Welcome to the web site of the Catholic Parish of Kenilworth, served by the Churches of St Augustine & St Francis of
THIS SUNDAY I wish to record my thanks to those who came to speak last Sunday about the Kenilworth Food Bank idea. It was good to have this input as we prepared for the Octave of Prayer for Christian unity. Recently in Rome Pope Benedict exhorted the faithful to unite more intensely in prayer during the course of this week, "to increase shared witness, solidarity and collaboration among Christians, in expectation of that glorious day when together we will all be able to celebrate the Sacraments and profess the faith transmitted by the Apostles". The ongoing dates for Food Bank meetings for those interested are: 24 January at 7.30pm, 7 February at 7.30pm, both at St. John’s Church.
OCTAVE OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY The prayer of Jesus: - “Father that they may be one, as we are one” must be in our hearts and minds as we pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ in other ecclesial communities. Please endeavour at least to pray daily the ‘Our Father’ for the unity of all Christians. There will be a United Service, with an emphasis on celebrating the input of our young people, organised at St John’s Church Kenilworth at 6.30pm this Sunday 22nd January. I hope that a good number of our parishioners will be present.
WELCOME We welcome into the family of the Church, HOLLY JOYCE SPEIGHT after her baptism last week at St. Austin’s Church. We pray for her, her parents, Godparents and family.
PARISH FINANCE COMMITTEE The next meeting is on Thursday 26 January at 7:00 pm at the Priest’s House.
PARISH AGM 11TH MARCH Forward notice of the parish AGM, which will be on Sunday 11th March at 6:30 in the Parish centre. Please put the date in your diary as it is an important meeting for anyone interested in the running of the parish. We will be seeking nominations for a media and communications representative and social secretary. These are highly important roles for the parish council without which we would no longer exist. Can you be of help? If you are interested in knowing more please contact I. Haigh on (512685)
The Feast of the Presentation of our Lord in the Temple will be celebrated on 2 February. There will be a Mass at Crackley Hall School at 11.30am. On that day Bishop Kenney will be visiting the parish school and beforehand will celebrate the mass for the feast day at:
12 noon at St Francis’ Church. I hope many will attend. (Fr Kevin)
The date given to us by the Archdiocese for 2012 is Sunday, 5 February. This will be observed this year at St Francis’s Church. Please book the date and later on sign up for a period of personal prayer on the charts in both churches.
Youth club will restart on 11th Jan at 7:30 to 9pm in the parish centre. The club meets every 2nd and 4th Wed of the month. Other dates for the term are 25th Jan, 8th, 29th Feb, 14th, 28th March. Further information can be found on the notice board in the Narthex or phone I. Haigh on 07785 523124.
CONFIRMATION 2012 The next celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation will be on Thursday, 9 February 2012. Classes will be held in the parish for children not attending a Catholic school, commencing in September 2011. If you wish your child to be prepared for Confirmation please contact (Father Kevin or) V. Cutler 01926 855074 as soon as possible.
Youth club will restart on 11th Jan at 7:30 to 9pm in the parish centre. The club meets every 2nd and 4th Wed of the month. Other dates for the term are 25th Jan, 8th, 29th Feb, 14th, 28th March. Further information can be found on the notice board in the Narthex or phone I. Haigh on 07785 523124.
Youth club will restart on 11th Jan at 7:30 to 9pm in the parish centre. The club meets every 2nd and 4th Wed of the month. Other dates for the term are 25th Jan, 8th, 29th Feb, 14th, 28th March. Further information can be found on the notice board in the Narthex or phone I. Haigh on 07785 523124.
