The Messenger 8th May 2026

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Ascension of the Lord - Holy Day of Obligation
Ascension of the Lord – Holy Day of Obligation

Wednesday 13th May St Josephs – 6:30pm – Vigil Mass (No Holy Hour) Thursday 14th May St Josephs – 7:30am St Josephs – 9:30am (ND children in attendance) OLSS – 11:00am (STMM children in attendance) Blanchelande College – 2:00pm – (Primary School Mass)

Rosary/Mass - 30th May - 9:30am - St Joseph's Church
Rosary/Mass – 30th May – 9:30am – St Joseph’s Church

On the 30th May at 9:30am there will be a Rosary followed by a special Mass in honour of Our Lady at St. Joseph’s. On this day, during the Rosary, you are invited to light a candle before Our Lady. Let us gather as one family under Mother Mary’s care, asking for her intercession and […]

Thank You - Fr Michael
Thank You – Fr Michael

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Fr. Michael for his generous support and assistance. It was truly kind of him to travel all the way to be with us and to help our parish community. We are very blessed and grateful to have him here. On behalf of us all, we warmly invite him to […]

The Life in the Spirit Seminar - 27th April - 7:30pm - St Joseph's Parish Room
The Life in the Spirit Seminar – 27th April – 7:30pm – St Joseph’s Parish Room

The Life in the Spirit Seminars continue on Monday 27th April in St Joseph’s Parish Room. A light buffet is available at 7:00pm and the session starts at 7:30pm. The talk this week is on ‘Salvation’ and what Jesus has done for us. It’s not too late to join in so if you missed last […]

Befrienders Spring Tea Party - 02nd May - 2:30pm-4:00pm - St Mary & St Michaels School Hall
Befrienders Spring Tea Party – 02nd May – 2:30pm-4:00pm – St Mary & St Michaels School Hall

The next Befrienders Spring Tea Party will take place on Saturday 2nd May from 2:30pm-4:00pm at St Mary & St Michaels School Hall. Any offers of cakes or savouries would be most welcome. If you would like to come or know someone who would please let the following contacts know by Tuesday 28th April also […]

Well Done
Well Done

The hard work of the amazing staff team at Notre Dame du Rosaire Catholic School, eagerness to learn of the pupils and the support of their parents and carers has been recognised in the Ofsted Inspec on Report on the school published this week. The report has rated the school as ‘Excellent’ for Personal Development […]

World Peace Prayer
World Peace Prayer

Pope Leo XIV is inviting people around the world to pause each day at 3:30pm for one minute of prayer for world peace. You might like to set a daily reminder on your phone or an alarm at home and wherever you are, take just one minute to pray. To support this, CAFOD are offering […]

Rosary - Fridays - 7:30pm - Centre for Peace
Rosary – Fridays – 7:30pm – Centre for Peace

We will be meeting again every Friday at 7:30pm at the Centre of Peace. Please do come and join in praying the Rosary. Everybody is welcome.

Hospital Admissions
Hospital Admissions

If you, or any of your family or friends are in hospital or due to go to hospital, please let the Parish Office know. This is currently the only way that the clergy are aware of a Catholic being admitted.

Thank You - Walking for Water
Thank You – Walking for Water

The children and staff of Notre Dame du Rosaire and St Mary and St Michael Catholic Primary Schools would like to express our heartfelt thanks for your generosity and support during our Lenten Challenge, “Walking for Water.” Thanks to your kind donations and encouragement, we have raised an incredible £9,000. Your contributions made a real […]