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Funeral arrangements for the late Ailsa Wood have now been confirmed for Tuesday, 19th May, here at St. Joseph’s at 10:30am.

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Both Churches

Please Note that the LOOP SYSTEM for the heard of hearing is now working in both churches. Please turn your aids to the “T” setting.

Early Notice – The Ascension of the Lord, this is a Holy Day of Obligation.

This is in two weeks’ time on 14th May; there will be only two Masses available that day. 10am at St Joseph’s Mossley and 7pm at Sacred Heart Uppermill. These two masses will offered by Monsignor John Allen.

Annual Whit Walk

Once again, the Whit walk will soon be upon us (Friday 29th May), and we are again appealing for people to help. There are a few jobs we need to cover, and there is a list of them on the table at the back of church. Please help to keep the wonderful tradition alive in Mossley, it is a true walk of witness to Jesus.

VOCATIONS SUNDAY

Last week was vocations Sunday, today there is a retiring collection for the Ecclesiastical Education fund, this is the fund that helps pay for our priests of the future. In 2026, it currently costs £25,000 per year to train a priest.

On behalf of all working priest’s and those who are in seminary, thank you for your continuing support and generosity, without you we would not be here.

The suicide Bill

The recent vote on the proposed suicide Bill has gone against the proposer, and the bill was defeated. Thanks for all your support and prayers.

Mission Red Boxes.

Those people at St Joseph’s, and Sacred Heart who have a MISSIO RED BOX Would you please bring your boxes in for emptying if they are ready. Also would you please advise Susan Gibson if you are now paying by direct debit/standing order. Many thanks

LOURDES 2026

If you are travelling to Lourdes on a passport that is not from the UK or Ireland, will you please have a word with Fr. Jim. Rules have changed when coming back into the UK, and you need to find out what these new rules are. Thank you.

1ST Holy Communion

This will soon be upon us (16th May @ 10.30am)

If you are looking for cards or gifts for the children, our Piety Stall now has a wide range of gifts on offer. Why not take a look and find that special something for your child, grandchild or great-grandchild?

For your information

Sr. Collette’s Funeral arrangements

The requiem Mass will be on Saturday 2nd May at 11am, at the Presentation Convent in Mattlock, she will then be buried in her family grave in Dukinfield – at 11am, on Tuesday 5th May.

1ST Holy Communion

This will soon be upon us (16th May @ 10.30am)

It’s that time of the year again!

Please pick up your new box for the coming year, they are now at the back of the church. If your box is missing, please add your name and your present box number to the sheet on the table at the back of church.

Standing Order is the best way of giving your donation to the church and we ask gently each year for you to think about doing this, as it helps tremendously with our accounting system. Thank you.

PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE 22nd to 29th September from Manchester to Medjugorje (all transfers included). Bed, breakfast and evening meal. Guide available. Amazing experience.

Please contact MARY FARMER ON 07518297954 or mickandmaryfarmer@btinternet.com

Brochures at the back of church in Uppermill.

Children’s Liturgy

CHILDRENS LITURGY back to normal THIS WEEK!

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………

Uppermill News - THIS WEEK

PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE22nd to 29th September from Manchester to Medjugorje (all transfers included). Bed, breakfast and evening meal. Guide available. Amazing experience.

Please contact MARY FARMER ON 07518297954 or mickandmaryfarmer@btinternet.com

VOLUNTRERS - We are in desperate need of a few volunteers to help move tables, or any other small jobs that might need doing. Please see Fr Jim, or Fr. Linus.

SPRING FAIR will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings 12th and 13th May from 9am – 12 in the church hall. Donations of bottles, gifts and ‘good as new’ items will be gratefully received.

There will be a coffee morning after Mass on 10th May in the hall.

ASCENSION DAY is on Thursday 14th May. There will be a short service by the cross on the museum car park starting at 8am followed by tea and toast in our church hall.

WHIT FRIDAY is on Friday 29th May this year.

CHRISTIAN AID coffee morning Wednesday 13th May 10-12 Methodist centre

WANTED Anyone who can write in italics and is prepared to transfer names into the anniversaries book at the back of church, please see Susan Gibson

Fr. Jim will be away from the parish from 4th-14th May. There will be no masses during the week during the time he is away and the weekend masses will be cover as usual. Also, on Thursday 14th May - Ascension Thursday, Masses will be offered by Mgr. John Allen at 10am in St. Joseph’s and 7pm in Sacred Heart. There will be no other masses that day, as Fr. Linus is also away from the parish on that day.

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.

Sacramental Programme 2025/26 - Holy Communion

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

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?

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.

Masses received this week.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE

FOLLOWING INTENTIONS.