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10 May 2026: Sixth Sunday of Easter Year A
"Alleluia! Christ is risen!"
Dear parishioners,
Welcome to all visitors here with us this weekend. It’s good to be together. As we continue reflecting on the special Year of St Francis I am pleased to share with you a couple of updates.
San Damiano Crucifix
We will be placing a replica of the San Damiano Crucifix in the Parish Centre. The Cross is famous in the life of St Francis because while praying in the chapel he heard a voice coming from the crucifix saying: "Francis, go and repair my house." Let’s pray that the Lord will speak to many people through his Cross in our Parish Centre.
New Icons being commissioned
I am delighted to announce that two new icons have been commissioned for our parish depicting St. Francis and St. Clare. In the sacred tradition of iconography, these images are being 'written' specifically for our parish by a local icon writer. Once completed, they will be permanently placed in the day chapel, where they will serve as a focus for prayer and reflection. I hope to invite members of the icon group to share with us about their work, along with their beautiful designs.
If you would like to contribute towards the icons and the Crucifix, there are a number of options. Please send in any offerings by an envelope to the clergy or through the presbytery door, or by using the QR code (on this newsletter) or the contactless card machine.
With my prayers and thanks, Fr Ryan
Mass changes this week. Please note that Mass on Tuesday 12 May is at 9.30am to enable us to attend the Deanery meeting. With the Holy Day on Thursday, there will be no Mass on Wednesday this week.
Ascension Day Masses - on Thursday 14 May we will celebrate the Solemnity of the Ascension with Masses at 10am and 6pm in St Francis Church, and an 11am Mass at Crackley Hall School, which is also open to the public. All Masses fulfil the holiday of obligation today.
Dear parishioners,
Welcome to all visitors here with us this weekend. It’s good to be together. As we continue reflecting on the special Year of St Francis I am pleased to share with you a couple of updates.
San Damiano Crucifix
We will be placing a replica of the San Damiano Crucifix in the Parish Centre. The Cross is famous in the life of St Francis because while praying in the chapel he heard a voice coming from the crucifix saying: "Francis, go and repair my house." Let’s pray that the Lord will speak to many people through his Cross in our Parish Centre.
New Icons being commissioned
I am delighted to announce that two new icons have been commissioned for our parish depicting St. Francis and St. Clare. In the sacred tradition of iconography, these images are being 'written' specifically for our parish by a local icon writer. Once completed, they will be permanently placed in the day chapel, where they will serve as a focus for prayer and reflection. I hope to invite members of the icon group to share with us about their work, along with their beautiful designs.
If you would like to contribute towards the icons and the Crucifix, there are a number of options. Please send in any offerings by an envelope to the clergy or through the presbytery door, or by using the QR code (on this newsletter) or the contactless card machine.
With my prayers and thanks, Fr Ryan
Mass changes this week. Please note that Mass on Tuesday 12 May is at 9.30am to enable us to attend the Deanery meeting. With the Holy Day on Thursday, there will be no Mass on Wednesday this week.
Ascension Day Masses - on Thursday 14 May we will celebrate the Solemnity of the Ascension with Masses at 10am and 6pm in St Francis Church, and an 11am Mass at Crackley Hall School, which is also open to the public. All Masses fulfil the holiday of obligation today.
Extra is a newsletter produced for the Warwick 'mission', a group of parishes ('cluster') working together within the Banbury and Warwick Catholic Deanery of the Archdiocese of Birmingham.
All are welcome for Baptism
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Sometimes people feel worried about asking so I wanted to share this personal message. Please feel at ease about asking for Baptism for yourself or for your children. Baptisms usually take place Saturdays and Sundays at 12 noon. If you have any questions or would like further information please contact me through the parish office. Fr. Ryan |
WALKING TOGETHER - UNFOLDING GOD‘S PLAN in our Parish
Following Archbishop Bernard’s Pastoral Letter, we are invited to reflect on how we can continue to work together build a vibrant community of faith, joyful in our service of God and neighbour. All are welcome to share in this important process.
Over the past year we have met to discuss and put into place plans to bring to life the Diocesan Vision Statement and how we continue to move forward as a parish - deepening our faith (formation and spiritual growth), sharing our faith (evangelisation), celebrating our faith (worship and liturgy) and witnessing our faith (social action) - click here for a summary.
Click here to find out more about ‘Unfolding God’s Plan’ in our Parish and the invitation from our Holy Father and Archbishop Bernard to walk together and become true missionary disciples.
Following Archbishop Bernard’s Pastoral Letter, we are invited to reflect on how we can continue to work together build a vibrant community of faith, joyful in our service of God and neighbour. All are welcome to share in this important process.
Over the past year we have met to discuss and put into place plans to bring to life the Diocesan Vision Statement and how we continue to move forward as a parish - deepening our faith (formation and spiritual growth), sharing our faith (evangelisation), celebrating our faith (worship and liturgy) and witnessing our faith (social action) - click here for a summary.
Click here to find out more about ‘Unfolding God’s Plan’ in our Parish and the invitation from our Holy Father and Archbishop Bernard to walk together and become true missionary disciples.
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Mass times
Masses in ordinary times are generally held at the following times.
For weekly variations, please consult our Bulletin.
St Francis St Augustine
Sunday 10:30 08:30
Monday 09:30
Tuesday 12:00
Wednesday 10:00
Thursday
Friday 19:30
Saturday 10:00 & 17:30
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday 10.30am – 11.00am and 4.45 pm – 5.15 pm or by appointment
Masses in ordinary times are generally held at the following times.
For weekly variations, please consult our Bulletin.
St Francis St Augustine
Sunday 10:30 08:30
Monday 09:30
Tuesday 12:00
Wednesday 10:00
Thursday
Friday 19:30
Saturday 10:00 & 17:30
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday 10.30am – 11.00am and 4.45 pm – 5.15 pm or by appointment
Warwick and Banbury deanery
The Catholic parish of Kenilworth is part of the Warwick cluster, a group of parishes working together within the Warwick and Banbury Deanery of the Archdiocese of Birmingham.
Archdiocese of Birmingham: Registered Charity No. 234216 The Catholic parish of Kenilworth complies with the Archdiocese Privacy Notice
Archdiocese of Birmingham: Registered Charity No. 234216 The Catholic parish of Kenilworth complies with the Archdiocese Privacy Notice
Safeguarding
The Parish operates in accordance with Statutory Safeguarding Guidance and the National and Archdioceses policies & procedures at all times. Our Parish Safeguarding Representative is J. Barr who can be contacted at [email protected] or alternatively the Diocesan Safeguarding team can be contacted on 0121 230 6240 or at [email protected] if you have any concern.
Please find below links to key resources on safeguarding:
Please find below links to key resources on safeguarding:
Health and Safety
In the event of an accident (or a near miss or concern about safety) a reporting form is available online here This can also be used to let our safety co-ordinator know of anything you may be concerned about. Reporting an accident or concern helps us keep our community safe.