27th
March 2022 - Fourth Sunday of Lent: Laetare Sunday
Masses & Liturgies for the Coming Week…
Saturday
26th March
6pm The
Holy Rosary for Peace in the World
6:30pm Vigil for the Fourth Sunday of Lent
Sunday 27th
March
9:30am The
Holy Rosary for Peace in the World
10am Mass for the Fourth Sunday of Lent
Tuesday 29th
March
5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the
Blessed Sacrament
6pm Lenten Weekday Mass
Wednesday
30th March
10am Lenten Weekday Mass
Thursday
31st March
10am
Lenten Weekday Mass
7pm
Deanery Station Mass at St Mary’s, Clayton-le-moors
Confessions available from 6:30pm onwards
Friday 1st
April
5pm –
5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
6pm Lenten
Weekday Mass
6:30pm Stations of the Cross
Saturday 2nd
April
9am –
9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Confessions
10am
Lenten Weekday Mass (Celebrated in the Lady Chapel)
6pm The
Holy Rosary for Peace in the World
6:30pm Vigil for the Fifth Sunday of Lent
Sunday 3rd
April
9:30am The
Holy Rosary for Peace in the World
10am Mass
for the Fifth Sunday of Lent
Sanctuary
Lamp
This week (26th March - 2nd April) the Sanctuary Lamp is burning in prayer before the Tabernacle for William and Michael Shorrock.
Pope’s
Act of Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to Our Lady
Thank you to all those who responded to the Holy Father’s call on Friday to pray for the consecration of humanity, Russia and in particularly Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Parish
Lenten & Easter Walks
Thanks to all those who came on the last parish walk. The weather was great and our younger parishioners loved it. The photo below is from the day and reminds us of our future hope!
The next walk:
Haslingden Grane Sunday 24th April (Easter)
The shortest walk – well it is
Divine Mercy Sunday! Beautiful scenic views.
Meeting at Clough Head Information
Centre, 1:30pm
Distance 3miles 4.8km
I hope that many parishioners and families will join me and Mr Crompton (St. Mary’s School RE Yr 2 Teacher RE Co-ordinator) as well as other familiar faces on these walks for the simple joy of getting out into the fresh air, enjoying the peaceful and prayerful countryside, meeting others and having fun!
It is important to note that each person who joins us will be responsible for themselves and those in their family group. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Be prepared for muddy hillsides and fells. Bring appropriate footwear, clothing and food and drinks for the journey. If you would like to ask more questions or get a copy of the route do see me in the sacristy at the end of the Mass.
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 Rob Harrison
and Berni McGuinness who are continuing to facilitate this important part of
our parish’s life. With Covid none of this has been easy. From this weekend the
new offertory envelopes will be available until the 13th April.
Please ask one of the stewards at the back of church for yours. Any envelopes
that are not collected by the 13th April will not be re-ordered as
the cost of ordering and printing envelopes is now £361.42 (Envelope Systems
Ltd).
Rob and Berni will be 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
Deanery
Station Masses
There
is an ancient practice of the faithful gathering at particular churches during
the Lenten season for prayer, witness and solidarity. These are called Station
Masses. In our deanery of St. John Vianney (Pendle, Burnley, Hyndburn,
Rawtenstall) there will be three Station Masses over Lent. The preacher at each
Mass will be Fr. Ian Kelly. Fr. Kelly is a Salford diocesan priest who gives
numerous retreats and days of recollection throughout the country for religious
communities, lay groups and priests.
Thursday 31st March 7pm
at St. Mary’s, Clayton-le-moors
Thursday 7th April 7pm
at St. Anselm’s, Whitworth
Confessions will be available
before each Mass starting at 6:30pm
Everyone throughout our deanery is warmly invited and encouraged to come and support these Masses through prayer and witness.
Ukraine
Crisis
We are all shocked and appalled at the devastating scenes of the invasion of the Ukraine. Catholic agencies are at the centre of the response to the unfolding humanitarian crisis and supporting those whom have been displaced. We stand in solidarity with the Ukrainian people and all those against war. There are regular updates on the Caritas website on the various ways parishes and schools can support the aid effort. Please go to: https://www.caritassalford.org.uk/ukraine-crisis/
Friendship
Club
There will be no Friendship Club meeting in March but hopefully, the first Wednesday of April we will be back for good. If anyone is interested in joining the Friendship Club, please contact Margaret Duggan (01254) 233 070. There is no age or health limits, everyone is welcome. All venues are walker and wheelchair accessible. We look forward to meeting new friends
Environment
Resources for Lent
This
Lent, we are looking to renew our relationship with the earth and its Creator through
the Lenten themes of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. As such, we have created
a pack with key environmental resources from across the Catholic community, in
addition to stories and ideas from our parishes around the diocese.
