14th Sunday 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?
Coffee and tea etc. in the schoolroom after Sunday 11.30 Sunday Mass.
100 Club Winners June: 1st 125 Sue, 2nd 10 Mary, 48 Ann. Congratulations on your life changing winnings! 🙂
Parish BBQ We will be holding our BBQ on the 19th July 2026 at Holy Rood. The event will take place after 11.30 am mass. Tickets will be £10 per Adult, children under 12 will be free, tickets will be on sale from June. Bishop Patrick is visiting the Parish that weekend, this will be an opportunity to meet him. Further details will be available in the coming weeks. Please add your name to the volunteers list at the back of the church so that this event can go ahead. A meeting for the volunteers will be held in the schoolroom after 11.30 Mass on 5th July. Tickets now on sale see Mary Quint. The volunteer roles are as follows:
Second Collection: It’s that time of year again! There will be a second collection for Stella Maris. The Church’s Mission to Sea Farers.
First Aid kits: Two new 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.
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?
Movement and Sensory Space Mass All are welcome to the Movement and Sensory Space Mass at Holy Family Church, 108 Blenheim Drive, Allestree DE22 2LG, on Sunday 12th July at 2.00pm. This will be a ‘relaxed’ Mass, specially adapted for those with sensory needs. The celebrant will be Father Jonathan Cotton, and refreshments will be available afterwards.
Join March for Life UK on Saturday 5th September in London for the annual March for Life. Abortion has devastating repercussions for mothers and children, but its wider impact on the family is often overlooked. It can lead to fractured relationships, hidden grief, and guilt. That’s why the theme for this year’s March for Life is ‘Abortion hurts the family’. Unite with thousands of others at this family-friendly event, where we recognise the value of life from conception and help all people understand why abortion is a tragedy in itself and one that harms the family to its very core. To find out more go to marchforlife.co.uk. There will be a coach going to the march from Nottingham. Tickets are £30 for adults, £10 for under 16s, and £15 for students / unwaged. To reserve places contact Marie: 07948 151264 or marielangford@live.co.uk
Family Mass and Picnic at Mount Saint Bernard Abbey. All are invited to a Family Mass and Picnic at Mount Saint Bernard Abbey on Sunday 13th September. Bring a chair or picnic blanket, and arrive for Mass at 2.00pm, with a Marian Procession and Adoration too. More details from jnoakes@englishmartyrs.com
A Week of Guided Prayer for those affected directly or indirectly by abuse in the Church is being offered by the Jesuits between Sunday 18th and Friday 23rd October. For more details visit www.jesuitinstitute.org/events
Catholic Medical Association Whether you are a doctor, nurse, student, or allied profession; if you are a Catholic in healthcare join the Catholic Medical Association to grow in fellowship, prayer, and formation. For more information visit https://catholicmedicalassociation.org.uk
The Shrine at Walsingham is seeking a skilled and experienced administrator to undertake the role of Mass Office Assistant. Working for the Pilgrimage and Shrine Site Lead, the successful candidate will provide general administrative and operational support, helping to ensure pilgrimages are organised effectively to provide visitors with an enjoyable and fulfilling experience. Full details are available at Mass Office Assistant – Little Walsingham NR22 6EG – Indeed.com
All are welcome to join Father John Church OP, a Dominican from Leicester, for an evening of reflection and conversation as part of the ongoing ‘Go Make Disciples’ initiative, on Monday 13th July at 7.00pm at Saint Barnabas Cathedral, Nottingham. Many are familiar with diocesan priests, but Father John will share his experience of life in the Dominican Order and the journey that led him to respond to God’s call. There will be an opportunity for questions and discussion, followed by refreshments and fellowship. All are very welcome.
The National Justice and Peace Network’s annual conference takes place between Friday 24th and Sunday 26th July, based on the theme ‘Just Talk’. A limited number of places for young adults (18-35) are available at a cost of £150 for the weekend, on a first come first served basis. More details are available on the website: Conference | National Justice & Peace Network
The inter-diocesan Padley Pilgrimage will be celebrated on Sunday 12th July: gather at Grindleford Train Station for the Rosary Procession at 3.00pm; followed by Mass at Padley at 3.30pm celebrated by Bishop Patrick. All are very welcome.
Lourdes Pilgrimage Respond to Our Lady’s invitation, and join Bishop Patrick, in the Nottingham Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage 2026. Places are still available, departing from East Midlands airport on Monday 13th July, to enjoy five days in Lourdes with over 200 people from across our diocese. Those with additional needs will be cared for by our health team and helpers’ team. Mary invites us all to come to this holy place. More details from the tour operator: https://www.tangney-tours.com/diocese-pilgrimages/diocese-nottingham/
One heart, one voice the annual conference of the National Network of Pastoral Musicians, will take place between Friday 24th and Sunday 26th July at Highgate House, Northampton NN6 8NN. Whether you are a choir director, choir member, instrumentalist or new to music ministry, this conference includes something suitable for all. Through discussion, idea sharing, and singing together with one heart and voice, participants may develop their musical skills and contribute to a sense of community within their churches, encouraging each other in the valuable work of everyday liturgy in our local parishes.For more details, email jburridge@me.com or visit: https://nnpm.org/NNPM_%28current%29/2026_Conference.html
WEBELIEVE | Festival of Catholic LifeFriday 24–Monday 27 July 2026 | St Mary’s College, Oscott, Birmingham WeBelieve Festival brings the Church together in England and Wales. It is an unmissable opportunity to discover the traditions and charisms that flow through the Church, to experience the joy of community, and to encounter personally the Lord Jesus, our salvation. Join us from 24–27 July 2026 at the historic and beautiful setting of St Mary’s College, Oscott, for a feast of the True, the Good and the Beautiful. Book your tickets at webelievefestival.com
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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.
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