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 are available after Mass or during exposition Thursday 10:30am or on request

Coffee and tea etc. in the schoolroom after 11.30 Sunday Mass.

February 100 Club Winners: 1st: 94 Rob W, 2nd 41 Holly C, 3rd 57 Jenny L The March draw will be the last one before we restart. Renewing your numbers or entering for the first time will start on Sunday 15th Feb. Initially Keith will collect for Rasen and Ann for Caistor. We should appreciate it if you could renew your numbers by the end of February to help us organise for April’s draw. Thanks.

Panto in Market Rasen. Many of you have expressed keen interest to go and see this. Please see Andy Razzell for tickets.

Churches Festival Volunteers meeting to be held in schoolroom after 11.30 Mass on Sunday 12th April.

Easter Raffle. Tickets now on sale at the back of the church. Easter egg donations will be gratefully accepted.

Reader and Flower rota: The new rotas are now available on the Events Page. The Coffee rota is on the calendar in the schoolroom.

Choir: We are looking at the possibility of getting a little choir together at Holy Rood. If you might be interested, could you make yourself known to Jennifer.

Exploring Catholicism Thursday at 7pm in the Old School (hall). This week we will be exploring Moral Action. Anyone is welcome to attend. Refreshments are available from 6:30pm, the session will be completed by 8:15pm.

Ash Wednesday This Wednesday is Ash Wednesday and marks the beginning of Lent. Whilst Ash Wednesday ISN’T a Holy day of Obligation, it is a great way to mark the beginning of Lent. Ash Wednesday is a day of Abstinence and Fasting, so (for those not excused due to age, illness or pregnancy) no meat and only one full meal!

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.

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 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 out and about?

African Mass – There will be an African Mass held at St Hugh’s Catholic Church, Broadgate, Lincoln LN2 5AQ on Sunday the 15th February 2026.

Join Young Adults from across the diocese of Nottingham to enter more deeply into prayer this Lent with Sycamore’s ‘Learning to Pray this Lent’.  Just bring yourself, a bible, and a hot drink of your choice (unless you’re fasting!).  With lots of practical tips, wisdom from the bible, stories from the saints, and advice about common difficulties people face when praying.

To sign up head to: www.dioceseofnottingham.uk/events/yasycamore

40 days for life is a global movement, which seeks to end abortion through prayer, peaceful outreach and public witness.  Each year during Lent a group of Christians take our belief in the sanctity of life out to the public space and offer a life-giving alternative to the sadness of abortion.  Our witness is legal, peaceful, compassionate and non-judgemental.  If you would like to know more, please contact John by email on pro-life@dioceseofnottingham.uk or go to 40daysforlife.com/nottingham.  ‘For whenever you did this to the least of my little ones, you did it to me.’

Anyone wishing to sing as part of the Diocesan Choir (in particular for this year’s Chrism Mass on Wednesday 1^st April), please fill in the online form at bit.ly/diocesanchoir

Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy, Arnold has a number of vacancies for both teachers and support staff, for more information please find all vacancies on the OLOL website https://www.ololcatholicmat.co.uk/work-with-us/vacancies/ if you would like an informal chat regarding any of the vacancies please contact the school on head@christtheking.notts.sch.uk

A Pro-Life Renewal Day is being held on Saturday 14^th February, from 10.00am until 4.00pm, at Good Shepherd Church, Arnold, and led by Father Bernard Murphy CFR.  All are welcome to this day of spiritual renewal, focussed on prayer for the sanctity of life at all stages.  How do we as Christians keep fighting for the dignity of life, when so many around us do not value it?  Father Bernard will help us renew our motivation by opening scripture and Church teaching.  There is no charge for the day (donations welcomed); a light lunch and refreshments are provided.  To book a place or for more information contact John: pro-life@dioceseofnottingham.uk

The Nottingham 40 Days for Life, Praying for an end to abortion, runs between Wednesday 18^th February and Sunday 29^th March.  During these 40 days of Lent pro-lifers will be: praying for an end to abortion in our community near the main abortion clinic in Nottinghamshire; offering peaceful witness to God’s love and the possibility of healing; offering practical, non-judgemental help to women who may want to consider an alternative to abortion, and offering support for post-abortive women.  More information is at www.40daysforlife.com/nottingham or contact 40daysforlifenotts@gmail.comThe Diocesan Youth Service NDCYS is taking a group of young people and young adults to Lourdes, France as part of the Diocesan Pilgrimage in July 2026. If you are aged 16+ and unable to go with your school, or a young adult who would like to be a small group leader, we encourage you to download the information pack and apply at ndcys.com/lourdes

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. 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.

