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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 Pope’s Prayer Intention for January: Let us pray that praying with the Word of God be nourishment for our lives and a source of hope in our communities, helping us to build a more fraternal and missionary Church
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Safeguarding
The Parish follows the safeguarding standards advised by The Archdiocese of Birmingham. You can view these standards by following the link here.
A link to the Archdiocese safeguarding website can be found here.
Safespaces is a free and independent support service, providing a confidential, personal and safe space for anyone who has been abused by someone in the Church or as a result of their relationship with the Church of England, the Catholic Church in England and Wales or the Church in Wales. If you have been affected, however long ago, Safe Spaces can provide you with support. You do not have to have told the police or the church authorities, and you do not have to still be involved with the church. Your information will not be shared without your consent unless you or someone else is in immediate danger. To contact Safespaces, please follow the link to their website here.
The Isaiah Journey The Isaiah Journey is a working group of the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales which has grown out of the need for a pastoral-spiritual response to the suffering of victims and survivors of abuse in the Church. It provides A Guide for Survivors of Abuse that can be found here.
The Safeguarding Rep for our Parish is Monica Green and she can be contacted via email at sg.brg.balsallcommon@rcaob.org.uk.
The Parish follows the safeguarding standards advised by The Archdiocese of Birmingham. You can view these standards by following the link here.
A link to the Archdiocese safeguarding website can be found here.
Safespaces is a free and independent support service, providing a confidential, personal and safe space for anyone who has been abused by someone in the Church or as a result of their relationship with the Church of England, the Catholic Church in England and Wales or the Church in Wales. If you have been affected, however long ago, Safe Spaces can provide you with support. You do not have to have told the police or the church authorities, and you do not have to still be involved with the church. Your information will not be shared without your consent unless you or someone else is in immediate danger. To contact Safespaces, please follow the link to their website here.
The Isaiah Journey The Isaiah Journey is a working group of the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales which has grown out of the need for a pastoral-spiritual response to the suffering of victims and survivors of abuse in the Church. It provides A Guide for Survivors of Abuse that can be found here.
The Safeguarding Rep for our Parish is Monica Green and she can be contacted via email at sg.brg.balsallcommon@rcaob.org.uk.
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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| 10.12.2025 | Fr. Hudsons Carol Service | We are invited to the charity’s carol service, led by Archbishop Bernard Longley, at 11.30am on Wednesday 10th December. Further details on the noticeboard. |
| 07.12.2025 | Parish Planned Giving | Following last week’s presentation by Ian Clarke about Planned Giving, our volunteers will be available after Mass today to assist with standing order and Gift Aid forms. |
| 07.12.2025 | 100 Club | Stefan Hunka and Ken Higgins will be in the Narthex after Mass today if you wish to sign up for the 100 Club. The next draw will take place on 10th December |
| 07.12.2025 | Collection in memory of Maureen Carroll | We are collecting donations for Fr. Hudsons Caritas in memory of Maureen, who died earlier this year. Envelopes will be available on 7th December; donations will be collected after mass on 14th December. There will also be a collection at the Carol Service. |
| 07.12.2025 | Second Collection today | There will be a collection today for the poor parishes of the diocese. |
| 30.11.2025 | Tuesday Masses | Please note the new start time for Tuesday masses – 10.00 am. Mass on the First Tuesday of each month will be followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with Benediction at 11:00am |
| 30.11.2025 | Thank You | Thank you to all those who supported the Save the Children Fayre last week. A total of £1,668 was raised, including £47.50 from the sale of cakes after Mass. Julia Greensall |
| 29.11.2025 | Quiet Morning | Churches Together in Balsall and Berkswell are holding a Quiet Morning, led by Rev’d Kathryn Darby, Methodist Minister on Saturday 29th November, 10am to 12 noon (coffee available from 9.30 am) at The Old Hall, Temple Balsall (adjacent to the church). If you wish to attend, please contact Doug Timmis on 01676 543346 – limited places available. |
