Whitworth Road Cemetery – Sunday 8th November at 1:00pm.

You are invited for a tea, coffee and cake, to have a chat, meet friends and to build a community at the Presentation Sister’s Convent on Sunday 8^th November after 9:00am mass.

A conference to explore how our parishes can flourish in Communion for Mission and the challenges we face.

Our keynote speaker will be Fr Jerome Ajakaiye, who will offer his thoughts and encouragement as a Parish Priest.

This will take place at St John the Baptist, Trowbridge on Saturday 14th November at 10:00am - 3:00pm.

To register go to https://shootsofhope.eventbrite.co.uk

The Annual Achieve Africa Christmas Event will take place on Saturday, 26th December 2026, from 10:00am to 3:00pm at Holy Family Primary School, Park North, SN3 2PT. This special event offers an opportunity to come together in the spirit of Christmas to share joy, fellowship, and generosity.

Raffle Tickets will be available after Mass, and proceeds will go toward supporting children who are in need in Africa. Your participation and kindness will help make this Christmas a brighter and more hopeful season for many children.

The dates for the First Holy Communion in 2027 are on Saturday 22^nd May at 11:00am and Sunday 23^rd May at 2:00pm.

The application forms are available online and from the Parish Office.

There will be a meeting for the Catechists, parents and children for First Holy Communion on 12^th December 2026 at 10:00am in Holy Family Church.

The date for the Sacrament of Confirmation in 2027 is on Tuesday 25^th May 2027 at 7:00pm.

The application forms are available online and from the Parish Office.

November is the month we remember our loved ones and family members who have gone before us. If you have mass intention for the departed souls, please collect the envelopes and contact the Parish Office.

If you have a child born between 1^st September 2022 and 31^st August 2023, then now is the time to apply for a place at a primary school for admission from September 2027 onwards.

You must complete an application form that is available from the school admissions team of the Council(s).

If your child has been baptised and you are applying for a Catholic school, you must also provide a copy of the baptism certificate to the school.

Please ensure you apply by the closing date of 15^th January 2027.

We are encouraging our parishioners, those who are able, to consider setting up direct debit / standing order, which could also attract gift aid from the government to support our parish.

You are equally welcome to make a one-off donation to the parish.

Please contact the Parish Office for details.

This is an important message to families in our parish, concerning any sick and housebound that need the parish priest to visit and administer the sacrament of the sick. Please call or email the Parish Office as soon as possible. It is better not left till the last minute.

A warm invitation to all the vibrant youth of our parish to join the Holy Family Youth Group. Those who are interested please contact the Parish Office.

A very big thank you to all the volunteers in our parish community. We  cannot thank you enough for the gift of your time and talents.