We have members of our parish travelling to Lourdes with the Salford Diocese this year. If you would like to write a prayer or intention to Our Lady please place in an envelope and place it in the blue box at the side entrance. PLEASE DO NOT PLACE MONEY IN THE ENVELOPE as these envelopes are placed at the Grotto and will not be opened. The envelopes will be collected after the 11 am mass on Sunday 26th July 2026. We wish our Parishioners a Blessed safe journey to Our Lady.
Dear Brothers and Sisters, as we continue our series of catecheses on the Second Vatican Council, today we consider the Dogmatic Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium. This document teaches that the liturgy immerses us in the mystery of Christ’s passion, death, resurrection and glorification. Through liturgical rites and prayers, and by the power of the Spirit, Jesus exercises his priesthood and sanctifies the Church, his spouse, uniting her to his own oblation to the Father. Indeed, Christ is present in the word that is proclaimed, in the sacraments, in the ministers, in the community, and most of all in the Eucharist. Let us allow ourselves to be shaped from within by the rites, symbols, gestures and above all by the living presence of Christ in the liturgy, which we will have further opportunity to explore . 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 bear abundant fruit. Thank you!
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. 200 Club June Winners: James Boyle, K. Brown, C. Holland and I, Dakes, Winners Envelopes are ready for collection in the Sacristy. Unclaimed 200 Club Winnings: Please pick up Winnings from the sacristy.
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.
We have members of our parish travelling to Lourdes with the Salford Diocese this year. If you would like to write a prayer or intention to Our Lady please place in an envelope and place it in the blue box at the side entrance. PLEASE DO NOT PLACE MONEY IN THE ENVELOPE as these envelopes are placed at the Grotto and will not be opened. The envelopes will be collected after the 11 am mass on Sunday 26th July 2026. We wish our Parishioners a Blessed safe journey to Our Lady.
Prayer Group Meeting is on Friday 31st July 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 please contact Pat Greenall on 07599355924.
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.
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.
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 return the application form to the school or to the parish office, kindly do so before the end of this week.
Pope Leo XIV's
Monthly Prayer Intention
JULY 2026
FOR THE RESPECT FOR HUMAN LIFE:
Let us pray for the respect and Protection of human life in all stages, recognising it as a gift from God