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Welcome to the website of Blessed Robert Grissold Catholic Church in Balsall Common. Here you can find details of the parish, our latest newsletter, services and sacraments offered by the Church and, in our parish archive, the events we have held. As a parish we value your privacy. Please follow the link here to learn more about the privacy policy that covers all catholic churches in the Archdiocese of Birmingham,
Father Frank writes
The saints are our models of Christian life. This is especially true of Mary because of the place she occupies in the history of salvation. Mary is the perfect Christian and as is the immaculate model for the whole Church. She can be seen as the Church in miniature. She shows us that we must be dedicated completely to Christ as she was, that we must be willing to suffer with him, as she did. And she also shows us that loyalty to Christ guarantees immortality, body as well as soul in complete happiness in heaven.
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Masses at Blessed Robert Grissold in time of the pandemic
The pressing challenges of the pandemic have lessened significantly. Most people have resumed the wide range of normal activities, no longer restricted by the Covid measures. We therefore believe that the reasons which have prevented Catholics from attending Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation no longer apply. We understand there will be some members of our congregations who, for reasons of health, do not feel safe enough to return to Mass. It has always been the understanding of the Church that when the freedom of any Catholic to attend Mass in person is impeded for a serious reason, because of situations such as ill health, care for the sick or legitimate fear, this is not a breach of the Sunday obligation.
Please stay at home if...
+ You are feeling ill or show any symptoms
+ You suspect you may be ill or have been exposed to Covid 19
+ You have a sick family member at home
+ You have come into contact with someone who is infected
+ Wrap up warm (if necessary) - doors and windows will be left open to increase ventilation wherever possible.
The Diocesan Vision: Unfolding God’s Plan
You may recall a Pastoral Letter from Archbishop Bernard Longley was read out at Mass a few weeks ago. It outlined the vision for the Archdiocese as we move forward. Leaflets explaining The Diocesan Vision: Unfolding God’s Plan will be available to take away this weekend. Please pick up a copy for yourself, and take copies for those who are unable to come to Mass. More information on the Vision is available on the Diocesan website here.
You may recall a Pastoral Letter from Archbishop Bernard Longley was read out at Mass a few weeks ago. It outlined the vision for the Archdiocese as we move forward. Leaflets explaining The Diocesan Vision: Unfolding God’s Plan will be available to take away this weekend. Please pick up a copy for yourself, and take copies for those who are unable to come to Mass. More information on the Vision is available on the Diocesan website here.
Parish Events
Looking for the rest of the Parish Event List? We have archived the list from our old site but you can still view them here.
Date
| Title | Description |
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| 04.09.2022 | Children's Liturgy | We are planning to restart Children's Liturgy during term time at the 9.30am Mass at Blessed Robert Grissold. If you have any ideas or are interested in helping please speak to Rosalind (rosalindblewitt@hotmail.com / 07532179704) and Chris Blewitt (chrisblewitt@hotmail.co.uk / 07852721158). All volunteers will need to complete a DBS check via our parish safeguarding representative Monica Green (sg.brg.balsallcommon@rcaob.org.uk / 07788200544). We hope to be in a position to run this from September and any support would be greatly appreciated! |
| 14.08.2022 | Welcome | A warm welcome this weekend to Monsignor Danny McHugh |
| 14.08.2022 | Masses through the Week | Please note, there are no weekday Masses at Blessed Robert Grissold Church this week. Please see the parish website for further updates and information about the return of the midweek Masses in due course. |
| 07.08.2022 | Welcome | A warm welcome this weekend to Fr Jim Fleming. Fr Frank is very grateful to him for covering for me at short notice. |
| 06.08.2022 | Coffee Together | On Saturday 6th August Blessed Robert Grissold is hosting Coffee Together, as part of Churches Together in Balsall & Berkswell, in the Jubilee Centre 10.30 – 12 noon. All are welcome. |
| 01.08.2022 | Confirmation | Please submit the names of any seeking Confirmation next Summer to Fr Frank by 1st August |
