Bulletin for the Fifth Week of Ordinary Time

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Holy Mass Bulletin – Fifth Week of Ordinary Time, Year A, 2026

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

Wednesday 11th February – Our Lady of Lourdes

10am St. Edward’s, All Parishioners

Thursday 12th February

9:30am – St. Mary’s, Beatie and Patricia RIP

Friday 13th February

10am – St. John Bosco’s, Holy Souls

Saturday 14th February – Sts. Cyril, monk, and Methodius, bishop, Patrons of Europe

6pm – St. John Bosco’s, Paul Hickey RIP

Sunday 15th February – Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time

9am – St. Edward’s, All Parishioners
11am – St. Mary’s, Frank Hartley RIP
6pm – St. Mary’s, David Casserley 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 continue through Ordinary Time, the Gospel reminds us that every Christian is called to be light in the world by the way we live. Holiness is not something reserved for special moments, but something worked out in the ordinary duties of daily life: in our families, our work, and our prayer. This week we celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, and we place before her all who are sick, anxious, or in need of comfort. Let us remember that Christ comes to us especially in our weakness and draws us to himself through the sacraments and through faithful prayer. Please continue to pray for one another, for our parish, and for those preparing for the sacraments in the months ahead. May the Lord bless you and keep you faithful in the week to come.

NOTICES

  • Mass on Thursday at 9:30am (not 10am) due to deanery meeting.
  • See Thank you from Chris O’Donovan of St. Edward’s at
    https://cathparishmje.co.uk/2026/01/27/message-from-christy-odonovan/
  • Shrove Tuesday Pancakes and Crafty Corner, Tuesday 4pm 17th Feb at St. Edward’s
  • Lenten Reflections every Monday at St. Edward’s beginning on 23rd February at 7pm. 
  • Deanery Lenten Station Mass Thursday 26th February 7pm at Holy Cross

PRAY FOR OUR BELOVED DEAD

  • Donal Fitzpatrick RIP, Funeral Mass 10:30am on Wednesday 4th March at St. Edward’s

Parish Website: cathparishmje.co.uk, Office: 07354 832195  cathparishmje@dioceseofnottingham.uk

Parish Priest: Fr. John Owens: john.owens@dioceseofnottingham.uk

Safeguarding Representative: Hilari Chetwood: 07734 690611




What’s Happening this Week

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


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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