Our Lady and St Kenelm, Halesowen
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  • Our Lady and St Kenelm, Halesowen
    • About Father Stefan
    • Archbishop Bernard's letter to Father Stefan appointing him as our Parish Priest
    • Parish Directory
    • Russells Hall Hospital Chaplain
  • Our Lady of Lourdes, Old Hill
    • Archbishop Bernard's letter to Father Stefan appointing him as Parish Priest
    • Isewlation Quilt
  • Joint Parish Bulletin
  • Pictures from Lourdes 2025
  • Readings at Mass
  • Mass Intentions
  • Getting help from the SVP
    • How the SVP can help
    • OLSK SVP Latest Annual Report
    • SVP in the Parish
    • Cost of Living Crisis - Dudley Council might be able to help
    • Appeal by Jane Clarke
    • Mini Vinnies Group
    • Top Award for SVP Mini Vinnies
    • St Vincent teaches on serving the poor
  • Photos
    • Gallery
    • The Stations of the Cross
    • Veronica's Veil
    • Shrine of St Joseph
  • Offertory Giving and Parish Finances
    • Offertory Giving Options
    • Legacy Giving
    • Parish Financial Reports for the year ending 31 st December 2024
    • Financial Report for the year ending 31 st December 2023
    • Financial Report for the year ending 31 st December 2022
    • Financial Report for the year ending 31 st December 2021
  • Links
    • Catholic Community
    • Russells Hall Hospital Chaplain
    • Neighbouring Parishes
    • Schools
  • Contact
  • Safeguarding

OUR LADY AND ST KENELM, HALESOWEN

Feast of St Kenelm - Celebrated on 16th July this year. 
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​"One might say that the saints are, so to speak, new Christian constellations, in which the richness of  God's goodness is reflected"  (Pope Benedict XVI)

The Litany of St Kenelm
PictureDetail from the window in St Kenelm's Romsley
Lord, have mercy,
Christ, have mercy,
Lord, have mercy

God, the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity One God, have mercy on us.

Holy Mary, pray for us.
Holy Mother of God, pray for us.
Holy Virgin of Virgins, pray for us.

Good Saint Kenelm, pray for us.
Saintly Prince of Mercia, pray for us.
Lover of justice, pray for us
Seeker of peace, pray for us.
Defender of the poor, pray for us.
Example of innocence, pray for us.
Guardian of truth, pray for us.
Valiant leader, pray for us
Inspirer of youth, pray for us.
Soldier most brave, pray for us.
Martyr most renowned, pray for us.
Saint glorious in death, pray for us.
Patron so illustrious, pray for us.

A greater love of our Patron, grant us Lord.
The blessings of his intercession, grant us Lord.
Blessings on our parish, grant us Lord.
Blessings on our school, grant us Lord.
Blessings on our town, grant us Lord.
The conversion of unbelievers, grant us Lord.
The restoration of the Catholic faith, grant us Lord.
Sorrow for past sins, grant us Lord.
Sorrow for past sacrileges, grant us Lord.
Thanksgiving for Saint Kenelm's prayers, grant us Lord.
Gratitude for all God's mercies, grant us Lord.

Lamb of God you take away the sins of the world, spare us Lord.
Lamb of God you take away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, Lord.
Lamb of God you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
Let the people show forth the wisdom of the saints and the Church declare their praise.

Lord God, you have given us in Saint Kenelm the example of a life filled with faith and charity. May we share with him the joy of your Kingdom. Through Christ, Our Lord. Amen.


The Catholic Church of Our Lady and St Kenelm, Halesowen
Siviter Street, Halesowen, West Midlands B63 3JU
The Catholic Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, Old Hill
Halesowen Road, Old Hill, Cradley Heath, West Midlands B64 6HN
To contact the Parish Priest ​Father Stefan Laszczyk
Telephone 0121 602 1972   mobile (for emergencies) 07958 730539
Email ​[email protected]
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22 Cobham Road, Halesowen, West Midlands B63 3JZ
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