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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 season of Advent begins today - the season of preparation for Christmas. The prayer of this season looks forward in relation to the triple coming of the Lord: in history, in grace and at the end of time. Its tone is one of anticipation, expectation and yearning. As St Charles Borromeo said: ‘This is the time eagerly awaited by the patriarchs and prophets, the time that holy Simeon rejoiced to see. This is the season the Church has always celebrated with special solemnity. We too should always observe it with faith and love, offering praise and thanksgiving to the Father for the mercy and love he has shown us in this mystery.’
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Masses at Blessed Robert Grissold in time of the pandemic
Out of care for the welfare of others please social distance, wear a mask and sanitise hands:
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
Those attending will be asked to supply contact details for track and trace
Please Note:
+ In the first instance, attendance will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Once capacity has been reached the stewards will prevent entry
+ 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.
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| 08.12.2021 | Get Together | Our next Get-together will be on Wednesday, 8 December in the Parish Meeting Room at 10:30 a.m. Come along and enjoy mince pies and mulled wine and, of course, tea and coffee. Everyone is welcome. We ask for a voluntary contribution to help with expenses. If you need help with transport please contact Fran Lester (01676 530371) or Madeleine Peat (01676 532452). |
| 28.11.2021 | Bulletin | Volunteers are needed to join those who ensure the printing of the weekly Bulletin for the Mass - full instruction will be given. Volunteers share the responsibility for the printing of parish news and notices for a limited number of weeks. Please contact Fr Frank for further details if you are interested. |
| 28.11.2021 | CAFOD World Gifts | Buy a Christmas gift that makes a difference! Help provide emergency support to a family in urgent need this Advent. The World Gifts range will delight the people you give them to and help transform the lives of families living in poverty. Shop online at www.worldgifts.cafod.org.uk |
| 28.11.2021 | Christmas Giving to Father Hudson's Project | This Advent we are going to collect gifts for Father Hudson's. They have asked for Christmas selection packs, Family Biscuit or Chocolate boxes. Family presents eg a family game, and Gifts for adults eg toiletries or winter accessories. Either wrapped (with a label stating who it is for) or unwrapped. If you prefer to give a gift voucher for food or other gifts, that would also be lovely. (Please see the enclosed leaflet for details of this) We will be collecting all gifts /vouchers at church on the 5th and 12th Dec- Just put your donation in the box under the tree. We will also have a box there for food donations for the food bank. Please also see the notice in the Narthex. Thanks for all your donations – Claire. |
| 27.11.2021 | Christmas Fayre | A Christmas Fayre in aid of “Save the Children” will be held in the Parish Hall on Saturday, 27th November - from 10 am to 3pm. Hand-crafted items, and other goodies suitable for presents, will be on sale. There will be refreshments, including home-made cakes. There is no charge for entry but donations are welcomed. If anyone would like to donate cakes, raffle prizes or can help in any way, please contact Julia Greensall on 01676 530 285. |
| 21.11.2021 | Month of Remembrance | If you wish for your deceased loved ones to be prayed for by name in the Masses throughout the month of November please write their names on a piece of paper, enclose it in an envelope together with your offering and deposit the envelopes in the tray beside the altar. |
| 21.11.2021 | Advent | Next Sunday is the First Sunday of Advent |
| 15.11.2021 | No Tuesday Mass | Fr Frank is away next week so there will not be a Mass this Tuesday. |
| 10.11.2021 | Get Together | Good news! We are starting our parish Get-together again after a long break. Our first one is on Wednesday, November 10 in the parish meeting room at 10:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy tea, coffee, and cake and a chat. Everyone is welcome, so if you know of friends or neighbours who would like to come they are very welcome. If you do not have transport please contact Fran Lester (01676 530371) or Madeleine Peat (01676 532452). |
| 10.11.2021 | Invitation to gather, pray and socialise | An invitation to gather, pray and socialise 7.00pm Wednesday 10th November at St Francis of Assisi, Kenilworth. Everyone across the district is invited to an ecumenical service at St Francis of Assisi church, Kenilworth, CV8 1HL, followed by a light buffet in the adjacent Parish Centre. For catering purposes please confirm your attendance by 1st November on 01926 852163 or to peter.rand@friendsoftheholyland.org.uk |
