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Booking Mass at OLW


Following guidelines from the Bishops’ Conference, there is now no need to book for any of the Masses at Our Lady of the Wayside, just turn up.    Various restrictions of ‘hands, face, space’ are no longer mandatory. However, they are recommended and the advice at OLW continues to be to:   use the hand sanitiser,   wear a mask (compulsory from Friday 10th…

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Some changes to our daily Mass schedule


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…

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Physical Education and Sports Coach required


  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…

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A Pastoral Letter from Archbishop Bernard


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…

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Synodal Pathway.


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).

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