Praying the Rosary
Throughout October, the Rosary will be prayed in our parish churches How to pray the Rosary Marian Hymns
Parish RCIA Programme (known as the Faith Journey Group)
Parish RCIA will start on Tuesday, 10th September, meeting in the Holy Spirit social centre hall at 7pm. If you know anyone interested in learning more about becoming a Catholic, please invite them to join us. The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is open to any adults who wish to: Full details of…
Urgent Parish Notice regarding Phishing email
We have been informed that there is an email in circulation supposedly sent out from Fr John Martin asking for support. Please be aware that it is a Phishing email and that you should not respond to it. The email , example given here (pastorrectorevfr@gmail.com ) is not from Fr John and please do not…
Rite of Election 18 Feb 2024
Last Sunday, a group of people from our parish travelled with their families, catechists and Fr John to the Cathedral to take part in the Rite of Election with Bishop Patrick . This service marks a key moment on the journey of them preparing to be baptised or received into full communion with the Church…
Marriage Week 2024
Marriage Week is an annual celebration offering the opportunity to support and promote marriage and family life. It is celebrated this year from 7-14 February. 7-14 February A Christian marriage is rooted in faith; that means faith in God, as the giver of life and the one who promises eternal life to those who believe…
Parish Census: Your Parish Needs YOU. Add your VOICE to the Parish!
As we approach the first anniversary as a Parish, as we reflect on this significant milestone, it fills our hearts with gratitude for the journey we have all been through together. This is just a starting point: in the coming years, we may have different kinds of challenges and changes. To prepare us in embracing the unforeseen changes, we have to understand “Who we are”…
Police Advisory Notice to Churches – WhatsApp Takeovers
Lots of churches use WhatsApp these days for communicating internally with church members or for smaller groups within the church.We have been informed by Leicestershire Police’s Cyber Crime Unit about a scam specifically targeting church groups.For more details, please refer to the full advisory note from Leicester Police.
Holy Spirit Golden Jubilee
Friday 3rd May is the 50th anniversary of the Dedication of the Church of Holy Spirit, it was consecrated in 1974. Learn more about our history on https://parishoftheannunciationrushcliffe.co.uk/holy-spirit-west-bridgford/. A Special Mass for the Golden Jubilee was held on Saturday 22nd June followed by refreshment.
World Day of Prayer Service on Friday 1st March 2024
Read more: https://ctch.org.uk/
Holy Spirit Cricket Club
Thanks to all those who got involved in the cricket club this year (remember we represent all 4 Churches not just Holy Spirit). We didn’t win many matches but had lots of fun. If you would like to get involved contact David at David.Paton@nottingham.ac.uk
St Anne’s Team Meeting
The meeting took place recently. A copy of the minutes is available from the Secretary, Denise Doyle ( denisedoyle10@gmail.com)
Helping a local Foodbank and the Homeless
Our Community supports St Anne’s Foodbank, The Friary & Emmanuel House Times are difficult and the rising cost of living is impacting on everyone. Our donations of food and toiletries has also really suffered and impacted on what we can take to these charities. Please try to help with whatever you can spare – even…
We no longer collect and recycle crisp packets
The local supermarkets are now recycling the crisp packets with other soft plastic wrapping. Please take them to the supermarket. Thank you.
Urbi et Orbi Message of Pope Francis
EASTER 2024 Sunday, 31 March 2024 Dear brothers and sisters, Happy Easter! Today throughout the world there resounds the message proclaimed two thousand years ago from Jerusalem: “Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified, has been raised!” (Mk 16:6). The Church relives the amazement of the women who went to the tomb at dawn on the first…
Marriage Week 2024
Marriage Week is an annual celebration offering the opportunity to support and promote marriage and family life. It is celebrated this year from 7-14 February. 7-14 February A Christian marriage is rooted in faith; that means faith in God, as the giver of life and the one who promises eternal life to those who believe…
Jubilee 2025 in the Diocese of Nottingham – Prayer-focused Resources
From Advent 2023 there will be a whole year of Encounter in 2024, to tie-in with the Year of Preparation focusing on Prayer in its many forms. Each month there will be a different prayer theme considered across the Diocese, various prayer-focused resources will be available through the year of Prayer. Updates will be posted…
A reflection from Pope Francis for the Year of Prayer
To read the full reflection and find more resources at dioceseofnottingham.uk/yearofprayer