Octobers 100+ Club Winners: 1st 29 John G, 2nd 67 Jean, 3rd 43 Roma

Exploring Catholicism: This week we will be looking at “The Life of Prayer”. 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..

Harvest Festival: A harvest thanksgiving service will be held at Hainton Chapel (St Francis de Sales) on Sunday 19^th Oct at 3pm. Followed be a reception at Hainton Hall.

Date for the Diary – Parish Lunch (a.k.a ‘Walker’s Lunch) After a gap over the summer months we are hoping to reintroduce the parish monthly lunch. This will be on the first Thursday of the month starting 6^th November. We meet 12.30pm in the church car park. We can then walk to the nearest venue, (hence the original name), or share lifts if we venture further afield. The idea is simply to meet socially and enjoy a meal together. Newcomers to the Parish and non-Catholic partners and friends are particularly welcome. Further details will be in next week’s bulletin and on the website.

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, 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.

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?

The Social Responsibility Committee of the National Board of Catholic Women (NBCW) is hosting a Zoom webinar on Wednesday 15th October from 7.00pm until  8:30pm focusing on issues affecting women within the criminal justice system and what can be done to support them, especially after release.  Chaired by Bishop Richard Moth, it will feature leading experts, Emily Evison (Prison Reform Trust) and Julia Corcoran (Prison Advice and Care Trust).  There will be time for participants to discuss how as people of faith we can support women in finding hope
and dignity.  All are invited: nbcw.co.uk/event/keeping-women-out-of-prison/

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England & Wales and Birmingham Newman University are conducting research into Neurodiversity and our Faith. If you are an adult neurodivergent Catholic or a Caregiver of a neurodivergent Catholic, we want to hear from you. Your experiences will help us to become more inclusive and responsive to your needs. To find out more and to fill in our short surveys look here: www.godwhospeaks.uk/neurodivergent-catholic-surveys/

The next priestly discernment meeting will be in Nottingham on Saturday 18th October. We will be visiting the Cathedral and the Mary Potter Heritage Centre. To book a place and for more information please email Father Neil at vocations@dioceseofnottingham.uk

Day of Healing – You are invited to join Bishop Patrick for a day of Freedom and Inner Healing led by ‘Unbound UK’.  The day will be held at Saint Barnabas Cathedral, Nottingham on Saturday 25^th October.  There will be talks on freedom and healing, Mass with the Anointing of the Sick, Confession and Intercessory Prayer, and an Evening Healing Service with music from One Hope Project.  You can come from the full day or for any of the sessions.  It is open to all ages at no cost, but donations are welcome.  More information: www.dioceseofnottingham.uk/events                                 

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. 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.

August 100+ Club Winners: 1st 07 Sue T; 2nd Wendy 90; 3rd Sue C 119.

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: The schoolroom key safe has now been installed. The appropriate parties have been informed.

Schoolroom Hire: We are currently taking new bookings from various groups. Mary Q and Keith are updating the existing T&Cs and Booking forms. Please see either Mary or Keith if you would like to book the schoolroom for an event. A web page dedicated to the schoolroom will be included on this website in the next 2 weeks.

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 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?

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

Reception Please keep Joe James in your prayers as he is received into the Church this Sunday at Holy Rood.

What is God?  Philosophical, Christian and Islamic Approaches, Friday 22nd until 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/

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.’

