Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C

John Howes

Oct 30

Sat 29th	SH	5.00 p.m.	Deceased members of Moran family
Sun 30th	SH EM	9.30 am 11.00 am	People of the Parishes Marceline Kelleher RIP
Mon 31st	SH	7.00 pm	Mass for All Saints Holyday
Tues 1st Nov	EM	11.00 am	All Saints— with School. Mike McCarthy RIP
Wed 2nd	SH	7.00 p.m.	All Souls
Thurs 3rd	EM SH	11.00 am 10.00 a.m	No Mass today Liturgy of the Word & Holy Communion
Fri 4th	SH	7.00pm	Pope Francis' Intentions
Sat 5th	SH	5pm	Alfred & Maria Canale-Parola RIP
Sun 6th	SH EM	9.30am 11.00am	L.P. Intention People of the Parishes –Enrolment for First Holy Communion

Annual Collection for the Johnson Association will take place next weekend in parishes throughout the Diocese. Donations can be made using the Gift Aid envelopes available in the narthex, via the website at http://www.johnsonassociation.com or by using the QR Code on your smartphone. The sick and retired clergy of the diocese thank you for your generosity in supporting them through your donations and prayers.

The Letter—this film tells the story about the Pope's call to care for our planet. It will be shown in the Sacred Heart Hall on Thursday, 10th November at 7.30pm. All are welcome. It has a compelling message and is beautifully crafted. It captures the raw pain the issue is having on people around the world.

Sacred Heart Safeguarding Officer: Sue Leary www.sacredheartrugby.org.uk Tel. 01788 813263 YouTube: Sacred Heart, Bilton Email: sacredheart.bilton@rcaob.org.uk Parish Office for both parishes open: Tuesday and Friday 9.30 am to 12.00.	English Martyrs Safeguarding Officer: Marie Kane www.englishmartyrsrugby.org Tel. 01788 813263 YouTube -English Martyrs RC Parish Rugby Email: sacredheart.bilton@rcaob.org.uk English Martyrs Primary School Tel 01788 543432
Parish Team Canon Gerard Murray, Deacon Lionel Pelloquin, Fr Graham Venn IC (in residence) Archdiocese of Birmingham Registered as a charity no. 234216

ENGLISH MARTYRS PRE-CHRISTMAS DINNER ; Following last years successful and enjoyable event we have arranged another gathering on Sunday 11th December at 4pm at Hillmorton Manor. Details of menu and booking instructions will be available in due course.

RED BOXES AT ENGLISH MARTYRS - Please bring your boxes to church as soon as possible.

RUGBY FOODBANK needs our support for their Harvest Appeal. Please donate through the usual collection points in local stores or bring your contributions to Church. Top five items on their Shopping List are : Tinned tomatoes, sponge puddings, deodorants, toothbrushes and quality carrier bags. See longer list on noticeboard.

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SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMMES FOR SACRED HEART AND ENGLISH MARTYRS (for children not at a Catholic School). FIRST HOLY COMMUNION AND RECONCILIATION.

The first session is on Monday 7th November from 6 till 7 pm in the Sacred Heart hall.

Children who are in Year 4 upwards are eligible. For further information contact Diane Davies through the parish email sacredheart.bilton@rcaob.org.uk or call 07951177910. The list for this year will close on Sunday, 30th October.

Sacramental Preparation for Confirmation 2023 at Sacred Heart . Archbishop Bernard Longley will be here to celebrate Confirmation on Sunday, 21st May at the 9.30 am Mass. There will be a registration meeting in the New Year but to give us some idea of numbers please put the candidates name on the list in the narthex asap. Or email the parish. Year Six pupils upwards are eligible. Thank you.

************************************************************************************** WORLD YOUTH DAY will be hosted in Lisbon, from 1st to 6th August 2023. This is the gathering of young people (18-35) from all over the world with the Pope. It is also a pilgrimage, a celebration of youth, an expression of the universal Church and an intense moment of evangelisation for the youth world. Although its Catholic identity is clearly evident, WTD opens its doors to everyone, no matter how close or distant from the Church they are. We would like to form a group from Rugby to participate in this amazing event. The goal would be to gather regularly throughout the year to get to know each other (for praying together but also eat pizzas or do various activities), and then to go together to Portugal next summer. If you are not part of the age bracket you might know someone close to the Church or not who might be interested. Please contact me if you have any questions Charlotte Toms email: charlottehubert72@yahoo.fr or contact Fr Matthew on fr.matthew.pittam@rcaob.org.uk There is a local group already preparing together for this important event next year. Why not find out more? Mass and Get Together for those interested at St Joseph's, Monks Kirby on 7th November at 6.30pm. Please contact Fr Matthew if you would like to arrange a lift.

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 Commun ion 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.

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