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THIS SUNDAY: THE SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PAX CHRISTI
PEACE SUNDAY is on 17 JANUARY and this year Pope Francis asks us to think about ‘A Culture of Care as a Path to Peace’.
“How many resources,” he says, “are spent on weaponry, especially nuclear weapons, that could be used for more significant priorities such as ensuring the safety of individuals, the promotion of peace and integral human development, the fight against poverty, and the provision of health care?” Pope Francis calls on us to “strive daily, in concrete and practical ways, to form a community composed of brothers and sisters who accept and care for one another.”
There will be a collection for Pax Christi this Sunday.
This Sunday marks the seventh anniversary of the death of Father Archie Snell, founder of St. Francis’ Church and parish. May he rest in peace and family and friends be comforted.
ANNUAL CRIB COLLECTION: ‘LET THE CHILDREN LIVE!’
The Crib Collection at Christmas was £1550-58 – see overleaf.
Thanks to you all for your very generous crib donations over the season of Christmas out of devotion to our new-born Saviour.
This total will make a significant difference to the work of ‘Let the Children Live!’
OCTAVE OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY
We shall begin the octave of prayer for the unity of all Christian people on 18 January. 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 all our baptised brothers and sisters in Christ.
CTK United Service will be on Sunday 24 January at 6.30pm on Zoom, and hosted by All Saints’ Church, Leek Wootton.
JOB OPPORTUNITY – FRIENDS OF THE HOLY LAND
This Christian Charity is seeking an Office Administrator. The salaried position is important for our future growth and directly supports the Office Manager. Duties include maintaining the database, responding to enquiries, managing post/emails and sending out materials. The successful candidate will have good verbal and written communication skills, a strong ability to multi-task and be comfortable with using IT (particularly MS Office). The hours of work are negotiable – minimum 20 hours per week, between Mon-Fri. In the current pandemic, some work can be done at home. Normally, the work is conducted from our Kenilworth office. Please contact J. Hill with your CV
NEWS ABOUT THE PANDEMIC
We are aware of an increase in Covid-19 cases locally and would like to reiterate the need for vigilance. From this Sunday, the stewards will be requested to spread the congregation as much as possible throughout the church, in an attempt to ensure at least a 2 m space between groups and hence you may be requested to forego your regular spot. To protect the stewards, we will also be asking those who do are not using the NHS Covid-19 App or bringing a pre-filled form to fill in their own form and then to sanitise hands before entering church. Please also try to pass though the narthex as quickly as possible to your allocated seat. For those not using the NHS Covid-19 App who subsequently test positive for Covid-19, it is imperative that you inform us, either by email or phoning Father Kevin to let us know any mass you attended up to 14 days before becoming unwell.
From the guidance issued on 4 January by HM Government:
‘You can attend places of worship for a service (Mass). However, you must not mingle with anyone outside of your household or support bubble. You should maintain strict social distancing at all times.’
No one should feel under any compulsion to come to Church.
Let us continue, therefore, as long as is possible, to come together for the worship of Almighty God and to encourage, support and pray for each other.
Please pray for St Augustine’s, Crackley Hall and all places of education attended by our young people at this challenging time, and for all doctors, nurses and ancillary workers in health care.
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Following the release of the NHS Covid 19 App, a QR code will now be displayed just inside the entrance of St Francis church. Parishioners may now scan the QR code on arrival. It will be sufficient for only one member of the family/group sitting together to scan the code. For those who do not have/wish to use the App, we are asking all those who attend church to provide their name and contact details in accordance with the NHS "Track and Trace". To speed up entry to church, please bring a pre-filled in attendance slip available here.
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• All people coming to mass must wear a face covering (e.g. face mask or scarf)
• The church will be well ventilated with doors and windows open so please dress accordingly
• When arriving please observe the 1 m + social distance. There will be a steward to welcome you at the main door of the church (the door through the covered link will be closed).
• Alcohol-based hand gel will be available and must be used on entry and departure from the church.
• A steward will direct you to a space. There is space for family groups to sit together whilst still distanced from others.
• Personal possessions should be kept to a minimum.
• Toilets will not be available.
Please stay at home if...
+ You may have a pre-existing condition or are immuno-compromised
+ You are feeling ill, including high temperature, a new continuous cough, loss of smell/taste
+ You suspect you may be ill or have been exposed to Covid 19
+ You have a sick family member at home
During Mass there will be no singing, offertory procession, or physical sign-of-peace. There may be single-use mass sheets which you are asked to take home with you and recycle.
At the time of Holy Communion please stay seated until directed by a steward. Receive in silence in the hand (at arm’s length). Face coverings are to be worn to receive the host, and then step to one side and adjust face covering to consume, re-cover and then return to seat.
At the end of mass again please stay seated until instructed by a steward. The fire exits at the back of church will be used to leave church.
Collection containers for offerings will be located on a table at the exit. Please do not congregate at the end of mass and clear the exits as soon as possible. The Church will be cleaned after each Liturgy
The Parish Centre and St Augustine’s are to remain closed for the foreseeable future.
If you wish to volunteer as a steward please email us.
PEACE SUNDAY is on 17 JANUARY and this year Pope Francis asks us to think about ‘A Culture of Care as a Path to Peace’.
“How many resources,” he says, “are spent on weaponry, especially nuclear weapons, that could be used for more significant priorities such as ensuring the safety of individuals, the promotion of peace and integral human development, the fight against poverty, and the provision of health care?” Pope Francis calls on us to “strive daily, in concrete and practical ways, to form a community composed of brothers and sisters who accept and care for one another.”
There will be a collection for Pax Christi this Sunday.
This Sunday marks the seventh anniversary of the death of Father Archie Snell, founder of St. Francis’ Church and parish. May he rest in peace and family and friends be comforted.
