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22.6.2025

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Danny’s Disco Evening

With input from Fr. Jim

Friday 11th July at 7.00pm   Entry £7.00 per person

The Conservative club —  Mountain St—Mossley

The bar will be open

All proceeds go to The Good Life Orphanage in Kenya.

Tickets are now available at the back of the church; see the person selling them!

Raffle Prizes

We are looking for a number of raffle prizes for Danny’s disco evening.  Have you got a bottle or something that might make a good prize that you can donate?

All money made on the night to The Good Life Orphanage.

THANK YOU.


Would you be interested in a day out to Stonyhurst college by coach?

May be on a Wednesday or Thursday. I am only at the thinking stage, but would be interested to know how many people would like the chance to visit.

We could go for late morning Mass, take a packed lunch with us and then have a tour of the school and the grounds.  The cost would be about £15.  If you might be interested please have a word with Fr Jim.


AMENDMENT TO CRIME AND POLICING BILL (NC17)

Sadley, this week, this Bill has been passed in parliament and is now part of our constitution.  It gives a mother the ability to abort a child up to the date of birth with no prosecution.  I am sure this will lead to the deaths of millions of more innocent children who have no voices but ours. How have we come to this? Shame on us.

Assisted Suicide Bill

Also, this Bill has been voted in by our moral and ethically lead MP’s (NOT).  I am exasperated at the lack of moral compass in our country.

God help us all.

Crochet and knitting group.

Mary and the girls have decided to try a new day and time , to see if more people would like to join the group, that couldn't make it on Tuesdays 

Changes begin after Easter, 

on Wednesday 23rd April at 10am till 12pm

The group is going well, the girls are a lovely bunch and are enjoying learning to crochet and knit,  and of course natter, but they do need  some people more  experienced at these crafts 

Mary 07920886865 


Mossley 100 Club Winning Numbers     

1st prize 87 Sarah McGladdery

2nd Prize Paul Ratchford

3rd Prize Michael Tohill


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

The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) will begin in September.  If you know anyone interested, will you let them know early, so they have time to think about joining us.

Up and coming Funerals.  St Joseph’s 8th July at 10am, requiem Mass for the latePeter Kay.  Wednesday 9th July – 1:30pm at Dukinfield Crematorium, service for the late Kevin Murphy.  St Joseph’s 10th July at 10am, requiem for the lateMary Theresa Bukley.


Did you know that Caritas, our diocesan charity, now has a monthly e-newsletter providing updates, free resources, news and event details, plus much more? To begin to receive it, visit: https://www.caritassalford.org.uk/newsletter/

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!

FAMILY & SOCIAL GROUP STAYS AT CASTLERIGG THIS AUGUST

Castlerigg Manor is a Catholic residential youth centre in the Lake District and it’s opening its doors to family groups and social groups this August. There are single rooms, twin rooms, and large family rooms at very cheap rates. Guests have access to the grounds, chapel, games room, and lounges, with Keswick and the Lake only a short walk away. For more info director@castleriggmanor.co.uk or www.castleriggmanor.com/open

 

Quarant'ore - 40 hours with the Lord
Salford Cathedral invites you to join a special period of prayer - 40 Hours of Adoration of Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. Join us between 25th and 28th June in our temporary church as we pray for a particular intention before the Blessed Sacrament each day. See the full schedule and further details at https://dioceseofsalford.org.uk/quarantore-cathedral-25/

 

Quiz evening – Conservative club - Mossley

We are working on our next parish social, which after Danny’s disco evening will be a quiz night.  No date yet, but watch this space for details, and join us for an evening of fun and knowledge (or not).

 

Parishes tackling poverty:

Hope through action
Caritas Salford, in partnership with Resolve Poverty, invites you to this free training session which will equip you with practical tools and help you learn about best practice for supporting people in poverty in your parish and local community.  The training will take place on Saturday 21 June at Our Lady's RC Church, Raby Street, Moss Side, Manchester, M16 7DJ.  For more information or to book your free place, visit: 
www.caritassalford.org.uk/event/parishpovertymanchester


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.


 
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?

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.

To get to the Wednesday Word site, simply press this link http://wednesdayword.org/

This information is on our website. This is something you might like to make use of during the period of Advent.


Diocesan Pilgrimage to Ladyewell
The Diocese of Salford's Pilgrimage Office is delighted to announce a prayerful pilgrimage to Our Lady’s shrine at Ladyewell, taking place on Saturday 28th June. Join us as we take up the Jubilee call to pilgrimage by visiting this beautiful shrine right on the doorstep of our diocese. For more information and to register, please visit https://dioceseofsalford.org.uk/ladyewell-pilgrimage-2025

 


A reminder.

Exposition in Mossley at 9:30am, before Mass

The Rosary is prayed at 9:30am each day in Uppermill.

Masses for the coming week

Monday No Mass

Tuesday 9:30 am Expo 10am Mass - M

Wednesday 9:30 Rosary, 10am Mass – U

Thursday expo 9:30am 10am Mass – M

Friday 9:30 Rosary, 10am Mass – U

Weekend Masses

Saturday 12.15pm Mossley

Saturday 6:00pm Uppermill

Sunday 9:30am  Uppermill

Sunday 11:00am Mossley

Masses received this week.
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE
FOLLOWING INTENTIONS.        

Lately Dead

Gerard Garvey

Charles Williams

Randolph Browne

Dennis Heyes

 

Anniversaries

Johanna Friedrich

Rev Peter Rudd

Eileen Hayden

Dr. Peter Morris

Ernest Robinson

John Rafferty

Alfred Hudson

Donald Chadderton

Francis O’Gara

Elizabeth Lally

Audrey Anne Carey

Special Intentions

Melania (S)

Joseph & Eilidh Shrimpling (Wedding)**

Francis Lee Mason (Bir mem)

Josie Millington (Bir mem)

David Morris (S)

Mason Family

Gould Family

Boyd Family

Special intention

Safe Journey

Mary Theresa (Tess) Buckley

Salford Lourdes Diocesan Youth Group - Are there any young people in your parish who might want to join this year's pilgrimage to Lourdes? The Salford Lourdes Coordination Team and the Diocesan Youth Ministry Team have set up a new "group" so that any young person can join the pilgrimage without having to set up a parish or school-based group. The pilgrimage dates are from 30th July to 7th August inclusive of travel, which is by coach, and will cost £669 including travel, hotel accommodation, and all meals.
Young people can join one of three age groups:

♦13-15 (aspiring volunteers)      ♦16-17       ♦18+

If you might be interested, please send an email to youth@dioceseofsalford.org.uk and all the information you need will be sent back to you.

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.