Author Archives : GerryC

Dear Parishioners, this weekend I would like to share with you some changes to our daily Mass schedule. Having been here almost a year I have had chance to familiarise myself with OLW and how to best serve the needs of the parish. I will be away for a holiday from 23rd to 31st August and after that the daily…

  Physical Education and Sports Coach. Required at Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School.   Fixed term contract initially until the 31st August 2022 – 36.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri) – term-time only.  Application closing date: Friday 24th September 2021. Full details of the position and application process can be found on the school website: Staff Vacancies | Our Lady…

 The working party of the Bishops Conference have decided that the Sunday Obligation will continue to be relaxed until events surrounding Covid 19 are more settled.

From Archbishop Longley. This weekend (12/13 June) a Pastoral Letter from Archbishop Bernard will be made available at all Masses. The Pastoral Letter is focused on the Diocesan Vision: Unfolding God’s Plan. The Archbishop will introduce the Vision and how we intend to move forward as an Archdiocese over the coming years. As we make a fresh beginning after more…

Lent is a season when we are asked to either give something up or undertake something extra. Whichever of these we decide to do let’s simply make sure we have some form of Lenten observance in place to aid our spiritual lives during this penitential season. The Walk with Me prayer books and calendars are available free of charge in…

“Despite all the restrictions and limitations imposed by the lockdown, it is good to see the work and interest in justice and peace carrying on…..” Fr Gerry To read the Newsletter, please click here

The Archdiocese are inviting you to two virtual information sessions on the Synodal Pathway. If you are interested in signing up the link is Join us on the Synodal Pathway | Birmingham Diocesan Trust (birminghamdiocese.org.uk).

A Journey Into the Real Meaning of Easter Some exciting news to share with the parish! Deacon Sean has released a new book just in time for Lent. Having written about the birth and death of Our Lord, this final book in the series concentrates on the joys of his resurrection and what this means for our lives of faith.…

Dear Parishioners You are invited to apply for a place at Mass this weekend.    [see ‘Required Information’, A or B below]  There will be three Masses: -   Saturday, at 5.30pm   Sunday, at 9.00am   Sunday, at 11.00am     Places will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis, with priority given to those who are stewards and cleaners.     You will be seated in the household group in which you apply so ensure that you list everyone in the household who will be attending mass together.  If…