PLEASE NOTE

On the Newsletter this week and in the news section of this website, there is a copy of the letter every Pariish Priest receieved last week.  It is reguarding Buildengs and the sustainability of our churches.  Its important, please take the time to read it.

Jam Jars

One of our parishioners is looking for any jam jars, with lids that you may have finished with.  Please drop them off in the sacristy – Many Thanks!

LOVE IN ACTION latest magazine from CARITAS

There are copies at the back of the church, if you would like one, please help yourself – they are free of charge!

Eucharistic Congress, Adoramus

Coach….. Proposed departure… 7:00 AM from Saint Patrick's church Collyhurst, on 10th October,. Estimated return time of around 6:00 PM following benediction. The official poster which includes the itinerary for the day is at the back of the church. Mary farmer can provide registration link via e-mail or e-mail, helen.m.carey@dioceseofsalford.org.uk or telephone 01618172214.

There will be a procession from Saint George's cathedral Southwark to Westminster cathedral. After benediction, participants will also need to make their way to the coach pick up point. The exact location for return coach will be as close to Westminster cathedral as possible. Further information see Mary farmer

Opposing Assisted Suicide
Ahead of the Second Reading and vote in the House of Commons for the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill on Friday 11 September, the Communications Directorate of the Bishops' Conference has produced a poster to encourage Catholics to write to their MPs. The poster includes a QR code which links to the Oppose Assisted Suicide section on the Bishops' Conference website: https://www.cbcew.org.uk/opposing-assisted-suicide/ 

A Talk on the Characteristics of Franciscan Prayer
Sr Joan Kerley FMSJ will be giving an online talk on the Characteristics of Franciscan Prayer on Thursday 17 September from 7pm.
Please visit the diocesan website to register your place: https://dioceseofsalford.org.uk/talk-on-franciscan-prayer/

Children’s Liturgy – all the way through school holidays

We are now providing a specialist children’s liturgy, during the Saturday 12:15pm Mass.  I would like to ask parents and grandparents to encourage their children to take part in this liturgy.  It opens the scriptures to them at a level they can understand and enjoy.

Sponsored Walk

From St Joseph’s to the six local catholic churches in the area.

Christine Gallagher will be doing one church a week starting on 22nd August.  Money raised will go towards a new banner for the Whit Walk , which is currently being constructed.

If you would like to sponson Christine, there is a sponsor form at the back of the church, Thank you!

Services to Support Local People
Caritas Salford runs a wide range of community and outreach services to help people in our diocesan communities who are experiencing poverty, homelessness, isolation and discrimination.  If you, or someone you know, might benefit from their support, you can find details on their website: www.caritassalford.org.uk/services 

St Mary's RC Cemetery Bank Holiday Mass

This annual Mass will take place on Monday 31 August at 11AM at St Mary's Cemetery, Wardley. It will be held outside the Chapel and there will be limited seating. If you would like a poster for your parish display board please contact Fr

Luke Bradbury on luke.bradbury@dioceseofsalford.org.uk.

Love knitting, crocheting, sewing or making?
Our diocesan charity, Caritas Salford, is looking for creative parishioners who might be able to help them raise funds to help support people in our parish communities who are experiencing poverty and homelessness.  They're looking for people who can either make items to sell in aid of the charity, or groups of people from our parishes who can be paired with local schools to help knit hats and scarves for pupils to wear in their Big Sleep Out fundraisers.  If you can help, please get in touch with the team at fundraising@caritassalford.org.uk or call 0161 817 2250.

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

Please continue to pray for peace.

During the two rather “rocky” weeks through Eastertime, there were some horrific images once again come from the Middle East.  With major threats to not just that area but could have swelled into something much more catastrophic worldwide.  As these images continue to make headline news around the world, please continue in your prayers for a halt to this senseless violence, and that God, through the power of the Holy Spirit, will foster love into the lives of those in conflict with one another.

Never underestimate the power of prayer.

 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?

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.