Message from Father Stefan
Dear Parishioners, I just want to say hello to each and everyone of you!  I am 52 years old, I was born on the 18th May 1968 (Saint John Paul’s birthday was also the 18th May). My father was Polish & my mom was a Brummie! and I was born in Birmingham.

I was ordained in 1997, and I first met Fr. Bruce at seminary when he joined my year group.

I have been a secondary school chaplain for 20 years, a parish priest for 17 years, and twice I have been a university chaplain.
I look forward to, at least, seeing those who are able to come to mass at this moment in time, and, later on when Covid-19 is finally solved, meeting everyone else.

I must express my thanks on behalf of us all to all who have been keeping our community going over this tough time for us.
The one thing that strikes me this week is the response to our psalm:
“Give the Lord glory and power.”
Let us try and give the Lord the glory as we live through this week.
May the Lord watch over you.
May Our Lady of Czestochowa put her cloak of protection around you.
May St. Kenelm always be your guardian.

All young people attending school/college in Dudley (or living in the borough) can enrol for music lessons with Dudley Performing Arts at just £8 for a 20 minute individual lesson. The lessons will either be at school, at our new base at Resonance (Waterfront Merry Hill) or online. As not all schools are able to have lessons onsite at the moment we will talk to you about the best options for you after you have enrolled.

The offer is available between November 2nd – December 18th and there will be options to let you carry on into January. You can find out everything you need to know including how to enrol at our website and we recommend that you enrol as soon as possible to guarantee that lessons can start after the half term break.  Certain instruments are provided free of charge and you can find out more information including how to enrol at the website. NB – students who are already enrolled for online lessons will be contacted by DPA about continuing.

We will not be able to accommodate lessons in our school at the moment but will do so as soon as Covid restrictions allow. This is still a great opportunity for students, especially as face to face lessons can take place after school at the Waterfront or online. We hope that everyone who was learning before lockdown will be able to continue along with anyone who would like to start learning.

https://www.dudley.gov.uk/things-to-do/dudley-performing-arts/information-for-parents-and-young-people/dpa-direct/

Hagley are having their open morning on Saturday 10th October. You must book a slot through their event bright link.
 

Follow this link for their promotional video and see a familiar face talking about her experience starting at Hagley High:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=I4OVvmFG2x0