Lenten sessions on ‘Pilgrims of hope on the synodal pathway’. Pope Francis said, “It is precisely the path of synodality which God expects of the Church of the third millennium”. This Lent, you are invited to explore with others what it means to be a pilgrim of hope making this synodal journey and what significance the current Jubilee Year has in deepening our understanding of the working of the Holy Spirit at this time in our history. This faith exploration will take place over four Monday evening sessions at St Osburg’s Parish Hall on 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st March 2025. Sessions will run from 7.00pm to 8.30pm.
Please register your interest in these sessions, by contacting one of the following: Barbara McGowan – 07528 644617, Paschal Somers – 07403 625292.
Rosary Prayers will be held every Friday at 1.40pm in Lent by the statue of Our Lady of Coventry in Priory Gardens, next to Holy Trinity Church, Broadgate. All welcome.
Chapel of Unity: Lent Reflections. The Chapel of Unity at Coventry Cathedral is hosting an On-line 20-minute Psalm Reflection at 6.00pm each Monday evening during Lent, on 10, 17, 24, 31 March and 7 & 14 April. Zoom link: Join Zoom Meeting or ID: 864 9505 4646 and Passcode: COUR2025. Poster CoU Lent Poster 2025 V2
Churches Together in Earldson and Chapelfields. Lenten Lunches from 12 noon with a Reflection and Prayer at 12.45pm. Everyone Welcome. Money raised is shared between CAFOD and Christian Aid. Suggested donation £3.50 per person. Poster link
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- Tuesday 11 March – Earlsdon Methodist Church
- Tuesday 18 March – All Souls Church
- Tuesday 25 March – Sherbourne Community Church
- Tuesday 1 April – St Mary Magdalen Church
- Tuesday 8 April – St Barbara’s Church
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Young Adults Group Meetings at St Osburg’s 7pm to 9pm. Meeting dates: 8th April, 13th May, 17th June. To find out more please email Fr Benedict fr.benedict.skipper@rcaob.org.uk
Members of the LGBTQ+ Monthly meeting to support and accompany 18+ LBGTQ+ Catholics, family members, and friends in a safe and respectful setting. Next meeting 7:00pm date tba at 13 Stoney Road, CV1 2NP. For details contact Dcn Leo 024 7641 9731 dcn.leo.poole@rcaob.org.uk Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1273891160445877/?mibextid=K35XfP The next meeting will be on Sunday 16th March at 7.00pm.
First Friday All Night Adoration. Over the last year the parish has established the practice of monthly all night adoration. It is a beautiful time of silent prayer in church and we are grateful for the good numbers who have supported this initiative. The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed from 7.30pm on the First Friday of each month, and Christ the King Church will be open for silent prayer until 12 midnight (access via the carpark side door). Confessions will be available between 7.30pm and 9pm.
On the first Thursday of every month at St Elizabeth Eld Rd we have an adoration and blessing service from 7.30 pm – 8.30pm. We started it this year as part of our Eucharistic journey. The service takes the form of adoration of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament. We say the evening prayer of the Church in prayer, song and silent contemplation. Instead of a General Blessing we invite individuals to approach the Blessed Sacrament and ask for His Blessing. While this takes place we pray the Rosary and sing hymns as necessary.
First Friday All Night Adoration. Christ the King have established the practice of monthly all night adoration. It is a beautiful time of silent prayer in church and we are grateful for the good numbers who have supported this initiative. Moving forward, the adoration will be linked to the First Friday and First Saturdays devotion. The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed from 7.30pm on the First Friday of each month, and Christ the King Church will be open for silent prayer until 6am on Saturday morning (access via the carpark side door). Confessions will be available between 7.30pm and 9pm.
Knights of St Columba meet every third Monday of each Month at Christ the King at 7pm. For more information on Joining contact Peter on 07565 966103.
Charis – Every Fourth Friday of month 6-8pm Corpus Christi Church.
Monthly Solemn Evensong and Benediction @ All Souls. One Wednesday evening a month at All Souls, Kingsland Avenue, there is a service of Solemn Evensong and Benediction at 7pm, a beautiful liturgy of scripture, psalms, prayer and hymnody. Please join us to worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. The service is followed by a bring and Share supper in the parish room. Next date: Wednesday 19th March. See poster for more dates link.
THANKSGIVING MASS FOR MARRIAGE: Anyone who is due to celebrate a significant wedding anniversary, is engaged to be married this year or who would simply like to give thanks to God for their marriage is invited to a Mass of Thanksgiving on Saturday 3rd May at St Chad’s Cathedral celebrated by Bishop Richard Walker. Please email marriage.mass@rcaob.org.uk for more information.
PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE Departure dates for 2025 Pilgrimages – 4th – 11th May and 16th – 23rd October. Airline – Jet2. Depart from Birmingham to Split (airfares and travel insurance by each traveller) Cost based on two people sharing, twin or double room £320 per person. Single room – £350 per person. Please see poster for details or contact Deacon Keith – 07860 109029 or email: janettemillage@gmail.com. 3 May,
PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK 2025 Escorted Tour to Westport, Knock & Co Mayo, 10th March 2025. £799.00 pps. Price includes flight, 10kg hold luggage, 4 nights’ in 4* Castlecourt Hotel, Westport with Dinner, Bed & Breakfast. Lunch on three days. All entertainment, excursions and transport included. Visit Knock, Galway City, Kylemore Abbey, Croagh Patrick, Ballintubber Abbey, Quiet Man Museum. Single supplement on Enquiry. Contact 01268 762 278 or 07740 175557 or email knockpilgrimages@gmail.com.
CTK FOOTBALL CLUB TOTE Jan ’25.–1st No 98 – T Massey, 2nd-No 191 – M Lines, 3rd No 33 – G