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Friday Lent Soups

Start this week

Please watch the video below for an explanation!

R.C.I.A – The next meeting for those joining the Church at Easter will be on March 1st, at 4pm in the Presbytery meeting room.

Stations of the Cross

Every Friday during Lent, at 6pm, both in Sacred Heart Uppermill, and St Joseph’s Mossley.

S.P.U.C

Thanks to all who gave an offering to the work of the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children, last week -

Uppermill = £192.20

Mossley - £344.05

THIS WEEK -Lourdes 2026

There will be a meeting for those travelling to Lourdes in July, on Wednesday, 25th February at 6:30 pm in the presbytery meeting room at St. Joseph’s in Mossley.

For your information…

There requiem Mass for the late Peter Dyson will be on 26th February, at 2:00 pm in Sacred Heart in Uppermill

Knit, crochet and sewing group

Meets every Wednesday at St. Joseph’s Mossley, from 9:30 am – 12 noon. Why not join us and flex your creativity? No matter what your experience………

100 Club Winners

1st – 7 – Dereabla Lavelle

2nd – 18 – Felicia Barber

3rd – 46 Christine Gallegher

ANNUAL QUIZ FOR CAFOD This will take place on Friday 13th March from 7pm. Tickets out next weekend.

We have received a lovely letter from Cafod thanking us for our donation of £292.09 following the sale of Christmas cards and the ‘One card for all’.

Stations of the Cross - A meditative garden for St. Joseph’s School

We are planning to create a meditation garden, based on the Stations of the Cross, for the children at school. This will be a place of prayer, meditation, reflection and gentle

outdoor teaching.

The cost will be about £3000 to complete this work, and we are looking for help.

If you are able sponsor a part of the garden, or make a contribution, of any size, towards the cost, we would be most grateful.

Please speak with Fr. Jim.

Thanks to those who have already donated something towards this cause.

Online Gospel Readings During Lent
During the Lenten period, there will be a series of gospel readings taking place every Tuesday and delivered online by various speakers including Fr Michael Deas, with the final reading to be given by Bishop John Arnold ahead of Palm Sunday.

First Sunday of Lent (Feb 22): Matthew 4:1-11 (The temptation of Jesus)

For more information, please visit the diocesan website:

https://dioceseofsalford.org.uk/online-readings-for-lent/

VOLUNTEERS URGENTLY NEEDED !!! Are you able to give a bit of time to support this year's Confirmation preparation programme at St. Edward's - a short series of evening meetings for secondary students, starting in March? Volunteers would simply be required to register student attendance, and then provide low-key supervision from the back of church to ensure safeguarding compliance. Please let Fr. Callum know ASAP if you are able to help. callum.brown491@gmail.com

TIMES AND PLACES FOR LENT COURSE Week commencing 23rd February for 5 weeks

Tuesdays at Greenfield Methodist 1.30 – 3.00pm Rev B Christopher & Sue Titmuss to lead

Wednesdays at St Anne’s Lydgate 8.00 – 9.30pm Rev Hilary Edgerton & V Stocker to lead

Thursdays at Delph Methodist 1.30-3.00pm Rev K McNally to lead

Thursdays at Ebenezer 7.30 – 9.00pm Audrey Lee and John Rosedale to lead

Fridays at Uppermill Methodist Centre 10 – 11am. Members of the group to lead

A renewed dates information notice for Confirmation dates this year.

Non-Newman Students

Confirmation Programme 2026

Parents' Meeting - Wed. 11th March (6.30pm) at St. Edward's Church, Lees

Student Session 1 - Tues. 17th March (6pm - 7.30pm) at St. Edward's Church, Lees

Student Session 2 - Tues. 24th March (6pm - 7.30pm) at St. Edward's Church, Lees

Holy Week & Easter Holidays

Student Session 3 - Tues. 21st April (6pm - 7.30pm) at St. Edward's Church, Lees

Student Session 4 - Tues. 28th April (6pm - 7.30pm) at St. Edward's Church, Lees

Student Session 5 - Tues. 5th May (6pm - 7.30pm) at St. Edward's Church, Lees

Student Session 6 - Tues. 12th May (6pm - 7.30pm) at St. Edward's Church, Lees

Student Session 7 - Tues. 19th May (6pm - 7.30pm) at St. Edward's Church, Lees

Pentecost Weekend and Half Term Holiday (25th – 29th May)

Service of Confirmation: Wed. 3rd June at …. (Time & Venue TBC)

Charity Clothes box

Thank you for all the contributions to the charity clothes box, it has already needed to be emptied. Please keep up the great work and support this great charitable work.

NEXT WEEK!- Mass for Engaged Couples to be celebrated by Bishop John Arnold
On Saturday, 14 February, Bishop John will be celebrating a special Mass for engaged couples across the diocese. The Mass provides couples with an opportunity to seek God's blessing to guide and strengthen them during this time of preparation. Newly-married couples are also invited to receive a blessing in their first year of marriage. The Mass will take place at St Patrick's Church in Collyhurst on Saturday, 14 February 2026 at 1:30pm.

ANNUAL QUIZ FOR CAFOD This will take place on Friday 13th March from 7pm. Tickets out next weekend.

PRAYER MEETING on the future of Christianity in Saddleworth on Saturday 14th February at Uppermill Methodist Church from 4.30 – 5.30pm. These meetings are held every second month, the April meeting being on 11th April. See poster in porch.

LENT COURSE 2026 – Saddleworth Please let Susan Gibson know if you would like a paper copy of this year’s course, £2 pp

The National Men's Pro-life Conference

Calling men of all ages and states of life: book your place at 'Commissioned', the National Men's Pro-life Conference, on April 18th at Birmingham Christian College. Through compelling talks on fatherhood, marriage, post-abortion healing, spiritual warfare and sexual responsibility, learn to live out your vocation with humility, courage and integrity. For more info, including speakers or to book your place, go to -

https://www.marchforlife.co.uk/commissioned-pro-life-mens-conference/ or contact info@marchforlife.co.uk

Sacramental Programme 2025/26 - Holy Communion

The dates for our childrens meetings are as follows, all to take place in the church meeting room.

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.

Weekday Mass

I would like to encourage you, if you are able, to join us for weekday masses on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Frday 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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Mossley – Knit, sew 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.

Sunday Morning Coffee

Every Week after Sunday Mass, we have coffee for about half an hour. Please come and join us if you are able. It's a great time to catch up and have a chat.

A reminder – on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, there is half an our of Exposition of The Blessed Sacrament, if you can join us that would be wonderful. If you are unable to come to church but would like to join in this prayer time, it is live streamed – please go to the web site and follow the link to the live streaming.

Friday Lent Soups

Stations of the Cross

Every Friday during Lent, at 6pm, both in Sacred Heart Uppermill, and St Joseph’s Mossley.

Masses received this week.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE

FOLLOWING INTENTIONS.