The Martyr-Saints of the North-West, Friday 12th until Sunday 14th September is a weekend studying some of the Reformation-era martyrs of the North-West region.  Part-retreat, part-biographical, the weekend will be led by Monsignor John Allen of Salford Diocese, who has recently published a history of the diocese with a foreword by Eamon Duffy.  For more information and to book: https://christianheritagecentre.com/events/the-martyr-saints-of-the-north-west/

The Diocese is looking to appoint an Administration Assistant – IT and GDPR based at the Diocesan Curia Office, someone who can support the work of the IT and GDPR Department supporting staff in the curia and parishes, focusing on delivering solutions using 365 Microsoft Ecosystem Aps, ensuring data privacy and cybersecurity.  More details are available at: www.dioceseofnottingham.uk/careers

Please send application forms to: Christa Wardle, HR Officer: office@dioceseofnottingham.uk by 9am on Tuesday 26th August.

The Roman Catholic National Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham is seeking a dedicated and organised Sacristan to join their team.  This vital role supports the daily liturgical life of the Shrine, ensuring the sacred spaces are well-prepared, reverent and welcoming for all pilgrims and visitors.  For more details about this full time position, visit: www.walsingham.org.uk/2025/07/22/job-advert-sacristan

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

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. 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.

August 100+ Club Winners: 1st 07 Sue T; 2nd Wendy 90; 3rd Sue C 119.

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 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?

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

The Roman Catholic National Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham is seeking a dedicated and organised Sacristan to join their team.  This vital role supports the daily liturgical life of the Shrine, ensuring the sacred spaces are well-prepared, reverent and welcoming for all pilgrims and visitors.  For more details about this full time position, visit: www.walsingham.org.uk/2025/07/22/job-advert-sacristan

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

Pope Leo paves the way for St John Henry Newman to be formally declared a “Doctor of the Church”.  One of the great modern thinkers of Christianity, a key figure in a spiritual and human journey who left a profound mark on the Church and 19th-century ecumenism, and the author of writings that show how living the faith is a daily “heart-to-heart” dialogue with Christ. A life spent with energy and passion for the Gospel—culminating in his canonisation in 2019— will soon lead to the English cardinal John Henry Newman being proclaimed a Doctor of the Church.

The news was announced on July 31, in a statement from the Holy See Press Office, which reported that during an audience granted to Cardinal Marcello Semeraro, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints, Pope Leo XIV has “confirmed the affirmative opinion of the Plenary Session of Cardinals and Bishops, Members of the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints, regarding the title of Doctor of the Universal Church, which will soon be conferred on Saint John Henry Newman.”

“From Shadows and Images into the Truth”

“Lead, kindly Light, amid the encircling gloom,
Lead Thou me on.
The night is dark, and I am far from home—
Lead Thou me on…
So long Thy power hath blest me, sure it still
Will lead me on
O’er moor and fen, o’er crag and torrent, till
The night is gone,
And with the morn those angel faces smile
Which I have loved long since, and lost awhile.”

John Henry Newman was 32 years old when this poignant prayer rose from his heart during his return to England after a long journey through Italy. Born in 1801, he had already been an Anglican priest for eight years and was widely recognised as one of the most brilliant minds in his church—a man who captivated with both spoken and written word.

The 1832 trip to Italy deepened his inner search. Newman carried within him a thirst to know the depths of God, His “kindly Light,” which for him was also the light of Truth—truth about Christ, the true nature of the Church, and the tradition of the early centuries, when the Church Fathers spoke to a still undivided Church. Oxford—epicentre of his faith and the place where the future saint lived and worked—became the road along which his convictions gradually shifted toward Catholicism.

In 1845, he distilled his spiritual journey into the Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine, the fruit of a long pursuit of that Light, which he came to recognise in the Catholic Church—a Church he saw as the very one born from the heart of Christ, the Church of the martyrs and the ancient Fathers, which, like a tree, had grown and developed through history. Soon after, he asked to be received into the Catholic Church, which took place on October 8, 1845. He later wrote of that moment: “It was like coming into port after a rough sea; and my happiness on that score remains to this day without interruption.”

Devoted to Saint Philip Neri In 1846, he returned to Italy to enter, as a humble seminarian—despite being a theologian and thinker of international renown—the Collegio di Propaganda Fide. “It is so wonderful to be here,” he wrote. “It is like a dream, and yet so calm, so secure, so happy, as if it were the fulfilment of a long hope, and the beginning of a new life.” On May 30, 1847, the circle of his vocation was completed with his ordination to the priesthood.

