Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Attack

A message from all the different church leaders.

We stand in solidarity with the local Jewish community following a serious incident at a synagogue in north Manchester. This is an appalling attack on Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish year.

We share the Mayor of Greater Manchester’s thoughts: "We think of them and their families as they recover from this incident”.

We affirm the work of the emergency services and pray for the wider Jewish community who are understandably in shock.

We ask that people do not speculate on any aspect of the incident.

Today and every other day the Faith Communities in Greater Manchester actively stand together against hate and with our diverse communities.

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

Veronica Timperley 23rd October – St Joseph’s at 10am

and Patricia Abbott, 24th October – St Joseph’s at 10am

Do you know anyone who might like to become a Catholic?

The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) So far there are 14 people involved, with three more interested.

If you know anyone else who might be interested, please ask them to get in touch with me. -  Thank you! 

C.A.F.O.D– Family fast day, was on Friday this week, 3rd October.  Envelopes are at the back of the church for you to take home.  Please return them next week, put them into the collection bags along with your church offering.  Thank you for all the help you give to the amazing work that CAFOD does through the world.

Ladies Fashion Show

Mossley Football Social Club – Friday 10th October 7pm.  Please see the poster at the back of church for more information.

Charity Craft Fair– Saturday 11th October =- George Lawton Hall from 2pm. Free entry. Please see the poster at the back of church for more information.

A couple of people have asked about this, so I have put it back on the newsletter, as it is coming up soon –

Mass for Catechists
In celebration of our Jubilee

 for Catechists this October,

we are holding a special Mass to pray for the catechists of our diocese. The Mass will take place at 7pm on Wednesday 15 October at St Patrick’s Church, Collyhurst. To help with planning, please email formation@dioceseofsalford.org.uk if you would like to attend. 

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

1st prize number 29 M Joney

2nd Prize number 3 B. Arden

3rd Prize number 91 V Carey

Thanks for your support!

Mossley – Knit and Crochet Group- will start again on Wednesday the 10th of September, 10am till 12pm - ALL WELCOME for a knit and a natter.

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