Parish Priest: Fr. David Palmer: Tel: 01673 842323 E:mail: holyroodchurchmr@outlook.com

Welcome to our website. Here are the Mass times for this week:

Confessions after Mass & by appointment

Tea, Coffee, and biscuits available after 11.30 Sunday Mass in the schoolroom. Minimum donation of £1 each please.

November 100+ Club Winners: 1st 71 Rob W, 2nd 82 David C, 3rd 38 Clare S

Mass time change at Caistor: The Vigil Mass at Caistor starts at 5pm.

Remembrance Wreath: If anyone would be willing to contribute to the cost of the Poppy wreath from the Catholic community at Caistor for Remembrance Day that would be appreciated. (Any excess money will be donated to the Royal British Legion).

Exploring Catholicism: This week we will be looking at “The Life of Christ”. You are very welcome to join us! The course is every Thursday at 7pm at the School Room (the Parish hall at Holy Rood). Tea and coffee will be available from 6:30pm. Each session will finish by 8:15pm at the latest.

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 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.

The Reader and Flower, rotas have now moved to the Rotas page on this website. The coffee rota is on the calendar in the schoolroom.

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.

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 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.

November Remembrance List.  We are nearing the month of November where we turn our minds to remember the departed and praying for our loved ones on their journey towards heaven. We have November Remembrance list envelopes available from this weekend, if you your deceased loved ones to be included in the Masses offered throughout November for the faithful departed simple take an envelope and insert the names of you departed loved ones and return the envelope (please include any donations in the envelopes also).

Christmas Coffee Morning. December 6th 10-12 Holy Rood Schoolroom. To make our special event more enjoyable for everyone, we need volunteers who have ideas for stall and games etc. Please see Fr David with your suggestions. We also desperately need items for the tombola: bottles, chocolates etc and prizes etc for the other stalls. Please be generous and drop them off at the presbytery.

Annual Parish Raffle: We are planning to once again have our annual parish raffle. We are looking for sponsors to donate the first three prizes of £100, £50 and £25. Please let Fr David know if you would be willing to donate. Any other prizes for the raffle would be greatly appreciated too (e.g. bottles, Chocolates, a Porsche etc)

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?

All Young Adults are warmly invited to meet across the diocese in November for Requiem Masses celebrated in remembrance of those who have died.  Please bring with you the names of anyone you wish to pray for this month which will be added to our Mass intentions.  Arrivals from 6pm, Mass and social time finishing for 8pm. Thursday 13th at Saint Hugh of Lincoln Church, Lincoln; Mass at 6.30pm

Dominican Young Adults Study Day – Dragons, Beasts, & Visions: Understanding Biblical Apocalyptic  – A day for students and young adults (20s & 30s) exploring the Apocalyptic literature in the Bible, at The Frassati Centre, Leicester LE1 6HW, from 10.00am-4.30pm on Saturday 15th November.  There is no cost to attend but please register.  More information and registration details can be found at: www.english.op.org/godzdogz/dya-study-day-dragons-beasts-and-visions/

Blessing of Graves: It is a pious and Holy tradition to have a priest bless graves around All Souls. If you have loved ones buried in cemeteries within the parish and you would like Fr David to come to bless their grave(s) during the month of November, please do not hesitate to ask.  

Bishop Patrick has received a letter from Monsignor Ante Vidovic, Charge d’Affaires at the Apostolic Nunciature, thanking our Diocese for the contributions to the 2025 Peter’s Pence collection, which amounted to £9,705.47.  The Holy Father very much appreciates the generosity of parishioners throughout the Diocese of Nottingham, whose donations will help to fund and support the charitable activities of the Holy See.

As Advent approaches you are warmly invited to take some quiet time for reflection, prayer, and renewal with Father Chris Thomas, a priest of the Archdiocese of Liverpool, reflecting on the Figures of Advent: the prophets, Mary, Joseph, and John the Baptist, whose faith, courage, and hope prepared the way for Christ’s coming.  The Retreat is being held at the Presentation Sisters Convent, Chesterfield Road, Matlock DE4 3FT on Saturday 29th November between 10.00am and 4.00pm.  A suggestion donation is £10, bring a packed lunch.  For more details email associates@pbvmengland.co.uk

The Jesuit Institute is offering an Advent Online Retreat between Sunday 7th and Thursday 11th December, giving participants an opportunity to spend more time with God and listen to how God as at work in their lives in the lead up to Christmas.  Details, and booking information, is at: www.jesuitinstitute.org/events/online-individually-guided-retreat—advent

The Parish of All Saints, Nottingham (NG8 3EP) is seeking to appoint a part-time, permanent Parish Administrator working 10 hours per week (Mondays and Fridays), from a date to be agreed, and for £14.17 per hour (Band 4).  The parish is looking for someone with proven experience in administration and finance, ideally within parish, school, or charity settings.  The successful applicant will play a key role in supporting parish operations and financial processes.  For an informal conversation about the role contact Canon Stanley Ofoegbu stanley.ofoegbu@dioceseofnottingham.uk or for an application form email office@dioceseofnottingham.uk  The closing date is Monday 17th November

