The attention of the Safeguarding Team has been drawn to the activities of children after the Sunday Masses.

At St. Michael Parish Hall, the children play with the stacked chairs. This is extremely dangerous and causes a risk to injury of the children and those around.

At Holy Cross, the children have no restrictions nor awareness and wander into the Sanctuary which is sacred.

We call on parents and guardians to always supervise the little ones, as we do not have any volunteers to help with monitoring at this time. Volunteers for the role will be highly appreciated

The Safeguarding team requests all volunteers to complete a short mandatory review to ensure all clearances and training records are brought up to date. A Google Form will be available shortly for everyone from St. Michael and Holy Cross to confirm their details.

Thank you to all who serve and new volunteers are warmly invited to join.

Please see the Safeguarding page for more details.

Do not forget to go to confession regularly!

Weekly schedule is Saturday 5.00 to 5.30 PM for St. Michael and Saturday 4.45 PM - 5.15 PM for Holy Cross. You can also request confession from the priest after any Mass during the week.

Catechism continues on Sunday 19 July after 11.00 AM Mass..

Attendance is mandatory and all candidates must bring their books to fully participate.

Confirnation Mass date has now been set with Bishop Tim Menezes available to confer on Friday 11 September at 7.00pm. Preparations and planning will be discussed with candidates and parents at Catechism sessions.

Induction of Parish Lectors (St. Michael) has been rescheduled and a new date will be announced shortly. All readers are expected to be present when the new date is published.

The next Lectors training session will be on Saturday 18 July after Saturday Vigil Mass (5.45 PM).

Father Daniel will conduct the session at St. Michael and the Holy Angels church. Attendance is mandatory for all Lectors.

Altar Servers practice is held every Sunday after 11.00 AM Mass by Father Daniel.

Calling for new Altar servers at St. Michael's.

Those that are interested in joining the altar servers are urged to contact Valerie after Mass each Sunday to enlist for training. This opportunity is open to boys and girls between the ages of 7 and 12 who have been baptised and have made their First Holy Communion. Children will be required to attend Mass regularly.

Father Sylvester will leave the parish in August on to a new mission in Nigeria. Farewell celebrations will take place at Holy Cross on Sunday 26 July and at St. Michael on Sunday 2 August. Each church will be responsible for planning and organising its farewell celebration for Fr. Sylvester.

St. Vincent de Paul will hold the next West Bromwich Catholic Churches food bank on Saturday 1 August between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM. Please come and have tea or coffee with us, take something home and sign up to help our community.

Parishioners are kindly reminded and asked to continue to donate kindly to those in need. Sunday 26 July is the last Sunday of the month, please bring canned edibles with long shelf life, cornflakes, rice, cooking oil, shoes/clothing/bed linen and more to support struggling families in our community.

There will be a container at the back of the church where you can drop your donations as you come in for Mass.

The Parish needs parishioners to manage our social media presence across various social media platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X, under the supervision of the Parish Priest. If you are willing to volunteer, please contact the Parish Priest.

The parish youth group meets monthly at St. Michael's Parish Hall every third Sunday of every month. It is a vibrant and welcoming event designed to bring our young people together in faith, fellowship, and fun. Meetings will include a mix of activities like Bible study or devotional teachings, group prayers, and engaging discussions relevant to the challenges and interests of youth. Our youth group will look to strengthen faith, and contribute to the parish community through outreach initiatives or volunteer projects whilst building relationships.

When: Every 3rd Sunday of the month after 11.00 AM Mass.

Next Meeting: Sun. 19 July.

For more details, please contact Katia and or Anna.

A friendly, low‑impact weekly session designed to help you stay mobile, build confidence and enjoy moving at your own pace. Perfect for all fitness levels, come along, keep active and have a laugh with others every Monday after the 12.15 PM Mass.

Join us each week for a relaxed, friendly handicrafts session in the parish hall. All ages and abilities welcome. Come for the creativity, stay for the company. Tea and biscuits included every Wednesdays after the 12.15 PM Mass.

Our parish's new St Vincent de Paul team is more than a group, it is a family of everyday heroes looking to make a difference in our community. Whether it’s lending a hand, sharing a smile, or offering support to those in need, our time and kindness can go a long way.  

We're looking for volunteers with open hearts and willing hands. No experience needed, just a desire to help!

Come be part of something meaningful. Speak to Regina, Vivien or Keith after Sunday Mass to learn more about being part of something special and heart warming!

First Holy Communion for 2026 is now complete. Registration for the 2027 catechism class will begin in October 2026. An announcement to confirm the date will be made at Mass and also contained in the news bulletin.

Thank you to the cabdidates and parents of the 2026 catechism class, well done.

All roles eligible for a DBS must hold a DBS issued within the last three years. If your DBS is still valid (within the last three years), no action is required. If your DBS is older than three years, a new DBS needs to be put in place.

Please note: Due to the likely increase in DBS applications, processing times may be longer than usual. The parish Safeguarding Team appreciate your patience and understanding during this transition.