Mass for the Third Sunday of Easter

John Howes

May 1

Here is Mass for the third Sunday of Easter from Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bilton, Rugby.

Sat 30th	SH	5.00pm LS	Nancy Crowley RIP (Mapplethorpe)
Sun 1st May	SH EM	9.30 am 11.00 am LS	People of the Parishes David Sheehan RIP
Mon 2nd	SH	10.00 am LS	Fr Ted Simpson RIP
Tues 3rd	SH	10.00 am. LS 3.30pm	Christopher Kinsella RIP Christopher Kinsella - Funeral Service at Rainsbrook
Wed 4th	SH EM	7.00 pm. LS 2pm	Jennifer Evans RIP Jennifer (Jen) Evans Funeral Service at English Martyrs
Thurs 5th	EM SH	11 am 10am	ENGLISH MARTYRS FEAST DAY Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion
Fri 6th	SH	7.00pm LS	Sick and Housebound members of the Parishes
Sat 7th	SH	5pm LS	Peoples of the Parish
Sun 8th	SH EM	9.30 am 11.00 am LS	George Wilcock RIP & family Catherine McMahon & Audrey McMahon RIP

Pope Francis' Prayer Intention for May

For faith filled young people. We pray for all young people, called to live life ot the fullest; may they see in Mary's life the way to listen, the depth of discernment, the courage that faith generates, and the dedication to service

SACRED HEART: Refreshments , tea and coffee, are available in the Hall after Sunday Mass. All are very welcome. Come and join us to meet and catch up. New parishioners are very welcome

Readers' Rotas at Sacred Heart are available today in the narthex.

First Holy Communion Preparation (second group) IMPORTANT

There is a registration meeting for parents on Thursday, 5th May 7—8pm in the day chapel at Sacred Heart. It is very important that you attend this meeting.

The first session for children will be on Thursday, 12th May, 6-7pm

First Holy Communion Mass for this second group will be on Saturday, 16th July at 2 pm

MAY PROCESSION IN HONOUR OF OUR LADY AND BENEDICTION at St Joseph's Monks Kirby. Sunday 15th May at 3pm

Meet at the Village Green—opposite St Edith's C of E Church and then process through the village to St Josephs for Benediction.

Clergy and Servers welcome to participate. Refresh ments available afterwards. More details fr.matthew.pittam@rcaob.org.uk.

WALKING TOGETHER/ SYNODALITY– DIOCESAN REPORT.

This Report is available on the Diocesan website— http://www.birminghamdiocese.org.uk.There will be a link on the parishes' websites. Our Diocesan report has now gone to the national level where work is begin ning on creating anational report from England and Wales which will go to Rome.

We hope to have an opportunity soon to have a look at the Report and its implications for the life our parishes and our diocese.

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION AT SH

First Holy Communion Preparation (first group) The next session for Children will be on 9th June. First Holy Communion Mass for this group is on Sunday, 26th June at 9.30 am

Confirmation Preparation Programme continues Thursday, 5th May in the Sacred Heart Parish Hall, 7—8 pm. Confirmation will be celebrated on Sunday, 22nd May at 9.30 am Mass.

We are trying hard to assist those children and families whose First Holy Communion has been delayed because of Covid and other factors.

Sacramental Preparation for both Parishes is being offered at Sacred Heart. Because of the backlog we will not be able to take on any more new candidates for First Holy Communion this year.

English Martyrs School First Holy Communion will be celebrated on Saturday 11th June at 11 am.

HELPING UKRAINE. Fr Hudson's ,our Diocesan social welfare agency ,is the point of contact for offers of accommodation and help for the refugees. They will liaise with the relevant authorities and keep up to date with developments .There is more information on the diocesan website .

UKRAINIAN REFUGEES IN RUGBY

Hosts in Rugby are going to be welcoming over 150 refugees into their homes. We at Sacred Heart have agreed to run a coffee morning on Wednesdays between 10 and 12 noon. We can offer a safe and welcoming place for them to support each other. Can you help? We need people to make drinks and provide cakes. If you can help please contact Diane on 07951177910

PRAYER FOR UKRAINE =CAFOD

Loving God,

We pray for the people of Ukraine,

for all those suffering or afraid,

that you will be close to them and protect them. We pray for world leaders,

for compassion, strength and wisdom to guide their choices.

We pray for the world

that in this moment of crisis,

we may reach out in solidarity

to our brothers and sisters in need.

May we walk in your ways

so that peace and justice