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This is where you will find out about upcoming events here at The Abbey the Archdiocese of Birmingham, the Redemptorists London Province and the Region of Zimbabwe.


Abbey News

A Special Extra Update from Fr Kieran CSsR

24 HOURS FOR THE LORD

Is a Lenten initiative of prayer and reconciliation introduced by Pope Francis, this year the motto chosen by the Holy Father for this year is taken from a verse of the Letter to the Romans: "Walking in a new life" (Romans 6,4): https://www.evangelizatio.va/content/pcpne/en/attivita/24ore/24-ore-per-il-signore2024.html

Bearing in mind Pope Francis' frequent cry of recent times that there is 'not enough adoration' this event provides an ideal opportunity to respond to the words of the Holy Father. Our Archbishop would encourage each parish to take one hour for Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and an opportunity for the celebration of the Sacrament of Penance.

Hence we will endeavour to give time to the Lord for Peace and that we may all be open to New Life at 6pm FRIDAY 8th MARCH.

LENTEN ALMS

We are all aware of the plight of the Christians in the Holy Land especially in Palestine and in Gaza. Amazingly some supplies are getting through to the community of some 600 hundred in the compound of the Holy family Church in Gaza. There are many hundreds more who have lost their livelihoods because of the war in Gaza.

You can come to their assistance, and the help of the whole population of Gazza, by your fasting, prayer and almsgiving through the agency of the Pontifical Agency Aid to the Church in Need (ACN-UK) https://acnuk.org/news/holy-land-fresh-aid-gives-hope-for-christians-on-the-breadline/. You may wish to consider Aid to the Church in Need as a worthy recipient of your year's Lenten Alms.

Abbey Restoration Project Update 23 February 2024

I am very pleased to say that the next phase of urgent work is due to start on the 4 March which will be to the roof, valley and rainwater guttering over St. Josephs chapel.

This has been made possible by the considerable efforts of many parishioners in raising further funds for the restoration works. As you may appreciate, we have not raised all of the monies needed to complete all of the works in the adjoining area but with your efforts and with grant applications we do hope that the external restoration can continue.

So far just over £220,000 has been raised. Due to time moving on since repairs were first identified and increased costs we are doing our best with the available funds. The 'Sponsor A Slate' appeal has been successful but there are still some 200 slates for which sponsors are needed and we would ask you to consider this if you have not already done so.

As part of the next phase of roofing works, we are going to put a time capsule in the roof area, listing the names of those who have helped with this appeal as well as details of the present day so that when this is found in many years' time those future generations will hopefully appreciate the forward thinking of the parishioners of today.

If you look at the roof area over the pathway as you walk up to the church entrance door you will see, we have had further storm damage to the roof and this will be the next area needing attention when funds allow.

Thanks to all for your continuing efforts.

A message for our Eucharistic Ministers

Fr. Peter Morris CSsR will be joining us from the Friday 15th Penitential service and staying till 22nd march. I will be helping with a Parish Mission with Fr Royston in Burntwood. Fr Peter has agreed to put on a reflection and training session for new Eucharistic Ministers, followed by a time of prayer and reflection for them and the existing Eucharistic Ministers to get them ready for commissioning in Holy Week.

So, Ministers new and old would you prefer this to be on the afternoon of Saturday 16th March or on an evening during the week? (Likely Tuesday or Thursday)

Speak to Fr Kieran on your preferences.

Fr Kieran J. Brady CSsR PP


Easter Chocolate Novelty 2024

Treat someone to an Easter chocolate novelty (football colours available) created by our Craft & Chat Group. So unique and a lovely way to pass on a gift to friends or a loved one.
On sale after all masses Sunday 3rd March 2024. All proceeds will go to The Restoration Fund. 

SVP Art Workshop

We deliver wonderful art workshops to the SVP community group at The Erdington Abbey.
It's always lovely to see numbers grow each week & everyone enjoy themselves.
We develop a range of art skills using all sorts of media. Take a look at some of our watercolour skills & here are just a few of their finished pieces.

If you would like to come along then please contact Nikki via the website below.  
https://misscreate.co.uk/ 


Abbey Choir

After an absence of sung music for eighteen months, the choir is at last resuming weekly rehearsals and singing at the 10.30 Mass. Rehearsals are on Every Wednesday at 8.00pm. If you have a good knowledge of music and are interested in joining the choir please contact Joe on 07721 753992 or contact the parish office with your details.  


Abbey Cemetery

As stipulated within the grave cremation deeds, Please do not place plants, pots or stones on the grassed area of the graves and cremation plots. No dogs are allowed in the cemetery. Thank you.


Car Park Gates

The barrier to the car park will be closed at the following times: Mon/Wed/Thurs 8.00pm, Tues/Fri 5.00pm & Sat/Sun 7.00pm. Any cars left in the carpark will be locked in! 


Rev'd Fr Gabriel Ignatius Maguire CSsR 


Fr Dickinson's 70 years of profession as a Redemptorist 

We had a wonderful celebration of mass on Saturday 4th September 2022 to celebrate and give thanks for Fr Dickinson's 70 years of profession as a Redemptorist. Click here to view some images of the mass.