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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,
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Jesus calls us to serve him and follow him - to conversion. To turn away from sin - from all that harms our relationship with God and with our neighbour and to turn toward him, to serve him, do his will, to be faithful to our baptismal vocation. Conversion is a gift from God, won for us through the sacrifice of Christ and we must ask for it through fervent prayer in order that we might know the power of Christ’s Resurrection working in our lives.
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.

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
TitleDescription
25.02.2024Millennium ProjectOur thanks to Joe Martin who recently took the ‘Coke Bottle’ into the bank. The amazing amount of £151.86 was counted. A cheque has been given to Columban Father Ed O'Connell. He hopes to join us for Mass one Sunday to update us on the projects which are still ongoing in Lima.
22.02.2024Notice of Electrical WorksAn electrician will be in church most of the day this Thursday 22nd February from 8.30am onwards. If you do need to enter the church please take notice and take care
14.02.2024LentLent begins on Wednesday 14th February (Ash Wednesday). During Lent, Father hopes to follow each Tuesday Mass at BRG and Friday Mass at Saint Francis with Stations of the Cross. He also hopes to run a Lent Course at Saint Francis on Wednesdays after the 9.00am Mass.
14.02.2024Ash WednesdayLent begins this Wednesday 14th February (Ash Wednesday) with the customary imposition of ashes at Mass. There will be a Mass at 9.00am at Saint Francis and 7.00pm at Blessed Robert Grissold
11.02.2024Weekly envelope offerings The new envelopes for 2024/25 are now available for those parishioners who contribute to the Church by using the weekly planned envelope scheme. The boxes are available on the table in the Narthex; should any problems arise, please contact Teresa Green on 07583 540060.
07.02.2024Funeral of Fr Christopher GreaneyThe funeral of Fr Chris will be held at St Peter’s in Leamington. On Wednesday 7th Feb at 6pm there will a Reception and Mass celebrated by the Dean. On Thursday 8th Feb at Midday there will be a Funeral Mass celebrated by the Archbishop. Please pray for him and his family.
02.02.2024Desmond Orr (RIP)Please pray for the repose of the soul of Desmon Orr whose Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Blessed Robert Grissold on Friday 2nd Feb at 11:30 am, followed by cremation at Oakley Wood Crematorium, Bishops Tachbrook, CV33 9QP. Remember in your prayers all those who mourn his passing.
30.01.2024Parish MeetingOn Tuesday 30th January at 7.30pm there will be a meeting in the Parish Hall to discuss the arrangements for the Parish to celebrate its 30th Anniversary Year. All welcome.
21.01.2024Christian Unity ServiceThe Week of Prayer for Christian Unity takes place each year from 18-25th Jan. This year the theme ‘You shall love the Lord your God and your neighbour as yourself’ (Luke 10:27) has been chosen by an ecumenical team from Burkina Faso in West Africa, the service being based on the parable of The Good Samaritan. As part of Churches Together there will be a service held today, Sunday 21st, January, at St Peter’s Church 5.30pm. All are welcome.
07.01.2024Thank you from MaureenI would like to thank you for the Christmas cards, gifts and good wishes that I received, they were most welcome. Wishing you all a Happy and Peaceful New Year and hoping you had a wonderful Christmas. You remain in my thoughts and prayers. I am always happy to see you. Maureen
07.01.2024Recently deceasedPlease pray for Pierluiga Piga, recently deceased. Funeral will be held at Blessed Robert Grissold at 11am on 15th January. Also, Eithne Orr and family are sad to announce the passing of Desmond Orr on 2nd January. Please pray for Desmond and the family. Funeral to be arranged.
02.01.2024Fr Frank post-Christmas break Fr Frank will be taking his post-Christmas break from Tuesday of this week, returning on Saturday 13th January. The Parish office will also be closed until 11th January 2024.
