I look forward to getting to know you all better in the months and (God willing) years ahead.

Fr David

Mass Times for this week are as follows:

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

Holy Rood Church open

For a trial period Holy Rood will be left open most days from 8:30am to 6pm so that people can pop in and pray. Please do avail yourself of the opportunity to be with our Lord. (The Blessed Sacrament will be reserved in the Tabernacle in the side (Lady chapel) during the week, and in the Tabernacle behind the main Altar on Sundays and feast days… look for the lit sanctuary lamp to be sure).

Rotas

 Churches Festival 2025

We are taking part in the West Lindsey Churches Festival over the weekend Sat May 17th and Sunday May 18th.  Please let Mary or Keith know if you can volunteer to help.

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?

Young Adults are warmly invited to join us at: Saint Hugh’s Church, Lincoln on Thursday 8^th May.

Starting from 6pm with the talk at 7pm.  Sister Catherine, COLW is delivering our talk this month giving some of her own testimony and input on Our Lady.  We will pray vespers together, share some pizza and have some social time as well!  Booking is required and you can sign up at https://forms.office.com/e/S9HkSk6EKC; for more information contact charles.archer@dioceseofnottingham.uk

The Saint Augustine Webster Melwood Jubilee Pilgrimage to the site of Melwood Abbey will be held on Saturday 3^rd May at 12.00 noon, at Low Melwood Farm, Owston Ferry DN9 1AD.  The Pilgrimage starts with the Rosary and Procession, followed by Mass in one of the farm’s storage barns.  Don’t forget to bring a chair, picnic (optional), and appropriate footwear for walking country footpaths.

The NDCYS is organising  a Lourdes Reunion on Sunday 27^th July at Saint Mary’s Church, Derby DE1 3AU.  Young people are invited from 11am, with Mass at 3pm, followed by refreshments for all pilgrims.  For more information and to register visit ndcys.com/events-and-opportunities

Jubilee of Communication Workers Conference  The Communications Department invites all involved or interested in communications (Social Media, Journalism, Website, Parish Newsletters, plus any other means…) to the upcoming Communications Conference, celebrating the Jubilee of Communication Workers. Held at Cathedral Hall, Nottingham, on Monday 2^nd June from 10am – 2pm, the event will include a networking breakfast, a keynote input, workshops, Q&A, concluding with Mass celebrated by Bishop Patrick, with the blessing of communication workers, and lunch. Sign up at www.dioceseofnottingham.uk/events/comms-conference (no later than 26^th May with limited spaces) or contact naomi.roberts@dioceseofnottingham.uk for further information.

Taking place in the grounds of Ampleforth College from Friday 22^nd – Monday 25^th August, the Youth 2000 Summer Festival provides young adults (aged 16-35) from across the UK the opportunity to come together and explore faith, build relationships and find hope.  This four-day festival includes great speakers, social time, break-out sessions, Daily Mass, 24/7 Adoration and much more!  Register your place at: youth2000.org/events/summerfestival2025.  Tickets are also available for priests, religious, families and groups.  If you have any questions, please email events@youth2000.org.

The Diocese of Nottingham is looking to appoint a full-time Compliance and Support Property Officer, based in Nottingham.  More details are available at www.dioceseofnottingham.uk/careers the deadline for applications is Tuesday 6^th May.

Called to Love: Masculine and Feminine, Friday 9^th – Sunday 11^th May.  A weekend for young adults, whether single, dating or engaged, exploring the nature of masculinity and femininity.  The retreat, at the Christian Heritage Centre, Lancashire, will consider the contemporary challenges to being a man and a woman and the Church’s wisdom for this, drawing particular inspiration from Saint John Paul II.  For more information and to book visit https://christianheritagecentre.com/events/called-to-love/

The Health Team who support the Nottingham Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage is in need of some additional experienced team members for this year’s pilgrimage.  If you, or someone you know, is a currently Registered Nurses or trained and experienced Care Worker, who may be interested and can commit to being available for this year’s Jubilee Pilgrimage between Monday 14^th and Friday 18^th July, as well as for a couple of training days on Sunday 15^th and Saturday 28^th June, please contact Deacon David Knight (david@sthughslincoln.org.uk) for more details.

Could you be a Briars Ambassador for 12 months?  The Nottingham Diocesan Catholic Youth Service (NDCYS) has a wonderful group of volunteers who support The Briars Catholic Youth Retreat Centre

through practical support, prayer and fundraising.  The Friends of The Briars is hosting an Ambassadors’ Day for those interested in becoming a Briars Ambassador, on Saturday 7^th June between 10.00am and 3.00pm at The Briars, DE4 5BW.  See the poster in church or visit ndcys.com/friends-of-the-briars/ for more.

CAFOD is hiring.  Could you inspire Catholics to participate in the Church’s mission, working to overcome poverty and injustice?  Do you want to work for CAFOD and encourage support and partnership within the Church?  CAFOD is looking for a Community Participation Coordinator to work in the Diocese of Nottingham.  Follow the link for more details and please pass on to any friends or relatives who might be interested.  The closing date is Sunday 27^th April.  See cafod.org.uk/work-with-us for more information.

Celebrate the Jubilee at WeBelieve, a festival of Catholic Life gathering the Church to share the hope that we have in Christ.  From Friday 25th – Monday 28th July, join us for four days of music, keynotes, conversation and worship at Saint Mary’s College, Oscott, Birmingham.  Featuring Dr Gianna Emanuela Molla (daughter of Saint Gianna Molla), Father Paul Murray, Monsignor Michael Nazir-Ali, AnMari, Father Toby Lees OP and many more.  Early Bird Tickets are available now at www.webelievefestival.com

The Jubilee Pilgrimage to Walsingham with Bishop Patrick takes place on Saturday 14^th June, gathering at the Anglican Shrine with procession to Catholic Shrine starting at 1.00pm. Mass will be celebrated at 4.00pm followed by departures.  More information about events for young people to come soon.

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. Robert if appropriate.

God bless you all,

Fr. David

With fondest love

Father Robert

The Mass times for the next two weeks are as follows:

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

Coffee Rota Volunteers

Please add you name to the rota in the schoolroom for helping with coffee etc on a Sunday morning after the 11.30 Mass.  

 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. 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. 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 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