Bible Studies – Matthew and Leviticus
What’s Happening this Week
Wednesday 4th February – St. Gilbert of Sempringham, religious
10am – St. Edward’s All Parishioners
Thursday 5th February – St. Agatha, virgin and martyr
10:30am – St. John Bosco’s, Funeral Service John Roche RIP
Friday 6th February – Sts. Paul Miki and Companions, Martyrs of Japan
7pm – St. Mary’s, Latin/English Mass All Parishioners
Saturday 7th February
6pm – St. John Bosco’s, Michael & Theresa Tierney RIP + Mary & George Martin RIP
Sunday 8th February – Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time
9am – St. Edward’s Brian Heaney RIP
11am – St. Mary’s, Doreen and Hugh Dwyer RIP
6pm – St. Mary’s, Lawrence Toner RIP
Confessions: Saturday 5:30pm – St. John Bosco’s, Sunday 5:30pm – St. Mary’s
Also after any Holy Mass or liturgy and by appointment
FROM THE PARISH PRIEST
As we enter the week ahead in Ordinary Time, the Church reminds us that holiness is lived through faithful perseverance in daily life. I ask you to keep in prayer, and support by your presence, those preparing for Confirmation by the Bishop. To our confirmandi: this is not simply a ceremony, but a deepening of your baptismal faith and a strengthening by the Holy Spirit. Stay close to prayer, to the Eucharist, and to the life of the Church as you prepare. And to those already confirmed: this week is a reminder that Confirmation is not something we leave behind. The grace of the sacrament calls us, day by day, to live as witnesses to Christ — in our families, our workplaces, and our parish. Let us place the coming week in the Lord’s hands, asking for the grace to remain faithful, generous, and attentive to the work of the Holy Spirit among us. Please keep one another in your prayers.
NOTICES
- 40 Days for Life Launch at St Edwards Hall on Monday 2nd February at 7.15pm.
- Fr. John’s email has changed as the previous account was compromised, see below.
- No Mass on Thursday or Friday morning as we have Tuesday & Friday evening Masses.
PRAY FOR OUR BELOVED DEAD
- Donal Fitzpatrick RIP
Parish Website: cathparishmje.co.uk,
Office: 07354 832195
Office: cathparishmje@dioceseofnottingham.uk
Parish Priest: Fr. John Owens: john.owens@dioceseofnottingham.uk
Safeguarding Representative: Hilari Chetwood: 07734 690611
Premises Officer vacancy – St. John Fisher School
Employer: St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Multi Academy Trust
Location: St John Fisher School – a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Hours: 37 hours per week / 52 weeks per year
Working hours: Monday – Thursdays: 6.45 – 10.45 & 2.15 – 5.45, Fridays: 6.45 – 10.15 & 2.15 – 5.45
Position: Permanent
Salary: £22,415 -£23,506 Actual Salary (£25,989-£27,254)
Grade: Band 3 (Points 6-9)
Start Date: To Be confirmed
Closing date: 09:00 am 6th February 2026
Interview Date: Week commencing 9th February 2026
Are you reliable, hardworking, and take pride in maintaining clean spaces? Our school is looking for a dedicated premises officer to help create a safe, welcoming environment for students and staff.
Your Role:
As a key part of our site team, you’ll have responsibility for general site maintenance, using a varied skillset to carry out tasks such as cleaning, refilling consumables, painting and decorating and manual handling, as well as ensuring the site is in a good condition for all to work and learn effectively.
Anthony Gallagher | Headteacher
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
Leicester 40 Days for Life – Launch Evening
The Leicester 40 Days for Life Launch Evening will take place on Monday 2 February at 7.30pm at Saint Edward’s Parish Hall, 633 Aylestone Road, Leicester LE2 6TF. Refreshments will be provided.
This evening is particularly for anyone who would like to learn more about the 40 Days for Life Prayer Vigil, which runs from 18 February to 29 March.
For further information, please contact Maureen at leicester40daysforlife@gmail.com or visit www.40daysforlife.com/en/leicester.
St. Mary's, St. John Bosco and St. Edward's 