CAFOD World Gifts: gifts that give back, gifts for everyone and supporting your global family, please visit: www.worldgifts.cafod.org.uk

Stand up for religious freedom!  Consider signing Aid to the Church in Needs’ global petition supporting persecuted Christians.  Your voice matters.  By signing this petition, you can help us urge world leaders to act on behalf of those who suffer simply for practicing their faith.  Follow the link acnuk.org/article-18-petition-religious-freedom-human-right-not-privilege

Be Still and Know that I am God a three-days’ retreat led by Father Roger Dawson SJ, aiming to help participants find a greater attentiveness and disposition to God’s presence in their lives through a disciplining of the mind and awareness of the present moment.  The retreat will be held between Friday 14th and Monday 17th November, at the Christian Heritage Centre, Lancashire.  More details can be found at: https://christianheritagecentre.com/events/be-still-and-know-that-i-am-god

A Men’s Retreat to experience Saint Ignatius’ Spiritual Exercises in a 5-day, shortened form.  The retreat will be guided by the monastic community of Saint Joseph’s Abbey, Flavigny (France), founded with the charism of offering this version of the Exercises to men.  The retreat is open to men in all states of life, who wish to seek God’s will through a deepened detachment from the world, and is being held at the Christian Heritage Centre, Lancashire, starting on either Wednesday 4th or Wednesday 11th February.  More details can be found at:

https://christianheritagecentre.com/events/mens-retreat-spiritual-exercises-of-st-ignatius        

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

Parish Priest: Fr. David Palmer: Tel: 01673 842323 E:mail: holyroodchurchmr@outlook.com

Welcome to our website, the Mass times ae shown below. Please note, due to funeral Masses at Caistor there will be no Mass at Market Rasen on Tuesday and Thursday this week.

Confessions after Mass & by appointment

Tea, Coffee, and biscuits available after 11.30 Sunday Mass in the schoolroom. Minimum donation of £1 each please.

RIP

William Gaughan (Requiem Mass: 29^th July, 11am at St Thomas More, Caistor)

Michael Togher (Requiem Mass: 31^st July, 11am at St Thomas More, Caistor)

Patrick Brennan (Requiem Mass: 1st August, 2:30pm at Holy Rood, Market Rasen)

We have had three deaths in the parish in the last weeks, please do pray for the souls of the deceased and for comfort for their families.

May they rest in peace.

Use of the Narthex at the Sunday 11.30am Mass at Market Rasen:

The Narthex is reserved for First Aid Support and for young children and their family/guardians should they wish to use it. All other congregation members should use the pews.

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, Flower, and Coffee 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

World Day Against Trafficking in Persons: This Wednesday, 30^th July, marks the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. Human trafficking is one of the great human rights challenges of our time.  Join the Santa Marta Group for an evening of awareness and sharing, as Kevin Hyland OBE and other speakers discuss the scale of human trafficking in our local and global communities, and the role of the Catholic Church and faith groups in preventing it.  Register to attend the webinar at https://bit.ly/trafficking2025

CAFOD Runners in Leicester: Anyone interested in running a half marathon or 10k in Leicester on Sunday 26^th October, please contact nottingham@cafod.org.uk

The Diocese is looking to appoint a Clergy Health and Wellbeing Assistant to provide a professional service supporting the health and wellbeing of clergy in the Diocese.  If you have experience in nursing, social work, etc, where care and empathy are combined with skills and creativity, then consider applying for this role.  The job is 22.5 hours per week over 3 days, and details are available at: www.dioceseofnottingham.uk/careers  The deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 18^th August, emailed to office@dioceseofnottingham.uk

The Diocese is looking to appoint a University Catholic Lay Chaplain to provide pastoral, social and non-sacramental spiritual care for the Catholic students and staff at the University of Lincoln and BG University, and for a wider chaplaincy to all students and staff as part of the service to both institutions. The post holder will work a flexible 21-hour week, usually Sundays, Tuesdays, and other days for events.  For the further information please see www.dioceseofnottingham.uk/careers  The deadline for applications, sent to office@dioceseofnottingham.uk Is Monday 8^th September at 9am.

Join the diocese for a special Young Adults’ Pilgrimage to Rome between Friday 5^th and Monday 8^th 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 6^th 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 24^th September – Sunday 2^nd 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

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

If you would like more information on St. Thomas at Gainsborough please click here for the latest information. 

100+ Club Up and Running

 The successful launch of the 100+ club for 2025-26 yielded 3 lucky winners last Sunday. Congratulations to Keith (Boo – fix!), Andrew, and Jackie (Boo again… fix). We still have  3 numbers available because of late none-renewals, and a couple of outstanding payments from people. Let Mary or Keith know if you want one of the available numbers. 