During these months, Newman was deeply drawn to the figure of St. Philip Neri—another soul, like himself, “adopted” by Rome. When Blessed Pope Pius IX encouraged him to return to England, Newman went on to found an Oratory here, dedicated to the saint with whom he shared a joyful disposition. That good humour remained intact even through the many challenges he faced in establishing Catholic institutions in his homeland, many of which seemed at first to falter. Still, his mind continued to produce brilliant writings in defence and support of Catholicism—even under fierce attack.

In 1879, Pope Leo XIII made him a cardinal. Upon hearing the news, Newman wept with joy: “The cloud is lifted forever.” He continued his apostolic work with undiminished intensity until his death on August 11, 1890. On his tomb, he asked that only his name and a brief phrase be inscribed, one that encapsulates the extraordinary arc of his 89 years of life: Ex umbris et imaginibus in Veritatem, “From shadows and images into the Truth.”

Benedict XVI beatified him in 2010, honouring a man of deep prayer who, in the Pope’s words, “lived out that profoundly human vision of priestly ministry in his devoted care” for people: “visiting the sick and the poor, comforting the bereaved, caring for those in prison.

‘Cor ad cor loquitur’ Newman was canonised in 2019 by Pope Francis, who, in the encyclical Dilexit nos, explained why the English cardinal had chosen as his motto the phrase Cor ad cor loquitur—“Heart speaks to heart.” Because, the Pope noted, beyond any dialectical argument, the Lord saves us by speaking from His heart to ours: “This realisation led him, the distinguished intellectual, to recognise that his deepest encounter with himself and with the Lord came not from his reading or reflection, but from his prayerful dialogue, heart to heart, with Christ, alive and present. It was in the Eucharist that Newman encountered the living heart of Jesus, capable of setting us free, giving meaning to each moment of our lives, and bestowing true peace.” (Article taken from Vatican News)

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

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

No midweek Masses next week Fr David is away from Mon-Fri next week, for the final part of his summer holiday. So, there will be no midweek masses. Weekend masses will be as normal.

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.

Peter’s Pence The parish raised £149.50 at the second collection last week for Peter’s pence. Thank you for your kind donations.

Second Collection next week: Stella Maris There will be a second collection for Stella Maris next week to support the Church’s ministry to seafarers. (I know.. you don’t have a second collection for months, then, like buses, they all come together!)

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?

Day Pilgrimage to Birmingham. A coach will be leaving from Louth church on Friday 25^th 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

Hospice support. Whilst praying that assisted suicide doesn’t become law, as an expression of practical support parishioners in our diocese last autumn raised over £10,000 through second collections to support the work of the 18 hospices across our diocese.  These institutions provide superb care for those coming towards the end of life, and help families to accompany their loved ones at such a difficult time.  By supporting hospices in this way, as Catholics we are putting into practical action our prayers for a respect and a dignity of life, from conception to natural death.

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/

Early bird price for booking is £995 (valid until 4th July). 

Some support to cover the cost is available, please email Fr John Martin at john.martin@dioceseofnottingham.uk

Pilgrimage to Rome for Canonisation of Carlo Acutis for young adults 18 plus

5th – 8th September

Fr Neil Peoples will be leading a pilgrimage to Rome for young adults for the Canonisation. This will be based on simple accommodation to help keep the cost down to under £500. More details to be sent soon.

Anyone who would be interested but would struggle with the cost please email neil.peoples@dioceseofnottingham.uk

The annual interdiocesan Padley Pilgrimage in honour of the martyrs Blessed Robert Ludlam and Blessed Nicholas Garlick is being celebrated on Sunday 6^th July.  Pilgrims are invited to arrive early and picnic in the grounds; then to meet at Grindleford Station (S32 2JA) at 3pm before the procession to the Mass, celebrated by Bishop Ralph (Hallam) at 3.30pm, with Bishop Patrick preaching.  More details are on the poster.

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 18^th 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 22^nd and Monday 25^th 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