Parish Newsletter – 10th September 2026

https://parish.rcdow.org.uk/ware/parish-newsletter/

Sat 12th September –

6.30pm – Vigil Mass for Sunday –  (Joanna & Albert Martin RIP)

SUN 13th + TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Education Sunday

8.30am – Mass – (Tina Clayton RIP)

10.30am – Mass – (People of our Parish)

Mon 14th – THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS

10.00 – Mass

7.30pm – Prayer Group in hall 

Tues 15th – Our Lady of Sorrows

10.00 – Mass 

Wed 16th – Saints Cornelius, Pope, and Cyprian, Bishop, Martyrs

9.15 – Eucharistic Adoration 

10.00 – Mass

Thur 17th – Saint Robert Bellarmine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church; Saint Hildegard of Bingen, Virgin and Doctor of the Church

10.00 – Mass 

Fri 18th –    Friday Abstinence 

Church and Office Closed 

Sat 19th – Saint Januarius, Bishop and Martyr

6.30pm – Vigil Mass for Sunday –  (People of our Parish)

SUN 20th + TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

 Home Mission Sunday 

8.30am – Mass – (Cecilia Dermody RIP); 10.30am – Mass – (Tommy Curran RIP)

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Weekly Donations: You are able make your weekly donation when you visit the church, and if you prefer, online. see  https://parish.rcdow.org.uk/ware/donate If you haven’t already, please consider making a Standing Order for your regular donation.  For a form, please contact the parish office Ware@rcdow.org.uk  Contactless Giving – you can now make you weekly contribution using the contactless machine at the back of the church.

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EDUCATION SUNDAY, 13th Sept – ‘prayer and celebration for 178 years’ 

LOCAL SCHOOLS & COLLEGES, including dates of Open Days – Education – Roman Catholic Parish of Ware 

Passionate about Catholic education? Join us as a Foundation Governor at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School in Ware and help shape the future of our children. Speak to Father Charles or email the Chair of Governors at the school, Michael Payne, by emailing chairofgov@sacredheart312.herts.sch.uk 

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THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS, 14th Sep – ‘by your holy cross you have redeemed the world’ 

Our Lady of Sorrows, 15th Sep – ‘standing at the foot of the cross’ 

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Eucharistic Adoration – we will have Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 9.15am to 9.45am. on Wednesday 16th September. 

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First Communion Children – on Sunday 27th September we will welcome our First Communion children to our 10.30 am Mass to receive their First Reconciliation Book. 

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Season of Creation 2026: Living Water – – Link: Season of Creation

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OPPOSE ASSISTED SUICIDE – ‘Act Now: Contact your MP’ 

Bishops of England & Wales condemn flawed and dangerous bill 

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CONFIRMATIONS 2026-27 – If you are interested in being Confirmed, or just want to know more, (or you know someone who might be interested), please contact Deacon Adrian adriancullen@rcdow.org.uk or speak to Deacon Adrian after Sunday Mass. Confirmations take place for those who are in School Year 9 or above (from September 2026) If you are an adult and have not been confirmed, we would also like to hear from you. Introduction Meeting for Parents & Candidates on Monday 21st Sep, 7.30 in hall.

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INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CATHOLIC? – next meeting on Wednesday 16th September 7.30pm in the church hall. For further information please contact Deacon Adrian adriancullen@rcdow.org.uk or speak to Deacon Adrian after Sunday Mass. 

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COULD GOD BE CALLING YOU? – ‘Come & See’ Vocations Morning, 17th Oct at Ealing

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OTHER NEWS 

Caritas in Nepal: Food, children and human trafficking among priorities 

Archbishop Gallagher: ‘Dialogue makes cooperation possible’ 

Pope Leo: ‘My heart goes out’ to suffering Ukrainian people 

Pope at Audience: Human dignity must always be defended as God’s gift – Vatican News

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Adult Faith Sharing – We are running an inspirational one off session on “”The Word – God Speaks to Us”. The session will run in the Parish hall on Wednesday 16th September at 10.30am after the morning Mass, and again on Thursday 17th in the evening at 7.30pm for those unable to make the morning session. The video provides helpful insights on the Word and how God Speaks to each of us through the scriptures. It has an engaging and easy going style and there will be opportunities to discuss the content and our experiences. All are welcome! It would be helpful if you signed up on the sheet at the back of the church if you plan to join us for either session.

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If you go into Hospital or someone is sick in hospital, please let the Parish Office know and/or ask the staff on the ward, so that your loved one can be visited whilst in hospital, and receive Holy Communion and any other Sacraments from the Chaplain. Chaplains are: Lister, John O’Neill 01438- 285138; Princess Alexandra, Fr Felix Adiele 01279-97318

Mass Intentions – if you would like a Mass offered for a particular intention, for someone you know who is deceased  or for someone who is ill; please contact the parish office with the details & date you would like the Mass to be offered, these intentions will be printed in our weekly newsletter  

Parish Registration: to register with Ware Parish, please contact Tracy, Parish Administrator, at the Parish Office (Monday – Thursday 9.00am – 1.00pm) – 01920 462140 ware@rcdow.org.uk 

New to the Parish?  – Do get in touch, we would love to hear from you:   Ware@rcdow.org.uk 

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