C.A.F.O.D. Venezuela Earthquake Appeal

Thank you al so much for the collection last week.  £965.81 was given in cash, plus £190 through the machine, a total of £1155.81 This is so very generous, and I know will help; please keep the poor people of Venezuela, and all those there to help in your prayers.

A Night of Music and Fun
The African Priests and Religious of the Diocese of Salford are inviting you to a concert in celebration of African Liturgical and folk music. This is to be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Failsworth, M35 0NN on 31 July 2026 at 7PM. This promises to be a night of good music (by the invited choir) and laughter (by the priests and religious who also try to sing!). Any priest(s) interested in also giving a solo (or band) performance on the night should email Michael.job@dioceseofsalford.org.uk before 30 July 2026. Above all else, let us come with our parishioners to have a fun evening.

Connor Docherty 10k run for CARITAS– If you were kind enough to sponsor Connor for his run, it’s now time to pay, please give your donation to Fr Jim, he will get it to Connor.

For your information

Upcoming funerals

James Parr - 17th July at 12:15pm

This funeral is a services not requiem Masses. On 17th there will be the normal morning mass.

100 Club – Mossley

15th July 2026

1st Prize – # 18 Felicia Barber

2nd Prize – # 13 Julie Murray

3rd Prize – # 92 Cath Hand

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.

Cause for the Beatification of Pedro Ballester
The Diocese of Salford has formally opened the Cause for the Beatification and Canonisation of Pedro Ballester, a young man from Manchester who died in 2018 aged just 21. For more information about the cause, please go to the diocesan website: https://dioceseofsalford.org.uk/cause-for-beatification-of-pedro-ballester/

As part of this process, the Diocese is inviting anyone who knew Pedro, or who has memories, testimonies or writings relating to him, to come forward to help build a fuller picture of his life and character.
To contribute, please contact the Diocesan Tribunal.

Email: tribunal@dioceseofsalford.org.uk
Post: Cathedral Centre, 3 Ford Street, Salford, M3 6DP

Caritas Salford is organizing a 6-mile scenic, circular sponsored hike in Lancashire, along the delightful Downham Trail.  Taking place on 5 September, the walk is an undulating route with the potential for expansive views from the summit of Beacon Fell. Visit www.caritassalford.org.uk/LancsWalk for more information or to register for your free place.

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.