Dear brothers and sisters, In our ongoing catechesis, we turn today to consider the laity. Rather than limiting itself to defining the laity for what they are not, the Second Vatican Council sought to shed light on their innate dignity as members of the People of God and underline the peculiarity of their role in the mission of the Church. Having been incorporated into Christ through Baptism, the laity are made sharers in their own way in his priestly, prophetic and kingly office. The Church is present wherever her children profess the Gospel and bear witness to Christ. For this reason, lay men and women are particularly called to carry Christ’s presence to all spheres of life and so transform them from within by bearing witness to the beauty of a life in Christ and the elevating power of his grace 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/
"No one can say 'Jesus is Lord' except by the Holy Spirit." Every time we begin to pray to Jesus it is the Holy Spirit who draws us on the way of prayer by his prevenient grace. Since he teaches us to pray by recalling Christ, how could we not pray to the Spirit too? That is why the Church invites us to call upon the Holy Spirit every day, especially at the beginning and the end of every important action. "If the Spirit should not be worshipped, how can he divinize me through Baptism? If he should be worshipped, should he not be the object of adoration?" The traditional form of petition to the Holy Spirit is to invoke the Father through Christ our Lord to give us the Consoler Spirit. Jesus insists on this petition to be made in his name at the very moment when he promises the gift of the Spirit of Truth. But the simplest and most direct prayer is also traditional, "Come, Holy Spirit," and every liturgical tradition has developed it in antiphons and hymns. "Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and enkindle in them the fire of your love." "Heavenly King, Consoler Spirit, Spirit of Truth, present everywhere and filling all things, treasure of all good and source of all life, come dwell in us, cleanse and save us, you who are All Good."
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.
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.
Practice on Monday 6th July 3.30pm
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 is on Tuesday July 14th and includes massage therapy from Shirley Jamil. The cost is £5 and all are welcome in The Presbytery 7-8:30pm. Any details please ring Pat Greenall on 07599355924.
Please join us for Tea and Coffee served every Sunday after 9:30 Mass.
If your child is in Yr3 or above and you have not received the form from school all application forms are now available at the side entrance.
Confirmation 2026 Candidates : Bishop John will be visiting our Parish to administer the sacrament on our Candidates on Wednesday the 15th day of July, 2026 at 7pm. All Parishioners are welcome to support our Candidates.
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