Sunday 15 February - The Sunday next before Lent11.00am Sung Mass6.00pm MassWednesday 18 February - ASH WEDNESDAY12.00noon Rosary12.30pm Mass with Imposition of Ashes 6.00pm Mass with Imposition of Ashes Friday 20 February12.00noon Rosary2.30pm Mass at Earlsdon Park Village5.30pm Evening Prayer6.00pm Priest available for Confessions Saturday 21 February10.00am - 12.00noon Church and cafe open.11.00am Stations of the Cross12.30pm Mass Sunday 22 February - The First Sunday of Lent11.00am Sung Mass6.00pm MassAll are welcome to any of our services.NOTICESREADINGS FOR TODAY’S MASSESSirach (Ecclesiasticus) 15:15-20Part of Psalm 119 R/ Blessed are those who walk in the law of the Lord!1 Corinthians 2:6-10 Alleluia, alleluia.I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth,you have revealed the secrets of the kingdom to little children.Alleluia.Matthew 5:17-37 (pages 710-713 of the Sunday Missal)ASH WEDNESDAY This Wednesday is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. Mass with the Imposition of Ashes will be offered at 12.30pm and 6.00pm that day. Details of our Lent programme are available at the back of church, and we invite you to join us in drawing near and nurturing some life-giving habits of devotion this Lent. ZOOM LENT COURSE This year, in addition to the parish’s Lent programme, we are invited to join The Chapel of Unity for its on-line 30-minute Scripture Reflection at 6.00pm each Monday evening during Lent.Inspired by Jesuit spirituality, each short session will reflect on the week’s Sunday Gospel and meditate on a piece of a sacred work of art inspired by the Sunday Gospel.To join on Zoom useMeeting ID: 864 9505 4646 Passcode: COUR2025READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY’S MASSESGenesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7Part of Psalm 51Romans 5:12-19 Matthew 4:1-11 (pages 154-156 of the Sunday Missal)
The Church of England’s theme for Lent 2026 is Draw Near: Life-giving habits for Lent. This Lent we are invited to explore a ‘rhythm of life’ – habits and patterns which help us grow as disciples of Christ day by day, especially as we prepare to celebrate the great mystery of God’s saving love at Easter. In our programme for Lent this year you are invited to draw near, and to deepen your relationship with God through a series of habits of prayer and study of his word. Wednesday 18 February—Ash Wednesday12.00noon Rosary12.30pm Mass with Imposition of Ashes6.00pm Mass with Imposition of AshesPrayer before the Blessed SacramentMondays in Lent, 12.30pm—1.30pmWe will have the opportunity to pray before Our Lord in his sacramental presence. Part of the hour will include some simple guided reflections, and the final part of the hour will be dedicated to prayer for the many people on our parish prayer list who are in need of healing. Bible study Tuesdays in Lent at 2.00pm, followed by tea and a time for conversation at 3.00pm. On the five Tuesdays of Lent we will take an overview of the Bible, and seek to understand the breadth of the Bible’s contents. 24 February—the history of the Old Testament3 March—Law, Wisdom , Poetry in the Old Testament10 March—Prophecy in the Old Testament17 March—The Gospels24 March—The Letters of the Early Church Later in the year, we will begin to look at individual books of the Bible.Rosary In addition to the regular Wednesday Rosary, in Lent we will also pray this devotion on Fridays at 12.00noon (except on 27 February and 27 March when the Service of Reflection will take place). Stations of the Cross We will walk the way of the Cross and pray this devotion on Saturdays in Lent at 11.00am Evening Prayer During Lent, Evening Prayer will be said in church on Tuesdays and Fridays at 5.30pm. Do join us for this opportunity to pray the psalms, hear Holy Scripture and to pray together for the church and the world. Confessions Making our confession is an important part of our Lenten discipline. Our parish priest will be available to hear confessions after Evening Prayer on Tuesdays and Fridays in Lent, or at other times by appointment. Sermon series During