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The Parish Tividale is situated on the edge of the Diocese in the Metropolitan Borough of Sandwell. Its neighbouring parishes to the south are in the Dioceses of Birmingham and Worcester. The 1991 census figures give a population of about 17,000 - but since then there has been a considerable amount of building, mainly flats and starter-homes. The housing mix is about 60% owner-occupied: 40% council rented. Until recently Tividale was right at the heart of the industrial "Black Country" with its steelworks, factories and foundries. Sadly, much of this industrial base has now gone to be replaced by newer housing but fewer jobs. Unemployment is quite high, especially among the less-qualified and those of the ethnic minority groups of which there are a substantial number in some parts of the parish. There are five LEA Primary Schools in the parish, one Comprehensive School and two Special Schools. Links with all these schools are in place and are continually being strengthened. The local hospitals are all in other parishes, but this sphere of ministry is considered a priority. There is only one residential home for the elderly - this is supported regularly. The parish is situated between Birmingham and Dudley - only a mile or so from Junction 2 on the M5. Dudley castle and the Black Country Museum are also only a mile away. The open countryside can be reached within a ten minute drive. Top of Page The Churches The Parish of Tividale was established in 1878 to serve the workers in the foundries and factories of this part of Tipton. Right from the start it was a stronghold of the Tractarian Movement. It has maintained an uncompromising devotion to the Catholic Faith and is currently a "Forward in Faith" Parish under the episcopal ministry of the Bishop of Ebbsfleet. Resolutions A, B and C have all been passed unanimously again this year. There are two churches in the parish. The Parish Church of Saint Michael the Archangel St. Michael's lies off the A 4033 about 150 yards east of Burnt Tree Island. The Victorian parish church was demolished about 12 years ago because of serious structural problems. A new church complex was opened in 1996. For all enquiries relating to St. Michael's Church please contact Fr. Christopher. The picture shows the interior of St. Michael's Church Holy Cross Church Holy Cross Church is situated in Ashleigh Road on the Grace Mary Estate on the south side of the A4123. It is a dual purpose building and dates from 1966. The resident priest now lives on the new housing estate a few minutes away from the church. For all enquiries relating to Holy Cross Church please contact Fr. Craig. Top of Page Worship The present pattern of Sunday Worship includes a Solemn Parish Mass at the Parish Church and a Sung Mass at Holy Cross Church. There is a Daily Mass and Offices are said together where possible. The liturgy is modern Catholic. Main Services at St. Michael's Sunday 11.00 am Sung Parish Mass Monday 7.00 pm Mass Tuesday 8.30 pm Mass Wednesday 9.30 am Mass Thursday 9.30 am Mass Friday 12.30 pm Mass Saturday 9.30 am Mass Holy Days Mass at 9.30 am and 7.30 pm Morning Prayer 9.00 am Every Day except Tuesday Services at Holy Cross Sunday 9.30 am Sung Mass & Rainbow Club for young people Tuesday 10.30 am Mass Thursday 7.30 pm Mass Holy Days 12.30 pm Mass Top of Page Parish Staff Parish Priest Fr. Christopher Marshall St Michael's Vicarage 130 Tividale Road Tividale, OLDBURY B69 2LQ Tel. 0121-532 7911 Fax. 0121-532 4153 Resident Priest Fr. Craig Fullard 4 Field Road Tipton DY4 0TN Tel. 0121 520 5102 Email: frcraig@tipton3.screaming.net The Parish Office The Booking of Weddings, Reading of Banns, Baptisms and other services can be made on: A Tuesday night at St. Michael‘s from 7.00 - 7.30pm. Or at Holy Cross Church on a Tuesday Morning from 11 - 11.30am Or by arrangement with one of the clergy. Top of Page Forthcoming events Saturday 17th November Social Evening at St. Michael's - 7.30 pm Tuesday 27th November Rural Dean's Visitation at St. James' - 7.30 pm Saturday 1st December St. Michael's Christmas Fayre Saturday 8th December Holy Cross Christmas Fayre We hope to add the Christmas Services in the very near future. Weekly Activities Monday afternoon Tot and Toddler at St. Michael's Monday evening Nurture Group at St. Michael's Children's Nurture Group at Holy Cross Presbytery (starts in January) Tuesday evening Choir at St. Michael's Youth Club Wednesday evening New Enquiries Group Thursday morning Tot and Toddler at St. Michael's Friday night Bingo at Holy Cross (every other week) Please note: All the above activities are for both congregations. For times of these activities please contact Fr. Craig Both Worship centre halls are used for various other community activities in the week. Top of Page Information This page was last updated on November 25th 2001. Please visit us again in the near future. Please email the Resident Priest - Fr. Craig Fullard with any comments or requests for further information. 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