May – the Month of MaryThe month of May is the “month which the piety of the faithful has especially dedicated to Our Blessed Lady,” and it is the occasion for a “moving tribute of faith and love which Catholics in every part of the world pray to the Queen of Heaven. During this month Christians, both in church and in the privacy of the home, offer up to Mary from their hearts an especially fervent and loving homage of prayer and veneration. In this month, too, the benefits of God’s mercy come down to us from her throne in greater abundance” (Paul VI: Encyclical on the Month of May, no. 1)
The most popular devotion to our Mother is to pray the Rosary. Please make our effort to say the Rosary together at home or at church to pray for vocations, for peace in the world, for our parish communities and for our families. “The Rosary is a powerful weapon to put the demons to flight and to keep oneself from sin…If you desire peace in your hearts, in your homes, and in your country, assemble each evening to recite the Rosary.” (Pope Pius XI) “After the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, there is nothing in the Church that I love as much as the Rosary.”(Our Lady to Blessed Alan de la Roche) Rosary at church: Monday evenings 7pm (St. Joseph’s), Thursdays after 12 noon Mass (St. Bernadette’s) JOURNEY IN FAITH FOR ADULTS
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Weekend Mass Times:
Sat (Sun Vigil): St. Joseph's - 5pm St. Bernadette's - 6.30pm Sunday: St Bernadette's - 9am St. Joseph's - 11am Weekdays: see the latest newsletter Confession: Please check in the newsletter - Thurs 6-7pm (Burntwood) or by appointments Sacraments: please contact Fr. Linh Contact: Parish Priest : Fr. Linh Nguyen Deacon : Rev. Mr. Tony Deaville Address: The Presbytery, 123 Cannock Road, Burntwood, Staffs, WS7 0BB. Telephone: 01543 686266 Email: Fr. Linh: fr.linh.nguyen@rcaob.org.uk Office: stjoseph.burntwood@rcaob.org.uk stbernadette.brownhills@rcaob.org.uk Safeguarding Notice
Both our parishes operate in accordance with Statutory Safeguarding Guidance and the National and Archdiocese policies & procedures at all times. If you have any concerns, please contact the Parish Safeguarding Representatives (PSR) or the Diocesan Safeguarding Team: St. Joseph’s PSR is Mrs. Pat Davies who can be contacted at: sg.stjoseph.burntwood@rcaob.org.uk St. Bernadette’s PSR is Mrs. Sally Holmes who can be contacted at: sg.stbernadette.brownhills@rcaob.org.uk or the Diocesan Safeguarding Team can be contacted at safeguarding@rcaob.org.uk or on 0121 230 6240 |