Sunday 7th April 2024
Second Sunday of Easter of Divine Mercy (Low Sunday)
Request for help from Fr. O
On Thursday afternoon there was an issue with the brakes on my car and luckily I've managed to get it booked into a garage in Accrington on Saturday afternoon at 1pm. If a parishioner could drive down with me (Sat 6th April) in the afternoon in their car and kindly take me back to church after I've handed over the car I'd be very grateful. If anyone is able to do this the please leave us a voicemail on the presbytery phone. God Bless
Masses & Liturgies for the Coming Week…
Easter Friday 5th April (No Abstinence)
5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
6pm Easter Mass
Easter Saturday 6th April
9am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
10am Easter Mass (In the Lady Chapel)
6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World
6:30pm Vigil Mass for the Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday)
Sunday 7th April
9:30am The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World
10am Mass for the Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday)
Tuesday 9th April
5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
6pm Easter Weekday Mass
Wednesday 10th April
9:15am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
10am Easter Weekday Mass
7pm – 8pm Parish Bible Study Group (see below for details)
Thursday 11th April
9:15am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
10am Easter Weekday Mass
Friday 12th April
5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
6pm Easter Weekday Mass
Saturday 13th April
9am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
10am Easter Weekday Mass (In the Lady Chapel)
6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World
6:30pm Vigil Mass for the Third Sunday of Easter
Sunday 14th April
9:30am The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World
10am Mass for the Third Sunday of Easter
Sanctuary Lamp
This week (6th April - 13th April), the Sanctuary Lamp is for Doreen Robinson.
Last Week's Easter Offertory Collection
£956.97. Thank you for your kind generosity.
Good Friday Collection
£208.76 for the Holy Places, which supports the work of the Church in the Holy Land.
Offertory Envelopes, Gift Aid & Direct Debit
Thank you for your continued generosity and financial support towards St. Mary's, especially during these days of rising costs. Thank you also to Berni McGuinness who facilitates this important part of our parish's life. During the next few weeks the new offertory envelopes will be available. Please ask one of the stewards at the back of church for yours. Any envelopes that are not collected by Sunday 21st April will not be re-ordered as the cost of ordering and printing envelopes is expensive. Berni will available at the back of church this weekend to help answer any questions about paying via Direct Debit/Standing Orders or signing up to the Gift Aid scheme which is always a significant financial boost. For more info contact: berni.mcguinness@dioceseofsalford.org.uk
Welcome to the Family!
On behalf of our parish family at St. Mary's we welcome Owen Davitt who was received into the Church at the Easter Vigil and received the Sacraments of Confirmation and Holy Communion for the first time. Let's continue to pray for Owen and all those who joined the Church this Easter. If anyone you know, among friends and family, are interested to know more about the Faith and would like a chat and discuss things over a brew them then please do contact me on 01254 232 433 or sean.obrien@dioceseofsalford.org.uk
Cleaners
We are blessed at St. Mary's to have a dedicated number of people, who give up their time on a Tuesday morning to be on a rota and help keep our church clean and tidy. Volunteers are always needed as the more helpers the less pressure and frequency for people to be on the rota. If you could help in anyway please contact the parish housekeeper, Karen Beard via email: jakey9998@aol.com
Parish Bible Study – St. John's Gospel
The next session is Wednesday 10th April from 7pm – 8pm. All are welcome. All you need is a Bible and an openness to come to know Our Lord better.
Parish Easter Egg Raffle
Tickets are still available from the stewards at the back of church (£1 a ticket or £5 a strip) and the raffle will be drawn ready for next weekend – Divine Mercy Sunday 7th April.
Feast of Divine Mercy – Jesus I trust in You
On Divine Mercy Sunday, 7th April 2024, we celebrate at St. Mary's, Clayton Le Moors with 1:30pm Adoration, opportunity for confessions and 3pm Holy Mass. All Welcome.
Saint George's Day
On Tuesday the 23rd April - Saint George's Day – there will be an afternoon tea in honour of our country's patron saint. As well as tea & cakes there will be live music with a very 'English' feel thanks to our resident St. Mary's Warm Welcome musicians. In The evening there will be a Mass for th4e Solemnity of Saint George at 6pm.
