SOLEMNITY OF ALL SAINTS. 01/11/ 2026

MONTH OF THE HOLY SOULS

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.

Blessing of Graves

In keeping with the tradition of the Month of the Holy Souls, parishioners are warmly invited to the Blessing of Graves at Handsworth Cemetery on Sunday, 8th November, at 2:00 pm.

Let us come together in prayer to remember our departed loved ones and commend them to God’s eternal mercy. May they rest in peace. Amen.

Church Cleaning Volunteers – Thank You!

We would like to sincerely appreciate all those who have come forward to express their interest in helping with the church cleaning. Thank you for your willingness and readiness to serve.

Your support is greatly appreciated, and we are grateful for your commitment to keeping our church clean, neat, and welcoming for everyone. May God bless you abundantly for your kindness and service!

Join HCPT – Lourdes Pilgrimage

The annual HCPT children's pilgrimage to Lourdes takes place next and every Easter, taking disabled and disadvantaged children on a holiday pilgrimage with Our Lady to Lourdes.  Students in sixth-form, college or university are invited to join Group 712, the Midlands Regional service group which support our children's groups in giving the best care and most joyful experience.  Please contact Deacon Tim Anthony (group712@hcpt.org.uk) for more information, or to be put into contact with a local children’s group."

200 Club – First Draw Results

Congratulations to our first winners, with winning numbers 55, 15 and 74!

Membership is still open at £60 per year, with places available for the remaining monthly draws. Half the proceeds support our parish, while the other half goes towards monthly prizes.

To join, please contact Fr James, Veronica Middleton, or Ray Gormley.

Thank you for your continued support and generosity towards our parish!

Legion of Mary

There will be a Legion meeting immediately after the 9:30 a.m. Mass in the Fatima Room. All members are encouraged to attend.

Gift Aid Envelopes

Parishioners who have completed a Gift Aid form are kindly informed that their Gift Aid envelopes are available for collection from today. A member of the Finance Committee will be available in the church porch to distribute them.

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.

Citizens UK Birmingham

Holds their surgery in our Parish on the second Sunday of every month at 10:30am -11:30 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.

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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