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.

The pilgrimage will take place on Saturday 9 May. The cost per person is £25. To sign up and join the Parish group that will leave from Holy Cross, Church in Stone Cross, please pay into the following dedicated account:

• Vivien Minota
• Sort: 608407
• Account:15753527

Please text PILGRIMAGE to 07577053426 once pay ent has been made and kindly indicate the amount paid. You will be contacted directly.

The buses will leave from Holy Cross Parish at 7.00 AM. Please be punctual!

Lessons continue on Sunday 10 May after 11.00 AM Mass at St. Michael Church in West Bromwich.

Lesson: The Holy Eucharist and Confession Revision

Attendance is mandatory.

The 2026 programme and key dates have been shared with all candidates and parents via the Parish WhatsApp Community group. Next step is for parents to gather and plan for the final event celebration.

Lessons resune on Sunday 10 May after 11.00 AM Mass at St. Michael Church in West Bromwich.  

Attendance is mandatory.

The programme and key dates will soon be finalised and shared with all candidates and parents via the Parish WhatsApp Community group.

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.

Pentecost Sunday is May 24. We celebrate the beginning of the Church. Also, the congregational feast of the Spiritans. We shall have our usual ‘Bring and share’ feast after the Masses at Holy Cross and St Michael. We are

also looking forward to the colourful cultural attire from across the world and we welcome all languages to partake in the Masses.

St. Vincent de Paul will hold the next West Bromwich Catholic Churches food bank on Saturday 6 June 2026 between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM and also on Sunday 7 June after 11 AM Mass. 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 31 May 2026 is the last Sunday of the month, please bring canned edibles with long shelf life, cornflakes, rice, cooking oil 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 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. 17 May.

For more details, please contact Katia and or Anna.

The next annual Pilgrimage to Lourdes with the Archdiocese of Birmingham is Monday 25 to Saturday 30 May 2026.

The pilgrimage will return to Lourdes under the leadership of His Grace, Archbishop Bernard Longley and Bishop David Evans.

Booking is now open for travel and accommodation. Click here for for more details.

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.

St. Vincent de Paul will be hosting a Bingo event for the Gentle Exercise team on Wednesday 18 March at 11.00 AM in the St. Michael Parish Hall. Please feel freento join us and share the event.

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.

Induction of Parish Lectors (St. Michael) has been rescheduled ad 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 advised in due course and will taken place after Saturday Mass.

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

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.

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!

Thank you to all the youth across St. Michael and Holy Cross who attended the Lenten reflection talks every Sunday for the last 6 weeks. For those that missed the talks, catch up by listening to the recordings here and also on the Spiritan Youth Ministry Instagram page (please follow). Thank you to the Spiritan Youth Ministry co-ordination group for facilitating the talks which encouraged amd empowered our youth.