| 31.07.2022 | Notice from the Catholic Bishops of England and Wales | “The pressing challenges of the pandemic have lessened significantly. Most people have resumed the wide range of normal activities, no longer restricted by the Covid measures. We therefore believe that the reasons which have prevented Catholics from attending Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation no longer apply. We understand there will be some members of our congregations who, for reasons of health, do not feel safe enough to return to Mass. It has always been the understanding of the Church that when the freedom of any Catholic to attend Mass in person is impeded for a serious reason, because of situations such as ill health, care for the sick or legitimate fear, this is not a breach of the Sunday obligation.” |
| 31.07.2022 | Masses during the coming Week (w/c 1st August) | There are no Masses through the week until Fr Frank has recovered from COVID. He has arranged cover for the weekend Masses. |
| 31.07.2022 | Welcome | A warm welcome this weekend to Fr Denis Carter from the Columban Fathers. Fr Frank is very grateful to him for covering for me at short notice. |
| 17.07.2022 | Call for Wardens | We are updating our list of wardens/ welcome team and If you are willing to join these teams to welcome people to church and give out the Mass books and hymn books before and after Mass can you please see Joe Martin after Mass or ring him on 01676 534916. |
| 17.07.2022 | Flower Rota | We are updating our flower rota and would welcome a couple of new people to help. It is only a couple of times a year. If you are willing to help please ring Pam Martin on 01676 534916. |
| 16.07.2022 | Baptism | Please keep William Hocking, his parents, Godparents, family and friends in your prayers. William is to be Baptised here on Saturday |
| 10.07.2022 | Margaret Collins RIP | We have heard that Margaret, a long term and hardworking member of our Parish, has died after a long illness. Please remember Margaret, John and their family in your prayers. |
| 10.07.2022 | Lant Charity | “I am a Trustee of the Lant Charity which is a local charity able to give grants to local residents, including refugees, in Balsall, Berkswell and Temple Balsall parishes to meet specific needs. This can be for specific purchases such as school uniform or equipment, sports kit, assistance with setting up refugee accommodation etc. We may be able to help you so we have asked our Clerk Jane Lytton to message you. Alternatively you can contact her with your request as follows - clerk.lantcharity@gmail.com or 07989 741036." Godfrey |
| 10.07.2022 | Au Revoir | We say farewell and best wishes to the Hobbs Family (Greg, Nicolette, Cameron & Amelie) as they move later this mont#h to their new home in Exeter, Devon. |
| 06.07.2022 | Parish Get Together | The next Parish Get Together will be at 10.30 am on Wednesday, 6th July. All are welcome. |
| 03.07.2022 | Thanks from Maureen | Maureen would like to thank everyone for the gifts, flowers, cards, good wishes and prayers she received for her 90th birthday. Special thanks to Louise and her team for the wonderful spread on Sunday after mass. It was lovely to see so many people there, who will be remembered in her prayers. Happy memories of her 90th birthday remain with her. Click on the link to the left to see photos! |
| 03.07.2022 | Counting rota for Sunday collection | Following my appeal a couple of weeks ago for volunteers to help with the counting of our Sunday collections let me thank those who volunteered to join or rejoin the rota. This is very very much appreciated. I am happy to say that we are already well on our way to reaching a sensible number of teams to fulfil this very important task. This will ensure that the time commitment required is not too onerous. I still have to contact a few parishioners regarding their participation and I would hope to be able to publish a first draft of the rota later in July when I am back from holiday. Mike |
| 03.07.2022 | Confirmation Today | A warm welcome to Bishop William who will be celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation here today. Please keep our Candidate, Brian Docherty, his parents, family and friends, in your prayers. |
| 29.06.2022 | Solemn Feast Days | On Wednesday 29th June there will be a Mass at 9.00am at St Francis Baddesley Clinton celebrating the Solemnity of Ss Peter and Paul. This is a Holy Day of Obligation. All welcome |
04.09.2022
We are planning to restart Children's Liturgy during term time at the 9.30am Mass at Blessed Robert Grissold. If you have any ideas or are interested in helping please speak to Rosalind (rosalindblewitt@hotmail.com / 07532179704) and Chris Blewitt (chrisblewitt@hotmail.co.uk / 07852721158). All volunteers will need to complete a DBS check via our parish safeguarding representative Monica Green (sg.brg.balsallcommon@rcaob.org.uk / 07788200544). We hope to be in a position to run this from September and any support would be greatly appreciated!
