Sunday 7 June - First Sunday after Trinity11.00am Sung Mass6.00pm MassMonday 8 June9.00am Morning Prayer2.00pm Bible study in the hall - reading St Mark's gospelWednesday 10 June12.00noon Rosary12.30pm MassThursday 11 June7.00pm Piano recitalFriday 12 June9.00am Morning PrayerSaturday 13 June10.00am - 12.00noon Church and cafe open.No Mass todaySunday 14 June - Second Sunday after Trinity 11.00am Sung Mass6.00pm MassAll are welcome to any of our services.NOTICESREADINGS FOR TODAY’S MASSESHosea 6:3-6 Part of Psalm 50 R/ To one whose way is blameless, I will show the salvation of God.Romans 4:18-25Alleluia, alleluia.The Lord has sent me to proclaim good news to the poor;to proclaim liberty to the captives. Alleluia. Matthew 9:9-13 (pages 725-726 of the Sunday Missal)SATURDAYThere will be no Mass on Saturday this week as Fr Dexter has a commitment elsewhere.SERVICE OF REFLECTION The next Service of Reflection will take place on Friday 19 June, a week earlier than usual. PATRONAL FESTIVAL We will celebrate our patron saint at both Masses on Sunday 21 June.ST CHAD PILGRIMAGEOn Saturday 4 July, we are invited to join a day pilgrimage to the shrine of St Chad in Lichfield. The day begins at 12.00noon at the West Front of the Cathedral, includes Mass and devotions and will end at 3.15pm . Do sign the list at the back of church if you would like to go. BIBLE STUDYFollowing the Bible study in Lent, we offer a further opportunity to engage with the Bible this summer. Over six sessions, we will look at St Mark’s gospel, beginning on Monday at 2.00pm. READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY’S MASSESExodus 19:2-6aPart of Psalm 100Romans 5:6-11 Matthew 9:36—10:8 (pages 728-730 of the Sunday Missal)
Sunday 31 May - Trinity Sunday11.00am Sung Mass6.00pm MassMonday 1 June9.00am Morning PrayerWednesday 3 June12.00noon Rosary12.30pm MassThursday 4 June - Corpus Christi7.30pm Sung Mass, Procession of the Blessed Sacrament and BenedictionFriday 5 June9.00am Morning PrayerSaturday 6 June10.00am - 12.00noon Church and cafe open.12.30pm MassSunday 7 June - First Sunday after Trinity 11.00am Sung Mass6.00pm MassAll are welcome to any of our services.NOTICESREADINGS FOR TODAY’S MASSESExodus 34:4b-6,8-9 Part of The Song of the Three R/ To be praised and highly exalted for ever!2 Corinthians 13:11-14 Alleluia, alleluia.Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,the God who is and who was and who is to come.Alleluia. John 3:16-18 (pages 819-821 of the Sunday Missal)DATES FOR THE DIARYCORPUS CHRISTIBishop Paul will be with us for the celebration of Corpus Christi on Thursday at 7.30pm. We look forward to being joined by friends from other parishes for this celebration.PATRONAL FESTIVAL We will celebrate our patron saint at both Masses on Sunday 21 June.ST CHAD PILGRIMAGEOn Saturday 4 July, we are invited to join a day pilgrimage to the shrine of St Chad in Lichfield. Further details will be available soon. BIBLE STUDYFollowing the Bible study in Lent, we will offer a further opportunity to engage with the Bible this summer. Over six sessions, we will look at St Mark’s gospel, beginning on Monday 8 June at 2.00pm and meeting on the following five Mondays at the same time. READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY’S MASSESHosea 6:3-6 Part of Psalm 50 Romans 4:18-25 Matthew 9:9-13 (pages 725-726 of the Sunday Missal)
Sunday 24 May - Pentecost (Whitsun)11.00am Sung Mass6.00pm MassMonday 25 May9.00am Morning PrayerWednesday 27 May12.00noon Rosary12.30pm MassFriday 29 May9.00am Morning Prayer12.00noon Service of Reflection, with healing ministries, followed by lunchSaturday 30 May10.00am - 12.00noon Church and cafe open.12.30pm MassSunday 31 May - Trinity Sunday11.00am Sung Mass12.30pm Ukrainian Orthodox Liturgy6.00pm MassAll are welcome to any of our services.NOTICESREADINGS FOR TODAY’S MASSESActs 2:1-11 Part of Psalm 104 R/ Send forth your spirit, O Lord, and renew the face of the earth.1 Corinthians 12:3b-7,12-13 Alleluia, alleluia.Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithfuland kindle in them the fire of your love.Alleluia. John 20:19-23a (pages 420-423 of the Sunday Missal)TODAYToday we celebrate, joyful the conclusion of the Easter season. As we give thanks for the gift of the Holy Spirit, we pray for the growth and mission of our parish. After the morning Mass, we will draw the Easter raffle—have you got your ticket yet? CORPUS CHRISTIBishop Paul will be with us for the celebration of Corpus Christi on Thursday, 4 June at 7.30pm. We look forward to being joined by friends from other parishes for this celebration. BIBLE STUDYFollowing the Bible study in Lent, we will offer a further opportunity to engage with the Bible this summer. Over six sessions, we will look at St Mark’s gospel, beginning on Monday 8 June at 2.00pm and meeting on the following five Mondays at the same time. ST CHAD PILGRIMAGEOn Saturday 4 July, we are invited to join a day pilgrimage to the shrine of St Chad in Lichfield. Further details will be available soon. READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY’S MASSES Exodus 34:4b-6,8-9; Part of The Song of the Three; 2 Corinthians 13:11-14; John 3:16-18 (pages 819-821 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