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Welcome to the Church of the Holy Rood
This is the website of the Catholic Parish of The Holy Rood (which means "Holy Cross",) in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. You will find here lots of pictures of parish events, a weekly item by the Parish Priest, Fr Terry Boyle, articles about church matters from the Vatican Information Service and Catholic World News as well as homilies on the Sunday readings and general information about the Parish. Enjoy your visit.
Father Boyle's Page
Holiday Photos
Latest Parish Newsletter.
Lourdes 2008.
Hallam Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes
UCM at Walsingham.
Holy Rood Uion of Catholic Mothers enjoyed a sunny day in Walsingham on the Annual UCM Pilgrimage with Bishop Brain presiding.
Confirmation 2008
Congratulations to 25 of our children who were confirmed by Bishop John at Holy Rood Church recently. We will keep these young people in our prayers that they will always be 'God's good people' and that the Holy Spirit may guide them wisely throughout the rest of their lives. Many thanks to everyone who has helped in their preparation and who made the night so special with the music, flowers, beautiful cake and wonderful refreshments afterwards. Many thanks to the Parish photographer, Michael Galvin for the great pictures which you can see by clicking on the smaller image above...
First Holy Communion 2008
Congratulations to the 25 children who made their first Holy Communion on June 14th in Holy Rood Church. It was a day filled with God’s grace and beauty and will be long remembered by all who filled the packed church. Many thanks to everyone who worked so hard in countless ways and we pray for all these children as they continue on their journey of faith with Our Lord Jesus. To see the pictures just click on the smaller image above!
May Procession 2008
On Sunday 18th May the annual May Procession took place in honour of Our Blessed Lady. We were blessed with fine weather for the procession which began in the convent grounds and resonated to the singing of the Lourdes hymn, ‘Ave Maria’. It was a truly joyful atmosphere and a privilege to be part of such a celebration that showed Holy Rood Parish at its very best. To see the pictures (many thanks to Michael Galvin) just click on the smaller image above...
Bishop John's Visit 2008
On Pentecost Sunday 2008, the Parish welcomed Bishop John on an official visit to Holy Rood. The Bishop spoke at all three Masses that morning and at the 9.30 Mass there was apacked church and over 60 children takinig part in the children's liturgy. Confirmation candidates read superbly at the start of Mass and the church looked particularly resplendent on the great feast of Pentecost. Thanks to the goodwill of so many people, our parish continues to thrive and flourish. This is a great blessing and very well done to everyone involved. To see the pictures taken by Michael Galvin, just click on the smaller image above...
Easter Vigil Mass 2008
The first Mass of Easter that commemorates Jesus Christ Our Lord rising from the dead. The Easter Fire was kindled and our Easter Candle lit and the church was packed with people to celebrate this very special Mass. Many thanks again to Michael Galvin for this collection of photos...
Easter Flowers 2008
There is so much work that goes on behind the scenes and often unoticed but never unappreciated by the people of the parish. Included in this group are the wonderful flower arrangers who make our church look so beautiful for the glory of God. Many thanks to every one of them and to see pictures of this year's Easter flowers just click on the smaller image...
Good Friday 2008
The faithful of the Parish were gathered together at 3.00 p.m. to commemorate solemn liturgy of Good Friday. It is called ‘Good’ because Jesus died to take away all of our sins. He died so that each one of us may have life and have it to the full. To see the pictures just click on the teaser image...
Holy Thursday 2008
The Mass of the Last Supper is possibly the most evocative and poignant Mass of the whole year and to see pictures of the celebration just click on the small image. Many thanks to Michael Galvin for these and many other pictures on this web site.
Palm Sunday 2008
Click on the small image to see pictures from Palm Sunday 2008 at Holy Rood Church...
Lent Week 5 2008
Pictures from the fifth Sunday of Lent 2008 as children from Holy Rood School help to lead us in the introduction to the Mass. To see the pictures just click on the small teaser image...
Mother's Day 2008
It was a very special and joyful celebration at the 9.30 Mass on Mothering Sunday, the 4th Sunday of Lent. Over 70 children attended the children's liturgy this day and flowers were presented to all mums and grandmas ~ very special people indeed! To see the pictures just click on the smaller image above...
Lent 2008
Click on the small teaser image to see pictures of Lent 2008. Pictures will be added to this article as we journey through Lent together.
Education Sunday 2008
This was one of the best Education Sundays that we have celebrated in recent years and a big thank you for the wonderful support from home that you gave us which made the event extra special. The children were truly outstanding in everything they did and there was a very joyful and enthusiastic spirit that morning. In many ways it represented the school, home and parish at its best by working together as one family. Many thanks to everyone who worked so hard to produce such beauty for the glory of God. To see the pictures just click on the smaller image above...
St Stephens Day Mass 2007
The Mass on the Feast of St Stephen is the traditional occasion in the church to celebrate the vocation of altar servers who do such wonderful work for our parish. The servers are members of the Guild of St Stephen and during the 2007 Mass, a new member was officially enrolled and received his medal. We are greatly blessed at Holy Rood with such a fine and dedicated group of servers. Well done to them and well done to their families for giving them such good support. If you would like to be an altar server just see Father Boyle one day after Mass. To see the pictures just click on the small image above...
School and Parish Carol Concert 2007
Pictures from the joint Carol /Advent service between school and parish...
Advent 2007 Weeks 3 and 4
More pictures from the remaining weeks of Advent 2007. We would like to extend a big thank you to all the children and families who came to practices and played such a major role in enhancing the 9.30 Masses during Advent. The children who read were outstanding but none of this would
have possible with home support.
