Congratulations Deacon Bob Devaney at Sacred heart who was ordained to the priesthood on Saturday July 12th at St Chad’s Cathedral. Please keep them all in your prayers.

Congratulations to Canon Tom Farrell, Parish Priest at Christ the King, who celebrated his  Silver Jubilee of Ordination on Friday 18th July .   Congratulations to Fr Dominic Kavanagh, who was ordained at  Sacred Heart who  is also celebrating his Silver Jubilee.

Corpus Christi October 3rd is the 50th Anniversary of the opening of the church. There will be a Mass of Thanksgiving in the evening followed by  refreshments in the social club. Keep the date free

St Vincent de Paul Society (England & Wales) is this month celebrating 175 years of serving those in need. Membership is open to Christian men and women who wish to live their faith by loving their neighbour in the service of the needy, reaching out through visits. Last year 10,000 members made over 600,000 visits to people in need. As a result 110,000 individuals gained friendship and support and practical assistance. The SVP is active in 1,200 parishes including our Parish. One can become either a Friend or member of the S.V.P. National SVP office Tel: 0207 4074644. Email info@svp.org.uk, website www.svp.org.uk

Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School & Language College celebrates its 50th Anniversary this year. The Golden Jubilee will start with a celebration mass11th September 2008 at 7pm at St John Fisher Church, Tiverton Road, Coventry. Events throughout the year. For any news or views contact goldenjubilee@cardinalwiseman.coventry.sch.uk

Princethorpe Retreat and Conference Centre, Coventry Road, Princethorpe, CV23 9QF. Tel 07901 858687 www.princethorperetreatcentre.org

Maryvale Institute, courses in the Catholic Faith for all Adults.
• The Certificate in Catechesis is for anyone interested in developing his or her faith for the sake of explaining it to others.
• The Certificate in New Testament Studies helps you to gain the most from reading the Bible – in a fully Catholic way!
The Certificate in Studies in the Cathechism will enlighten and enliven your faith more than you can imagine! All courses are inexpensive and can be followed from home. Phone Sr Felicitas now on 0121
360 8118. Email: catechist@maryvale.ac.uk For more information visit www.maryvale.ac.uk

St Vincent de Paul Society (England & Wales) is this month celebrating 175 years of serving those in need. Membership is open to Christian men and women who wish to live their faith by loving their neighbour in the service of the needy, reaching out through visits. The SVP is active in 1,200 parishes National SVP office Tel: 0207 4074644. Email info@svp.org.uk, website www.svp.org.uk
 
Oscott College. Public Lecture on Tuesday 30th September at 8pm., “Satire and Seriousness: Newman’s Loss and Gain and Callista”. The speaker is Professor Sheridan Gilley who was formerly Professor of Church History at the University of Durham
 
Birmingham Diocesan Justice and Peace Assembly –St Peter’s School in Solihull on Saturday 11th October from 10.30 am to 4.15 pm. Theme: There are no Strangers. Speakers: Francis Davis and Shari Brown. www.birminghamjandp.org.uk
 
Coventry Deanery Vocations Mass – Monday 20th October at 7.30pm at St John Vianney Church, Mount Nod. The main celebrant for this Mass will be Monsignor Mark Crisp, Rector of Oscott College.
 
Medjugorje Irish Centre located beside St James Church, owned and managed by the Mullan family is the meeting place for all Medjugorje’s English Speaking Pilgrims. The centre provides information, Aid collection point, restaurant, Laundry, Phone, Internet & foot massage. Accommodation is from as little as 20euro per night see www.medjugorje-properties.com or phone Noel 028 82241888

Annual Diocesan Mass for Altar Servers of the Diocese – will be celebrated by Bishop Philip Pargeter at St Chad’s Cathedral, Birmingham, on Saturday 20th September at 12 noon. All parish servers and their families are invited to attend this Mass.

Birmingham Diocesan Justice and Peace Assembly – This annual event will be held at St Peter’s School in Solihull on Saturday 11th October from 10.30 am to 4.15 pm. Theme: There are no Strangers. Speakers: Francis Davis and Shari Brown. It would be good if parishioners of all ages were able to attend this day, and to represent the parish. www.birminghamjandp.org.uk

Jo Boyce and Mike Stanley They will be in concert to promote their new album ‘Age to Age II’ at St Chad’s Cathedral in Birmingham on Sunday 21st September at 7.00pm. Tickets - £5-00. They will be appearing at St Thomas more Christmas concert on Saturday 20th December – matinee and evening performances – note the date now. More details: www.cjmmusic.com.

St Osburg’s Church Restoration – The Mother Church of our city is due to be restored, beginning this autumn. It will be a major project. The project will require city-wide assistance.

Development of Tesco’s Store and Cannon Park Shopping Centre.
Objections need to have be formally raised by Tuesday the 12th August in writing or via email. The planning committe meet on 2nd October. You may inspect the information of the application at the Planning Dept online at: http://planning.coventry.gov.uk/portal/servlets/ApplicationSearchServlet?PKID=688307  Key issues with this development are the location of the petrol station, the automatic recycling centre, increased traffic, increased noise. The total development is 12 to 18 months beginning 2009.  The phasing of the development is such the first phase will see a temporary store located next to the church (16m) until the new store can be used.