Category: Church Notices

BIRMINGHAM MALE VOICE CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Saturday 5th December at 7.00pm here in Holy Name Church Great Barr Birmingham Tickets for £10.00 refreshments    included. Tickets available from the Parish Office thank you.

CHRISTMAS FAYRE

The annual Christmas Fayre will take place on Saturday 14th November 2026 after 12:30pm Mass, in the Parish  Centre.  We kindly ask for your help and support by donating items to help us run the Christmas Fayre stalls. All proceeds will go towards the Church Building Fund. Every contribution, big or small, will be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your generosity and support.

We are in need of chocolates, bottles, fancy goods,  Bric -a –Brac, electrical new items.           

We also need prizes for the main raffle. These can be left in the  Parish Office

during office hours. No clothes, books or CDs. Thank you .  

Holy Name Catholic Primary School – Open Morning:

We are delighted to be hosting an open morning in school on Tuesday 10th  November at 9.15am for parents who have children who will be eligible for a reception place in September 2027.
Please visit the school website to book your place and find out more!

www.holynameprimary.co.uk

We are looking forward to meeting you!

At all the Masses this weekend we welcome people form the Saint Carlow Acutis Association to give a presentation. This is to help us in our ministry to the young of the parish. There will be a meeting after the 10:30am Solemn Mass on              November 8th in the Parish Centre. All welcome especially if you believe you can play a part in this important ministry.

MULTI –CULTURAL EVENING – SATURDAY 11TH JULY 2026 AT 7:00PM at Holy Name Parish Centre

                      MULTI—CULTURAL EVENING

We are delighted to invite you to a joyful Multi-cultural evening taking place on Saturday, 11th July 2026 at 7:00pm.  Our parish is a vibrant community enriched by people from many different countries and cultures. This special evening will be a wonderful opportunity for us all to come together, share our traditions, and get to know one another.

As one parish family-including our schools and parish cluster- we look forward to celebrate the          diversity that makes our community so unique and special. There will be a warm atmosphere of          friendship, cultural and togetherness for everyone to enjoy.

Please save the date in your diary-we would love to see you there!

Further details about a planning meeting will be shared soon. We look forward to welcoming you all.

Fr.Christopher

First Holy Communion – FOR SAINT.MARK’S SCHOOL – SUNDAY 14TH JUNE 2026 AT 10:30AM

GREAT BARR METHODIST CHURCH MAY 31ST FROM

3PM-5PM

An Afternoon of soul, Motown & more for information please see the poster in the Church Notice Board. All are welcome.

Thank you.

St Vincent de Paul Society (S.V.P) Race Night

Join us for a Race Night in aid of the SVP on Thursday 22nd May at Great Barr Club from 7pm. Come along for an enjoyable evening while helping to support the valuable work SVP withing our parish community. Donations for the raffle would be greatly appreciated and can be handed in at the Parish Office. Please also remember that if anyone feels they would benefit from the help and support of the SVP, we can be contacted confidentially via the parish office.

First Holy Communion – FOR HOLY NAME SCHOOL – SATURDAY 16TH MAY 2026 AT 12:30PM

We Warmly invite everyone to attend the upcoming planning meeting for our multicultural event on Wednesday, 13th May at 6:00pm.

This meeting is an important opportunity to come together, share ideas, and help shape a celebration that reflects the diversity, creativity and spirit of our community. Your voice, input, and support truly make a difference.

Whether you have ideas to contribute, skill to offer, or simply want to be part of something meaningful, we would love to see you there. Together we can create an inclusive and vibrant event everyone will enjoy.

Save the date!

The Multicultural evening itself will take place on Saturday, 11th July at 7.00pm. A wonderful occasions to celebrate and experience  the richness of different cultures.

Please make every effort to attend the planning meeting your participation greatly appreciated!

Fr.Christopher

The Marist Way group will meet on Tuesday 14th April 2026 at 2:00pm in Church.  Led by Sr. Helena. All are welcome.

The Requiem Mass for Robert Hennessy (Bob) is on Monday 13th April 2026  here in Holy Name Church at 10:30am followed by Burial at Heath Lane Cemetery at 12:15pm.

Reception into Church for Robert Hennessy (Bob) is on Sunday 12th April 2026 at 4:30pm here in Church.

The celebration of the Divine Mercy Devotion will take place in Church at 3:00pm, the hour of Mercy, this Sunday 12th April.

The Devotion consists of the Divine Mercy Chaplet, the Glorious Mysteries of the Holy Rosary and Solemn Benediction.

Afterwards when the service if finished there will be an opportunity of Confession so as to receive the indulgence.

Holy Saturday

           Solemn Paschal Vigil Mass of the Resurrection 8:00pm

In these three sacred moments the whole mystery of the Mass enfolds before us, the mystery of our eternal Salvation. This is a time when we can receive Sanctifying Grace from God who in His great Love for us brings us into the very      mystery of His Love. The Mass of the Lord’s Supper, the Celebration of the Passion and the Pascha Vigil Mass of the Resurrection are the very heart of the faith. The Sacred Triduum is everything for us and so I pray that it will be a time of great blessing for you all. With my prayers  Fr Christopher