St. Mary's School
This year marks 60 years since St. Mary's School moved to it's present site from Moscow Mill Street. To celebrate this event there will be a Mass of Thanksgiving on Thursday 25th April at St. Mary's Church followed refreshments. The school will also be producing an exhibition with old photos to bring back many faces and memories for all those who have had connections with the school through the years. Everyone is welcome to come. On Friday 26th April at 1:30pm there will be a Liturgy of Thanksgiving & Blessing with all the children in school and again all are welcome to come and join this celebration.
Talks on the Four Constitutions of Vatican II
In response to Pope Francis' invitation to revisit the Four Constitutions of the Second Vatican Council, the Diocese of Salford is holding a series of four evening talks after Easter. The first talk takes place on Wednesday 10th April when Bishop John will explore a little more about Lumen Gentium. The talk begins at 7pm at Cathedral Centre, 3 Ford Street, Salford, M3 6DP. Find out more about the series and register your interest at https://dioceseofsalford.org.uk/constitutions-talks/
Launch Mass for Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes in our Centenary Year
The Launch Mass for this year's diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes - marking our centenary year - will be taking place at 7pm on Tuesday 16th April at St Patrick's, Livesey Street, Collyhurst, M4 5HF. Whether you are planning to join us in Lourdes this summer, or will be praying along at home, you'd be most welcome to join us for our Mass next month. For more information on this year's pilgrimage, including how to book, please visit https://dioceseofsalford.org.uk/booking-lourdes-2024/
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes in our Centenary Year
Bookings are now being taken for this year's diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes, marking our centenary year. The pilgrimage, led by Bishop John Arnold, will take place between 26th July and 1st August. Find out more and book online at https://www.salfordlourdes.co.uk/travel-accommodation
Diocese of Salford's Annual Pilgrimage to Walsingham
There are still places available for this year's diocesan pilgrimage to Walsingham, taking place on Saturday 4th May, for both overnight and day options. We welcome applications for individuals and groups and would be interested in hearing from anyone who would like to volunteer. Please fill out a booking form, available at https://dioceseofsalford.org.uk/walsingham-2024 or you can get in touch by calling 0161 817 2214 or emailing walsingham@pilgrimage@dioceseofsalford.org.uk
Diocesan Youth Pilgrimage to Walsingham
Salford Youth and Young Adults Ministry is delighted to once again offer a dedicated youth pilgrimage to Walsingham, aimed for students in Years 7,8 and 9. This pilgrimage runs alongside the main diocesan pilgrimage and will leave on Friday 3rd May and return on Saturday 4th May 2024. For further details please contact: youth@dioceseofsalford.org.uk
Caritas Salford Appeal for Volunteers
Caritas Salford, our diocesan charity, is appealing for volunteers to support its work across Greater Manchester and Lancashire. Even a few hours can have a huge impact on the lives of others locally. To find out more about the huge range of opportunities available - from gardening to van driving, supporting their services to becoming a Caritas parish rep or accessibility advocate - visit their website now: www.caritassalford.org.uk/volunteer
Job Vacancies
Deputy Director for Schools' Systems - The Diocese of Salford (replacement role)
Appointment Type: Full time, permanent
Working Hours: 35 hours per week, Mon - Fri, some flexibility in working patterns sometimes required
Location: Cathedral Centre, 3 Ford Street, Salford, M3 6DP
Salary: £62,000 - £82,000 per annum, depending on current salary/experience
Find out more and apply at https://dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/vacancies/
Chef - Salford Cathedral House (replacement role)
Appointment Type: Part time, permanent
Working Hours: 12 hours per week over 3 days (Fri - Sun)
Location: Cathedral House, 250 Chapel Street, Salford, M3 5LE
Salary: £21,840 - £24,343 FTE (subject to pro rata)
Find out more and apply at https://dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/vacancies/
Parish Finance Business Partner - The Diocese of Salford (replacement role)
Appointment Type: Full time, permanent
Working Hours: 35 hours per week (Mon - Fri)
Location: Cathedral Centre, 3 Ford Street, Salford, M3 6DP
Salary: £45,423 - £55,836 per annum
Find out more and apply at https://dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/vacancies/
Head of Human Resources - The Diocese of Salford (replacement role)
Appointment Type: Full time, permanent
Working Hours: 35 hours per week, Mon - Fri.
Location: Cathedral Centre, 3 Ford Street, Salford, M3 6DP
Salary: £51,101 - £58,639 per annum
Find out more and apply at https://dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/vacancies/
God Bless and keep praying.
Our Lady of Oswaldtwistle, pray for us.
Saint Joseph, pray for us.
Fr. O'Brien