Dear brothers and sisters, the motto of this Apostolic Journey was “Alzad la mirada”, “Lift up your gaze!” (cf. Jn 4:35). Jesus addressed these words to his first disciples, to teach them to see the desire for life, truth and fullness in people and in the crowds. The Lord repeats those words to me first, and by his grace I also experienced them during this Journey. Today, I would like to share this invitation with you: let us lift up our gaze! Let us learn from Jesus to look at our neighbour, at people and at the world, “through God’s eyes”, that is, with love, respect and compassion. Finally, I want to thank all those who prayed for the success of this Apostolic Journey, especially the contemplative nuns, who, thanks be to God, are very numerous in Spain. Continue to pray, so that, by the intercession of the Virgin Mary, the seeds I scattered may
If you would like to join it is only £5 a month which needs to be paid at the beginning of every month. The more members we have, the bigger the prize and more money going back into our church. Unclaimed 200 Club Winnings: K. Brown, C. Holland and I Dilkes. Please pick up Winnings from the sacristy.
We have members of our parish travelling to Lourdes with the Salford Diocese this week. They will be lighting candles for our Parish. We wish our Parishioners a Blessed safe journey to Our Lady.
The mission of Christ and the Holy Spirit is brought to completion in the Church, which is the Body of Christ and the Temple of the Holy Spirit. This joint mission henceforth brings Christ's faithful to share in his communion with the Father in the Holy Spirit. The Spirit prepares men and goes out to them with his grace, in order to draw them to Christ. The Spirit manifests the risen Lord to them, recalls his word to them and opens their minds to the understanding of his Death and Resurrection. He makes present the mystery of Christ, supremely in the Eucharist, in order to reconcile them, to bring them into communion with God, that they may "bear much fruit." Thus the Church's mission is not an addition to that of Christ and the Holy Spirit, but is its sacrament: in her whole being and in all her members, the Church is sent to announce, bear witness, make present, and spread the mystery of the communion of the Holy Trinity
“Solid as a rock” is something we say about people we can trust and rely on: it’s an image which figures in our readings this Sunday: we are invited to consider where we are going to build our lives. What are the “props and supports” that will hold us up in times of difficulty and trouble? The Biblical texts teach us quite clearly that in the midst of a changing and sometimes unpredictable world, and even when we are let down by other people, there is something that we can always rely on – God. But relying on God does not always come easily – as Saint Paul reminds us, it springs from faith. Anyone who has faith can lean on God. We should “take courage”, and “hope in the Lord.” ., please visit the diocesan website: https://dioceseofsalford.org.uk/ online-readings-for-lent/
Please join us for Tea and Coffee served every Sunday after 9:30 Mass.
We welcome Fr Ebuka the new parish priest who is also a member of the Missionary Society of St. Paul Fr has worked in Britain for 8 years, the last 5 as parish priest of the Churches of Llanfairfechan, Llanrwst and Llandudno Junction.
Members of the parish finance council, the extra ordinary ministers of Communion, readers, the parish catechists are all invited to a parish introductory meeting with Fr Augustine the outgoing parish priest and Fr Ebuka the new parish priest on Monday the 2nd of March in the parish meeting room at 7pm.
Prayer Group Meeting is on the last Friday of the month 7-8:30pm in The Presbytery and our theme shall be pilgrimage and renewal. Please ring Pat Greenall for details 07599355924.
The next Bereavement Group Meeting will take place on Tuesday 11th August 7pm—8.30pm please contact Pat Greenall on 07599355924
We have members of our parish travelling to Lourdes with the Salford Diocese this week. They will be lighting candles for our Parish. We wish our Parishioners a Blessed safe journey to Our Lady.
Next Sunday, we will be welcome the Missionary Society of St. Paul (MSP) for their annual Mission Appeal. The visiting missionary priest will speak at all Masses about their work of evangelization and humanitarian outreach. Your prayers and generous support will be greatly appreciated.
Please join us for Tea and Coffee served every Sunday after 9:30 Mass.
If your child is in Yr3 from September 2026 or above and you have not received the form from school all application forms are now available at the side entrance.
Congratulations to all our young people who were Confirmed by Bishop John on Wednesday evening 21 Young Adults from our Parish and their families. Thank you to all Catechists and helpers. May the Holy Spirit guide you in your future.
Pope Leo XIV's
Monthly Prayer Intention
AUGUST 2026
FOR EVANGELISATION IN THE CITY:
Let us pray that in large cities, often marked by anonymity and loneliness, we find new ways to proclaim the Gospel, discovering creative paths to build community.