Good Friday

           Solemn Celebration of the Lord’s Passion 3:00pm

In these three sacred moments the whole mystery of the Mass enfolds before us, the mystery of our eternal Salvation. This is a time when we can receive Sanctifying Grace from God who in His great Love for us brings us into the very      mystery of His Love. The Mass of the Lord’s Supper, the Celebration of the Passion and the Pascha Vigil Mass of the Resurrection are the very heart of the faith. The Sacred Triduum is everything for us and so I pray that it will be a time of great blessing for you all. With my prayers  Fr Christopher

Holy Thursday

           Solemn Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7:00pm

In these three sacred moments the whole mystery of the Mass enfolds before us, the mystery of our eternal Salvation. This is a time when we can receive Sanctifying Grace from God who in His great Love for us brings us into the very      mystery of His Love. The Mass of the Lord’s Supper, the Celebration of the Passion and the Pascha Vigil Mass of the Resurrection are the very heart of the faith. The Sacred Triduum is everything for us and so I pray that it will be a time of great blessing for you all. With my prayers  Fr Christopher

We have this service on Tuesday 24th March at 7:00pm. For those who have not attended this service before, it consists of Scripture readings and reflections to remind us of God’s loving mercy to all His children and our own weakness which we bring to Him for healing. After this time of prayer, we make our  personal confession to the priest and receive individual absolution. Please come along to receive God’s healing love.

Saturday 21^st of March 12.00 – Chamberlain Square by the fountain. We are called to be a shining light in the darkness and to be a witness to all nations. Join a growing movement of men who peacefully go into the heart of Birmingham and kneel down in front of a statue of Our Lady to pray for our city, nation, and for men to live out their God given vocation as protector, defender and servant.

For more information contact Ben – 07885505116

The children from St Mark’s School will be confirmed on  18th March 2026.  At 7pm.  Please remember them and their families in your prayers. Celebrant: Bishop David Evans.

Wednesday  4th February 2025, there is Parish Pastoral Council meeting here in the Parish office at 6.00pm.

Every Wednesday the Parish Office will be closed

The Requiem Mass for Brendon Huston is on Friday 16th  January 2025, here in Holy Name Church at 10:00am,                   followed by Cremation at Sandwell Crematorium 11:30am

Reception into Church on Thursday, 15th January at 4:00pm.

Reception into Church on Thursday, 15th January at 4:00pm.

Saturday 3rd is our Parish Feast but we will be celebrating the Christmas Sunday, however, we welcome to the Sunday

Solemn Mass at 10:30am Bishop David Evans to help us celebrate.

Feast of St. Stephen, Patron Saint of Altar Servers

10:00am Holy Mass

8:30am Mass of the Dawn

10:30am Solemn Mass of the Day

4:00pm Vigil Mass

8:30pm Christmas Carols

9:00pm Mass of Christmas Night

Solihull parishioner Ray McNally shares his experience as he, and others, peacefully protest about the sale of Christmas cards which mock Jesus Christ. A peaceful gathering will take place on Sunday 21 December at 2pm outside Sainsbury’s, Stratford Road, Shirley. All are welcome, please come and stand together in unity and prayer, affirming the dignity of our faith and the respect owed to every religious tradition.

Our Advent Penitential Service will take place on Tuesday 16th
December at 7pm. As we continue our preparation for
Christmas, we follow the teaching of John the Baptist by seeking
forgiveness for our sins and failings, through the Sacrament of
Reconciliation. We will reflect together on the message of
Advent before making our personal confession and receiving
absolution.

The Giving Tree in now in church. It supports the
work of both the SVP in the Parish and with local
schools and St Chad’s Sanctuary in
Birmingham, which helps refugees and asylum
seekers. Please take a gift tag, buy your gift,
wrap it and return it with its tag as soon as possible. The
deadline for the SVP is 14th December and for St Chad’s
Sanctuary13th December. Thank you for your continuing
generosity.

We warmly invite all our senior parishioners to join us for the
Senior Citizens’ Party, now taking place on Saturday, 13th
December 2025, in the Parish Centre. If you have already
collected and returned your invitation letter, there’s no need to do
anything further. If not, please collect a letter from the Church
Porch after Mass, complete the reply form, and return it as soon
as possible to help us with our arrangements. We look forward to
celebrating with you!

Induction as the parish priest of the Holy Name Fr.Christopher’ s
induction will be held on Wednesday 10th December 2025 with
Holy Mass at 7:00pm.Refreshments will be served after the Mass
at the parish centre. You are all very welcome.

Fr.Christopher’s induction will be held on Wednesday 10th December 2025 with Holy Mass at 7:00pm. Its been many years since we had Induction of the Parish Priest. This is a very important moment in the life of the Parish to actually have a Parish Priest of Archdiocese rather then just Parochial Administrator.

Refreshments will be served after the Mass at the parish centre. You are all very welcome.

In preparation for this important parish event we require volunteers to undertake the following tasks:

1. Clean and Prepare in the afternoon. Meeting at 2:30pm in the Parish Centre Hall

2. Refreshments: please bring a plate of a cold food item for the Buffet Before Mass in the hall

If you are able to assist in any other way please contact Payal in the Parish Office Thank you.

This will take place on Tuesday 9th December at 2.00pm led by Sr. Helena. In the prayer room .All are welcome.

This will take place on Tuesday 9th December at 2.00pm led by Sr. Helena. In the prayer room .All are welcome

Requiem Mass for Patricia Byrne is on Friday 5th                             December 2025, 12:30pm here in Church followed by                     committal at Heath Lane Cemetery at 1:45pm.

Reception into church is on Thursday 4th December at 6:45pm here in Church.