| 23.11.2025 | Knitted Prayer Cloths | There are some small, knitted prayer cloths at the back of the church, that have been knitted by a member of our congregation. Each one has a blessing for you in every stitch. The church hopes you can find comfort in using these whenever you feel the need. There is no charge, but donations are welcome |
| 22.11.2025 | Save the Children Christmas Fayre | This will be held in our Parish Room on Saturday 22nd November from 10.00am to 2.30pm. Hand-crafted items and gifts will be on sale. Refreshments available. Entry is free. If you would like to donate cakes, raffle or tombola prizes (or help in any way), please contact Julia Greensall on 07855 843 914. |
| 16.11.2025 | Holy Souls | Throughout November Masses for the Holy Souls will be offered, and we will pray for those whose names have been placed before the altar. |
| 12.11.2025 | Parish Coffee Morning | Our next Coffee morning will be in the Narthex at 10.30am on 12th November with coffee, buns and good conversation available in abundance. If you haven’t been before, give it a try - you will be made very welcome! |
| 10.11.2025 | Jubilee Tour to Westport, Knock & Co Mayo | £799.00 pps. Price includes flight from Birmingham, 10kg hold luggage, 4 nights’ in 4* Castlecourt Hotel, Westport with Dinner, Bed & Breakfast. Full use of leisure facilities. All entertainment, excursions and transport included. Visit Knock Shrine, Ballintubber Abbey, Fr. Peyton Centre & Kylemore Abbey. Irish music nightly. Single supplement on Enquiry. Contact 01268 762 278 or 07740 175557 or email knockpilgrimages@gmail.com. |
| 09.11.2025 | Remembrance Sunday | Today is Remembrance Sunday when we pray for the repose of the souls of all those who have lost their lives because of war, praying especially for local residents who died serving our country. The silence we keep presents us with an opportunity to remember, honour and give thanks to God for all those courageous men and women who have laid down their lives for the sake of others and in defence of what is right and good. |
| 09.11.2025 | Church Deep Clean | Many, many thanks to all who participated in the much-needed deep clean of the church. I was a wonderful turn-out |
| 06.11.2025 | Carols at Hilliers Garden Centre | Berkswell choir will be singing carols at Hilliers Garden Centre on Thursday 6th November between 5.30 pm & 7.00 pm. Please come and join the choir. Contact Emma Bratton on 07977593017. |
| 03.11.2025 | Bereavement Sessions | St Peter’s Church, Balsall Common, is running sessions for anyone bereaved anytime, starting on Monday 3rd NovemberSave the Children Christmas Fayre 1.15pm to 2.45pm. Further details on our church notice board. To book a place please contact Rev’d Suzy Pearson on 07443345584 or email vicar@spcbalsall.org.uk. |
| 02.11.2025 | Change to weekday Mass | There will be no Mass on Tuesday 4th November. This is because Fr Frank has transferred his day off this week in order that we can celebrate All Souls Day on Monday 3rd November, there will be a 6.30pm Mass offered for All the Faithful Departed. |
| 01.11.2025 | Churches together coffee morning | Churches Together Coffee Morning is held the first Saturday of each month (1st November) at the Jubilee Centre, 10.30-12.00. All Welcome. |
| 26.10.2025 | Book of Remembrance | We will be updating the Book of Remembrance in the church and on our website in preparation for All Souls. If you would like anyone to be added, please complete one of the forms in the book and leave it on the lectern. Alternatively, you can email the full name of the person along with the date and month of their anniversary to iehclarke@btinternet.com. |
10.12.2025
We are invited to the charity’s carol service, led by Archbishop Bernard Longley, at 11.30am on Wednesday 10th December. Further details on the noticeboard.
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07.12.2025
Following last week’s presentation by Ian Clarke about Planned Giving, our volunteers will be available after Mass today to assist with standing order and Gift Aid forms.
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07.12.2025
Stefan Hunka and Ken Higgins will be in the Narthex after Mass today if you wish to sign up for the 100 Club. The next draw will take place on 10th December
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07.12.2025
We are collecting donations for Fr. Hudsons Caritas in memory of Maureen, who died earlier this year. Envelopes will be available on 7th December; donations will be collected after mass on 14th December. There will also be a collection at the Carol Service.
