Welcome to the web site of the Catholic Parish of Kenilworth, served by the Churches of St Augustine & St Francis of Assisi.
THIS SUNDAY Palm Sunday Please take a palm cross into church for the blessing. We begin Holy Week, the most sacred week of the year and in particular the Easter Triduum from the Mass of the Lord’s Supper to Easter Day. In a very real sense the spiritual health of any parish can be seen in the way this unique time of the year is kept. Please endeavour to be with Our Lord in his Passion so then to share in the joy of his Resurrection. There will be a retiring collection for the ‘Year of Faith’ books Yellow coloured Holy Week and Easter service sheets are available to take away. - Monday 7.30 pm Reconciliation service – 4 priests at St Francis’ Church. - Wednesday 9am Mass at St Austin’s. 11.30 am Chrism Mass at the Cathedral.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS and READERS Please will Eucharistic Ministers and Readers volunteer their services for the Easter Triduum and sign up on the sheet in the narthex.
CONGRATULATIONS Pope Francis has recently nominated Professor Margaret Archer as the President of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences. As a Founder Member this body, Margaret has been involved in its work for many years. We congratulate her and assure her of our prayers. Documents of the Academy may be accessed on
SIMPLY SIMPLE PRAYER GROUP The next meeting will be on Tuesday 15 April, at 7.30pm at Bullimore Grove. Following Pope Francis’ advice in the “Walk with me” Lenten Reading for April 4th, “we will take a step forward in love and pray for a person who irritates us”, for their joy in the Easter Season. Please join us, if you can. Thank you for Prayer Box requests, these are always included at the meeting, or e-mail,
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MAUNDY THURSDAY Lists for watching at the Altar of Repose after Mass are now in both churches. Please indicate with a cross (X) on the list provided, the time you will commit to be with our Lord on Maundy Thursday at the Altar of Repose. Access will be via the Main Doors. Will men please volunteer to watch and check around for any unwanted visitors? Eucharistic Ministers are invited to renew their commitment at the Mass of the Lord’s Supper.
GOOD FRIDAY Please remember that this most solemn day is one of fasting and abstinence from eating meat.
GOOD FRIDAY CHILDREN’S SERVICE This service will be held in St Augustine’s school grounds. Meet at the school gate at 9.30am (note revised time) on Good Friday. If necessary bring umbrellas and wellies, as it will be outside, whatever the weather. Children and young people who would like a speaking part are asked to phone N. Mottram (859675) and come along a few minutes early on the day.
GOOD FRIDAY WALK OF WITNESS The Act of Worship organised by Churches Together in Kenilworth and District takes place at Talisman Square at 10.45am and is followed by the procession of Witness to Abbey Hill & the planting of the Cross. All parishioners are encouraged to join in this joint proclamation of our faith with our Christian sisters and brothers locally.
COLLECTION FOR THE HOLY PLACES This annual collection, towards the upkeep of the Holy Places for the use of pilgrims and the faithful of the Holy Land, will be taken as usual after the Good Friday Liturgy. Please be as generous as you are able.
HEALING MASS This went very well with many attending. Many thanks go to Fr Kevin and all who helped with the refreshments. We look forward to a similar event next year.
PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO ROME: 19 – 24 MAY Please come to a meeting at Father Kevin’s house on Tuesday, 22 April at 7.00pm.
AFTERNOON TEA Afternoon Tea to celebrate the Solemnity of St George; unfortunately this event has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.
COFFEE MORNING This event in aid of Zoe's Place and the work of the CWL will be on Tuesday 22 April in the Parish Centre from 10.30 till noon. There will be a bric-a-brac table, home-made produce for sale, and £1 will buy you a cup of tea or coffee and a piece of cake. Please support this if you are able to. Many thanks.
‘MISSIO’ BOXES Please bring your ‘Missio’ Red Boxes to St Francis for emptying. Your box must carry your name and address – there should be a label underneath. If not please place a slip with your details inside the box so it can be returned to you after emptying. If you are not able to bring your box to St Francis, please call C. Adams 858199 to arrange collection. Many thanks for your donations. Volunteers also required please, to help with emptying and counting boxes etc.
CHRISTIAN AID COLLECTION 2014 The annual house to house collection for the important work of Christian Aid will take place this year on 11th - 17th May. We need as many collectors as possible to cover our allotted roads. If you think you can help, please phone S. MacMahon on 01926 858436 (or mobile 07572960874).
FRIENDS OF THE HOLY LAND – VOLUNTEER FHL are seeking another volunteer at the office in Station Road for one morning a week for 3-4 hours. Basic computer skills and confident telephone manner required. Please telephone K. Baxter on 01926 512 980 Mon – Fri 9.30 – 12.30pm.
There will be a meeting for people with learning disabilities and carers on Sun 15 Sept 11am – 12 and every 3rd Sunday in the month. See poster in the narthex.
This event in aid of Zoe's Place and the work of the CWL will be on Tuesday 22 April in the Parish Centre from 10.30 till noon. There will be a bric-a-brac table, home-made produce for sale, and £1 will buy you a cup of tea or coffee and a piece of cake. Please support this if you are able to. Many thanks.
All pilgrims are invited to attend a meeting at Father Kevin’s house on Tuesday, 22 April at 7.00pm. There are two places now available through ill health. The people concerned would be happy for anyone to use these places and the deposit, already paid, will be given to them.
This parish event is held on Mondays 2.00pm - 4.00pm in the Parish Centre. Activities include Craft Corner, Bridge, Whist, Scrabble and Rummikub. New members always welcome. For further information please contact M. Tenney 512339 or D. Owen 855012.
There will be a meeting for people with learning disabilities and carers on Sun 15 Sept 11am – 12 and every 3rd Sunday in the month. See poster in the narthex.
A pilgrimage is proposed from 19 – 25 May 2014 including a General Audience with Pope Francis and pilgrimage visits in Rome and to Subiaco (St Benedict). More details and a booking form available next Sunday. Cost £895 plus any needed extras.
This service will be held in St Augustine’s school grounds. Meet at the school gate at 9.30am (note revised time) on Good Friday. If necessary bring umbrellas and wellies, as it will be outside, whatever the weather. Children and young people who would like a speaking part are asked to phone N. Mottram (859 675) and come along a few minutes early on the day.
The Act of Worship organised by Churches Together in Kenilworth and District takes place at Talisman Square at 10.45am and is followed by the procession of Witness to Abbey Hill & the planting of the Cross. All parishioners are encouraged to join in this joint proclamation of our faith with our Christian sisters and brothers locally.
