There is a peculiar type of pettiness that will not allow someone to do what others do (even if ‑ or perhaps especially if ‑ they are good at it) because they aren't part of the group, or club, or circle. Unless you wear the uniform, the badge or tie, you can't share in the work. When this is applied to doing good or following the Lord, it seems even more petty than ever: if someone does a good thing, does it matter that she or he is not a Catholic? The words of the Lord, “Anyone who is not against us is for us,” should be taken to heart this Sunday. Let us recognise anyone who helps the poor, serves peace and justice, does what the Lord Jesus wants as our co‑worker, whatever the ‘label’ they work under.
Holy Family College Faith Forms for Children currently in Yr6 are now online. Please download and contact the office to make your appointment with Fr Augustine.: Meetings will be Tue-Friday evenings. You must attend with your child. The final meeting will be Friday 25th October
We are now entering into the Exploration Stage of our diocesan synod. Over the next four months, we will closely explore the four key themes to have emerged from our Big Listen responses. The themes are: Nurturing Faith for Tomorrow’s World, Building Connections, Enabling Access, and Fostering Christlike Care. Please, would you pick up the leaflets for the theme of ‘Nurturing Faith for Tomorrow’s World’ in preparation for our own parish gathering on Sunday the 20th of October at 5pm. All are invited to participate.
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. Winners are on the Notice Boards
As we follow through the Gospel of Saint Mark, we come to an important turning point this week: after the preaching, the miracles and the journey so far, Simon Peter publicly recognises Jesus as the Messiah. But there is an important point, which is brought out by the choice of first reading today: this Messiah is a king who is destined to be rejected and killed. Jesus knows this very well, and rebukes Peter when he tries to lead him on a different path. From this point on, Saint Mark’s Gospel leads to the cross: Jesus himself accepts his own cross, and reminds all his followers that the cross is a part of following him. If we are considering the question ”Who is Jesus?”, these scripture passages give us a deep insight into the mission of salvation that he accepts for us.
World Youth Day Rome 2025: Are you aged 16-35? Are you looking for an unforgettable opportunity to share your faith with other young Catholics? Pope Francis has announced a special World Youth Day in Rome next summer to celebrate the Church’s Year of Jubilee and our diocesan Youth Ministry team invites you to be part of this once-in-a-25-year event! The pilgrimage will take place between 28 July and 3 August. For more information and to register your interest, please email youth@dioceseofsalford.org.uk.
Saturday 5th August, 12 noon Mass Walsingham . Catholics around the country will be heading to Walsingham this August to pray and reflect on the sanctity of life. Archbishop Kevin McDonald will lead the pilgrimage on Saturday 5th August and celebrate Mass at 12 noon. For more information please visit https://prolifepilgrimage.org/
The Diocese of Salford’s Laudato Si’ Centre is calling on parishes, schools, and individuals across the diocese to help with a special prayer campaign this Lent. The Pray with Nature campaign is a series of reflections on our Laudato Si’ Centre social media channels that uses photos to help us reflect on the gift of creation and to draw ever closer to God, the Creator. If you have a photo of nature you’d like to share – be it a flower, an animal, a sunset, or even a raindrop in a puddle – we’d love to hear from you! Simply send your photo to communications@dioceseofsalford.org.uk
Young adults across the diocese are once again invited to join our next Diocesan Mass for Young Adults. The Mass will take place at 5.30pm on Sunday 13 October at St Augustine's, Manchester. Mass will be followed by a social and the next instalment of our fascinating series of talks on Catholic apologetics by delving into the world of G K Chesterton's Orthodoxy.
Our Lady and St Joseph's Bereavement Group will meet on Tuesday 2nd October the presbytery at 7-8:30pm. We shall catch up with group members and discuss what holidays mean to us all. All welcome. For further details ring Pat Greenall on 07599355924
To celebrate the Feast Day of Our Lady of Walsingham, Bishop John will celebrate a special Holy Mass on Tuesday 24th September at St Patrick’s church, Collyhurst, at 7pm. Refreshments will follow after the Mass
If your name or the name of a friend or relative of yours is on the parish list of prayers for those who are sick, we need to make sure that you or your friend or family member has consented to their name being on that list. This is because the list can be seen by a lot of people, as it is available for anyone to pick up in church and is also published on the internet through the parish website. In a couple of weeks’ time, the list will be restarted with the names of all for whom the parish have consent. This is necessary to make sure the church takes proper care of your information and complies with current data protection law. Please take a form from the able if you need to make a request and post it back into church ensuring the person has signed it.
THANK YOU for your generous donations and contributions toward the New Lectionary Appeal. We have raised the sum of £2043.00
Pope Francis
If peoples are to remain brothers and sisters, prayer must rise unceasingly to Heaven, and one single word constantly echo on earth: peace.