Dear brothers and sisters, we return this morning to our reflection on Gaudium et Spes, considering the Church’s mission in the contemporary world. As the Son of God became incarnate to fulfill his redemptive mission, so the Church dwells in the world as a living sign of God’s plan to reconcile the world to himself. By discerning the signs of the times through the lens of the Gospel, she carries out this task by helping people respond to the profound questions of life and contributing to society through her witness of faith and charity. To be effective in this mission, the Church depends on every baptized person cooperating with the grace of the Holy Spirit and seeking holiness. The lay faithful, in particular, are called to animate the culture in which they live with a Christian spirit. In our call to build up the Kingdom of God, may we renew our efforts toward personal sanctification, justice and fraternal love, and thus be signs of hope for all people.
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. 1st Prize: Liam Killough. 2ND Prize : P Sherry. 3rd Prize; Susan Gibson and 4th Prize: Dominic Kenny. Unclaimed 200 Club Winnings: 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.
The Parish warmly invites you to our First Saturday Devotion held on the first Saturday of every month: 10am: Holy Mass with Marian Hymns. 10.35am : Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Meditation and the Rosary Confessions available from after Mass until benediction at 11.30am. Come and join us in prayer as we honour Our Blessed Mother and deepen our devotion to the Eucharist.
Save the date Saturday 3rd October. We are organising a Musical evening concert in the Parish Centre with singers and musicians. Further information to follow and tickets will be on sale in September.
Monday 12th October: Parish meeting room starting at 3.40pm—4.40pm then alternate Mondays . Hoping the children will continue to come and bring a friend. We will also be singing at the Heywood Town Carol Service on Wednesday 9th December. Be great to see our young Parish members taking part.
10th/11th October please can you donate New or good as new fancy goods, toiletries, gift sets, ornaments, costume jewellery, scarves, gloves etc… NO BOOKS Thank you for your support.
Churches Together: Coffee & Cake : 1.30pm—2.30pm Wednesday 2nd December at St John’s Hopwood. Short worship followed by a themed conversation.
3rd October in the Parish Centre: Tickets are now on sale .£6.00 after every Mass or from the office Monday & Wednesday mornings or tel 07845055878
Please join us for Tea and Coffee served every Sunday after 9:30 Mass.
Registration for the 2026/2027 Sacramental Programme is now closed and all dates have been set . The next Catechist session with the children is this weekend 10th/11th October
Completed Faith forms will be signed by Fr Ebuka after each weekend Mass from 12th September and every weekend Mass until 25th October. Please Do not attend during the week.
Pope Leo XIV's
Monthly Prayer Intention
OCTOBER 2026
For mental health ministry
Let us pray that mental health ministry be established throughout the Church, helping to overcome the stigma and discrimination of persons with mental illnesses.