01.01.2024Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of GodWhat better way to begin the New Year than to celebrate this great Marian feast and to commend ourselves and the world to the powerful intercession of Our Blessed Lady. There will be a Mass at St Francis on Mon 1st Jan at 10.30am. All welcome
31.12.2023No weekday Masses at BRG No weekday Masses at BRG this week as Fr Frank is taking his post-Christmas break. The Parish office will also be closed until 11th January 2024.
31.12.2023Thanks from Fr Frank Thanks once more for your cards, gifts, kindness and support. I am overwhelmed by your generosity. Also, I am grateful for all the work you put in to ensuring that there is a Eucharistic presence in this place. Together, by faithfully assembling week by week, we ensure that we witness to the love, light and hope of Christ and his in-breaking Kingdom. That is the distinctive and incomparable gift we are called to offer to the world through our assembly as the Church, but, in order for this to happen, many have to give of their time and energy in raising funds and being responsible for day to day administration and maintenance. May the Lord bless you for your hard work on behalf of Christ and his Kingdom. It is a privilege and a joy to share with you in this service.
28.12.2023Baptism Please pray for Ruairi Sullivan Fagan who will be Baptised at BRG on Thursday 28th December. Please also keep his Parents and Godparents in your prayers.
26.12.2023No Mass on Tuesday 26th December at BRGPlease see bulletin for Saint Francis for other Masses during the week
24.12.2023Emergency Support for Christians in GazaFriends of the Holy Land are still able to channel funds to families in both the Latin (Catholic) and Greek Orthodox Christian parishes in Gaza, where there are just 1000 Christians remaining. 600 are currently sheltering in the Latin parish and your donations will provide medicines, food and water, which are still available in small quantities. They obtain power from extensive solar panels. To read the latest reflection from Sami El Yousef, the CEO of the Latin Diocese of Jerusalem, please visit: https://www.friendsoftheholyland.org.uk/Handlers/Download.ashx?IDMF=1f2678e3-6ae4-4158-bae6-f55032c9d6cc. To make a donation online, please visit www.friendsoftheholyland.org.uk/christmas
23.12.2023Fourth Sunday of AdventThe mass for the fourth Sunday of Advent will take place at St Francis Church at 6.00pm on Saturday 23rd December. Due to when Christmas falls this year this will be the only mass said on the fourth Sunday of Advent.
17.12.2023Carol ServiceOur annual Christmas carol service takes place tonight at 6.30pm. There will be readings, congregational carols to sing and our choir will be singing several Christmas choral pieces too. After the service, mince pies and mulled wine will be served in the parish room and a chance to meet and socialise with friends and parishioners. Everyone is welcome so bring your family and friends!
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25.02.2024
Our thanks to Joe Martin who recently took the ‘Coke Bottle’ into the bank. The amazing amount of £151.86 was counted. A cheque has been given to Columban Father Ed O'Connell. He hopes to join us for Mass one Sunday to update us on the projects which are still ongoing in Lima.
22.02.2024
An electrician will be in church most of the day this Thursday 22nd February from 8.30am onwards. If you do need to enter the church please take notice and take care
14.02.2024
Lent begins on Wednesday 14th February (Ash Wednesday). During Lent, Father hopes to follow each Tuesday Mass at BRG and Friday Mass at Saint Francis with Stations of the Cross. He also hopes to run a Lent Course at Saint Francis on Wednesdays after the 9.00am Mass.
14.02.2024
Lent begins this Wednesday 14th February (Ash Wednesday) with the customary imposition of ashes at Mass. There will be a Mass at 9.00am at Saint Francis and 7.00pm at Blessed Robert Grissold
11.02.2024
The new envelopes for 2024/25 are now available for those parishioners who contribute to the Church by using the weekly planned envelope scheme. The boxes are available on the table in the Narthex; should any problems arise, please contact Teresa Green on 07583 540060.
07.02.2024
The funeral of Fr Chris will be held at St Peter’s in Leamington. On Wednesday 7th Feb at 6pm there will a Reception and Mass celebrated by the Dean. On Thursday 8th Feb at Midday there will be a Funeral Mass celebrated by the Archbishop. Please pray for him and his family.
