Sunday 4th June 2023
The Most Holy Trinity
Masses & Liturgies for the Coming Week…
Saturday 3rd June
9am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Confessions
10am Mass, Saint Charles Lwanga and Companions, Martyrs (In the Lady Chapel)
Mwanga, the ruler of Uganda in 1885-1887, persecuted Christians of all denominations; among those executed were Charles and 21 companions, court pages, for being Christians and refusing to acquiesce in the king's desires.
6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World
6:30pm Vigil Mass for The Most Holy Trinity
Sunday 4th June
9:30am The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World
10am Mass of The Most Holy Trinity
Tuesday 6th June
5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
6pm Weekday Mass
Wednesday 7th June
9:15 am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
10am Votive Mass of Saint Joseph
"God would not have given the most holy Virgin to Joseph as his wife unless he had been holy and righteous. What right-minded father would ever give his most beloved daughter in marriage to a man who was not moral and beyond reproach according to his rank and state in life?"
- St. Lawrence Brindisi
10:25am – 10:35am Devotions to Saint Joseph
(At the foot of the parish statue of St. Joseph, see below for more details)
Thursday 8th June
9:15 am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
10am Weekday Mass (Feria)
Friday 9thJune
5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
6pm Mass, Saint Columba (Colum Cille), Abbot (Memoria)
St. Columba or Colum Cille, was born in Donegal about 521A.D. and died at Iona in 597 A.D. Before leaving Ireland as an 'exile for Christ', he had founded monasteries at Derry, Durrow and possibly Kells. His principal foundation was at Iona, from where he converted much of Western Scotland, and his followers took the Gospel to northern England. He was renowned as a poet and scribe as well as spiritual guide.
Saturday 10thJune
9am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Confessions
10am Votive Mass of Our Lady (In the Lady Chapel)
6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World
6:30pm Vigil Mass of Corpus Christi (The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ)
There will be Benediction at the end of Mass for this great solemnity
Sunday 11thJune
9:30am The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World
10am Mass of Corpus Christi (The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ)
There will be Benediction at the end of Mass for this great solemnity
Sanctuary Lamp
This week (Sat 3rd June – Sat 10th June), the Sanctuary Lamp is for The Mullen & Dwyer Families.
Last Week's Offertory Collection
£620.07. Thank you for your kind generosity.
Holy Water
This weekend you are more than welcome to bring the Holy Water, that will be blessed during the Masses for Trinity Sunday (Vigil 6:30pm & Sun 10am), back to your homes and families.
"From long experience I have learned that there is nothing like holy water to put devils to flight and prevent them from coming back again. They also flee from the Cross, but return; so holy water must have great virtue. For my own part, whenever I take it, my soul feels a particular and most notable consolation." - St. Teresa of Avila
Don't forget to bring your bottles or other suitable containers to church this weekend to collect the Holy Water.
A new member of the family…
Last Saturday at the Pentecost Vigil we welcomed Jordan Fox into full communion with the Church. He received the Sacrament of Confirmation and Holy Communion. Let's continue to pray for him and all those who seek Our Lord. May they always find a warm welcome here at St. Mary's. If you or somebody you know is discerning about their purpose and path in life and would like to know more about the Catholic faith, then please contact Fr. O'Brien.
Devotions to Saint Joseph
On Wednesday 7th June the 10am Mass will be a Votive Mass of St. Joseph followed by devotions to him at 10:25am (at the foot of his statue at the back of church). The devotions will include praying the Litany of St. Joseph, the Memorare of St. Joseph and the Prayer of the Holy Cloak Novena. In these devotions our prayer is to ask St. Joseph to pray for our parish family and for those who have wandered away from Church, that they may return and find a warm welcome.
Congratulations -First Holy Communion
Congratulations to Philip who received Our Lord in Holy Communion for the first time last weekend. Let's pray for all our young people that they will always appreciate the Sacraments of Confession and the Holy Eucharist which lead them uniquely and personally to Jesus Christ, Our Lord, who is the Way, the Truth and the Life. For more information regarding catechism and preparation for the sacraments please contact Father O'Brien at the end of a weekend Mass.
Salford Diocesan Synod Parish Representatives
On behalf of all parishioners at St. Mary's I would like to thank Sharon Siddle, Sian Owen, Mike Cowley-Freeman and Joel Garrigan for offering their time and services to represent our parish at the Diocesan Synod and facilitate our responses and reflections. Over the next few months, the diocese synod department will contact our reps and guide us in regards what we do next.
Sacred Heart Memorial Mass
Tuesday 27th June marks the 20th anniversary since Sacred Heart Church in Accrington closed. So many people have fond memories of Sacred Heart. It was part of their family history; that special place where they received Our Lord in the Sacraments; that home where they felt supported and encouraged by fellow 'Sacred Hearters', who have long since died but whose prayers and friendship are still warmly remembered. On Tuesday 27th June 2023 the 6pm Mass will be a Mass of Thanksgiving to celebrate the former parish of Sacred Heart and the many blessings people received from it. Everyone is welcome. Thanks to Michael Leeming and Bernard Dowling who will continue the good work started by John Hughes to produce an exhibition to tell the story of Sacred Heart parish. This exhibition will be at the back of church during the week of 27th June - 2nd July. If you have any photos (copies) you would like to pass on for the exhibition or you have some memories/experiences you would like to write down and share then please leave them in an envelope, with your contact details, at the stewards desk and label the envelope to either Michael or Bernard.
Trees! Trees! Trees!
Complying with the diocesan health and safety directives and our insurance policy the "lovely" trees around the parish grounds have to be annually inspected. Due to all the tress on parish property having TPO's (Tree Preservation Orders) Hyndburn Council have to oversee and agree any work that is submitted via a formal application. We are blessed to have Rob Longley who not only oversees the maintenance of the trees but facilitates the report with the council and sources the best quote. This year Special Branch Tree Surgeons Ltd have been chosen to do the following:
Tree Removal Removal of T20 - Willow 1 £500.00
Stump Grinding Removal of T20 stump 1 £250.00
20.0% S (20.0%) £150.00
Total - £900.00
Branch Tree Surgeons Ltd, We are NTCP (City & Guilds) qualified in felling, climbing and aerial rescue and we undertake all kinds of tree works. All work undertaken is in accordance with BS3998:2010: Tree Work Recommendations, unless specified otherwise. All work is fully insured with Trust Insurance Services Ltd.
If you, or anyone you know, would like to offer your references and quotes in regards working on the trees in the parish grounds we are happy to forward your details to Rob for the future.
Society of St Gregory Summer School - Joyful Proclamation of the Gospel
26 - 29 July, Liverpool Hope University, Hope Park Campus, Childwall, L16 1JD
Join the Society of St Gregory this July for a fascinating Summer School that delves a little more into the importance of liturgy. The workshops will explore practical ideas for parish ministry, such as how we plan music in our liturgy, how to be more creative in planning our liturgy, how to help young people in liturgical ministry, and how to find deeper meaning in our celebrations. The course will welcome a number of guest speakers to help explore these topics, including Bishop John Arnold.
Find out more and register at www.ssg.org.uk/summer-school-2023
God Bless and keep praying.
Our Lady of Oswaldtwistle, pray for us.
Saint Joseph, pray for us.
Fr. O'Brien