Mass times and notices

Week beginning Sunday, 20th September, 2026.

Parish Contact Details

• The parish priest is Fr Adrian Dixon.

• The telephone number is 01642 553 118.

• The address is Holy Rosary Presbytery, 2 Grosmont Drive, Billingham, TS23 2EP.

• The website is www.rcdhnbillingham.co.uk.

• The Facebook page is www.facebook.com/rcdhnbillingham

• The email address is StThomasofCanterbury.Billingham@diocesehn.org.uk.

Mass Times and Intentions

• Sunday 20th September (25th Sunday of the Year): 10.00 AM Holy Mass at Holy Rosary (Intention: Parishioners).

• Monday 21st September (Saint Matthew): 9.30 AM The Rosary at Holy Rosary, followed by 10.00 AM Holy Mass at Holy Rosary (Intention: Deceased Members of the Tucker Family).

• Tuesday 22nd September: 10.00 AM Holy Mass at St Joseph's School (Intention: Peter and Emily).

• Wednesday 23rd September (Saint Pius of Pietrelcina / Padre Pio): 6.15 PM Exposition and Evening Prayer at Holy Rosary, followed by 7.00 PM Holy Mass at Holy Rosary (Intention: Vocations to the Priesthood and Diaconate).

• Thursday 24th September (Our Lady of Walsingham): 10.00 AM Funeral Service at Holy Rosary (Intention: Funeral Service for Angela Jobling).

• Friday 25th September: 10.00 AM Holy Mass at Saint John's (Intention: Private Intention).

• Saturday 26th September (Vigil: 26th Sunday of the Year): 5.30 PM Holy Mass at Saint John's (Intention: Mike Simmons).

• Sunday 27th September (26th Sunday of the Year): 10.00 AM Holy Mass at Holy Rosary (Intention: Parishioners).

Prayers

Sick:

• Maureen Braithwaite, Carol Brownlee, Fr Gerard Burns, Ann Christeson, Dorothy Davis, Bill Devine, Frank Donnelly, Judy Houchen, Sheila Hunt, Brian Kane, Mary Langsdale, Barbara Lloyd, Sarah McAllister, Christine McGhee, Rev. Dan McKie, Ziggy Paczyński, Christine Rooney, Bill Simpson, Fr John Skivington, Peter Smith, Anne Ward, Margaret Wilkie, Kate Williams.

Recently Died:

• Father Leo Pyle, Catherine Foley, Joyce Wordsworth, Alex Wilson, Edmund Ross, Sheila Allen, John Connell, Jack McCabe, Carol Stoves, Kathleen Grainger, Edith Robinson, Ernie Nardone, Sheila Holmes, Tony Canty, Thomas Peters, Roy Peacock, Lillian Gelder, Bridget McGoldrick, Georgina McQuilling, Peter Horan, Stephen Allison, Chris Allison, Helen Webb, Robert Dalton.

Key Notices

• First Holy Communion Programme: Starting in the near future for children in Year 4 and above. Children who attend a parish school will be invited to a meeting in their school. If you know a child at a non-Catholic school who would like to receive First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion, please invite the parents to contact Fr Adrian.

• Baptismal Preparation Meetings: The next meetings will take place on Thursday 1st October and Thursday 12th November in the Medway Hall at 6.30 PM.

• RCIA Group: The programme for those looking into becoming members of the Catholic Church meets on Wednesdays after the Evening Mass. Please invite anyone who would like to know more.

• Tea, Coffee and a Chat: Join fellow parishioners in the Medway on Thursdays at 11.00 AM for tea, coffee, biscuits, and a chat. All are welcome.

• SVP Coffee Morning: Taking place on 27th September after Mass in the Medway.

• Mass Schedule Updates: Register on the parish website to receive emails about last-minute Mass changes, urgent matters, and general parish news.

• Foundation Governor Opportunity: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is looking for parishioners interested in serving as a Foundation Governor to support the school and uphold its Catholic ethos. Interested individuals should contact the school office and speak to Mrs Birrell.

• Little Joe's Babies & Toddlers Playgroup: Sessions run each Friday from 9.00 AM to 10.30 AM in the St Joseph's school hall. All families are welcome.

• Friendship Group Macmillan Coffee Morning: Taking place on Thursday 24th September in the Medway from 10.30 AM to 2.00 PM to raise funds. Tombola prizes are gratefully received and can be left at the back of the church.

• Friendship Group: The group meets every first Tuesday in the Medway at 6.30 PM. Everyone is welcome.

• Light a Virtual Candle: Visit the Prayer Wall on the parish website to post your intentions and pray alongside the rest of the parish.

• All Our Yesterdays: Fr Adrian is looking for photos, videos, or memories of parish life. Please send your name and contact details with anything you submit.

• Adding Something to the Bulletin: Submissions can now be made from the parish website. You only need to provide a landline or mobile number rather than an email address.

• St Joseph's Macmillan Coffee Morning: St Joseph's Primary School invites all parishioners to join them for a Macmillan Coffee Morning on Thursday 24th September from 9.00 AM to 10.30 AM.

• St John's Macmillan Coffee Morning: Taking place in St John's School on Friday 25th September from 9.30 AM to 11.30 AM. Parishioners are invited to attend.

• Acutis Young People: A new group for Catholic young adults aged 18 to 35 to make friends and feel more at home in the parish. The longer-term aim is to build the group around member interests, including social evenings, meet-ups, parish volunteering, and wider community activities. Registration is available via the QR code, with no commitment required beyond turning up when you can.

• St Thomas of Canterbury CAFOD Group: The group thanks everyone for their generous support this year and for the latest donation of £1,000.00 received on 18th August 2026. CAFOD stands with communities facing injustice, poverty, and climate change. The supporter care team can be contacted on 0303 303 3030 or at cafod@cafod.org.uk.

• Website Updates: If you have suggestions for the website, speak with Fr Adrian, email the parish, or use the suggestions button on the site.