PLEASE PRAY FOR THE PEOPLE OF UKRAINE AND FOR THE CONFOUNDING OF SUCH EVIL RUSSIAN AGGRESSION
SOLEMNITY OF THE ASCENSION OLJC
On Thursday, 9 May we shall celebrate the Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ. Traditionally observed forty days after Easter, in our country this Solemnity of Our Lord has in recent years been restored to its proper date. It is a Holy Day of Obligation. Our celebration reminds us of the conclusion of our Lord’s earthly ministry and the hope of heaven which is given to us all. Mass will be celebrated at St Francis’ Church at 9.30 am and 7.30 pm.
Masses also at Crackley Hall at 10.45am and St Augustine’s School at 2.00pm
SVP COMMUNITY WARM HUB
The SVP Warm Hub will meet again on Tuesday, 30 April (10am to 12noon) in the Parish Centre. As always, everyone is welcome to pop in and enjoy the friendly atmosphere and the free refreshments.
CORONATION ANNIVERSARY DAY: BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY 6 MAY
Morning Mass will be at 10.00 am. The Mass on this, the first anniversary of his Coronation, will be offered for the health and well-being of His Majesty, King Charles III. I do hope that many parishioners will wish to be at Mass on that day.
URGENT – PLEASE NOTE: MASSES FOR SUNDAY 12 MAY 2024
Our parish Catenian Circle will be hosting the Association’s National Conference at Chesford Grange Hotel on 10/12 May. Around 300 Catenians and their families are hoping to attend Mass on Sunday 12 May at St Francis’ Church, rather than having a Mass in the hotel. With the agreement of the Parish Pastoral Council, and for that Sunday only, we will revert to our previous pattern of Mass times – for parishioners, Saturday at 5.30 pm and on Sunday at 8.00 am at St Austin’s Church and 9.30 am at St Francis’ Church. The additional 11.15 am Mass will be reserved for the Catenians, due to their numbers. Bishop John Arnold will be the Chief Concelebrant. The Catenian Circle is very grateful to the parish for accommodating the needs of our visitors.
CHRISTIAN AID WEEK 12 - 18 MAY 2024
We appeal to the community of Kenilworth and District to give generously to support the work of Christian Aid, as you have done in previous years.
The theme of this year’s Christian Aid Week is fighting back against poverty. Through small business training funded by Christian Aid, Aline in Burundi has been able to overcome food scarcity, disease and lack of running water and has set up as a grocery wholesaler to provide an income for herself and her children. Your donations during this week can help others in Burundi to obtain skills and training to achieve their ambitions, as well as supporting other vital work around the world. To make a donation, please click here or scan the QR Code below. Thank you for your continued invaluable support. Churches Together Kenilworth & District and Christian Aid
SOLEMNITY OF THE ASCENSION OLJC
On Thursday, 9 May we shall celebrate the Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ. Traditionally observed forty days after Easter, in our country this Solemnity of Our Lord has in recent years been restored to its proper date. It is a Holy Day of Obligation. Our celebration reminds us of the conclusion of our Lord’s earthly ministry and the hope of heaven which is given to us all. Mass will be celebrated at St Francis’ Church at 9.30 am and 7.30 pm.
Masses also at Crackley Hall at 10.45am and St Augustine’s School at 2.00pm
SVP COMMUNITY WARM HUB
The SVP Warm Hub will meet again on Tuesday, 30 April (10am to 12noon) in the Parish Centre. As always, everyone is welcome to pop in and enjoy the friendly atmosphere and the free refreshments.
CORONATION ANNIVERSARY DAY: BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY 6 MAY
Morning Mass will be at 10.00 am. The Mass on this, the first anniversary of his Coronation, will be offered for the health and well-being of His Majesty, King Charles III. I do hope that many parishioners will wish to be at Mass on that day.
URGENT – PLEASE NOTE: MASSES FOR SUNDAY 12 MAY 2024
Our parish Catenian Circle will be hosting the Association’s National Conference at Chesford Grange Hotel on 10/12 May. Around 300 Catenians and their families are hoping to attend Mass on Sunday 12 May at St Francis’ Church, rather than having a Mass in the hotel. With the agreement of the Parish Pastoral Council, and for that Sunday only, we will revert to our previous pattern of Mass times – for parishioners, Saturday at 5.30 pm and on Sunday at 8.00 am at St Austin’s Church and 9.30 am at St Francis’ Church. The additional 11.15 am Mass will be reserved for the Catenians, due to their numbers. Bishop John Arnold will be the Chief Concelebrant. The Catenian Circle is very grateful to the parish for accommodating the needs of our visitors.