Easter Egg Raffle

Donations to our Easter egg raffle most warmly welcomed, the raffle will be drawn on Palm Sunday 13^th April after 1130 Mass. Tickets on sale soon.

 Lenten Lunch

Big, large, huge, gigantic THANKS to Mary & Roy for organising and cooking the Lenten Lunch. Fabulous food and enjoyable company.  And surprise surprise, we have outstanding payments – please give Mary your payment asap – to avoid being added to a published Scroll of Shame– and to avoid any unnecessary delay in sending the money to CAFOD 

Caistor Easter Bingo

Caistor Easter Bingo on Sunday 13th April at 7pm.Doors open 6.30pm . All monies raised will be for the church. Any offers of help will be most appreciated and if anyone would be willing to help that would be great. Please see Anne McIntyre.

 Churches Festival 2025

We are taking part in the West Lindsey Churches Festival again this year.  A web page has been set up to keep everyone updated as we progress. You can access the page by clicking here.

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.

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. Robert 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. Robert

If you would like more information on St. Thomas at Gainsborough please click here for the latest information. 

100 Club Renewals

 Starting Sunday 6th April, the monthly prize amounts have changed to 1st-£25,  2nd-£15, and 3rd-£10 giving more people a chance to win. The 100 club special Christmas draw remains at £100 with additional prizes of chocolate and wine. If you have not already registered and paid, please do so as soon as possible!

Easter Egg Raffle

Donations to our Easter egg raffle most warmly welcomed, the raffle will be drawn on Palm Sunday 13^th April after 1130 Mass. Tickets on sale soon.

 Lenten Lunch

Our annual Lenten Lunch will be held on Sunday 6^th April at 12.30 in the Holy Rood schoolroom. You will need a ticket to take part. The lunch will cater for up to 24 people. Tickets will be available after Mass at the back of the church. Ticket price: £5 per person.  Proceeds to go to CAFOD.

Caistor Easter Bingo

Caistor Easter Bingo on Sunday 13th April at 7pm.Doors open 6.30pm . All monies raised will be for the church. Any offers of help will be most appreciated and if anyone would be willing to help that would be great. Please see Anne McIntyre.

The Diocesan Choir

The Diocesan Choir is hosting a morning rehearsal for singers of the diocese to come together to learn music to sing at the Diocesan Chrism Mass. All are welcome! The morning is on Saturday 5th April, 10.30am-1.00pm; and the Chrism Mass on Wednesday 16th April, from 10.00am. To sign up contact cathedralmusic@dioceseofnottingham.uk

Station Mass

Station Mass: Jubilee of Northern Lincolnshire Deanery, Station Mass – Tuesday 8th April, 7pm, Our Lady of Lincoln. More details to follow.

 Churches Festival 2025

We are taking part in the West Lindsey Churches Festival again this year.  A web page has been set up to keep everyone updated as we progress. You can access the page by clicking here.

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.

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. Robert 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. Robert

If you would like more information on St. Thomas at Gainsborough please click here for the latest information. 

100 Club Renewals

 Starting Sunday 6th April, the monthly prize amounts have changed to 1st-£25,  2nd-£15, and 3rd-£10 giving more people a chance to win. The 100 club special Christmas draw remains at £100 with additional prizes of chocolate and wine. If you have not already registered and paid, please do so as soon as possible!

Easter Egg Raffle

Donations to our Easter egg raffle most warmly welcomed, the raffle will be drawn on Palm Sunday 13^th April after 1130 Mass. Tickets on sale soon.

 Lenten Lunch

Our annual Lenten Lunch will be held on Sunday 6^th April at 12.30 in the Holy Rood schoolroom. You will need a ticket to take part. The lunch will cater for up to 24 people. Tickets will be available after Mass at the back of the church. Ticket price: £5 per person.  Proceeds to go to CAFOD.

Caistor Easter Bingo

Caistor Easter Bingo on Sunday 13th April at 7pm.Doors open 6.30pm . All monies raised will be for the church. Any offers of help will be most appreciated and if anyone would be willing to help that would be great. Please see Anne McIntyre.

The Diocesan Choir

The Diocesan Choir is hosting a morning rehearsal for singers of the diocese to come together to learn music to sing at the Diocesan Chrism Mass. All are welcome! The morning is on Saturday 5th April, 10.30am-1.00pm; and the Chrism Mass on Wednesday 16th April, from 10.00am. To sign up contact cathedralmusic@dioceseofnottingham.uk

Station Mass

Station Mass: Jubilee of Northern Lincolnshire Deanery, Station Mass – Tuesday 8th April, 7pm, Our Lady of Lincoln. More details to follow.

 Churches Festival 2025

We are taking part in the West Lindsey Churches Festival again this year.  A web page has been set up to keep everyone updated as we progress. You can access the page by clicking here.

 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.

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. Robert 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. Robert