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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,
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING MASS WEEKEND 11th/12th MAY
There will be no mass next Sunday 12th May. This is due to the closure of roads around the church for Vélo Birmingham.
Mass next weekend will instead be held at 6.30 pm on Saturday 11th May.
There will be no mass next Sunday 12th May. This is due to the closure of roads around the church for Vélo Birmingham.
Mass next weekend will instead be held at 6.30 pm on Saturday 11th May.
Easter 2019 Services
If you are looking for our mass times for Easter 2019, click here
If you are looking for our mass times for Easter 2019, click here
Father Frank writes on this week’s Mass
Faith in the God of love can bring us great happiness and confidence for "perfect love casts out all fear." The warnings about the end times in the Scriptures are meant to be a source of hope for us, not fear. All we need to do is to place our trust in Christ, who reassures us in today's Gospel, that the Lord will be with us. Jesus tells us that by our endurance we will gain our lives. This is a call to be constant, to persevere and to be steadfast in faith, hope and love. In this regard St Paul gives us an example to imitate. Simplicity of life, hope and loving trust in the Lord will enable us to face difficult situations and to be confident that "the sun of righteousness will shine out with healing rays" and will enlighten us
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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.
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| 08.12.2019 | Christmas Newsletter | Articles and Pictures Wanted: It's that time of year again when work commences on the Christmas Newsletter. To mark the 25th anniversary of our church, this year's newsletter will be a bumper edition, but this is only possible if you provide pictures and articles about parish life over the last 12 months or so. Please send your words, poetry, pictures etc to Ian Clarke on iehclarke@btinternet,com as soon as possible. If you have any questions or ideas for good articles, please talk to Ian after Mass. |
| 02.12.2019 | St. George & St Teresa Catholic Primary School | St. George & St Teresa Catholic Primary School is delighted to welcome all applications for September 2020 Nursery placements. If you would like to look around the school then please do contact us to make an appointment with the Head teacher, Mrs Wright, to visit us during the school day. Call the school office on 01564 774906 to make an appointment. Applications will close on 2nd December 2019. |
| 23.11.2019 | Charity Christmas Fayre | Charity Christmas Fayre in Blessed Robert Grissold Church Hall on 23rd November from 10am to 3.30pm in aid of Save the Children and Acorns (Children's Hospices). It's an opportunity to buy handmade presents, cards, jewellery & "environmentally friendly" items. Homemade cakes & cookies on sale too! Offers of cakes / raffle prizes would be welcomed. For more info contact: Julia Greensall - Mob: 07855 843 914 or email: julia@greensall.com |
| 17.11.2019 | Millennium Breakfast | The total raised at last week's breakfast was £213.20, a brilliant result. Many thanks to everyone who supported the breakfast and to those who gave a donation. Fr Ed will receive the money in the next week or so and will be delighteda |
| 17.11.2019 | Christmas Raffle | Thank you to everyone who has emailed or promised raffle prizes. The Tickets are being printed and should be with us by next week. To donate prizes please email traceymcatamney@btconnect.com or see me after mass. Thank you - Tracey |
| 12.11.2019 | Early Mass | Please note Early Mass on Tuesday to allow Fr Frank to attend the monthly Deanery meeting |
| 10.11.2019 | Book of Remembrance | Our Book of Remembrance will be updated in time for the mass on 10th November. If you wish to add any names into the Book, please could you complete one of the forms at the back of the Book and leave it under the Book by Sunday 3rd November. Please print any names you wish to be added on the form and be sure to include the month and day in which you would like that person to be remembered. Thank you. |
| 10.11.2019 | Counting Rota | We need an additional member of the team. You will only need to count one Sunday in every ten. Please speak with Bob Jones or Godfrey Chesshire after mass. Thank you |
| 10.11.2019 | Confirmation | Thanks to all who made last Sunday such a special event in our 25th Anniversary year. You can see the photos in our parish archive by clicking on the link to the left |
| 10.11.2019 | Holy Souls | Throughout November Masses for the Holy Souls will be offered when we will pray, by name, for those placed before the altar for All Souls. |
