PLEASE NOTE

Meeting Number Two-

Thanks to all those who came to the meeting last Tuesday re. the finances of the parishes. I would also like to thank Heather Coogan from the diocese who attended. There will be another (the last!) meeting this Tuesday at 6:30pm, (Heather will not be there), hopefully for just one hour.  I will give you much more information about the actual workings of the finances, and how they work with the Diocese.  If you can – PLEAE COME!

Again please use the Presbytery door.

CAFOD

NAPAL APPEAL

Thank you to all who gave so generously to the CAFOD NAPAL APPEAL, we managed to raise £609.00 which as always, is a wonderful total.  You always dig deep when the need is there.  Thank you all once again!

This advert is for Uppermill really, but I thought it such a good idea, I would advertise it in both parishes!

CALLING ALL MEN  CTIS have started a group for men who are interested in learning to cook. They meet every alternate week at the Saddleworth Cookery School, Warth Mill, Diggle on Wednesday mornings from 10 – 12pm.  Next meeting is on 16th September when the group will be cooking hot pot and pickle.  Cost is £20 per session which covers all ingredients along with aprons etc.  This is a good, fun group.  Give it a try – no obligation.  If you are interested, please ring Godfrey Adams on 07717 222042 or let Susan Gibson know.

Winning lotto numbers

Mossley

1st Prize £25 (51) Margaret Hurley

2nd Prize £15 (59) Jean Hammond

3rd Prize (104) John Smith

6th September –

1st Prize £25 (65) Geraldine Kirkup

2nd Prize £15 (104) John Smith

3rd Prize (35) Linda Ash

St. John’s Church – Roughtown,

Still Waters Café.

Lonely, bored, or have time for a chat?

Why not call in and spend some time making new friends?

Wednesdays 10am – 12 noon.

Wed. 12th August 9th September 14th October and 11th November. All are welcome.

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

St Joseph’s knit & natter group!

The N&N group are now back from their summer recess.  Every Wednesday from 9:30am – 12 noon, in the meeting room. 

ALL WELCOME

Opposing Assisted Suicide
Thank you- to those who lobbied MP’s regarding the Euthanasia vote, the vote was won, by a small margin, but was won non-the-less.

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.

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 

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.