Welcome to this week’s newsletter.
SS Peter and Paul Sunday
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.
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 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 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?
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
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
Young Adults are invited to the Frassati Centre, Holy Cross Priory, Leicester on Saturday 5th July, arriving from 4pm, with a talk on Hope from Brenden Thomspon, Word on Fire, a hot meal provided, and Mass with Bishop Patrick, before finishing for 8.30pm. Donations on the door. Sign up beforehand is essential using the link: www.dioceseofnottingham.uk/events/YoungAdultRetreatEvening For more info contact charles.archer@dioceseofnottingham.uk
The annual interdiocesan Padley Pilgrimage in honour of the martyrs Blessed Robert Ludlam and Blessed Nicholas Garlick is being celebrated on Sunday 6th 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 Diocese is looking to appoint a Deanery Administration Managerin the Southern Lincolnshire Deanery, based in Boston, to help advance deanery administration services in a dynamic manner, leveraging technology and digital strategies to provide exception service to clergy and parishes. For more information please visit www.dioceseofnottingham.uk/careers The deadline for applications is Monday 7th July.
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 18th 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 22nd and 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/
The Relics of Saints Andrew, Margaret and Columba will be visiting Saint Barnabas Cathedral on Friday 4th and Saturday 5th July, with a Welcome Liturgy prior to Mass at 1.00pm on Friday, and veneration throughout the day until the Cathedral closes at 7.00pm. On Saturday veneration will take place throughout the day, apart from during Mass or other services, and the Relics will depart after the 6.30pm Mass. The visit has been arranged by the Knights of Saint Columba in celebration of the Jubilee Year of Hope.
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
