at Holy Family Parish, Nottingham, and Gedling Climate Change group invite anyone interested to a free screening of the ‘People’s Emergency Briefing’. Nine leading UK scientists and experts explain what’s happening with climate and nature and what it means for everyday life. After the screening will be a discussion about how the community can come together to address the local impacts of climate change and nature loss. The screening is suitable for ages 16 and over; to reserve a free ticket, go to https://buytickets.at/pebnotts/2417002. Support is also available for parishes wishing to host their own screening, at caritas@dioceseofnottingham.uk.
Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) is holding a Retreat Day at Harvington Hall, near Kidderminster, on Saturday 14th November. Two inspiring speakers, Father Stephen Ojapah, who survived being kidnapped by Boko Haram in Nigeria, and Timothy Cho, who escaped from North Korea, will give input, together with a private tour of the Hall, Benediction, and Holy Mass celebrated by Bishop Timothy Menezes. The day runs from 10.30am–5pm and costs £25 per person. More details are on the poster at the back of church.
Churches Against Labour Exploitation: an introduction. Four Wednesdays online from 18th November, 5.30 – 7.00pm. What drives forced labour and exploitation in our communities and globally, from care homes to farms and construction sites? How can Catholics act with others to support survivors, address modern slavery at the roots, and call for dignified work for all? Take a deep dive into the history and present of slavery, forced labour, and the role of the Church, with CSAN in partnership with Focus On Labour Exploitation, followed by an opportunity to build a network taking action across the East Midlands. For more details visit https://bit.ly/churches-csan-flex
Nottingham Catholic Medical Association (CMA) warmly invites all in healthcare (working, students and retired) to its Annual Mass celebrated by Canon Chris Thomas on Monday 30th November at 7.30pm in Sacred Heart Church, Carlton NG4 1FP (large car park and on the lilac bus line). Afterwards please stay to meet others over drinks and light refreshments in the church hall, where Professor David Paton will say a few words about Saint Colette’s Pregnancy Support Centre. Friends and family are very welcome. For more information contact Caroline 07757 285 888. Booking is not essential but helps with planning.
Saint Mary’s University, Twickenham, in partnership with Saint Joseph’s Hospice, Hackney, is offering a funded PhD studentship (full fees and stipend) investigating ‘Care at a Distance: Hospice at Home, Virtual Palliative Care and Faith Communities’. How do people decide whether to accept Hospice at Home, virtual wards and telehealth services at the end of life? Whom do they trust to explain them? How can hospices communicate these services more effectively within ethnically diverse faith communities? The deadline for submissions is Friday 20th November, and more information is available from careathomephd@stmarys.ac.uk
The Hearts in Search of God project promotes walking pilgrimages in England and Wales by developing Pilgrim Ways in every Catholic Diocese. The project is looking to recruit one or two diocesan promoters for Nottingham Diocese. Anyone interested in finding out more is asked to contact simon.gillespie@dioceseofnottingham.uk for further details.
The Bible Society is recruiting for Trustees. Anyone interested can find out more information at www.charismarecruitment.co.uk/jobs/7848-Treasurer-Chair-of-People-Remuneration-and-Digital-AI-Innovation/
Evangelisation: The Power of Testimony Always be ready to make your defence to anyone who demands from you an account of the hope that is in you’ 1 Peter 3:15. St Peter encourages to be able to explain why we have faith, why we have this life changing hope, but how ready are we to do this? St Augustine and St Mary’s Parish North Lincolnshire, will be hosting a workshop for anyone interested, exploring how we do just this. Joe Hopkins, Director of Adult Formation for Mission in the Diocese of Nottingham, will present the power of testimonies (the story of you and God) in sharing our Catholic faith, including practical tips on how to prepare and give your own personal testimony; whether over a coffee with a friend or in a more formal setting. Workshop details Date: Saturday 21st November 2026 Time: 2:30pm-5:30pm Venue: St. Mary’s Church Hall, 12 Barnard Ave, Brigg DN20 8AS For more information please email the parish office: briggandbartonrc@dioceseofnottingham.uk
For your information or assistance…
We have two email addresses that perform different roles. Just to clear any confusion here is a reminder.
holyroodchurchmr@outlook.com is the one to use to communicate with Fr. David directly re spiritual, personal, or ongoing matters.
holyroodmr@gmail.com was set up in 2020 to deal with general enquiries, communication generated via the website, and third parties such as West Lindsey churches festival. These emails are initially looked at by the bulletin team and passed to Fr. David if appropriate.
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