PRAYER FOR LENT

Generous Father, you constantly shower us with your abundant graces. Grant, we pray, that our Lenten sacrifices, prayers and reflection, will help us to better recognise the graces of this season.


May we share what you have given us with those less fortunate. And, help us Father, to walk confidently on our path, leading us closer to you, as we prepare to welcome your son, our risen Saviour this Easter.  AMEN.


We are happy you are here to view our website, you will find information about the Parish and activities.


Faith comes from hearing but here in our site, what you see, read and reflect on we hope will get you thinking and actively participating in our mission and vision.


May your visit to this site translate into blessing and hunger for doing the will of God.


Lots of love and blessings.

Our Church reopened for Public Mass on 2nd December 2020. 


Sunday Mass is @ 9:30 am.


Weekday Masses remain Tuesday to Saturday @ 10 am.


Please read the current Mass Guidelines.


Please Click here to Register prior to attending Mass.

(Only 1 registration is required per bubble)


Please, try to arrive early before the Mass begins.

Entering and taking your seats in church can take time with social distancing and hygiene measures in place.

Also, please exit from the church in an orderly manner.


Please follow the stewards' instructions at all times!


St. Philips Neri, Smethwick is part of the Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham 

Registered Charity No. 234216

Messenger Road, Smethwick, Birmingham B66 3DU 

Telephone: 0121 558 1065

Email: stphilipsmethwick@googlemail.com

Click here to read current Sunday Homily

Click here to read current Weekly News Bulletin

Click here to read latest Pastoral Letter

Click here to read latest Diocesan Information

  Mass Times:

Sunday 9:30 am

Weekday mass 10:00 am

  (except Mondays and Thursdays)

Church and Presbytery       Confessions: Every Saturday 11:00 am - 11:30 am    Chapel of Our Lady

For details of weekday mass and information please see the weekly bulletin using the link above.

General Parish Information

DONATIONS

We are always very grateful for donations to help with the upkeep of the church. Donations can be made by cash or cheque made payable to St. Philip’s Parish. All donations are gratefully received.


GIFT-AID

Gift–Aid Organizer: Martin McNally, Email: stphilipsmethwick@googlemail.com

If you are a tax payer gift aiding your weekly contributions and donations is a good way of supporting the parish without any extra cost to yourself. 


PARISH OFFICE DAYS

Parish Secretary:  Kathleen Burrows

Parish office open:  Tuesdays and Fridays 10.00am to 2.30pm

Tel:  0121 558 1065

Email:stphilipsmethwick@googlemail.com


General parish enquiries and appointments to arrange for baptism, marriage and funerals can be made in person or telephone during office hours.

Arrangements for copies of Baptismal and Wedding certificates can be made in person, phone or email. Please note there is a charge for these certificates.


MASS INTENTIONS

Requesting a Mass Intention: 

You can request a Mass intention for a deceased loved one or for any special occasion by placing your intention with details o the person’s name, the occasion and the date you would like it to be celebrated in an envelope. You can then either hand it to the priest or secretary at church after mass, or call into the presbytery during office hours. If a special date is required please give at least 2 months’ notice. You can also email your request and pay by cheque made out to St. Philip’s Parish.

The usual offering for a mass intention is £5.00 or £10.00.


PARISH SAFEGUARDING REPRESENTATIVE

Wendell Gopaul: 0121-533-9382