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

We have entered the West Lindsey Churches Festival for May 2024. We are introducing a number of new initiatives to attract visitors to our church. If you are interested in helping with the planning and taking part please contact Keith.

Christmas Coffee Morning

Saturday 16^th Dec 10am to Noon.

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

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. Draw takes place St Thomas Caistor Sat 9^th December. Counterfoils in by Sat Dec 2^nd please.

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.. Please see me or Mary Howes if you have any questions. Thank you all for your support.

Food Bank

Winter is coming. Please think of others who would appreciate a little helping hand… tinned & dried goods are always welcome. Please see Pauline if you would like more information. .

Thanks you for all your support,

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

Broadbent Theatre

Parish jollyFriday 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

Roof Raisers Kwiz Sheet

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. 

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.

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

Broadbent Theatre

We have parishioners involved in Rinkly Rockers this November. Tickets are available now from the Broadbent website.  More details to follow.  See Events page.

Roof Raisers

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

Afternoon Tea…

Thank you to all of you who attended the Afternoon Tea. What a great success it was. We hope you thoroughly enjoyed yourselves.

Roof Raisers Kwiz Sheet

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.

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. 

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. As you are aware such machines are very expensive and if we are to maintain our grounds in as good as a condition as they now.

Thank you for all your help and support.

God Bless,

Fr. Robert