The Church is here to pray with you and support you through every part of life.
You are welcome to contact us if you are ill, housebound, grieving, lonely, worried, caring for someone, facing a difficult decision or struggling in your faith.
You do not need to wait until there is a crisis. You do not need to know exactly what to ask for. Simply tell us what is happening, and we will help you take the next step.
If you are ill or housebound
If you cannot come to Mass because of illness, disability or age, please let us know.
You may ask for:
- a pastoral visit;
- Holy Communion at home;
- the Sacrament of Confession;
- the Anointing of the Sick;
- prayer and support for you or your family.
The Anointing of the Sick is not only for someone who is dying. It may be received during serious illness, increasing frailty or before major surgery. Please ask early, if possible.
READ ABOUT THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK
If someone is in hospital
Hospitals do not automatically tell the parish when a Catholic has been admitted.
Please tell the ward staff or hospital chaplaincy that the patient is Catholic. You may ask for the Catholic chaplain, Holy Communion, Confession or the Anointing of the Sick.
It is also helpful for the patient or a family member to contact the parish.
If someone is seriously ill or dying
Please contact the parish as soon as possible. Do not wait until the final moments.
If the person is in hospital, ask the ward staff to contact the Catholic chaplain urgently.
Holy Communion at home
If you or someone you know is unable to attend Mass and would like to receive Holy Communion, please contact us.
If you are contacting us for another person, please make sure that they would welcome a visit and that we have their permission to make contact.
Bereavement and funerals
When someone dies, the Church prays for the person who has died and accompanies those who mourn.
The first practical step is usually to contact a funeral director. The funeral director will then contact the parish to arrange the funeral. Families are also welcome to contact us directly for prayer and guidance.
If you need prayer or someone to talk to
You may ask to speak privately with Fr John if you are:
- worried or distressed;
- grieving;
- caring for someone;
- facing a difficult decision;
- struggling with prayer or faith;
- troubled by a personal or family situation.
Pastoral care offers prayer, listening and guidance rooted in the Catholic faith. It does not replace medical care, counselling or other professional help when these are needed.
If someone is in immediate danger, please call 999.
Returning to the Catholic faith
If you have been away from Mass or the practice of your faith, you are very welcome to return.
You will not be judged or expected to know what to do. You may come to Mass, speak privately with Fr John and receive help with Confession or anything you have forgotten.
HELP WITH RETURNING TO THE FAITH
Confidentiality and safeguarding
Pastoral conversations are treated with care and discretion.
However, complete confidentiality cannot be promised if a child or vulnerable adult may be at risk, or if someone is in serious danger. In such circumstances, appropriate help must be sought.
If you have a safeguarding concern, please use our safeguarding contacts.
SAFEGUARDING INFORMATION AND CONTACTS
Contact the parish
Parish Priest
Fr John Owens
john.owens@dioceseofnottingham.uk
Parish Office
Genny Hickey
Telephone: 07354 832195
cathparishmje@dioceseofnottingham.uk
WELCOME, CONTACT DETAILS AND CHURCH ADDRESSES
“Come to me, all you that labour, and are burdened, and I will refresh you.”
Matthew 11:28
Whatever you are facing, you do not have to face it alone.