| 10.11.2019 | Lourdes | Maureen, together with the rest of Group 83, had a lovely time in Lourdes. She was well looked after. She remembered you all there, and has brought back some Lourdes Holy Water. If anyone would like some, please speak to her. |
| 06.11.2019 | Get-together | Get-together this Wednesday November 6th. We are meeting at 10.30am in the parish room for tea, coffee, cakes and a chat. All welcome |
| 03.11.2019 | Dates for your diary relating to the Silver Anniversary Year of Blessed Robert Grissold Church | Sunday 3rd November: Confirmation, together with the Blessing of our commemorative window by Bishop William. Wednesday 25th December: Christmas Day - the 25th anniversary of the first Mass at Blessed Robert Grissold |
| 03.11.2019 | Confirmation | We welcome Bishop William next week. He will celebrate the Mass, preach and Confirm our candidates. He will also bless our commemorative window. There will be a reception in the hall after Mass - to which all are welcome. Please keep the Confirmation Candidates, Chloe, Ethan, Carys, Erin and James, in your prayers as they make their final preparations to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation next Sunday 3rd November. |
| 03.11.2019 | Silver Anniversary Year of Blessed Robert Grissold Church | The church will be providing a buffet after mass on the 3rd of November to celebrate the children's confirmation and blessing of the new window by Bishop William. Could we please have volunteers for making cakes and providing food. Please see Ann Dodd and Louise Perry after mass today if you feel you could help. |
| 03.11.2019 | Welcome to Sasha Ward | Welcome to Sasha Ward, the artist who has produced our window commemorating the 25th anniversary of our church. Thanks to Ian Clarke who coordinated this project. |
| 03.11.2019 | Masses for the Holy Souls | There are envelopes for your prayer intentions and offerings at the back of the church. Please write the names of your departed loved ones clearly on a piece of paper and enclose it in one of the envelopes provided, together with your offering. I will offer the Mass for those named at the Masses for Holy Souls during the month of November - they will be named in the intercessions at the Masses during this month of remembrance. A tray will be placed by the altar to receive your Mass intentions and offerings. |
| 02.11.2019 | All Souls | There are envelopes for your prayer intentions and offerings at the back of the church. Please write the names of your departed loved ones clearly on a piece of paper and enclose it in one of the envelopes provided, together with your offering. Fr. Frsnk will offer the Mass for those named on All Souls' Day and they will be named in the intercessions at the Masses for the Holy Souls that will be offered throughout the month of November. A tray will be placed by the altar to receive your Mass intentions and offerings. The Commemoration of All Souls will take place at 10.00am on Saturday 2nd November. |
| 01.11.2019 | All Saints | The Solemnity of all Saints will be celebrated on Friday 1st November at 7.00pm |
| 31.10.2019 | Christmas Raffle | It's that time of year again when I am looking for the donation of Raffle Prizes for the Christmas Raffle. As you are aware the raffle is one of our biggest fundraisers each year made possible by your generosity in donating prizes, buying the raffle tickets and selling to friends and family. In particular, I will need to know the first three prizes before the end of October when the tickets go to print. There will be a list at the back of the church, or you can contact me directly, traceymcatamney@btconnect.com or 01676 532940. Thank you – Tracey. |
08.12.2019
Articles and Pictures Wanted: It's that time of year again when work commences on the Christmas Newsletter. To mark the 25th anniversary of our church, this year's newsletter will be a bumper edition, but this is only possible if you provide pictures and articles about parish life over the last 12 months or so. Please send your words, poetry, pictures etc to Ian Clarke on iehclarke@btinternet,com as soon as possible. If you have any questions or ideas for good articles, please talk to Ian after Mass.
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02.12.2019
St. George & St Teresa Catholic Primary School is delighted to welcome all applications for September 2020 Nursery placements. If you would like to look around the school then please do contact us to make an appointment with the Head teacher, Mrs Wright, to visit us during the school day. Call the school office on 01564 774906 to make an appointment. Applications will close on 2nd December 2019.
