Notice of
Mass changes.
Due to Fr. Linus now being
in the parish of Sacred Heart, he can offer daily Mass Tuesday to Saturday, and
I can do the same Tuesday to Friday in
St. Joseph’s.
Exposition at St Josephs
on Tuesday and Thursday will continue as usual.
UPPERMILL
CHRISTMAS FAIR
This year’s fair in thechurch shop will be on 4th and 5th November.
Please help to support this as it is the major funding for our church. Any
items you can donate will be gratefully received. Thank you
Sacramental Programme 2025/26 - Holy Communion
The dates for our childrens meetings are as follows, all to take place in the church meeting room.
30th November - Unit 1 - We are the Family of God,
11th January 2026 - Unit 2 We are people who pray
8th February 2026 - Unit 4 (tie in with Lent) We are people who follow Jesus
8th March 2026 - unit 3 we are people who Celebrate God's Word
26th April 2026 - Unit 5 - We are people who celebrate forgiveness. Sacrament of reconciliation on Friday 2nd May after Mass?
9th May 2026 - Unit 6 We are the Body of Christ - including rehearsal for First Communion.
SATURDAY 16th May 2026 - FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 10:30am - FA Cup Final day.
For
your information
Funeral
arrangements are as follows
Winifred Cooper 6th November
- St Joseph’s at 10am.
Weekday Mass
I would like to encourage you, if you are able, to join us for weekday masses on Wednesday and Friday at Sacred Heart and Tuesday and Thursday at St Joseph’s, Mossley. I always think that beginning the day with holy Mass is a great way to begin any day. Why not think about it and come along to join us?
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Remembering
our loved ones - A Moment of PrayerThe Diocese of Salford's Laudato Si'
Centre is inviting people to remember loved ones who have died in a special way
this November with the return of its Memorial Service. Taking place on Friday
7th November, between 9.30-10.30am, the memorial service provides a peaceful
opportunity to remember and give thanks for our loved ones in the beauty of
God's creation. Please register your interest and find out more by
emailing laudatosi@dioceseofsalford.org.uk
Saddle Male
Voice Choir – A concert of Remembrance – See the poster on the church
noticeboard.
The
Rite of Christian
Initiation for Adults
(RCIA)
Our next meeting will be on 26th October at 4pm in
the presbytery meeting room, at St Joseph’s.
The Catholic Experience of Pilgrimage Medieval to Modern
Dr Kathyrn Hurlock from M’cr. Met. University will give a talk on ‘The Catholic
Experience of Pilgrimage Medieval to Modern’ at St Ann’s Parish Centre (M32
8LF). The talk, which had been postponed, will now take place on Saturday 18th
October starting at 10.30am. More details from Fr Ged Murphy: Gerald.Murphy@dioceseofsalford.org.uk
Practical,
charitable support for Life “Life Charity has been my safe haven during my stormy
seas.”
To keep up to date with news from the UK's only charity focused on real-time,
practical support to enable women to continue their pregnancy in deeply
challenging situations, visit: lifecharity.org.uk/join-us-on-social
World Mission Sunday
This
weekend, parishes worldwide celebrate World Mission Sunday. By supporting
Missio – the Pope’s charity for world mission – we stand united as God’s global
family, in prayer, solidarity and action. We are called to be ‘Missionaries Of
Hope Among All Peoples’. We ask you to please remember the work of
missionaries in your prayers this week. Find out more about the work of Missio
and how to support the charity at missio.org.uk.
Job
Vacancy. - Parish Administrator - Holy Cross and St Helen's, Ashton-under-Lyne
Appointment Type: Part-time, permanent
Working Hours: 11 hours per week, between Mon-Fri, with some flexibility,
as agreed with parish priest.
Location: St Ann’s Presbytery, 64-66 Burlington Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne,
Lancs OL6 7D
Salary: £13.23 per hour, 60 hours holiday (equates to 5 weeks), plus bank
holidays and 5 diocesan closure days (subject to pro rata)
Find out more and apply at https://dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/vacancies
Volunteer Van Driver needed for
Caritas Salford
Our diocesan charity Caritas Salford is in urgent need of a volunteer
van driver. Could you please spare a few hours to help them to
transport donations in their electric van? Van drivers are vital to
Caritas services supporting people experiencing poverty and homelessness, and
are essential to their day-to-day running. To find out more, please contact
volunteer coordinator Matt on m.yates@caritassalford.org.uk or
visit www.caritassalford.org.uk/volunteer
Confirmation dates for the next academic year.
Parents meeting: Tuesday, 3rd, St Edward's. 7pm
Student Session 1 - Wed. 11th March
Student Session 2 - Wed. 18th March
Student Session 3 - Wed. 25th March
Holy Week and Easter Hols
Student Session 4 - Wed. 22nd April
Student Session 5 - Wed. 29th April
Student Session 6 - Wed. 6th May
Student Session 7 - Wed. 13th May
Confirmation 3rd/ 4th June, 7pm
All meetings are at St Edwards in
Lees. If you require any further
information, please get in touch with Fr. Callum.
St. Joseph’s 100 club
winners
Weekend 11/12 October
1st prize
number 18 Felicia Barber
2nd Prize
number 92 Cath Hand
3rd Prize
number 69 Paul Tomlinson
Weekend of
18/19 October
1st prize
number 60 Josh Marshall
2nd Prize
number 91 Vincent Carel
3rd Prize
number 84 John Taylor
Thanks for your
support!
Please remember the
five draws in November are to be paid on 1st/2nd
November.
Mossley – Knit and Crochet Group- Meets every Wednesday in the parish meeeting room 10am -12 noon. All welcome.
Uppermill Charity Shop.–
We are looking for more stock for the shop.
If you have anything you might like to donate, please either leave them
at te back of the church or, deliver them to the shop on Tuesday and Wednesday
between 9am and 12 noon, using the back door of the hall, next to the front
door of the presbytery. Many thanks, as
always.
GOLD
Have
you got any gold that you do not use? A lost earing, a broken bracelet? Anything you are not using or has been
sitting in a jewelry box unloved? We can collect this gold and weigh it in;
this would be a great source of income for both of our parishes.
Please hand items to Fr Jim. Thanks!
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Walsingham 2026
We are delighted to announce the date for our 2026 diocesan pilgrimage to Our
Lady's Shrine at Walsingham. Next year's pilgrimage will take place on Saturday
2nd May, with the option to extend your pilgrimage with an overnight stay on
Friday 1st May. You can now register your interest by calling our pilgrimage
office on 0161 817 2209 or emailing walsingham.pilgrimage@dioceseofsalford.org.uk