02.02.2024
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Desmon Orr whose Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Blessed Robert Grissold on Friday 2nd Feb at 11:30 am, followed by cremation at Oakley Wood Crematorium, Bishops Tachbrook, CV33 9QP. Remember in your prayers all those who mourn his passing.
30.01.2024
On Tuesday 30th January at 7.30pm there will be a meeting in the Parish Hall to discuss the arrangements for the Parish to celebrate its 30th Anniversary Year. All welcome.
21.01.2024
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity takes place each year from 18-25th Jan. This year the theme ‘You shall love the Lord your God and your neighbour as yourself’ (Luke 10:27) has been chosen by an ecumenical team from Burkina Faso in West Africa, the service being based on the parable of The Good Samaritan. As part of Churches Together there will be a service held today, Sunday 21st, January, at St Peter’s Church 5.30pm. All are welcome.
07.01.2024
I would like to thank you for the Christmas cards, gifts and good wishes that I received, they were most welcome. Wishing you all a Happy and Peaceful New Year and hoping you had a wonderful Christmas. You remain in my thoughts and prayers. I am always happy to see you. Maureen
07.01.2024
Please pray for Pierluiga Piga, recently deceased. Funeral will be held at Blessed Robert Grissold at 11am on 15th January. Also, Eithne Orr and family are sad to announce the passing of Desmond Orr on 2nd January. Please pray for Desmond and the family. Funeral to be arranged.
02.01.2024
Fr Frank will be taking his post-Christmas break from Tuesday of this week, returning on Saturday 13th January. The Parish office will also be closed until 11th January 2024.
01.01.2024
What better way to begin the New Year than to celebrate this great Marian feast and to commend ourselves and the world to the powerful intercession of Our Blessed Lady. There will be a Mass at St Francis on Mon 1st Jan at 10.30am. All welcome
31.12.2023
No weekday Masses at BRG this week as Fr Frank is taking his post-Christmas break. The Parish office will also be closed until 11th January 2024.
31.12.2023
Thanks once more for your cards, gifts, kindness and support. I am overwhelmed by your generosity. Also, I am grateful for all the work you put in to ensuring that there is a Eucharistic presence in this place. Together, by faithfully assembling week by week, we ensure that we witness to the love, light and hope of Christ and his in-breaking Kingdom. That is the distinctive and incomparable gift we are called to offer to the world through our assembly as the Church, but, in order for this to happen, many have to give of their time and energy in raising funds and being responsible for day to day administration and maintenance. May the Lord bless you for your hard work on behalf of Christ and his Kingdom. It is a privilege and a joy to share with you in this service.
28.12.2023
Please pray for Ruairi Sullivan Fagan who will be Baptised at BRG on Thursday 28th December. Please also keep his Parents and Godparents in your prayers.
26.12.2023
Please see bulletin for Saint Francis for other Masses during the week
24.12.2023
Friends of the Holy Land are still able to channel funds to families in both the Latin (Catholic) and Greek Orthodox Christian parishes in Gaza, where there are just 1000 Christians remaining. 600 are currently sheltering in the Latin parish and your donations will provide medicines, food and water, which are still available in small quantities. They obtain power from extensive solar panels. To read the latest reflection from Sami El Yousef, the CEO of the Latin Diocese of Jerusalem, please visit: https://www.friendsoftheholyland.org.uk/Handlers/Download.ashx?IDMF=1f2678e3-6ae4-4158-bae6-f55032c9d6cc. To make a donation online, please visit www.friendsoftheholyland.org.uk/christmas
23.12.2023
The mass for the fourth Sunday of Advent will take place at St Francis Church at 6.00pm on Saturday 23rd December. Due to when Christmas falls this year this will be the only mass said on the fourth Sunday of Advent.
17.12.2023
Our annual Christmas carol service takes place tonight at 6.30pm. There will be readings, congregational carols to sing and our choir will be singing several Christmas choral pieces too. After the service, mince pies and mulled wine will be served in the parish room and a chance to meet and socialise with friends and parishioners. Everyone is welcome so bring your family and friends!
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