FEAST OF THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD, 11^th JANUARY 2026

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.

Parish Round Table Meeting

All are warmly invited to a Parish Round Table Meeting at the Parish Centre on 29th January 2026 at 5:00pm. This will be a time to reflect, share ideas, and dream together about the future of our parish. Let us come together in faith and hope to renew our vision and strengthen our parish family.

Weekday Mass Time Change

Please note that weekday Mass is now celebrated at 10:00am instead of 9:15am, except on Fridays, when Mass continues to be celebrated at 9:15am for the School Mass. Kindly assist in spreading the word among fellow parishioners.

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

Notice of Death

In your charity, pray for the peaceful repose of the soul of Fr. Simon Bishop who died last week 04/01/2026. Funeral arrangements will be announced soon.

Citizens UK Birmingham

Holds their surgery here on the second Sunday of every month from 9:00am -10:30am in the ‘Fallon Room’. They offer 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.

(Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi)

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.

Where there is hatred, let me sow love;

where there is injury, pardon;

where there is doubt, faith;

where there is despair, hope;

where there is darkness, light;
and where there is sadness, joy.

O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive;
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen.

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

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