| 07.11.2021 | First Holy Communion | Please keep in your prayers our twelve candidates who are preparing for First Holy Communion. |
| 07.11.2021 | Fake Emails | Please be aware that fake emails in the name of parish priests are being sent out to parishioners. Please feel free to contact me if you are in any doubt about any email purporting to be sent by me. Fr Frank |
| 07.11.2021 | Second Collection | There will be a second collection for the Johnson Association which looks after retired and infirm clergy. |
| 07.11.2021 | Lately Dead | PLease pray for the repose of the soul of Maureen Franklin, a helper for many years for HCPT The Pilgrimage Trust Group 83 and Group 524 (Hosanna House). |
| 02.11.2021 | All Souls | If you wish for your deceased loved ones to be prayed for by name in the Mass of All Souls and at Masses throughout the month of November please write their names on a piece of paper, enclose it in an envelope together with your offering and deposit the envelopes in the collection boxes at the back of church. I will offer the Mass for those named at the Mass on All Soul’s Day, Tuesday 2nd November at 10.00 am. and at the Masses throughout November. |
| 31.10.2021 | All Saints | Sunday 31st October is the Solemnity of All Saints |
| 24.10.2021 | The Coventry Circle of the Newman Association | The Coventry Circle is part of the Newman Association and our members are drawn mainly from Catholic parishes in Coventry, Warwickshire and Rugby. The national Association, founded in 1942, is inspired by Saint John Henry Newman and seeks to promote greater understanding of our Catholic faith in the contemporary world. The Circle has approaching 50 members. Each year we organise a series of talks with speakers on a theme related to theology, scripture, spirituality, pastoral life, Catholic culture and history, ecumenism or interfaith dialogue. We also strive to deepen our faith through Circle Masses, an annual Retreat, a reading group, ecumenical outreach and social activities. Click on the link to see the programme of lectures from September 2021 to May 2022. All are delivered on zoom at 7.30pm. In the future, as we emerge from the pandemic, it is envisaged that more of our talks will be delivered in a hybrid form, with some meeting in a physical venue and others zooming in. Contact details are included in the link. |
| 24.10.2021 | World Mission Sunday | Information available at the back of the Church this Sunday. |
| 24.10.2021 | Clocks go Back | Please note that the clocks go back next Sunday. |
| 24.10.2021 | All Souls | If you wish for your deceased loved ones to be prayed for by name in the Mass of All Souls please write their names on a piece of paper, enclose it in an envelope together with your offering and deposit the envelopes in the collection boxes at the back of church. Envelopes must be returned by next Sunday 31st October. I will offer the Mass for those named at the Mass on All Soul’s Day, Tuesday 2nd November at 10.00 am. |
08.12.2021
Our next Get-together will be on Wednesday, 8 December in the Parish Meeting Room at 10:30 a.m. Come along and enjoy mince pies and mulled wine and, of course, tea and coffee. Everyone is welcome. We ask for a voluntary contribution to help with expenses. If you need help with transport please contact Fran Lester (01676 530371) or Madeleine Peat (01676 532452).
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28.11.2021
Volunteers are needed to join those who ensure the printing of the weekly Bulletin for the Mass - full instruction will be given. Volunteers share the responsibility for the printing of parish news and notices for a limited number of weeks. Please contact Fr Frank for further details if you are interested.
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28.11.2021
Buy a Christmas gift that makes a difference! Help provide emergency support to a family in urgent need this Advent. The World Gifts range will delight the people you give them to and help transform the lives of families living in poverty. Shop online at www.worldgifts.cafod.org.uk
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28.11.2021
This Advent we are going to collect gifts for Father Hudson's. They have asked for Christmas selection packs, Family Biscuit or Chocolate boxes. Family presents eg a family game, and Gifts for adults eg toiletries or winter accessories. Either wrapped (with a label stating who it is for) or unwrapped. If you prefer to give a gift voucher for food or other gifts, that would also be lovely. (Please see the enclosed leaflet for details of this) We will be collecting all gifts /vouchers at church on the 5th and 12th Dec- Just put your donation in the box under the tree. We will also have a box there for food donations for the food bank. Please also see the notice in the Narthex. Thanks for all your donations – Claire.
