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Holy Mass Bulletin – Fourth Week of Lent, Year A, 2026

Saturday 14th  March

6pm – St. John Bosco’s, Claude Mesias RIP & Mario Hargreaves RIP

Sunday 15th  March – Fourth Sunday of Lent – Laetare Sunday

9am – St. Edward’s, All Parishioners
11am – St. Mary’s, Hall Family Intentions

6pm – St. Mary’s, Fr. Brian McWilliams RIP

Monday 16th March

7pm – St. Edward’s, Lenten Reflection

Tuesday 17th  March – Feast of St. Patrick

10:30am – St. Patrick’s Church, 100 Beaumont Leys Lane, Leicester, LE4 2BD

Wednesday 18th March – Commemoration of St. Cyril of Jerusalem, bishop and doctor

10am – St. Edward’s, Kathleen Moore & Family

5pm – St. Mary’s, Reception of body, Molly Bailey RIP

Thursday 19th March – Solemnity of St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary

9am – St. John Fisher School, Anna (Slawek’s Mother – Well Being)

11am – St. Mary’s, Funeral Mass, Molly Bailey RIP

Friday 20th March (No Meat Today) – Commemoration of St. Alcmund, martyr

10am – St. John Bosco’s, Tom & Josie Silk RIP and Martin Silk RIP

7pm – St. Mary’s, Stations of the Cross

Saturday 21st March

6pm – St. John Bosco’s, Mary Murphy (Well Being)

Sunday 22nd March – Fifth Sunday of Lent

9am – St. Edward’s, Paddy Fearon RIP

11am – St. Mary’s, Hillary Manuel Dilip Gomes RIP

6pm – St. Mary’s, All Parishioners

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

Laetare Sunday invites us to rejoice in the midst of Lent, reminding us that the penitential journey is leading us towards the joy of Easter. Even as we continue in prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, the Church encourages us not to lose sight of the hope that sustains us. The rose vestments and lighter tone of the liturgy offer a glimpse of the joy of the Resurrection already drawing near. Lent is not meant to discourage us, but to purify our hearts so that we may receive Christ more fully. With renewed confidence in God’s mercy, we continue our journey, knowing that the Cross leads to new life.

NOTICES

  • All Catholics must make a confession between the 18th February and the 31st of May.
  • Envelopes are in the St. Mary’s church porch for donations for Easter Lilies.
  • 23rd May, Crich Tramway Museum day out, see link: https://cathparishmje.co.uk/diary/

PRAY FOR OUR BELOVED DEAD

  • Molly Bailey RIP

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

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