Danny’s Disco
evening.
What a brilliant night!
Thanks to Danny for his
splendidefforts on Friday evening,
once again the evening was a great success, and everyone seemed to have a
wonderful night! Thanks to those who
helped with raffle prize donations, and of course all those who came along/ We
raised £1030! for the Good Life Orphanage.
FANTASTIC
Up and coming funerals
Funeral service for the late Paul Millar - Uppermill 24th
July at 11: 30am
Requiem Mass for the late Grace Moston – Mossley 15th
July at 2pm
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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.
LOURDES
- Pay up evening – 2025.
Our pay-up meeting for our
Lourdes Pilgrimage will be on Wednesday 23 July. In St Joseph’s Mossley. We will begin with
Mass at 6:30pm, followed by our meeting.
We would also like to share a “Jacobs Table”, so please bring a little
food with you, just enough for two or three people, and we should have a shared
table fit for a king! – see you all there.
St Joseph’s children’s
leavers Mass.
This will take place on
Tuesday 22nd July at the 10am Mass.
You are cordially invited to join us for this special celebration of our
year 6’s time at St. Joseph. It is
always a special time when our children move on to pastures new, and we take
this time to pray for them and wish them well.
Do you fancy a Silent Retreat?
Join the Diocese of Salford's Laudato Si'
Centre between 9.30am - 3.30pm on Friday 1 August for a prayerful silent
retreat. Begin the day with a tour of Wardley Hall and the Laudato Si' Centre
before spending time in silent prayer, reflection, and Adoration of the Blessed
Sacrament. The day ends with Outdoor Mass and a final opportunity for
reflection. Email
laudatosi@dioceseofsalford.org.uk to find out more and
register.
Southern Cemetery Mass
The Diocese of Salford is delighted to announce the return of
its Cemetery Mass at Southern Cemetery- the first since before the
pandemic - providing a wonderful opportunity to come together in faith and
remember our loved ones who have gone before us. Join us at 12 noon on Monday
25 August outside the Roman Catholic Chapel in the cemetery. Seating will not
be provided, so please bring a chair if you require one. In the event of poor
weather, Mass will be celebrated in St Ambrose Church.
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.
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
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Family Forest Fun
Mornings
Gather the family together to celebrate God's creation with Family Forest Fun
Mornings at the Diocese of Salford's Laudato Si' Centre. Taking place between
10am-12.30pm over the first three Tuesdays of August, these sessions are
packed with a range of activities that teach us more about the wonder of
creation. Find out more and register at https://laudatosicentre.org.uk/events/family-forest-fun-mornings/
Hope for our Common
Home Pilgrimage
The Diocese of Salford's Laudato Si' Centre is teaming up with the Columban
Missionaries in Britain for a special pilgrimage opportunity to celebrate the
Season of Creation in this Holy Year of Jubilee. Taking place on Thursday 25
September, this prayerful experience offers opportunities for everyone, whether
taking on our nine-mile pilgrimage walk, joining us for our liturgies
throughout the day, or receiving our virtual pilgrimage pack to explore in your
own time. To find out more and to register, please visit https://dioceseofsalford.org.uk/hope-for-our-common-home/
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
Quiz evening –
Conservative club - Mossley
We
are working on our next parish social, which after Danny’s disco evening will
be a quiz night. This will take place on
Friday
19th September, and will be well advertised for a few
weeks before the event. Please put this
date in your diary, and join us for an evening of fun and knowledge (or not).
