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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 15th June 2025
The Most Holy Trinity
Happy Father's Day Prayer
To all dads in the parish Happy Father's Day! Below is a prayer that Pope St. John XXIII composed asking for the intercession of Saint Joseph…
St. Joseph, guardian of Jesus and chaste husband of Mary,
you passed your life in loving fulfilment of duty.
You supported the holy family of Nazareth with the work of your hands.
Kindly protect all the fathers who trustingly come to you.
You know their aspirations, their hardships, their hopes.
They look to you because they know you will understand and protect them. You too knew trial, labour and weariness.
But amid the worries of material life your soul was full of deep peace and sang out in true joy through intimacy with God's Son entrusted to you and with Mary, his tender Mother.
Assure those you protect that they do not labour alone.
Teach them to find Jesus near them and to watch over him faithfully as you have done.
Masses & Liturgies for the next TWO WEEKS...
Friday 13th June
5pm – 5:45pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
6pm Mass, Saint Anthony of Padua, Priest & Doctor of the Church (Memoria)
St. Anthony of Padua was born in Lisbon in 1195. He first joined the canons regular of St. Augustine but after being inspired by the stories of Franciscan martyrdoms in Morocco he joined the Friars Minor, though he desired to preach in Africa, he ended up in Italy, where he established a reputation as a great preacher and theologian. He died in Padua in 1231, aged 36.
Saturday 14th June
6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World
6:30pm Vigil Mass for The Most Holy Trinity
Sunday 15th June
9:30am The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World
10am Mass for The Most Holy Trinity
Friday 20th June
5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
6pm Mass Saint Alban, Martyr (Memoria)
St. Alban, Britain's first saint, died in a persecution in the middle of the 3rd century. According to the story, he was a pagan solider who sheltered a priest and was converted. He dressed as the priest, and was executed in his place.
Saturday 21st June
6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World
6:30pm Vigil Mass for Corpus Christi
Sunday 22nd June
9:30am The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World
10am Mass for Corpus Christi followed by Solemn Benediction
Tuesday 24th June
5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
6pm Mass, The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist
Jesus himself said, "Amen, I say to you, among those both of women there has been none greater than John the Baptist" (Mt. 11:11). He was the last of the great prophets of Israel, the first to testify to Jesus, who initiated a baptism for the forgiveness of sins and, in this context, baptized Jesus; he was a martyr who died defending the Judaic law.
Wednesday 25th June
9:15am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
10am Weekday Mass (Feria)
7pm Parish Bible Study
Thursday 26th June
9:30am Weekday Mass (Feria)
Friday 27th June
10am The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus (Solemnity)
This Mass will be an opportunity to celebrate the Jubilee Year with Sacred Heart School, St. Mary's School & St. Oswald's School – All are welcome
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
Sanctuary Lamp
This week (14th June – 21st June), the Sanctuary Lamp is for Colette & Simon Westwell.
The following week (21st June – 28th June) the Sanctuary Lamp is for Teresa Hoyle RIP.
Our Lady's Lamp
This week (14th June - 21st June), Our Lady's Lamp is for M. Hester & C. Hester.
The following week (21st June – 28th June) the lamp is for Teresa Hoyle RIP.
Last Week's Offertory Collection
£627.39 Thank you for your kind generosity.
Priests Retreat
I'm going on the Intercession for Priests Retreat at Hinsley Hall, Leeds this week to listen and pray, to be spiritually refreshed and renewed and continue to discern the Lord's will in my life as His priest and disciple. At the back of church, there is a box with paper and pens to which you can write any petitions, prayers, people or situations that you would like me to pray for. I'll take them with me on Sunday afternoon and pray with them during the week. My thanks to Fr. Ethelbert Arua, based at St. Wulstan's, Great Harwood, for being available to support anyone who should require a priest. St. Wulstan's – (01254) 884211.
Bishops Conference of England and Wales: Day for Life
Every year, the Catholic Church in England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland marks the Day for Life as a reminder of the need to respect and protect the inherent value and dignity of each life. This year there will be a basket (under large crucifix at the back of church) that people are invited to give any financial donations for the Day for Life Fund. Every year, the fund allocates over £200,000 in grants to organisations which promote respect for life in various ways. Donations can be also made online via the Catholic Bishops' Conference website, where you will find out more information about Day for Life, www.cbcew.org.uk
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.
Saturday Evening Mass Consultation
Thank you to all those who came and shared their preferences and thoughts about the Saturday evening Vigil Mass last weekend. Some families thought an earlier time would be beneficial for younger children; Some senior members of the parish shared their worries that darker nights made them anxious especially when Mass was finishing at 7:30pm; Other parishioners preferred 6:30pm because of work shifts etc. During the next three months (June, July and beginning of August) please continue to speak to Fr. O'Brien about your thoughts in regards the Saturday evening Mass time so that we can get a better picture of the pastoral needs of the parish.
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
Parish Bible Study – The Book of Revelation
The next session is Wednesday 25th June 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.
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Ladyewell
The Diocese of Salford's Pilgrimage Office is delighted to announce a prayerful pilgrimage to Our Lady's shrine at Ladyewell, taking place on Saturday 28th June. Join us as we take up the Jubilee call to pilgrimage by visiting this beautiful shrine right on the doorstep of our diocese. For more information and to register, please visit https://dioceseofsalford.org.uk/ladyewell-pilgrimage-2025
Refugee Week
This year's Refugee Week takes place between 16th and 22nd June and our diocesan charity, Caritas Diocese of Salford, has prepared lots of information and resources to help you find out more about how to support people in our communities. Find out more at www.caritassalford.org.uk/campaign/refugees/
Madonna Del Rosario Procession
The annual Madonna Del Rosario procession, organised by the Manchester Italian Association, will take place on Sunday 6 July. The procession will begin at 1.15pm from The Halle St Michael's, George Leigh Street, in Ancoats. It will continue through Manchester City Centre to St Peter's Square, where Mgr Anthony Kay will lead a short service. All are welcome to join this wonderful celebration.
God Bless and keep praying.
Our Lady of Oswaldtwistle, pray for us.
Saint Joseph, pray for us.
Fr. O'Brien