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23.11.2019
Charity Christmas Fayre in Blessed Robert Grissold Church Hall on 23rd November from 10am to 3.30pm in aid of Save the Children and Acorns (Children's Hospices). It's an opportunity to buy handmade presents, cards, jewellery & "environmentally friendly" items. Homemade cakes & cookies on sale too! Offers of cakes / raffle prizes would be welcomed. For more info contact: Julia Greensall - Mob: 07855 843 914 or email: julia@greensall.com
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17.11.2019
The total raised at last week's breakfast was £213.20, a brilliant result. Many thanks to everyone who supported the breakfast and to those who gave a donation. Fr Ed will receive the money in the next week or so and will be delighteda
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17.11.2019
Thank you to everyone who has emailed or promised raffle prizes. The Tickets are being printed and should be with us by next week. To donate prizes please email traceymcatamney@btconnect.com or see me after mass. Thank you - Tracey
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12.11.2019
Please note Early Mass on Tuesday to allow Fr Frank to attend the monthly Deanery meeting
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10.11.2019
Our Book of Remembrance will be updated in time for the mass on 10th November. If you wish to add any names into the Book, please could you complete one of the forms at the back of the Book and leave it under the Book by Sunday 3rd November. Please print any names you wish to be added on the form and be sure to include the month and day in which you would like that person to be remembered. Thank you.
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10.11.2019
We need an additional member of the team. You will only need to count one Sunday in every ten. Please speak with Bob Jones or Godfrey Chesshire after mass. Thank you
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10.11.2019
Thanks to all who made last Sunday such a special event in our 25th Anniversary year. You can see the photos in our parish archive by clicking on the link to the left
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10.11.2019
Throughout November Masses for the Holy Souls will be offered when we will pray, by name, for those placed before the altar for All Souls.
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10.11.2019
Maureen, together with the rest of Group 83, had a lovely time in Lourdes. She was well looked after. She remembered you all there, and has brought back some Lourdes Holy Water. If anyone would like some, please speak to her.
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06.11.2019
Get-together this Wednesday November 6th. We are meeting at 10.30am in the parish room for tea, coffee, cakes and a chat. All welcome
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03.11.2019
Sunday 3rd November: Confirmation, together with the Blessing of our commemorative window by Bishop William.
Wednesday 25th December: Christmas Day - the 25th anniversary of the first Mass at Blessed Robert Grissold
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03.11.2019
We welcome Bishop William next week. He will celebrate the Mass, preach and Confirm our candidates. He will also bless our commemorative window. There will be a reception in the hall after Mass - to which all are welcome. Please keep the Confirmation Candidates, Chloe, Ethan, Carys, Erin and James, in your prayers as they make their final preparations to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation next Sunday 3rd November.
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03.11.2019
The church will be providing a buffet after mass on the 3rd of November to celebrate the children's confirmation and blessing of the new window by Bishop William. Could we please have volunteers for making cakes and providing food. Please see Ann Dodd and Louise Perry after mass today if you feel you could help.
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03.11.2019
Welcome to Sasha Ward, the artist who has produced our window commemorating the 25th anniversary of our church. Thanks to Ian Clarke who coordinated this project.
|
03.11.2019
There are envelopes for your prayer intentions and offerings at the back of the church. Please write the names of your departed loved ones clearly on a piece of paper and enclose it in one of the envelopes provided, together with your offering. I will offer the Mass for those named at the Masses for Holy Souls during the month of November - they will be named in the intercessions at the Masses during this month of remembrance. A tray will be placed by the altar to receive your Mass intentions and offerings.
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02.11.2019
There are envelopes for your prayer intentions and offerings at the back of the church. Please write the names of your departed loved ones clearly on a piece of paper and enclose it in one of the envelopes provided, together with your offering. Fr. Frsnk will offer the Mass for those named on All Souls' Day and they will be named in the intercessions at the Masses for the Holy Souls that will be offered throughout the month of November. A tray will be placed by the altar to receive your Mass intentions and offerings. The Commemoration of All Souls will take place at 10.00am on Saturday 2nd November.
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01.11.2019
The Solemnity of all Saints will be celebrated on Friday 1st November at 7.00pm
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31.10.2019
It's that time of year again when I am looking for the donation of Raffle Prizes for the Christmas Raffle. As you are aware the raffle is one of our biggest fundraisers each year made possible by your generosity in donating prizes, buying the raffle tickets and selling to friends and family. In particular, I will need to know the first three prizes before the end of October when the tickets go to print. There will be a list at the back of the church, or you can contact me directly, traceymcatamney@btconnect.com or 01676 532940. Thank you – Tracey.
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