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14.08.2022
A warm welcome this weekend to Monsignor Danny McHugh
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14.08.2022
Please note, there are no weekday Masses at Blessed Robert Grissold Church this week. Please see the parish website for further updates and information about the return of the midweek Masses in due course.
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07.08.2022
A warm welcome this weekend to Fr Jim Fleming. Fr Frank is very grateful to him for covering for me at short notice.
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06.08.2022
On Saturday 6th August Blessed Robert Grissold is hosting Coffee Together, as part of Churches Together in Balsall & Berkswell, in the Jubilee Centre 10.30 – 12 noon. All are welcome.
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01.08.2022
Please submit the names of any seeking Confirmation next Summer to Fr Frank by 1st August
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31.07.2022
“The pressing challenges of the pandemic have lessened significantly. Most people have resumed the wide range of normal activities, no longer restricted by the Covid measures. We therefore believe that the reasons which have prevented Catholics from attending Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation no longer apply. We understand there will be some members of our congregations who, for reasons of health, do not feel safe enough to return to Mass. It has always been the understanding of the Church that when the freedom of any Catholic to attend Mass in person is impeded for a serious reason, because of situations such as ill health, care for the sick or legitimate fear, this is not a breach of the Sunday obligation.”
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31.07.2022
There are no Masses through the week until Fr Frank has recovered from COVID. He has arranged cover for the weekend Masses.
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31.07.2022
A warm welcome this weekend to Fr Denis Carter from the Columban Fathers. Fr Frank is very grateful to him for covering for me at short notice.
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17.07.2022
We are updating our list of wardens/ welcome team and If you are willing to join these teams to welcome people to church and give out the Mass books and hymn books before and after Mass can you please see Joe Martin after Mass or ring him on 01676 534916.
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17.07.2022
We are updating our flower rota and would welcome a couple of new people to help. It is only a couple of times a year. If you are willing to help please ring Pam Martin on 01676 534916.
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16.07.2022
Please keep William Hocking, his parents, Godparents, family and friends in your prayers. William is to be Baptised here on Saturday
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10.07.2022
We have heard that Margaret, a long term and hardworking member of our Parish, has died after a long illness. Please remember Margaret, John and their family in your prayers.
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10.07.2022
“I am a Trustee of the Lant Charity which is a local charity able to give grants to local residents, including refugees, in Balsall, Berkswell and Temple Balsall parishes to meet specific needs. This can be for specific purchases such as school uniform or equipment, sports kit, assistance with setting up refugee accommodation etc. We may be able to help you so we have asked our Clerk Jane Lytton to message you. Alternatively you can contact her with your request as follows - clerk.lantcharity@gmail.com or 07989 741036." Godfrey
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10.07.2022
We say farewell and best wishes to the Hobbs Family (Greg, Nicolette, Cameron & Amelie) as they move later this mont#h to their new home in Exeter, Devon.
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06.07.2022
The next Parish Get Together will be at 10.30 am on Wednesday, 6th July. All are welcome.
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03.07.2022
Maureen would like to thank everyone for the gifts, flowers, cards, good wishes and prayers she received for her 90th birthday. Special thanks to Louise and her team for the wonderful spread on Sunday after mass. It was lovely to see so many people there, who will be remembered in her prayers.
Happy memories of her 90th birthday remain with her. Click on the link to the left to see photos!
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03.07.2022
Following my appeal a couple of weeks ago for volunteers to help with the counting of our Sunday collections let me thank those who volunteered to join or rejoin the rota. This is very very much appreciated. I am happy to say that we are already well on our way to reaching a sensible number of teams to fulfil this very important task. This will ensure that the time commitment required is not too onerous. I still have to contact a few parishioners regarding their participation and I would hope to be able to publish a first draft of the rota later in July when I am back from holiday.
Mike
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03.07.2022
A warm welcome to Bishop William who will be celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation here today. Please keep our Candidate, Brian Docherty, his parents, family and friends, in your prayers.
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29.06.2022
On Wednesday 29th June there will be a Mass at 9.00am at St Francis Baddesley Clinton celebrating the Solemnity of Ss Peter and Paul. This is a Holy Day of Obligation. All welcome
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