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07.12.2025
There will be a collection today for the poor parishes of the diocese.
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30.11.2025
Please note the new start time for Tuesday masses – 10.00 am. Mass on the First Tuesday of each month will be followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with Benediction at 11:00am
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30.11.2025
Thank you to all those who supported the Save the Children Fayre last week. A total of £1,668 was raised, including £47.50 from the sale of cakes after Mass. Julia Greensall
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29.11.2025
Churches Together in Balsall and Berkswell are holding a Quiet Morning, led by Rev’d Kathryn Darby, Methodist Minister on Saturday 29th November, 10am to 12 noon (coffee available from 9.30 am) at The Old Hall, Temple Balsall (adjacent to the church). If you wish to attend, please contact Doug Timmis on 01676 543346 – limited places available.
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23.11.2025
There are some small, knitted prayer cloths at the back of the church, that have been knitted by a member of our congregation. Each one has a blessing for you in every stitch. The church hopes you can find comfort in using these whenever you feel the need. There is no charge, but donations are welcome
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22.11.2025
This will be held in our Parish Room on Saturday 22nd November from 10.00am to 2.30pm. Hand-crafted items and gifts will be on sale. Refreshments available. Entry is free. If you would like to donate cakes, raffle or tombola prizes (or help in any way), please contact Julia Greensall on 07855 843 914.
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16.11.2025
Throughout November Masses for the Holy Souls will be offered, and we will pray for those whose names have been placed before the altar.
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12.11.2025
Our next Coffee morning will be in the Narthex at 10.30am on 12th November with coffee, buns and good conversation available in abundance. If you haven’t been before, give it a try - you will be made very welcome!
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10.11.2025
£799.00 pps. Price includes flight from Birmingham, 10kg hold luggage, 4 nights’ in 4* Castlecourt Hotel, Westport with Dinner, Bed & Breakfast. Full use of leisure facilities. All entertainment, excursions and transport included. Visit Knock Shrine, Ballintubber Abbey, Fr. Peyton Centre & Kylemore Abbey. Irish music nightly. Single supplement on Enquiry. Contact 01268 762 278 or 07740 175557 or email knockpilgrimages@gmail.com.
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09.11.2025
Today is Remembrance Sunday when we pray for the repose of the souls of all those who have lost their lives because of war, praying especially for local residents who died serving our country. The silence we keep presents us with an opportunity to remember, honour and give thanks to God for all those courageous men and women who have laid down their lives for the sake of others and in defence of what is right and good.
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09.11.2025
Many, many thanks to all who participated in the much-needed deep clean of the church. I was a wonderful turn-out
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06.11.2025
Berkswell choir will be singing carols at Hilliers Garden Centre on Thursday 6th November between 5.30 pm & 7.00 pm. Please come and join the choir. Contact Emma Bratton on 07977593017.
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03.11.2025
St Peter’s Church, Balsall Common, is running sessions for anyone bereaved anytime, starting on Monday 3rd NovemberSave the Children Christmas Fayre 1.15pm to 2.45pm. Further details on our church notice board. To book a place please contact Rev’d Suzy Pearson on 07443345584 or email vicar@spcbalsall.org.uk.
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02.11.2025
There will be no Mass on Tuesday 4th November. This is because Fr Frank has transferred his day off this week in order that we can celebrate All Souls Day on Monday 3rd November, there will be a 6.30pm Mass offered for All the Faithful Departed.
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01.11.2025
Churches Together Coffee Morning is held the first Saturday of each month (1st November) at the Jubilee
Centre, 10.30-12.00. All Welcome.
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26.10.2025
We will be updating the Book of Remembrance in the church and on our website in preparation for All Souls. If you would like anyone to be added, please complete one of the forms in the book and leave it on the lectern. Alternatively, you can email the full name of the person along with the date and month of their anniversary to iehclarke@btinternet.com.
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