Welcome to our parish website

The parish of St Nicholas, Boldmere 
is established in the Archdiocese of Birmingham to support the life in faith of the Catholics of Boldmere, Sutton Coldfield, and to assist us in our mission of sharing the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. 

The Archdiocese of Birmingham has been called by Archbishop Bernard to a process of discernment and renewal, Unfolding God's Plan​. We are all urged to play our part.

​You can read more about what is happening in the Archdiocese here, and about our parish's participation here.
The parish church is open for Sunday and weekday Mass.

Those attending are required to use hand sanitiser, sign in under the Track and Trace System and wear face-masks. This is for the sake of the health and security of all who use the church. Space in the church is reserved for those who still need to observe social distance.

Reading and praying with Scripture
The readings for Sunday Mass, together with some of the prayers, are included in our weekly newsletter. You might read and pray with them - alone or with family or friends, within your household or in a Zoom-gathering. 
  • Read the readings slowly and carefully.
  • Do not be distracted by names and places and references that are unfamiliar.
  • Listen for the emotional heart of the reading. Where is the love of God in this? What does it challenge? What does it encourage?
  • Bring your thoughts and reflections to God as you bring your prayer to a close.

The Parish at prayer on-line
During the period of the current national lockdown you can join with the parish for prayer on-line in the following ways.
  • Each morning (Monday to Saturday) at 8.30am Morning Prayer will be offered. This form of prayer is largely based on poetical texts from the Old Testament (psalms and canticles). The texts used will be provided on the screen - no access to books is necessary.
    Zoom link

  • Each Sunday afternoon at 4pm there is a time of lectio divina based on the Gospel of the Sunday.
    Zoom link

  • Each Monday evening at 7pm there is an opportunity to come together to pray the Rosary.
    Zoom link​

Unable to attend Mass? 
  • Information for those who are unable to attend Mass for reasons of health or disability will find more information here.
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Regular Sunday Mass times
Sunday Vigil - Saturday 6.00pm
Sunday - 9.00 and 11.00am
Please check our newsletter for the most up to date information

Special Advent
and Christmas Services
  • Parish Reconciliation Service: Tues 21st Dec at 7pm 
  • Christmas Eve:
    A brief on-line service will be held at 12 noon
  • Masses at 3pm and 6pm and (ticketed) at 9pm
  • Christmas Day:
    Masses at 9am and 11am
  • Sunday December 26th:
    ​Masses at 9am and 11am 
Unfolding God's Plan is now being pursued in conjunction with the Synodal journey which Pope Francis has invited the Church to share in.

For more information on the Synod click here, click here.

And for information on how our parish is beginning to engage with the diocesan plan - including forthcoming formation days for Readers, Ministers, and Leaders of Prayer - please click here.