15th Sunday Ordinary Time
Parish Priest: Fr. David Palmer: Tel: 01673 842323 E:mail: holyroodchurchmr@outlook.com
Confessions after Mass & by appointment
Tea, Coffee, and biscuits available after 11.30 Sunday Mass in the schoolroom. Minimum donation of £1 each please.
July 100 Club Winners: 1st 53 Tony H, 2nd Pauline, 3rd Sumitha
Second Collection this week: Stella Maris There will be a second collection for Stella Maris this week to support the Church’s ministry to seafarers.
Schoolroom Keys: Thank you for all who have offered to help with Coffee after Mass. Rather than giving everyone a set of keys we are changing the system to a key safe box with a code that can be given out as needed. Could all those who have current keys to the school house return them to Church (or post them through the Presbytery door) as soon as possible please. Thank You.
The Reader and Flower rotas have now moved to the Rotas page on this website.
Parish E-Mailing List: We have set up a new parish E-mail list which allows those who join to be kept up-to date with information in the parish via E-mail. It is a versatile tool and will allow (in time) various groups within the parish to have their own sections. 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.
Mass Intentions: If you want to have a Mass offered for a particular intention, we will soon have “Mass intention Envelopes” at the back of each Church. However, until they arrive just ask Fr David if you want a Mass said. The Diocese recommends a donation of £10 for a Mass intention.
Holy Rood Church open Holy Rood is open most days from 8:00am to 7pm so that people can pop in and pray. Please do avail yourself of the opportunity to be with our Lord.
Food BankTinned & 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 out and about?
Becoming a Catholic? If you are interested in becoming a Catholic (or know someone who is) or want to find out more about the Catholic faith, we are hoping to start a new course in September for adults. Please either speak to Fr David after Mass, or E-mail him at holyroodchurchmr@outlook.com
If you would like to learn more about the priesthood and reflect on a possible vocation, please email vocations@dioceseofnottingham.uk for the zoom link for the next discernment meeting on Wednesday 23rd July at 7.00pm.
Join the diocese for a special Young Adults’ Pilgrimage to Rome between Friday 5th and Monday 8th September for the Canonisation of Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati. The Pilgrimage is open to anyone aged 18-35, costing £475 per person based on sharing a room, with financial help available. For more information and to book a place email: vocations@dioceseofnottingham.uk
On Saturday 6th September the annual UK March for Life 2025 will take place in London. Join with thousands of others from all over the UK who believe that all life is sacred, as we march through the streets of London to the Houses of Parliament. The Walk is peaceful, legal and always spiritually uplifting. There will be a coach from Nottingham, picking up from Good Shepherd Arnold and Cathedral Derby Road, costing adults £30, unwaged including students £15, under 16s £10. To book on the coach or for more information contact Marie (marielangford@live.co.uk, 07948 151264). ”Truly I tell you, whatever you did for the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’
40Days For Life between Wednesday 24th September – Sunday 2nd November. Help save lives In Leicester! You can protect mothers and children by joining this worldwide mobilisation to Pray and Fast for an end to abortion, by taking part in 40 Days for life in our community, taking place at Across from Aylestone Road Gardens, Aylestone Road, Leicester, LE2 8PW, between 8.00am and 8.00pm daily. For more details contact Maureen: leicester40daysforlife@gmail.com
Day Pilgrimage to Birmingham. A coach will be leaving from Louth church on Friday 25th of July at 7.30 am. There will be a visit to the Shrine of St John Henry Newman followed by the Oratory, with Holy Mass there at 12.30pm. Picnic lunch or buy snack out. Afternoon visit to St Chad’s Cathedral, and time permitting, visit on the way back to Mount St Bernard Abbey. Cost is £35. Car share available from Holy Rood car park to Louth – leaving HR at 7am prompt. Please contact Mary Howes for further details- tel 01673 849554
JOB VACANCY – with Marriage Care Marriage Care is looking for a Counselling Training Administrator who will play a key part in the delivery and development of training for our volunteer counsellors and trainers. Join our friendly, enthusiastic and supportive team and enjoy flexible and fulfilling work. Find out more at: www.marriagecare.org.uk or email: michelle@marriagecare.org.uk
Pilgrimage to Assisi and Rome for Canonisation of Carlo Acutis 5th -8th September Fr John Martin will be leading a pilgrimage for this historical event as the next British Born Saint is Canonised. This pilgrimage will include a visit to Assisi. To book a place;
www.allsaintstravel.co.uk/ra1087/
Some support to cover the cost is available, please email Fr John Martin at john.martin@dioceseofnottingham.uk
The Diocesan Catholic Youth Service is looking for its third and final Programme Leader to complete their programme team for the next academic year. Visit ndcys.com/job-vacancies or email recruitment@ndcys.com for more information. The closing date is Friday 18th July.
The National Pilgrimage of Reparation and Prayer for the Sanctity of Life is being celebrated at Walsingham by Bishop John Keenan on Saturday 2nd August. The Pilgrimage can be followed on livestream at www.walsingham.org.uk/live-stream/ or for more details, visit www.prolifepilgrimage.org or see the poster.
The Celebrate Festival – Witnesses to Hope is being held this summer at Worth School, in the beautiful West Sussex countryside. It’s going to be a fun, family and faith-filled event with a Festival Big Top! There will be eight children’s and youth groups for all ages from babies in the creche to the Joel’s Bar youth (16-22 years). Held between Saturday 16th and Wednesday 20th August, amazing speakers will include Father Roberto Pasolini, the Papal Preacher!; Father Columba Jordan CFR; Rachel Turner; and more. For details and booking, visit: www.celebratetrust.org/festival
A Jubilee of Hope Pilgrimage will be held at Mount Saint Bernard Abbey on Sunday 31st August, starting with Mass at 2pm, together with a family picnic, Marian Procession, and Adoration. For more details email jnoakes@englishmartyrs.org
Jesus Youth UK is organising a weekend retreat designed especially for young married couples in the first seven years of their marriage. Amor Familia offers an opportunity to grow together in faith, love, and community. It will be held at The Briars, Crich, between Friday 24th and Sunday 26th October, with nursery services will be available for children over 2 years of age (under 2s can stay with their parents). More details are at: https://forms.jesusyouth.co.uk/r/mO9y9g
What is God? Philosophical, Christian and Islamic Approaches, at the Christian Heritage Centre, between Friday 22nd and Monday 25th August. This annual course in partnership with CEPHAS will look at the nature and knowledge of God from a pre-religious, philosophical understanding, before comparing the Islamic concept of God with the Christian, leaning on Saint Thomas Aquinas’ elaboration of the Trinity and the Incarnation. For more information and to book: https://christianheritagecentre.com/events/what-is-god/
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.
God bless you all,
Fr. David
