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.