ANNUAL CRIB COLLECTION: ‘LET THE CHILDREN LIVE!’
The Crib Collection at Christmas was £1550-58 – see overleaf.
Thanks to you all for your very generous crib donations over the season of Christmas out of devotion to our new-born Saviour.
This total will make a significant difference to the work of ‘Let the Children Live!’
OCTAVE OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY
We shall begin the octave of prayer for the unity of all Christian people on 18 January. 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 all our baptised brothers and sisters in Christ.
CTK United Service will be on Sunday 24 January at 6.30pm on Zoom, and hosted by All Saints’ Church, Leek Wootton.
JOB OPPORTUNITY – FRIENDS OF THE HOLY LAND
This Christian Charity is seeking an Office Administrator. The salaried position is important for our future growth and directly supports the Office Manager. Duties include maintaining the database, responding to enquiries, managing post/emails and sending out materials. The successful candidate will have good verbal and written communication skills, a strong ability to multi-task and be comfortable with using IT (particularly MS Office). The hours of work are negotiable – minimum 20 hours per week, between Mon-Fri. In the current pandemic, some work can be done at home. Normally, the work is conducted from our Kenilworth office. Please contact J. Hill with your CV
NEWS ABOUT THE PANDEMIC
We are aware of an increase in Covid-19 cases locally and would like to reiterate the need for vigilance. From this Sunday, the stewards will be requested to spread the congregation as much as possible throughout the church, in an attempt to ensure at least a 2 m space between groups and hence you may be requested to forego your regular spot. To protect the stewards, we will also be asking those who do are not using the NHS Covid-19 App or bringing a pre-filled form to fill in their own form and then to sanitise hands before entering church. Please also try to pass though the narthex as quickly as possible to your allocated seat. For those not using the NHS Covid-19 App who subsequently test positive for Covid-19, it is imperative that you inform us, either by email or phoning Father Kevin to let us know any mass you attended up to 14 days before becoming unwell.
From the guidance issued on 4 January by HM Government:
‘You can attend places of worship for a service (Mass). However, you must not mingle with anyone outside of your household or support bubble. You should maintain strict social distancing at all times.’
No one should feel under any compulsion to come to Church.
Let us continue, therefore, as long as is possible, to come together for the worship of Almighty God and to encourage, support and pray for each other.
Please pray for St Augustine’s, Crackley Hall and all places of education attended by our young people at this challenging time, and for all doctors, nurses and ancillary workers in health care.
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Following the release of the NHS Covid 19 App, a QR code will now be displayed just inside the entrance of St Francis church. Parishioners may now scan the QR code on arrival. It will be sufficient for only one member of the family/group sitting together to scan the code. For those who do not have/wish to use the App, we are asking all those who attend church to provide their name and contact details in accordance with the NHS "Track and Trace". To speed up entry to church, please bring a pre-filled in attendance slip available here.
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• All people coming to mass must wear a face covering (e.g. face mask or scarf)
• The church will be well ventilated with doors and windows open so please dress accordingly
• When arriving please observe the 1 m + social distance. There will be a steward to welcome you at the main door of the church (the door through the covered link will be closed).
• Alcohol-based hand gel will be available and must be used on entry and departure from the church.
• A steward will direct you to a space. There is space for family groups to sit together whilst still distanced from others.
• Personal possessions should be kept to a minimum.
• Toilets will not be available.
Please stay at home if...
+ You may have a pre-existing condition or are immuno-compromised
+ You are feeling ill, including high temperature, a new continuous cough, loss of smell/taste
+ You suspect you may be ill or have been exposed to Covid 19
+ You have a sick family member at home
During Mass there will be no singing, offertory procession, or physical sign-of-peace. There may be single-use mass sheets which you are asked to take home with you and recycle.
At the time of Holy Communion please stay seated until directed by a steward. Receive in silence in the hand (at arm’s length). Face coverings are to be worn to receive the host, and then step to one side and adjust face covering to consume, re-cover and then return to seat.
At the end of mass again please stay seated until instructed by a steward. The fire exits at the back of church will be used to leave church.
Collection containers for offerings will be located on a table at the exit. Please do not congregate at the end of mass and clear the exits as soon as possible. The Church will be cleaned after each Liturgy
The Parish Centre and St Augustine’s are to remain closed for the foreseeable future.
If you wish to volunteer as a steward please email us.
Mass times (see details during time of Covid-19 at top of page)
Masses in ordinary times are generally held at the following times. For weekly variations, please consult our Bulletin.
St Francis St Augustine
Sunday 09:30 & 11.15 08:00
Monday 09:30
Tuesday 12:00
Wednesday 10:00
Thursday 19:30
Friday 19:30
Saturday 10:00 & 17:30
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday 10.30am – 11.00am and 4.45 pm – 5.15 pm
Masses in ordinary times are generally held at the following times. For weekly variations, please consult our Bulletin.
St Francis St Augustine
Sunday 09:30 & 11.15 08:00
Monday 09:30
Tuesday 12:00
Wednesday 10:00
Thursday 19:30
Friday 19:30
Saturday 10:00 & 17:30
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday 10.30am – 11.00am and 4.45 pm – 5.15 pm
Liturgical Dates
Click here to see the liturgical dates for 2021 as published by the Liturgical Office for England & Wales.
The parish is part of the Archdiocese of Birmingham: Registered Charity No. 234216 and complies with its Privacy Notice
Prayers for the sick
Our Parish actively encourages praying for our parishioners, relatives and friends who are sick and in need of support. Until now this has been achieved on an informal basis by parishioners providing details to one of our Priests. With the advent of GDPR, we are obliged to make that process more formal - please click here in order to read more and to download the form that must be completed and given to one of our Priests.