In Remembrance

We offer prayers for the 116

children and 28 adults of

Aberfan, who 60 years ago this week lost their lies in the tragedy of the landslide that covered their school.  We remember their families and friends.

November Masses for the deceased members of our family and friends.  Each day through November we will pray for those listed in the basket on the Altar.  There are sheets at the back of church today for you to add names – PLEASE do not put money in them – not needed!

Early notice

CATENIANSannual Mass for the brothers will take place here at St. Joseph’s on Sunday, 1 November 26.  The Catenians are a long established Catholic organisation and charity and are always looking for new members.  If you would like to chat to someone regarding more information, see Andrew Murray or Kevin Hartley.  Thank you.

Retiring collection today

This is mor MISSIO, the red box charity.  They are celebrating 100 years of the founding of this well loved charity. This is the last collection for a while.

100 club

Winning numbers

1st Prize – Eddie O’Niel No. 39

2nd Prize John Smith No. 104

3rd Prize Michael Tohill No. 16

As always, thank you for your support

Ecological Rosary at the Laudato Si' Centre 
Join us at the Diocese of Salford's Laudato Si' Centre on Friday 16October from 1:30-2:30pm as we gather together to pray the Rosary with ecological reflections. This event is a wonderful opportunity to connect with others in prayer and to enjoy the beauty of God's creation.

Email laudatosi@dioceseofsalford.org.uk to find out more and to register.

Sacramental programme 2026/2027

These are the dates for this years meetings.

29th November 2026   We are the Family of God

10th January 2027  We are people who pray

7th  February  2027  We are people who follow Jesus

14th March 2027  We are people who Celebrate God's Word

25th April 2027We are people who celebrate forgiveness.

Sacrament of Reconciliation on Friday 30th April 2027 11:00a.m.  after Mass

9th May 2027 We are the Body of Christ (including rehearsal for First Communion).

SATURDAY 15th May 2027 - FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 10:30am

Whit Friday 21st May 2027 – children walk. With school & Church

A gentle reminder –

Giving due honour to the Blessed Sacrament.

When there is Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in church, please remain in your bench; leave the lighting of candles etc. until afterwards. Also, if you are a special minister and are taking Holy Communion out to the sick or housebound, once you have the Blessed Sacrament on your person, you should reverently go straight to that person.  These are long-held traditions in the church that we give this kind of honour and due respect to the Blessed Sacrament.  Thank you.

Children’s Liturgy –

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.

NEW GIFT AID OR STANDING ORDER for church.

Someone has noticed that the account number I gave on the first runoff finance sheet (the large one) for St Joseph’s is incorrect. The correct numbrt should read sort code 20-55-34 and the account number is 30992119. I ran off 2 batches of the leaflet, one is incorrect the other is right.  Please check with the numbers above. Many Thanks

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.