News and Events  (UPDATED: 1st March 2024)

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Our Roman Catholic parish in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, UK, is part of the Grantham deanery within the  Diocese of Nottingham

Mass is celebrated at the parish church of St John the Baptist and by kind permission of the Franciscan Sisters Minoress, St Francis' Convent Chapel. 


Saint John the Baptist, Pray for Us

Notices:

Friday 15th March 2024

Lenten Chamber Concert

Please click here for the poster 


Carmelite Open Day

Saturday 16th March - 10am - 4pm


The Nottingham Secular Carmelites are hosting a Carmelite Open Day on Saturday 16th March, between 10.00am and 4.00pm, at Saint John the Evangelist Church, Stapleford.  Meeting monthly on Saturdays we pray together, study scripture, church teaching and writings from the Carmelite saints, and share reflections.  If you want to know more you are very welcome to our open day: bring a packed lunch, tea and coffee provided.  Contact Heather Ward on 01773 599982 or heatherward67@yahoo.com or visit [nottinghamcarmelites.uk]nottinghamcarmelites.uk


LACY Walk for CAFOD Sharing in the “Big Lent Walk” SUNDAY 17TH MARCH 2024  Young People come and join us!  Bring your families and friends.  Enjoy a short walk commencing from St. Mary’s, Countesthorpe Road, South Wigston, LE18 4PG at 2.00 p.m.  Walk as much as you can – route supplied - trail to follow with prizes for correct answers!  A craft opportunity for younger children who don’t want to walk too far and refreshments.  Celebration of Mass at 4.00 p.m. praying for all those in the areas of conflict in the world.  Calling all young people to support!  LET’S PUT OUR FAITH INTO ACTION THIS LENT!  Looking forward to seeing you!  More details of the afternoon and for sponsor forms and details of Just Giving Account email paulinepayne@hotmail.com  or just turn up at 2.00 p.m. where this information will also be available. 

Mass Times

Sunday

9:00am St John's

Saturday

10:00am St John's

6:00pm Vigil Mass St John's

Weekdays

Please see the Newsletter

Private Prayer & Exposition

Saturday 10:30am - 12:00pm (St John's)

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Saturday 10:30am - 11:00am (St John's)

Saturday 5:30pm - 5:45pm (St John's)

or by appointment with Father Tom

Today's Gospel

How To Find Us

St John the Baptist Catholic Church

Thorpe End, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1RB


Parish Priest:  Rev. Monsignor Canon Thomas McGovern

Safeguarding Representative: Jo Anderson

 Tel: 01664 562274  Email: stjohn.melton@dioceseofnottingham.uk

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