lent, Fr Dexter will preach on a series of habits and disciplines that should shape the Christian life. 22 February—Fasting 1 March—Prayer 8 March—Almsgiving 15 March—Confession 22 March—Study of the Bible Holy WeekPalm Sunday—29 March (NB clocks change this weekend)11.00am Palm Procession and Sung Mass with reading of the Passion6.00pm Mass with reading of the PassionMonday of Holy Week—30 MarchChrism Festival at Lichfield Cathedral. Lifts can be arranged. Tuesday of Holy Week—31 March6.00pm Stations of the Cross and MassWednesday of Holy Week—1 April12.00noon Rosary12.30pm MassMaundy Thursday—2 April7.30pm Sung Mass of the Lord’s Supper followed by watch of prayer9.30pm ComplineGood Friday—3 April2.00pm Good Friday LiturgyHoly Saturday—4 April8.00pm Easter Vigil at St Nicholas, RadfordEaster Day—5 April11.00m Sung Mass 6.00pm Mass
Sunday 8 February - The Second Sunday before Lent11.00am Sung Mass6.00pm MassWednesday 11 February12.00noon Rosary12.30pm MassSaturday 14 February10.00am - 12.00noon Church and cafe open.No Mass todaySunday 15 February - The Sunday next before Lent11.00am Sung Mass6.00pm MassAll are welcome to any of our services.NOTICESREADINGS FOR TODAY’S MASSESIsaiah 58:6-10Part of Psalm 112 R/ A light rises in the darkness for the upright.1 Corinthians 2:1-5 Alleluia, alleluia.I am the light of the world, says the Lord;whoever follows me will have the light of life.Alleluia.Matthew 5:13-16 (pages 706-708 of the Sunday Missal)SATURDAYPlease note that there will be no Mass this Saturday as Fr Dexter will be away. ASH WEDNESDAY This year Ash Wednesday falls on 18 February. Mass with the Imposition of Ashes will be offered at 12.30pm and 6.00pm that day. Please return your palm crosses from last year soon so that they can be burned to make the ash for that day. Details of our Lent programme are available at the back of church today. CHRISM FESTIVAL Bishop Paul invites us to join him for the Chrism Festival at Lichfield Cathedral on the Monday of Holy Week, 30 March. As well as the Chrism Mass, there will be a session of teaching from the Bishop and the day will end with Benediction. We hope to have a good number from St John’s present for what promises to be a stimulating and faith-filled day. READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY’S MASSESSirach (Ecclesiasticus) 15:15-20Part of Psalm 1191 Corinthians 2:6-10 Matthew 5:17-37 (pages 710-713 of the Sunday Missal)
Sunday 1 February - The Presentation of the Lord (Candlemass)11.00am Procession and Sung Mass6.00pm MassWednesday 4 February12.00noon Rosary12.30pm Liturgy of the Word and Holy CommunionSaturday 7 February10.00am - 12.00noon Church and cafe open.12.30pm MassSunday 8 February - The Second Sunday before Lent11.00am Sung Mass6.00pm MassAll are welcome to any of our services.NOTICESREADINGS FOR TODAY’S MASSESMalachi 3:1-4Part of Psalm 24 R/ The Lord of hosts, he is the king of glory!Hebrews 2:14-18Alleluia, alleluia.A light for revelation to the Gentiles,and for glory to your people Israel.Alleluia.Luke 2:22-40 (pages 1119-1121 of the Sunday Missal)THIS WEEK Fr Dexter is on retreat this week, but weekday services will continue at the usual times. We are grateful to those who sustain our worship whilst our Rector is away. ASH WEDNESDAY This year Ash Wednesday falls on 18 February. Mass with the Imposition of Ashes will be offered at 12.30pm and 6.00pm that day. Please return your palm crosses from last year soon so that they can be burned to make the ash for that day. Details of our Lent programme will be available soon. CHRISM FESTIVAL Bishop Paul invites us to join him for the Chrism Festival at Lichfield Cathedral on the Monday of Holy Week, 30 March. As well as the Chrism Mass, there will be a session of teaching from the Bishop and the day will end with Benediction. We hope to have a good number from St John’s present for what promises to be a stimulating and faith-filled day. READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY’S MASSESIsaiah 58:6-10Part of Psalm 1121 Corinthians 2:1-5 Matthew 5:13-16 (pages 706-708 of the Sunday Missal)