Second Sunday in Advent 2007
More pictures from the second Sunday of our Advent journey. Well done to all children and families who took part so well. To see the pictutres just click on the smaller image above...
New Deacon's First Mass
It was aproud moment for both family and parish as Richard Booker said his first mass as newly ordained deacon. This was held at Holy Rood Church on Saturday 1st December 2007. To see this collection of pictures just click on the smaller image above...
New Deacon Ordained 2007
Congratulations to Richard Booker who was ordained to the Diaconate at the Cathedral on December 1st 2007.This is wonderful news for the Parish and we wish Richard every blessing in his new ministry. To see the pictures just click on the smaller image above...
First Sunday of Advent 2007
The word Advent means ‘coming’ and during these next 4 weeks we will be thinking about the coming of Our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Children and families from school made a wonderful contribution to our Mass on the first Sunday of Advent when the first candle was lit on our wreath. To see the pictures just click on the smaller image above…
Christ The King 2007
The children’s involvement at 9.30 Mass for the Feast of Christ The King was one of the best things ever (in a very long and auspicious list!) done by children in Holy Rood Church. Over 50 children from Holy Rood School did all the music for the Mass by singing and playing a variety of instruments in a mini ‘orchestra’. The sheer quality of this singing, musicianship and artwork was absolutely superb. What came over as well was the enthusiasm of everyone involved that really struck people lucky enough to be there. It was just a joy to be there.
We would like to say an enormous thank you to the children involved and to Helen Walker, Mr and Mrs Cooper and the Walker family, for giving up so much of their time, efforts and talents in weeks of practice beforehand. When we are enthusiastic for the things of God in this way then an abundance of good things always follows. Just click on the smaller image above to see the pictures!
Christmas Fayre 2007
Many thanks to everyone who helped to make our Church Christmas Fayre such a happy and successful occasion. A lot of hard work by so many different people helped to make this year's Fayre something extra special. To see the pictures just click on the small teaser image above...
Harvest Festival 2007
Our Harvest Festival on Sunday 14th October and was really something special. So much hard work by so many people with the artwork, decorations, flowers, dancing, singing, hampers and a packed church ~ this was the home, school and parish at its vibrant best. Many thanks to the artists from the M.A.D. group, Helen Walker, Mrs Exley, Mrs Helliwell, Mrs Green and Mrs Davies from school, flower arrangers, the choir for the music and anyone else that contributed! Just click on the small image above to see the pictures…
Enrolment Sundays Autumn 2007
We are delighted that so many children were recently enrolled for the sacraments of confession and confirmation at Holy Rood Church. Preparation has now begun in both school and parish for 24 children for confession and 25 children for confirmation respectively. Please remember these children and their families in your prayers. To see the pictures just click on the small image above…
Feast of the Assumption 2007
International Mass
Boyce and Stanley Concert 2007
Holy Rood was so very fortunate to secure the booking of Boyce and Stanley at a concert in church recently. They are one of the foremost Catholic singer/songwriter teams in the country and are acclaimed wherever they go including the U.S.A. and Lourdes. Over 100 people turned up to witness the beauty, sincerity and quality of their music. For more information have a look at their web site:
www.cjmmusic.com/boxoffice
To see pictures of the concert in church just click on the smaller image above. Enjoy!
Enrolment for First Holy Communion 2007
On Sunday 14th January, 10 children were formally enrolled to begin their preparation for First Holy Communion which they will make in June. As a sign of their enrolment, each candidate was given a red sash which they will wear every time they come to Sunday Mass at church and a beautiful prayer book to use. Click on the teaser image above to see the pictures…
Say it with Flowers!
The Flower Festival was not just one of the most beautiful events ever seen at Holy Rood Church but it can truly be described as an act of worship. Such has been the loving care, thought and attention to detail given by all the wonderful flower arrangers. The church is a joy and a wonder to behold and a million thanks to everyone who spent so much time and gave so richly of their talents to put on such a fabulous show. Click on the teaser image above to see 80 pictures of the festival!
Mass Times
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
December 11 2005
Psalter Week 3
8:00am Anniversary intentions of Jackie & Malc Haigh
9:30am Tony Galvin
11:15am People of Holy Rod
MONDAY December 12
10:30am Arnold & Winnie Garside
TUESDAY December 13 St Lucy
8:30am (Convent) Private ...
Our Wonderul Children's Liturgy Team
The children’s liturgy at Holy Rood is known throughout the Diocese for its excellent practice with large numbers of children participating each week. The children are split into three groups : one to prepare children for Confirmation, another for first Holy Communion and the third for everyone else. None of this would be possible without the fantastic liturgy team who freely give of their time and talents. The parish is eternally grateful to them. Click on the teaser image above to see some pictures!
BAZAAR 1899
The Souvenir Programme of the biggest Bazaar in the history of Holy Rood.
Day of Prayer and Fasting for Christians in India
The presidency of the Italian Episcopal Conference (CEI), taking up the appeal launched by Benedict XVI, has today (the liturgical memory of Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta) called all Italian dioceses to observe a day of prayer and fasting for Christians in ...
Other Pontifical Acts
The Holy Father appointed Fr. Enrique Eguia Segui, pastor of the parish of "Nuestra Senora de la Esperanza" in Buenos Aires, Argentina, as auxiliary of the archdiocese of Buenos Aires (area 203, population 2,815,000, Catholics 2,578,000, priests 878, permanent deacons 6, religious 2,352). ...
The Meeting With The Risen Christ Change Paul's Life
This morning Benedict XVI travelled from Castelgandolfo to the Vatican for his weekly general audience, which was held in the Paul VI Hall. Continuing the series of catechesis on St. Paul, he today focused on the conversion of the ...
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