Mass times and notices

Summary of notices for reading software

Mass Times & Intentions 

• Sunday - 22nd Feb (1st Sunday of Lent): 10:00 AM at Holy Rosary (Intention: Peter and Eric Hadaway and Mary Ellis).

• Monday - 23rd Feb: No Holy Mass.

• Tuesday - 24th Feb: No Holy Mass.

• Wednesday - 25th Feb: No Holy Mass.

• Thursday - 26th Feb: No Holy Mass.

• Friday - 27th Feb: No Holy Mass.

• Saturday - 28th Feb (Vigil of the 2nd Sunday of Lent): 5:30 PM Vigil Holy Mass at St John’s (Intention: Owen Duffy).

• Sunday - 1st March (2nd Sunday of Lent): 10:00 AM at Holy Rosary (Intention: Parishioners).

Key Notices 

• Ash Wednesday and Lenten Traditions: Preparation for Ash Wednesday begins outside with the burning of last year's palm crosses, with the ashes shared with the congregations. Watch the burning of the palms, discover the history behind the tradition, and see a montage of volunteers receiving ashes on the website.

• Lent Lunches: Churches Together are organising Lent Lunches for a simple lunch and fellowship, starting at Midday with donations divided between Cafod and Christian Aid. Schedule: Friday 20th Feb: St Aidan’s Friday 27th Feb: St Columba’s Friday 6th March: North Billingham Methodist Church Wednesday 11th March: Holy Rosary Friday 20th March: St Cuthbert’s Friday 27th March: St Columba’s.

• Fr Adrian's Lent Quiz: Fr Adrian’s legendary Lent Quiz is live.

• Light a Virtual Candle: Visit the Prayer Wall on the parish website to share intentions and join the community in prayer.

• ‘Little Joe’s’ at St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School: A new playgroup for parents and their babies and toddlers will start on Friday 6th March 2026, between 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM, and will run each Friday.

• St. Joseph’s Crib: Still eagerly waiting for the very first photo or memory of the St. Joseph’s crib; please see Father Adrian if you can help.

• Coffee, Tea & Chat: Thursdays, 11:00 AM in the Medway. All are welcome.

• All Our Yesterdays: Help upgrade these pages! Please share photos, videos, or memories of parish life with Fr. Adrian.

• SVP Food Hub: Open on Fridays from 12 NOON to 2:00 PM in the Medway. Everyone is welcome.

• SVP Summer Camps (Holy Island): Booking now for children in School Years 5 to 7 for an all-inclusive residential week.

• Holy Island Volunteers: Help is needed for kitchen, caretaking, and leaders for Summer and Term time.

• St. Thomas of Canterbury News: Looking for new stories for the next edition of the newsletter. Please contact Father Adrian to share your story.

• Join the Newsletter Team!: Volunteers are needed to help write, design, and produce the newsletter; contact Father Adrian to volunteer for the team.

• St Patrick’s Day Party: Jig the night away with ‘Blind Stag’, supporting CAFOD and SVP fundraising at Synthonia Suites, Belasis Avenue. This takes place on Friday, 20th March 2026, 6:30 PM to 11:00 PM. Tickets are £8 for Adults and £4 for Children.

Prayers 

Sick: 

• Sheila Allen, Maureen Braithwaite, Carol Brownlee, Ann Christeson, Robert Dalton, Dorothy Davis, Bill Devine, Judy Houchen, Sheila Hunt, Brian Kane, Mary Langsdale, Sarah McAllister, Rev. Dan Mckie, Grace Ollie, Christine Rooney, Bill Simpson, Fr John Skivington, Peter Smith, Judith Sowerby, Anne Ward, Margaret Wilkie, Kate Williams.

Recently Died: 

• Jack McCabe, Carol Stoves, Kathleen Grainger, Edith Robinson, Ernie Nardone, Durnan Clarke-Barnes, Tony Canty, Thomas Peters, Brian Nicholls, Denis Murphy, Bridget McGoldrick, Georgina McQuilling, Peter Horan, Vivian Suttill, Helen Webb, Mary Bewley, Christopher Madden, Edmund (Eddie) Wilson, Chris Allison, Stephen Allison, Trevor Pennington, Sheila Holmes.