THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT, 14^th NOVEMBER 2025

(GAUDETE SUNDAY)

We continue to have many unassigned masses in the coming weeks - this is a beautiful way to pray for your loved ones, living or deceased. If you would like to request a Mass intention, please speak to me or contact the Parish office.

Confessions

Thursday from 7:10 – 7:25 pm and on Saturday from 10:15 to 10:45 am and from 4:30 – 4:50 pm.

Empowering Our Youth for Leadership

Two Sundays ago, Yemisi from the Diocesan Youth Trust gathered the names of young people interested in joining our Youth Group. Those who signed up are encouraged to register for the Bethsaida Youth Leadership Training Course, held online over five sessions from 7pm–9pm on the following dates:

28th January

4th February

11th February

25th February

4th March

You can register using the QR code or link provided by the Trust.

This is a wonderful opportunity for our young people to grow in faith and leadership.

For any questions, please contact the parish office.

Come Pray the Rosary with us

We invite everyone to join us in praying the Holy Rosary on Thursdays at 7:00pm before the Novena Mass, and on Saturdays at 10:30am before the morning Mass.

Let us use this opportunity to honour Our Lady and seek her intercession for more vocations, and for peace within our families and throughout the world.

Could You Be a Healthcare Volunteer in Lourdes?

Are you a doctor, nurse, or carer? The Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes depends on healthcare volunteers who support our sick pilgrims — without them, many could not make the journey. If you can offer your time and skills next year, please consider joining the Healthcare Team. Your help will make a real difference.

For more information and the volunteer pack, visit:

www.birminghamdiocese.org.uk/lourdes-pilgrimage

Christmas Decoration – Thank You!

A heartfelt thank you to all the parishioners who came yesterday (Saturday,13th December), to help decorate our Church for the Christmas season.Your dedication and joyful teamwork beautifully transformed our worship space and reflected the spirit of our parish community.

Notice of Funeral Arrangement

In your charity, pray for the peaceful repose of the soul of Delsey Wellington, whose funeral Mass will take place on Wednesay 17^th December 2025 at 10:00 am and cremation afterwards at Perry Bar Crematorium.

Citizens UK Birmingham

Please be aware that the Citizens UK Birmingham surgery will not take place today in the Fallon Room.

The next session is now scheduled for Sunday, 11th January, from 9:00am to 10:00am.

As always, Citizens UK Birmingham will be available to provide free and confidential advice on housing, benefits, employment, and public services.

Tap to Give

Our card payment machine in the porch of the Church is now working. You can now make your offering or donation by tapping your card before or after the Mass. Its quick, secure, and easy to use. Your generosity helps our Parish community to grow and serve. Thank you for your kindness and support.

Piety stall

Please remember to visit the Piety stall for any special religious items for yourselves, family members or for your home.

200 Club

Membership are still available at £60. Call the Parish office to get yours and be eligible to win in the remaining draws

Safeguarding

The Parish operates in accordance with Statutory Safeguarding Guidance and the National and Archdiocese's policies & procedures at all times. Our Parish Safeguarding Representative and email address is noted in the header of the newsletter. They can be contacted or alternatively the Diocesan Safeguarding team can be contacted on 01212306240 or if you have any concern.

The Jubilee Prayer

Father in heaven,may the faith you have given us in your son, Jesus Christ, our brother, and the flame of charity enkindled in our hearts by the Holy Spirit, reawaken in us the blessed hope for the coming of your Kingdom. May your grace transform us into tireless cultivators of the seeds of the Gospel. May those seeds transform from within both humanity and the whole cosmos in the sure expectation of a new heaven and a new earth, when, with the powers of Evil vanquished,your glory will shine eternally. May the grace of the Jubilee reawaken in us, Pilgrims of Hope, a yearning for the treasures of heaven. May that same grace spread the joy and peace of our Redeemer throughout the earth.To you our God, eternally blessed,be glory and praise for ever.

Amen

The Parish is part of the Archdiocese of Birmingham Charity Number 234216

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