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27.11.2021
A Christmas Fayre in aid of “Save the Children” will be held in the Parish Hall on Saturday, 27th November - from 10 am to 3pm. Hand-crafted items, and other goodies suitable for presents, will be on sale. There will be refreshments, including home-made cakes. There is no charge for entry but donations are welcomed. If anyone would like to donate cakes, raffle prizes or can help in any way, please contact Julia Greensall on 01676 530 285.
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21.11.2021
If you wish for your deceased loved ones to be prayed for by name in the Masses throughout the month of November please write their names on a piece of paper, enclose it in an envelope together with your offering and deposit the envelopes in the tray beside the altar.
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21.11.2021
Next Sunday is the First Sunday of Advent
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15.11.2021
Fr Frank is away next week so there will not be a Mass this Tuesday.
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10.11.2021
Good news! We are starting our parish Get-together again after a long break. Our first one is on Wednesday, November 10 in the parish meeting room at 10:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy tea, coffee, and cake and a chat. Everyone is welcome, so if you know of friends or neighbours who would like to come they are very welcome. If you do not have transport please contact Fran Lester (01676 530371) or Madeleine Peat (01676 532452).
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10.11.2021
An invitation to gather, pray and socialise 7.00pm Wednesday 10th November at St Francis of Assisi, Kenilworth. Everyone across the district is invited to an ecumenical service at St Francis of Assisi church, Kenilworth, CV8 1HL, followed by a light buffet in the adjacent Parish Centre. For catering purposes please confirm your attendance by 1st November on 01926 852163 or to peter.rand@friendsoftheholyland.org.uk
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07.11.2021
Please keep in your prayers our twelve candidates who are preparing for First Holy Communion.
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07.11.2021
Please be aware that fake emails in the name of parish priests are being sent out to parishioners. Please feel free to contact me if you are in any doubt about any email purporting to be sent by me. Fr Frank
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07.11.2021
There will be a second collection for the Johnson Association which looks after retired and infirm clergy.
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07.11.2021
PLease pray for the repose of the soul of Maureen Franklin, a helper for many years for HCPT The Pilgrimage Trust Group 83 and Group 524 (Hosanna House).
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02.11.2021
If you wish for your deceased loved ones to be prayed for by name in the Mass of All Souls and at Masses throughout the month of November please write their names on a piece of paper, enclose it in an envelope together with your offering and deposit the envelopes in the collection boxes at the back of church. I will offer the Mass for those named at the Mass on All Soul’s Day, Tuesday 2nd November at 10.00 am. and at the Masses throughout November.
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31.10.2021
Sunday 31st October is the Solemnity of All Saints
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24.10.2021
The Coventry Circle is part of the Newman Association and our members are drawn mainly from Catholic parishes in Coventry, Warwickshire and Rugby. The national Association, founded in 1942, is inspired by Saint John Henry Newman and seeks to promote greater understanding of our Catholic faith in the contemporary world. The Circle has approaching 50 members. Each year we organise a series of talks with speakers on a theme related to theology, scripture, spirituality, pastoral life, Catholic culture and history, ecumenism or interfaith dialogue. We also strive to deepen our faith through Circle Masses, an annual Retreat, a reading group, ecumenical outreach and social activities. Click on the link to see the programme of lectures from September 2021 to May 2022. All are delivered on zoom at 7.30pm. In the future, as we emerge from the pandemic, it is envisaged that more of our talks will be delivered in a hybrid form, with some meeting in a physical venue and others zooming in. Contact details are included in the link.
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24.10.2021
Information available at the back of the Church this Sunday.
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24.10.2021
Please note that the clocks go back next Sunday.
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24.10.2021
If you wish for your deceased loved ones to be prayed for by name in the Mass of All Souls please write their names on a piece of paper, enclose it in an envelope together with your offering and deposit the envelopes in the collection boxes at the back of church. Envelopes must be returned by next Sunday 31st October. I will offer the Mass for those named at the Mass on All Soul’s Day, Tuesday 2nd November at 10.00 am.
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