Union of Catholic Mothers

UCM Parish Appeal

Recent Events

The Union of Catholic Mothers (UCM) is a National organisation which operates at National, Diocesan and Parish levels. The Birmingham Diocese is divided into three Sections; we come under Wolverhampton and are one of eight parishes in the Section which have UCM. Membership is open to ALL women who uphold the belief of the Sanctity of marriage.

We support each other with prayer and friendship and have a variety of Social and Spiritual occasions with other foundations in the Section and Diocese. We also support various charities. We pray for Vocations to Priesthood and Religious Life.

We meet every two weeks on Wednesday evenings (7.00 - 8-30 pm) in the Parish Centre. Mass is available prior to the meeting at 6:30pm.

For more information contact Angela Wyre (Parish President) on 01922 682852 or e-mail angelawyre@yahoo.co.uk
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UCM Pilgrimage to Walsingham
“We pilgrims left St. Peter’s at 5:45am and arrived at the holy ground of Our Lady of Walsingham at 11:30am joining other UCM members just as mass, celebrated by Bishop Alan William of East Anglia, started. During the homily, Bishop Alan reflected on faith since it was the Feast Day of Saint Thomas. He reflected on ’Doubting Thomas’’ profession of faith:
‘My Lord and my God’ (John 20:28) and called St. Thomas an ‘imperfect disciple’. We too are imperfect disciples in an imperfect world but we can turn our imperfections to perfection, as St. Thomas did, through God’s grace. After Mass we had time for private prayers and a visit to the Slipper Chapel. At 2pm there was a solemn silent procession from the Slipper Chapel to the old Abbey Grounds and the site of the ‘Holy House’. Richeldis de Faverches, in 1061, had a vision of Mary who told her to build the home where the Angel Gabriel visited Mary at the Annunciation. The ‘Holy House’ and Abbey were destroyed by Henry VIII in 1538. The UCM from the different dioceses in England were welcomed with their banners as their prayer intentions were mentioned. The unity of our faith as Catholics was shown in these prayers: how pleasant and lovely it is for brothers to dwell together in love (Ps 133 1). The Statue of Our Lady of Walsingham was welcomed and the President of the UCM Margaret McDonald asked those present to use their talents: “Motherhood is a call to service”. The pilgrimage concluded with Benediction and the blessing of the sick and all present. Everyone went home happy and fulfilled. We stopped for evening meal and got back safely for 11:00pm. It was a lovely honour given to Our Lady and Walsingham will be rededicated in 2020. Our Lady of Walsingham, pray for us.” Sister Jacinta IHM

We collect the following:
Have you or your family members got anything that you can give? It is a wonderful way for the family to be involved in the Church's outreach to those in need.

The October Secret Auction raised £306 for the Beacon Centre for the Blind and National Memorial Aboretum.

USED POSTAGE STAMPS - for the Beacon Centre for the Blind.
USED COMPUTER CARTRIDGES - for the Walsall Samaritans
OLD MOBILE PHONES - for Missio (Red Box) The Mill Hill Missions
USED SPECTACLES - for overseas developing countries

Please just place the items in the containers provided at the back of Church

In December the UCM had their Christmas Party

UCM Pilgrimage to Hednesford

Members of the Mothers Union from St Peter’s Parish made their Annual Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Hednesford on Sunday 8th September 2019. We were joined by members from other foundations in the Wolverhampton section of the UCM and also some of the Diocese officials. The pilgrimage honours the birthday of Our Lady and this year it took place on the actual anniversary!
We had Mass at 3.00pm in the Church which was celebrated by Fr Peter Weatherby, Parish Priest of St Mary’s, Cannock, followed by the Rosary at the Grotto, and later returned to the Church for Benediction. The afternoon ended with tea in the parish centre.
For anyone who doesn't know this beautiful church, the Grotto is situated behind the Church and is a replica of the Grotto at Lourdes, France; recently, ample seating has been installed in front of it.
Everyone is welcome to join us on future pilgrimages and we hope that some of you will join us next year.
Susan Martin