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Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Church
Catlow Hall Street, Oswaldtwistle
Lancashire
BB5 3EZ
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. S D O'Brien
Tel: 01254-232433
Sunday 29th June 2025
Solemnity of Saints Peter & Paul, Apostles
Masses & Liturgies for the following week...
Friday 27th June
7pm Thanksgiving Mass to mark the centenary of St. Anne's Church, Accrington,
celebrated by Rt. Rev. John Arnold, Bishop of Salford.
Saturday 28th June
6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World
6:30pm Vigil Mass for Solemnity of Saints Peter & Paul, Apostles
"Both apostles share the same feast day, for these two were one; and even though they suffered on different days, they were as one. Peter went first, and Paul followed. And so we celebrate this day made holy for us by the apostles' blood. Let us embrace what they believed, their life, their labours, their sufferings, their preaching, and their confession of faith". - St. Augustine of Hippo
Sunday 29th June
9:30am The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World
10am Mass for Solemnity of Saints Peter & Paul, Apostles
"There are the gates of our true country, the two lights of the immense world. There Paul's voice is heard like thunder; there Peter withholds or hurls the bolt. The former opens the hearts of men, the latter opens Heaven. Peter is the Foundation-stone, Paul the Architect of the temple where stands the Altar by which God is propitiated. Both together form a single Fountain, which pours out its healing and refreshing waters." St. Venantius Fortunatus
Tuesday 1st July
5pm – 5:45pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
5:45pm Weekday Mass (Feria)
Wednesday 2nd July
9:15am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
10am Weekday Mass (Feria)
Thursday 3rd July
10am Requiem Mass for Margaret Claire Hilton RIP
7pm Celebration of Sacrament of Confirmation ( At St Joseph's, Accrington)
Fr. Adam's First Mass at St Mary's.
Everyone is welcome to come on Monday 7th July as our brand new priest - Fr. Adam Bamber - will celebrate his first Mass at St. Mary's. This is truly a blessing for us as a parish. Over the last 7 years we have accompanied, supported and prayed for Adam on the journey towards priesthood. It is fitting then and a grace filled moment that we are able to be present when he offers up the sacrifice of the Mass for us. Mass will begin at 7pm followed by refreshments - All are invited and welcome.
Sanctuary Lamp
This week (28th June – 4th July), the Sanctuary Lamp is for Jean Dwyer.
Our Lady's Lamp
This week (28th June – 4th July), Our Lady's Lamp is for Stan Bateson.
Last Week's Offertory Collection
£617.45. Thank you for your kind generosity.
Deacon Adam's Ordination to the Priesthood
For those parishioners travelling to Adam's ordination at Shrewsbury Cathedral on Saturday 5th July, please ensure you arrive to Church no later than 8:15am to allow time for seating and preparations for departure by 8:30am. If you have any questions or require assistance on the day, please contact parish secretary Ciara on 07719063876 or via email at Ciara.kelly@dioceseofsalford.org.uk. We look forward to sharing this special occasion with you.
Parish Bible Study – The Book of Revelation
The next session is Wednesday 9th July from 7pm – 8pm. All are welcome. All you need is a Bible and an openness to come to know Our Lord better. Come and join us.
WeBelieve – Festival of Catholic Life
Celebrate the Jubilee at WeBelieve, a festival of Catholic Life gathering the Church to share the hope that we have in Christ. From 25th-28th July, join us for four days of music, keynotes, conversation & worship at St Mary's College, Oscott, Birmingham. Featuring Dr Gianna Emanuela Molla (daughter of St Gianna Molla), Fr Paul Murray, Msgr Michael Nazir-Ali, AnMari, The Southwell Consort, Fr Toby Lees & many more. Early Bird Tickets available now at www.webelievefestival.com
Salford Lourdes Pre-Departure Mass
The Diocese of Salford Lourdes Pilgrimage Team invites you to join them for this year's Pre-Departure Mass. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop John, along with clergy from the diocese, with music for our wonderful Lourdes choir. Whether you're travelling with us to Lourdes, or are looking to accompany us in prayer at home, you're most welcome to join us at 5.30pm on Sunday 27 July at St Patrick's, Collyhurst.
The Diocese of Salford Lourdes Pilgrimage Team invites you to join them for this year's Pre-Departure Mass. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop John, along with clergy from the diocese, with music for our wonderful Lourdes choir. Whether you're travelling with us to Lourdes, or are looking to accompany us in prayer at home, you're most welcome to join us at 5.30pm on Sunday 27 July at St Patrick's, Collyhurst.
Fancy a Walk?
Our diocesan charity Caritas Diocese of Salford invites you to take part in a leisurely 7-mile walk for adults (18+) to raise money for people experiencing poverty, homelessness, and disadvantage in our diocese. The walk takes place on Saturday 13 September and takes in the beautiful sights of the Tolkien Trail in the Ribble Valley. Find out more at www.caritassalford.org.uk/lancswalk
Our diocesan charity Caritas Diocese of Salford invites you to take part in a leisurely 7-mile walk for adults (18+) to raise money for people experiencing poverty, homelessness, and disadvantage in our diocese. The walk takes place on Saturday 13 September and takes in the beautiful sights of the Tolkien Trail in the Ribble Valley. Find out more at www.caritassalford.org.uk/lancswalk
Jubilee for Children and Families
This month, we join Catholics around the world in celebrating the Jubilee for Children and Families. As we come together in this Holy Year, we invite you to pray for all families in our diocese. May we look to the love of the Holy Family to guide us in our vocation to family life; praying for the grace to love with peace, gentleness, and hope in the face of all our challenges.
This month, we join Catholics around the world in celebrating the Jubilee for Children and Families. As we come together in this Holy Year, we invite you to pray for all families in our diocese. May we look to the love of the Holy Family to guide us in our vocation to family life; praying for the grace to love with peace, gentleness, and hope in the face of all our challenges.
Synod Implementation Update - June 2025
Our Diocese continues its journey of renewal and listening, begun by the Synod process. A Synod Implementation Team has been formed to guide the four key areas identified at our voting day in March. Each grouping of Leadership and Collaboration, Community and Outreach, Young People and Schools, and Spirituality and Formation, have their own dedicated subgroup.
As these teams begin their work, two recommendations are already developing.
The Community and Outreach group is recommending the establishment of Welcome Teams in every parish. Parishes are encouraged to share their good practice on Welcome and are asked to form Teams by the First Sunday of Advent.
Ideas and opinions are being gathered which may promote appropriate support structures for our clergy.
Let us continue to pray that we may discern what the Holy Spirit is saying to the Church, and to our Diocese, in these times.
Stay with us Lord, on our journey
With my thanks for your support on our Synodal journey as a Diocese and for all that you are achieving.
Bishop of Salford