Welcome to this week’s bulletin.
Fourth Sunday of Easter
(Good Shepherd Sunday):11th May 2025 Mass Times
Parish Priest: Fr. David Palmer: Tel: 01673 842323 E:mail: holyroodchurchmr@outlook.com
Confessions after Mass & by appointment
Tea and Coffee in the School House after the 11:30am Mass at Holy Rood
On this Good Shepherd Sunday, please keep in your prayers Michael and Lukas currently at Saint Mary’s College Oscott and for Markanthony who will be starting Valladolid in September.
Holy Rood Church open
For a trial period Holy Rood will be left open most days from 8:30am to 6pm so that people can pop in and pray. Please do avail yourself of the opportunity to be with our Lord. (The Blessed Sacrament will be reserved in the Tabernacle in the side (Lady chapel) during the week, and in the Tabernacle behind the main Altar on Sundays and feast days… look for the lit sanctuary lamp to be sure).
Rotas
Churches Festival 2025
Volunteers needed. Please contact Keith if you can help out. We are open Saturday 17th from 12pm to 3pm and Sunday from 1pm to 4pm. Refreshments will be available in the schoolroom.
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 out and about?
The Leadbeater Bill is due to return soon to the Commons for its final reading and vote. If passed, this Bill will threaten the lives of many old and vulnerable people, and have a permanent impact upon how we view end of life care. But there is still time to oppose it, and many MPs are unsure about which way to vote. On Tuesday 13th May at 7.30pm, in Cathedral Hall, Nottingham (NG1 5AE) there will be a presentation on practical actions we can take to oppose the bill. Speakers will be Alithea Williams of SPUC and Professor David Paton. All are welcome. For more information call 07757 815 625.
Join Bishop Patrick on the Diocesan Jubilee Pilgrimage to Walsingham on Saturday 14th June. From 11:30am there will be youth activities in the Anglican Shrine. The opening liturgy will be at 12:45pm with the procession to the Catholic Shrine. At 3pm there will Divine Mercy and youth Stations, ending with Mass at 4pm.
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/
The NDCYS is organising a Lourdes Reunion on Sunday 27th July at Saint Mary’s Church, Derby DE1 3AU. Young people are invited from 11am, with Mass at 3pm, followed by refreshments for all pilgrims. For more information and to register visit ndcys.com/events-and-opportunities
Jubilee of Communication Workers Conference The Communications Department invites all involved or interested in communications (Social Media, Journalism, Website, Parish Newsletters, plus any other means…) to the upcoming Communications Conference, celebrating the Jubilee of Communication Workers. Held at Cathedral Hall, Nottingham, on Monday 2nd June from 10am – 2pm, the event will include a networking breakfast, a keynote input, workshops, Q&A, concluding with Mass celebrated by Bishop Patrick, with the blessing of communication workers, and lunch. Sign up at www.dioceseofnottingham.uk/events/comms-conference (no later than 26th May with limited spaces) or contact naomi.roberts@dioceseofnottingham.uk for further information.
Taking place in the grounds of Ampleforth College from Friday 22nd – Monday 25th August, the Youth 2000 Summer Festival provides young adults (aged 16-35) from across the UK the opportunity to come together and explore faith, build relationships and find hope. This four-day festival includes great speakers, social time, break-out sessions, Daily Mass, 24/7 Adoration and much more! Register your place at: youth2000.org/events/summerfestival2025. Tickets are also available for priests, religious, families and groups. If you have any questions, please email events@youth2000.org.
The Diocese of Nottingham is looking to appoint a full-time Compliance and Support Property Officer, based in Nottingham. More details are available at www.dioceseofnottingham.uk/careers the deadline for applications is Tuesday 6th May.
Called to Love: Masculine and Feminine, Friday 9th – Sunday 11th May. A weekend for young adults, whether single, dating or engaged, exploring the nature of masculinity and femininity. The retreat, at the Christian Heritage Centre, Lancashire, will consider the contemporary challenges to being a man and a woman and the Church’s wisdom for this, drawing particular inspiration from Saint John Paul II. For more information and to book visit https://christianheritagecentre.com/events/called-to-love/
The Health Team who support the Nottingham Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage is in need of some additional experienced team members for this year’s pilgrimage. If you, or someone you know, is a currently Registered Nurses or trained and experienced Care Worker, who may be interested and can commit to being available for this year’s Jubilee Pilgrimage between Monday 14th and Friday 18th July, as well as for a couple of training days on Sunday 15th and Saturday 28th June, please contact Deacon David Knight (david@sthughslincoln.org.uk) for more details.
Could you be a Briars Ambassador for 12 months? The Nottingham Diocesan Catholic Youth Service (NDCYS) has a wonderful group of volunteers who support The Briars Catholic Youth Retreat Centre
through practical support, prayer and fundraising. The Friends of The Briars is hosting an Ambassadors’ Day for those interested in becoming a Briars Ambassador, on Saturday 7th June between 10.00am and 3.00pm at The Briars, DE4 5BW. See the poster in church or visit ndcys.com/friends-of-the-briars/ for more.
CAFOD is hiring. Could you inspire Catholics to participate in the Church’s mission, working to overcome poverty and injustice? Do you want to work for CAFOD and encourage support and partnership within the Church? CAFOD is looking for a Community Participation Coordinator to work in the Diocese of Nottingham. Follow the link for more details and please pass on to any friends or relatives who might be interested. The closing date is Sunday 27th April. See cafod.org.uk/work-with-us for more information.
Celebrate the Jubilee at WeBelieve, a festival of Catholic Life gathering the Church to share the hope that we have in Christ. From Friday 25th – Monday 28th July, join us for four days of music, keynotes, conversation and worship at Saint Mary’s College, Oscott, Birmingham. Featuring Dr Gianna Emanuela Molla (daughter of Saint Gianna Molla), Father Paul Murray, Monsignor Michael Nazir-Ali, AnMari, Father Toby Lees OP and many more. Early Bird Tickets are available now at www.webelievefestival.com
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. Robert if appropriate.
God bless you all,
Fr. David