CHRISTIAN AID WEEK 12 - 18 MAY 2024
We appeal to the community of Kenilworth and District to give generously to support the work of Christian Aid, as you have done in previous years.
The theme of this year’s Christian Aid Week is fighting back against poverty. Through small business training funded by Christian Aid, Aline in Burundi has been able to overcome food scarcity, disease and lack of running water and has set up as a grocery wholesaler to provide an income for herself and her children. Your donations during this week can help others in Burundi to obtain skills and training to achieve their ambitions, as well as supporting other vital work around the world. To make a donation, please click here or scan the QR Code below. Thank you for your continued invaluable support. Churches Together Kenilworth & District and Christian Aid
WALKING TOGETHER - UNFOLDING GOD‘S PLAN in our Parish
Following Archbishop Bernard’s Pastoral Letter, Fr Kevin invites us all to reflect on how we can continue to work together build a vibrant community of faith, joyful in our service of God and neighbour. All are welcome to share in this important process.
Over the past year we have met to discuss and put into place plans to bring to life the Diocesan Vision Statement and how we continue to move forward as a parish - deepening our faith (formation and spiritual growth), sharing our faith (evangelisation), celebrating our faith (worship and liturgy) and witnessing our faith (social action) - click here for a summary.
Click here to find out more about ‘Unfolding God’s Plan’ in our Parish and the invitation from our Holy Father and Archbishop Bernard to walk together and become true missionary disciples.
Following Archbishop Bernard’s Pastoral Letter, Fr Kevin invites us all to reflect on how we can continue to work together build a vibrant community of faith, joyful in our service of God and neighbour. All are welcome to share in this important process.
Over the past year we have met to discuss and put into place plans to bring to life the Diocesan Vision Statement and how we continue to move forward as a parish - deepening our faith (formation and spiritual growth), sharing our faith (evangelisation), celebrating our faith (worship and liturgy) and witnessing our faith (social action) - click here for a summary.
Click here to find out more about ‘Unfolding God’s Plan’ in our Parish and the invitation from our Holy Father and Archbishop Bernard to walk together and become true missionary disciples.
Mass times
Masses in ordinary times are generally held at the following times. For weekly variations, please consult our Bulletin.
St Francis St Augustine
Sunday 10:30 08:30
Monday 09:30
Tuesday 12:00
Wednesday 10:00
Thursday 19:30
Friday 19:30
Saturday 10:00 & 17:30
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday 10.30am – 11.00am and 4.45 pm – 5.15 pm
Masses in ordinary times are generally held at the following times. For weekly variations, please consult our Bulletin.
St Francis St Augustine
Sunday 10:30 08:30
Monday 09:30
Tuesday 12:00
Wednesday 10:00
Thursday 19:30
Friday 19:30
Saturday 10:00 & 17:30
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday 10.30am – 11.00am and 4.45 pm – 5.15 pm
Liturgical Dates
Click here to see the liturgical dates for 2024 as published by the Liturgical Office for England & Wales.
The parish is part of the Archdiocese of Birmingham: Registered Charity No. 234216 and complies with its Privacy Notice
Prayers for the sick
Our Parish actively encourages praying for our parishioners, relatives and friends who are sick and in need of support. Until now this has been achieved on an informal basis by parishioners providing details to one of our Priests. With the advent of GDPR, we are obliged to make that process more formal - please click here in order to read more and to download the form that must be completed and given to one of our Priests.
The Parish operates in accordance with Statutory Safeguarding Guidance and the National and Archdioceses policies & procedures at all times. Our Parish Safeguarding Representative is J. Barr who can be contacted at sg.stfrancis.kenilworth@rcaob.org.uk or alternatively the Diocesan Safeguarding team can be contacted on 0121 230 6240 or at safeguarding@rcaob.org.uk if you have any concern.
Please find below links to key resources on safeguarding:
Please find below links to key resources on safeguarding: