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November 2023: We pray for the Holy Father; as he fulfills his mission, may he continue to accompany the flock entrusted to him, with the help of the Holy Spirit

Weekend Masses: Sunday 11 am at English Martyrs (livestreamed).

Masses during the week

SUNDAY 11.00 am EM 

Thursday 11.00 am EM – Anne Denny RIP

Details in the Newsletter every week

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT at St Marie’s, after 10 am Mass until 7 pm Mass every Monday. All are welcome to come and spend some time with the Lord during the day.

REST IN PEACE: Theresa Mortimore who died recently. Funeral Mass is on Monday,11th December at 1030 am. Robert Anderson RIP (Rose’s husband) who died recently. Funeral at Rainsbrook at 3.30 pm on Friday,1st December, Margaret Whitfield RIP at 102 years.

UPCOMING EVENTS

MISSIO COLLECTION Please bring in your APF Red Box at weekend Mass and leave it in the narthex or give it to Jim Leary (Telephone 01788 813185). Your emptied box should be ready for collection the following weekend. Please have all boxes/money in at the latest by Sunday 3rd December 2023.

ADVENT – PREPARATION FOR CHRISTMAS – An opportunity to look at and reflect together on the first half of the Gospel of Mark, our Gospel for next year B. Thursday, 7th December at 7 pm in Sacred Heart Church Hall. An invitation to both parishes from Deacon Lionel.

Parish Christmas Dinner at Hillmorton Manor 3pm Sunday 10th December £22. Places are limited so act quickly to bag a place. Menu choice forms are available from the EM porch or speak to Caroline. Open to both parishes.

NEXT WEEKEND Saturday 2nd December English Martyrs Christmas Bazaar starts at noon in School. We are looking for donations of bottles of alcohol, tombola prizes, toys, books, toiletries, chocolates, and homemade cakes. If anyone would like to volunteer their help or rent a stall please contact Caroline.deery@btinternet.com. This is an important fundraiser for the School and Parish.

ON SALE NOW Raffle tickets The Draw takes place at the Bazaar, great prizes and the proceeds are shared between the school and parish. You can help make this successful by buying tickets, taking tickets, and selling them on our behalf. If you can’t attend why not buy some tickets today? Prizes include £100 Cash, M&S Christmas Hamper, and Carvery for two at Hillmorton Manor.

Christmas Cards and other items are on sale in EM Church Porch.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS’ TRAINING will take place on Thursday, 30th November at 7 pm in Sacred Heart Hall. If you would like to help with this ministry please come along.

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION FOR THOSE NOT AT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
The next meeting for Children is on Monday, 15th January at 6 pm in the Hall at Sacred Heart. The list is now closed for this year.
CONFIRMATION PREPARATION for young people not at Catholic Schools Year 6 upwards – If you would like to join this course please email us at sacredheart.bilton@rcaob.org.uk as soon as possible. Confirmation on Sunday 28th April 2024. We hope to begin preparation in the new year.

CONFESSION, SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION – Please feel free to contact Fr Gerry to arrange a time. He is normally available before Mass on Saturdays at Sacred Heart and after Mass on Sunday at English Martyrs and other times by appointment.

RUGBY FOODBANK Items needed at the Foodbank: Instant Coffee, tinned meat, tinned fish, tinned custard, savory crackers, cuppa soup, mashed potato, tinned fruit, and strong carrier bags. There are now boxes at both parishes for you to drop off foodbank items as well as at most supermarkets. The items can be dropped off at most supermarkets. For further information and updates info@rugby.foodbank.org.uk or go to their website www.rugby.foodbank.org.uk

OUR NEW DEANERY

The Rugby Parishes are now part of the enlarged Deanery of Warwick and Banbury. Our new Dean is Canon John Batthula, parish priest of the Immaculate Conception parish in Bicester. 

SAFEGUARDING — The Parishes operate in accordance with Statutory Safeguarding Guidance and the National and Archdiocese policies and procedures at all times. Our parish Safeguarding Representatives are Sue Leary and Marie Kane. They can be contacted at sg.sacredheart.bilton@rcaob.org.uk or alternatively the Diocesan
The Safeguarding Team can be contacted at 0121 2306240 or safeguarding@rcaob.org.uk if you have any concerns.

Our Diocesan Vision Statement – We are called to be a Catholic diocese that is faithful to the mission entrusted to us by Jesus Christ, full of missionary disciples who work co-responsibly in vibrant communities of faith, joyful in their service of God and neighbour. In his recent Pastoral letter, Archbishop Bernard asked us to reflect together as a parish on four elements of the Diocesan Vision– Evangelisation, Formation, Liturgy and Worship, and Social Outreach. We will be seeking to create opportunities to do this in the months ahead.

Mass Intentions

We are always happy to celebrate Masses for your intentions. We have now got some special envelopes where you can indicate your intentions and preferences. Please feel free to use these. Please indicate which Church. They are available in the porch.

SICK AND HOUSEBOUND PARISHIONERS AT ENGLISH MARTYRS AND SACRED HEART – Please let us know of any parishioners who would like a home visit and wish to receive Holy Communion at home.

HOSPITAL CHAPLAINCY – Fr Sunday from Coventry is the full-time Catholic Chaplain to Walsgrave and St Cross. Please contact him through the Chaplaincy at the Hospital. If you are going in for a planned operation please feel free to ask Fr Gerry to administer the Sacrament of the Sick (Anointing) in advance.

FRIENDS OF THE HOLY LAND – If anyone would like more information on FHL or to consider joining me on pilgrimage, please visit our website or telephone the office in Kenilworth at 01926 512980. With many thanks and please keep our Christian brothers and sisters in your prayers. See website www.friendsoftheholyland.org.uk

MASS ONLINE — LIVESTREAM – We will be continuing to livestream the Sunday 11 am Mass from English Martyrs for the benefit for those who are housebound or unable to attend Mass in person. We hope it is helpful. You can even watch it on your holidays! 

The Universe Catholic Weekly is thrilled to announce that we have launched our new online newspaper with the full support of our first subscriber none other than His Eminence Cardinal Vincent Nichols.

Order your Digital 4 weeks FREE introductory offer by calling Michelle on 0743 661 7650 or email: michelle.jones@universecatholicweekly.co.uk

WHATS APP Groups are a useful way of connecting Parishioners for sharing news, information etc. There is a Sacred Heart Group already in existence. To join please text name and mobile number to Richard Potter on 07944 510694 for Sacred Heart Parish Group. We have now started an English Martyrs Group please text name and mobile number to Maris Golovackis on 07851 931162 to join.

ST JOSEPHS CARE HOME COLESHILL — part of Fr Hudson’s Care.
Situated in the beautiful surroundings of rural Warwickshire, St Joseph’s Care Home offers a range of personalized services including residential care, specialized dementia care, and short-term respite care in a friendly welcoming environment. With a dedicated and compassionate staff team who are passionate about making residents safe and
happy in an environment that is just how home feels. Mass is offered in the Home’s own Chapel regularly. For more information or to book a virtual tour then please quote SJ2 and contact Care Home Manager Shelley Perryman on 01675 434559, email shelleyperryman@fatherhudsons.org.uk or visit our website at www.stjosephscarehome.co.uk

CAFOD WORLD GIFTS-  Why not CAFOD WORLD GIFTS? Catalogues available and online. Thoughtful Gifts from you for those who are in great need of the basics of life in different parts of the world. Please take a copy or look on Cafod website.

FATHER HUDSON’S Care

Father Hudson’s, our diocesan social welfare society, has a mission to transform the lives of people in need. Its different agencies support over 7000 people across the Archdiocese to live with dignity, fulfilment, and hope. We provide care for older people and those living with dementia; post-adoption and care support; residential care, daily activities, and independent living support for adults with disabilities; fostering services, and family support projects. Together with our community partners, we provide accommodation and move-on support for people experiencing homelessness, advice and practical help for vulnerable refugees and asylum seekers; support for vulnerable individuals and families; friendship for people experiencing isolation.
They do wonderful work on behalf of our Catholic community in the Archdiocese.

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Contact details: 01788813263 or sacredheart.bilton@rcaob.org.uk 

The capacity at both Churches per service is 60 people. 

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All Masses in other parishes and notice sheets are now on the Rugby – Warwick Catholic Deanery website – Warwick Catholic Deanery

CATHOLIC WARWICKSHIRE

List of Live Streaming Church’s in Archdiocese of Birmingham link

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