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 Sunday 11.30 Sunday Mass.

100 Club: We still have quite a few renewals outstanding (approx £180 worth!). Please renew your numbers as soon as possible so we can start the draws again. Thanks.

Churches Festival 2026. Information regarding the upcoming West Lindsay churches festival can be found on our website at https://holyroodcatholicchurch.org.uk/churches-festival-2026/

Parish (Walkers’) lunch. The next Parish lunch will be this coming Thursday 23rd April, – St George’s Day,- so good reason to celebrate! It will be at the Aston Arms Market Rasen., 12.30 for 1pm. Either meet 12.30 at Holy Rood carpark or at the Aston anytime for 1 o’ clock. Open to all especially new parishioners, visitors, and those living alone  Non Catholic partners or friends very welcome. Please contact Mary Howes, 01673 849554, mary-howes1@hotmail.co.uk,  if interested in coming as the Aston need to know the numbers. Deadline Tuesday 1pm. It is likely we will have to pre-order the meals so a menu will be sent out to people once we know who is coming.

Ordinariate (Divine Worship) Mass There will be a Mass offered according to the Ordinariate Use of the Roman Rite (Divine Worship) starting from Sunday 3^rd of May at 5pm at Holy Rood. (This will be in addition to the normal Mass schedule). Fr David is a priest of the Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham and so this is something he should probably do! For those of you who haven’t been to a Divine Worship Mass, it is often described as being like the Traditional Latin Mass but in English. This is a simplification, but gives the gist. The Divine Worship Mass is a fully approved Rite of the Church and attendance fulfills the Sunday Mass obligations of any Catholic.

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?

The annual Saint Augustine Webster Diocesan Melwood Pilgrimage to the site of Melwood Abbey will be celebrated by Bishop Patrick on Saturday 2nd May, at 12 noon, at Low Melwood Farm, Owston Ferry, DN9 1AD. The Pilgrimage will start with the Rosary and Procession, and then Mass held in one of the farm’s barns.  Please bring a chair, picnic (optional), and appropriate footwear for country footpaths. All are very welcome.

Between Saturday 16th and Saturday 23rd May the Jesuit Institute is holding a 6-day online Retreat in the lead up to Pentecost, offering an opportunity to spend more time with God and listen to how God as at work in the everyday lives of those taking part.  For details, and to book, visit: www.jesuitinstitute.org/events/online-individually-guided-retreat—pentecost

Come away with your spouse and pray … Get away from the bustle of everyday life.  Give your spouse the gift of time – to deepen your love in Christ.  A Retreat for Married Couples is being held at the Carmelite Priory, Oxford, between Friday 19th and Sunday 21st June.  You and your spouse will learn about Saint John Paul II’s Rule for Married Couples and experience the deep spiritual union, available in sacramental marriage!  To book, visit: www.wojtylaci.com/marriage-retreats-events/marriage-retreat-at-boars-hill-carmelite-priory-outside-oxford

The Living Theology Summer School is being held between Friday 10th and Monday 13th July, at the Loreto Spirituality Centre in Llandudno.  Under the title Explore faith and theology, keynote Ethna Regan CHF will lead a range of courses given by experienced speakers.  For more information visit: www.loretocentre.org.uk or email: info@loretocentre.org.uk

Are you interested in training and volunteering as a Relationship Counsellor? Marriage Care is a Catholic organisation specialising in relationship support and is currently looking for those who are empathetic, understanding and have an enthusiasm for supporting adult relationships, to train on the Certificate in Relationship Counselling (CRC) and volunteer.  This is a great opportunity to make a real difference to couples and families.  To find out more visit: www.marriagecare.org.uk or email: volunteer@marriagecare.org.uk

The Abortion Recovery Care and Helpline (ARCH) is starting a Post Abortion Women’s Support Group from April in central Nottingham, for women affected by abortion. Run by a qualified therapist, the group offers a safe space to meet with other women in a supportive and helpful way, with confidentiality, no judgement, and free of charge. If it has been at least six months since your experience and you would like more information email clare@archtrust.org.uk including a mobile number (ARCH and abortion will not be mentioned in any texts).

The Catholic Union wants to make the Weekly Briefing available to every Catholic in England, Scotland and Wales. Sign up for free at: https://catholicunion.org.uk/weekly-briefings/?mc_cid=f1b1eb6fd3&mc_eid=735bea09a7

Called to Love,  2 – 3 May 2026 A retreat for singles, dating and engaged young adults who want to think more deeply about relationships and the call to marriage. A relaxed weekend with input, prayer, discussion and social, as well as the opportunity to meet like-minded others! This year’s retreat will have as its theme masculinity and femininity. Runs from Saturday 2nd to Sunday 3rd May, with the option of staying Friday night. https://christianheritagecentre.com/events/called-to-love

Encountering Jesus in the Gospels: how to lead groups in reflective prayer. On Tuesday evenings between and April and June join the Jesuit Institute online for a short online formation course building the skills and confidence needed to hold and guide groups of those who wish to deepen their relationship with Jesus, in conversation with others, through reflectively praying with gospel texts. www.jesuitinstitute.org/events/encountering-jesus-in-the-gospels

From relationships that are ‘Just in a Rut’, needing some refreshment or more serious issues – If you are open to try again – Retrouvaille could be the solution.  We have helped thousands of couples get their relationship back on track as they rediscovered hope and trust in the marriage. To find out more, visit www.retrouvaille.org.uk or telephone 07973 380443

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