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4th week of Ordinary Time

St. Carlos Acutis

I hope some of you were able to go to St Patrick’s , Collyhurst yesterday (or are planning to go today Saturday, or tomorrow, Sunday), as it was most interesting to hear about the life of this young Saint.  There were large numbers of people in attendance while I was visiting.  May he continue to inspire our young people to holiness.

St. Carlos – Pray for us.

R.C.I.A - THIS WEEK

                 For those who will join the Church at Easter, please note       that our next meeting will be next Sunday, 1st February, at 4pm in     the presbytery

A full itinarary of the visitation of the relics of St. Carlos Acutis 

St Patrick’s RC Church, Livesey Street, Collyhurst, Manchester M4 5HF

Saturday 31st January

  • 10:00am – Parish Mass

  • 10:45am – Talk: Carlo Acutis – Saint of the Young – Apostle of the EucharistOpen to the faithful for veneration

  • 2:30pm – Talk: Jesus, come right in! Make yourself at home – followed by Adoration

  • 4:00pm – Meditated Rosary with Sayings of Saint Carlo Acutis
    Open to the faithful for veneration

  • 7:00pm – Youth and Young Adults Vigil / Holy Hour including Candlelit procession

  • 8:00pm – Open visits

  • 9:00pm – Church closed

Confessions will be available, timings to be confirmed.

Sunday 1st February

  • AM – Parish Masses with Canon Paul Daly

  • 12:30pm – Open visits

  • 2:30pm – Talk: Saint Carlo Acutis: Why we need his witness today – followed by Adoration

  • 4:30pm – Meditated Rosary with Sayings of Saint Carlo Acutis

  • 5:00pm – Thanksgiving Mass with Bishop John Arnold

Talks to be delivered by our esteemed guests:

Monsignor Anthony Figueiredo, STD, Director of International Affairs, Custodian of Relics, Diocese of Assisi, Italy

Mrs Jacquie Stacey, Carlo Acutis Apostolate, UK

Mrs Gwen Wiseman, Assisi, Italy

If you plan to visit as a group of 10 or more people, please contact the Youth Team ahead of time by emailing youth@dioceseofsalford.org.uk

 

Parking & Further Information

  • Both churches have on-site parking; for St Mary’s, overflow parking will be available at the Cricket Club

  • Both churches have disabled access – if you have any specific requirements please contact the Youth Team on youth@dioceseofsalford.org.uk

  • There will be no refreshments provided

Address for St Mary’s, Burnley:
3 Todmorden Road, Burnley, Lancashire BB10 4AU

Address for St Patrick’s, Collyhurst:
Livesey Street, Collyhurst, Manchester M4 5HF

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.

PLEASE HELP TO STOP THIS…

UPDATES regarding the Assisted Suicide/End of Life Bill and the decriminalisation of abortion. JAN 2026

The House of Lords is now scrutinising the Assisted Suicide bill.

Please continue writing and sending emails to Members of the House of Lords on this issue.

However, the most URGENT AND IMMINENT THREAT IS ABORTION DECRIMINALISATION

(Clause 191 of the Crime and Policing Bill)

The Last Committee stage is 27th January. It may then be debated on  2nd FEBRUARY.

PLEASE, PLEASE WRITE TO PEERS TO ASK THEM TO OPPOSE THIS AMENDMENT>>>>>>Some reasons why..

 St Damian's

are having a pre-loved

 fashion show,  on Thursday,

5th Feb 2026 ,all proceeds

go to the year 11s prom night.

A woman could end the life of their child for ANY reason

without any risk of investigation at ANY point up to BIRTH even during delivery!!

Women could be coerced, threatened or forced into an abortion, and in these cases, it would prove more difficult to investigate or challenge those involved.

This amendment would introduce a MAJOR, UNPRECEDENTED change to our abortion law. Allowing women to procure their own abortion is a dangerous and extreme proposal for women, their babies and the rest of society.

 

Write your letter in your own words if possible but SPUC and THE RIGHT TO LIFE also have tools to help you to do this.

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)

 Pilgrimage to Lourdes

This will be in conjunction with the Salford Diocese, but we will travel independently. I propose an 8-day trip, I cannot give you the costings until next week, as Adrian Duffy is out of the country until Sunday.

The dates will be 30th JULY - 6th AUGUST 2026 inc.

If you are interested, please add your name to the list at the back of the church.

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.

Relics of St Carlo Acutis to Visit Diocese of Salford
In January, the relics of St Carlo Acutis will be hosted at two of our churches over five days, during which time the Diocese will welcome schools, parishioners and people from all over for veneration.
Carlo is the first millennial saint, and is celebrated for his profound faith and his use of the internet to log Eucharistic miracles from around the world. He was passionate about spreading the teachings of the Catholic Church up until his death from leukaemia at the age of 15.
The relics will be presented at St Mary’s Church, Burnley from 28-29 January 2026 before they travel to St Patrick’s Church, Collyhurst from 30 January to 1 February 2026. More information will be shared soon with parishes and on the Diocesan website and social media channels.

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.

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 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?

♦

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.

Uppermill

POSTAGE STAMPS

Many thanks to all who donate stamps. We have had a lovely letter from Willow Wood Hospice which is on the notice board in the porch.

A Reminder – The Wednesday Word

The Wednesday WORD is a resource for you to use at home. The idea is that you spend some time working through the readings for the following Sunday, it is put together by a Jesuit priest who will lead you through the readings as well as giving insights into the readings.

See the buton on the top of this page .

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.

A reminder.

Exposition in Mossley at 9:30am, before Mass on Tuesday and Thurday

      Exposition in Uppermill, every day at 9:30am

Masses this week

Monday No Mass

Tuesday - Expo. 9:30am. 10.00am Mass

Wednesday Mass 10 am

Thursday  Expo. 9:30am. 10.00am Mass

Friday Mass 10 am

                                       Saturday Mass 10 am Sacred Heart only

                                         Saturday Mass 10 am Sacred Heart only

Weekend Masses

Saturday 12.15pm Mossley:

Saturday 6:00pm Uppermill

Sunday 9:30am  Uppermill

Sunday 11:00am Mossley


Baptism and Weddings by appointment.
Masses received this week.
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE
         FOLLOWING INTENTIONS.        

Lately Dead

Mickey Brady

Shirley Vickers

Ray Byerley

 

Anniversaries

May Booth

Fr James McManus MSC,

Wilfred Mills,

Tracy Kehoe,

Mollie Robinson,

Irene Riley,

Edmund Hall

 

Special Intentions

Rosemary Stafford (S)

Julie Loco (S)