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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

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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 winner

Congrats to Barbara!  

BINGO!!

Sunday 2nd Feb 2025 St Thomas More Caistor.
A 7pm start but doors open from 6.30pm. There will be homemade cakes and refreshments available. Donations of prizes would be most welcome to raise parish funds & an excuse for a social event in this ‘bleak mid Winter!’.

  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.

Jubilee Prayer

Father in heaven,
may the faith you have given us
in your son, Jesus Christ, our brother,
and the flame of charity enkindled
in our hearts by the Holy Spirit,
reawaken in us the blessed hope
for the coming of your Kingdom.

May your grace transform us
into tireless cultivators of the seeds of the Gospel.
May those seeds transform from within both humanity and the whole cosmos
in the sure expectation
of a new heaven and a new earth,
when, with the powers of Evil vanquished,
your glory will shine eternally.

May the grace of the Jubilee
reawaken in us, Pilgrims of Hope,
a yearning for the treasures of heaven.
May that same grace spread
the joy and peace of our Redeemer
throughout the earth.
To you our God, eternally blessed,
be glory and praise for ever. Amen

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

Broadbent Theatre

Parish jolly Friday November 17^th 7pm for 7.30. Broadbent Theatre,  Wickenby.  A performance of ‘Rinkly Rockers’. Come and relive your past!!! Tickets £12 -£11 for pensioners and if we have 10 or more we get a discount so will be £10 –bargain! Sheet at back of church to put your name down. Want to know more?  Then click here

Please note

I will be away from the parish 1^st Nov to 11Nov, the weekend of 4^tt  & 5^th November we welcome Deacon Warren Peachey who will take the services at Caistor, Gainsborough & Market Rasen. I know you will give him a very warm welcome & thank him for his generosity.

Remembrance Sunday: We shall celebrate Remembrance Sunday at Holy Rood and at Gainsborough on the 12^th of November on my return.

 Food Bank

Tinned and dried goods are always needed to help those struggling at this time especially during the winter months. Your support is much appreciated, goods can be placed in the basket at the back of the Church. See Pauline if you have any questions or need more information.

Appeal Seafarers Christmas Boxes

Christmas boxes Appeal: We are appealing for items for the shoe boxes as from this weekend. These will be our gifts to the sea farers at Christmas time. As in the past we are appealing for: Suggested items: Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Shower Gel, Shaving Cream, Razors, Deodorant, Comb, Tissues & Dominoes (used are ok). Socks, Gloves, Scarves.  Pen, Writing Paper, Envelopes. Packets of Cup a Soup. Sweets, Chocolate. Alternatively, next week there will be donation envelopes at the back of the church. If you wish to give cash instead then once it is all collected, we could be in a much better position to buy some of the above at a discount. Please see Fr. Robert if you have any questions. 

Holy Souls:

November is the month of the Holy Souls when we remember our loved ones who have gone before us. Your envelopes with  lists of the dead & contributions to the Mases will be placed on the altar throughout November as we remember them and pray for them. Would you be kind enough to put on your lists those who have no one left here to pray for them. Thank you.

Another Appeal

Our ride-on lawnmower is coming to the end of its useful working life-not Kevin the person who operates it. Therefore, we are asking if any parishioner knows of where to obtain an ex-display or very little used one to replace it with. We have made some progress on this.  More details to follow as they become available.

Grand Christmas Draw

 Tickets are now available, please take them & sell them to friends family etc. The draw will take place at St Thomas More Caistor nearer to Christmas after a Saturday evening Mass.

1st prize   £100

2^nd prize £50

2 x 3^rd prizes of £25, plus many other prizes.

Donors for the main prizes sought plus donations of other prizes for the Grand Draw. Fr. Robert.

And Another Appeal

Christmas Coffee Morning Saturday 16^th Dec

We need items for the tombola-bottles, chocolates etc and items for the other stalls. Cakes nearer the time

Thank you for all your help and support.

God Bless,

Fr. Robert

Roof Raisers

See what’s going on by looking at our Roof Raisers Page.

An invitation to Afternoon Tea…

You are invited to Afternoon Tea on Saturday 30th September in the school room from 2pm. Relax and enjoy the ambience while you are waited on hand and foot. It’s all going to be rather  delightful. Sit and chat with friends over a glass of Prosecco whilst enjoying exquisite cuisine made by our own special team.

Roof Raisers Kwiz Sheet

A kwiz sheet  will be available from Sunday 17th September.  Please take one with you. The cost is £2 per sheet.  Take it home and have a go! Once you have finished it please bring it back to the church. Please return your completed quiz sheet by Sunday 9th October.  Boxes will be provided in each church for you to pay for and return your sheet. 

 

Please tell your family and friends about this to see if they want to have a go too.. There are prizes for the top 3 scores.  In the event of a tie, the winner will be drawn from a hat. Oh, and don’t forget to  fill in your name and contact details on the sheet.  Winners will be announced here and in the bulletins on weekend 15th/16th October. 

 

For more information please contact Keith Winnard.

Stow Minster

The Anglos Saxon Church of St. Mary 7^th Century believed to have been the Cathedral of the old Diocese of Lindsey & often referred to as the Mother Church of Lincolnshire. I am delighted to say we have been granted permission to offer Holy Mass there on Wednesday the 27^th September at 1030am. Be kind enough to place your name on the list if you wish to join me as they have graciously offered to give us a small tour and refreshments after Mass. This is an historic occasion after all.

ZUMBA GOLD Class

Zumba Gold classes  started on Monday 4th September at 11am in the schoolroom. There’s a sheet at the back of the church  for you to sign up. Classes are £5 per person.

If you wish to use the toilets in the Schoolroom before or during Holy Mass please see Keith or Pauline who will be in the Narthex. If you prefer to sit during Holy Mass rather than kneel or stand, then please sit. If you feel faint or would like some water Keith or Pauline will bring you  water to drink.

Cannon Ian

As many of you know Canon Ian will be retiring from SS: Peter & Paul: A Service of Retirement In thanksgiving for Ian’s ministry will be held on Sunday 24th September at 6pm at Caistor Parish Church. Followed by a buffet supper. We have been invited to attend & join the celebrations. Canon Ian went out of his way to help us during Covid offering the parish Church so that we could celebrate Holy Mass, please join me at the celebration to wish him well & a happy retirement.

Food Bank

Tinned and dried goods are always needed to help those struggling at this time especially during the winter months. Your support is much appreciated, goods can be placed in the basket at the back of the Church. See Pauline if you have any questions or need more information.

Thank you for all your help and support.

God Bless,

Fr. Robert