Please visit www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/lent-environment-resources-parishes/ to download your copy now.
Diocesan
Pilgrimage to Walsingham led by Bishop John Arnold Saturday 7 May 2022
After
a break of two years, due to the pandemic, we are pleased to confirm the
resumption of our annual pilgrimage to Our Lady’s Shrine in England. The
pilgrimage will be led by Bishop John and will take place on Saturday 7th May
2022. We hope coaches will be available from each deanery, leaving around
7:00am and arriving back around 10:00pm. The cost for the day trip is £20.00.
Those wishing to make their own way are welcome to join the pilgrimage in
Walsingham.
To
book your place on the pilgrimage and on a coach, please download and return
the Pilgrim Booking Form. If you have any questions, email walsingham.pilgrimage@dioceseofsalford.org.uk.
Alongside this, there will be a youth pilgrimage for young people in years 7, 8 and 9. The Youth coach will leave on Friday 6th May 2022 around 10am from Salford Cathedral and arrive back around 10:00pm on Saturday 7th May 2022. The group will be staying at Elmham House in Walsingham. The subsidised cost for the Youth pilgrimage is £50.00 which includes accommodation, food, and travel. To book a place, please complete the form by clicking here: https://forms.gle/nwDThmqBFLV5LEjU7
2022
Salford Lourdes Pilgrimage is Announced
Friday
29th July – Thursday 4th August 2022
We
are delighted to announce that we will return to Lourdes this Summer for the
88th Salford Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes, led by the Rt Rev. John Arnold,
Bishop of Salford.
Full
details, including travel and accommodation pricing, insurance details and
volunteer application forms will be available in the coming weeks but may we
ask in the meantime that if you may be interested in joining us this Summer
that you please fill in an ‘expression of interest’ form by visiting the
diocesan webpage.
We
look forward to welcoming you to Lourdes for our joyful return in July.
Salford Lourdes Pilgrimage Tea.
Job
Vacancies
DBS
Administrator for the Diocese of Salford
Appointment
type: Full time (35 hours per week), 12-month fixed-term contract, subject to
review and consideration for a permanent position. Part-time hours could be
considered.
Location:
Cathedral Centre, 3 Ford Street, Salford, M3 6DP
Closing
date: Monday 28 March 2022, 12 noon
Salary:
£19,000 - £22,000 per annum.
Find out more and apply: www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/vacancies/
Parish
of St. Mary, Horwich – Parish Administrator
Appointment
type: Part-time, permanent (12 hours per week, working pattern to be agreed
with parish priest).
Location:
St Mary’s Presbytery, 86 Chorley New Road, Horwich, BL6 5QJ
Salary:
£10.23 per hr
Closing
Date: 12 noon on Monday 28th March 2022
Find out more and apply: https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/vacancies
Office
Manager for Caritas Diocese of Salford
Appointment
type: Full time (37.5 hours per week), 9-5 Monday to Friday (occasional support
of fundraising activities outside these hours)
Location:
Caritas, 104 Denmark Road, Manchester M15 6JS
Closing
date: Thursday 31 March, 2022
Salary:
£23,859 - £25,825 per annum
Find out more and apply: www.caritassalford.org.uk
Manchester
Universities Catholic Chaplaincy
Receptionist
(1 x morning; 1 x evening)
Appointment
type: Term time, 20 hours per week (10am - 2pm) or 25 hours per week (2pm -
7pm)
Location:
Manchester Universities’ Catholic Chaplaincy, 337 Oxford Rd, Manchester, M13
9PG,
Closing
date: Friday 25 March, 2022
Salary:
£9.90 per hour
Find out more and apply by emailing pscallysj@jesuit.org.uk or call 07935 373551
Salford
Cathedral Concert Series
Saturday
2 April, 3pm, Salford Cathedral
Salford Cathedral is excited to announce the next event in its Concert Series, where Silviu Cobeanu, cantor at St Marie’s Cathedral, Sheffield, and Robert Webb, organist at St Marie’s, will give a recital of beautiful sacred music. This concert is free, and no booking is required. A retiring collection will take place, which will go to the cathedral’s Music Foundation.
Young
Adults Mass
St
Augustine's Church, Grosvenor Street, All Saints, Manchester, M15 6BW
Sunday
10th April 2022, 5.30pm
We are delighted to announce the return of our regular Mass for Young Adults. The Mass will take place on the second Sunday of every month at St Augustine’s Catholic Church, Grosvenor St, Manchester. Our next Mass will be at 5.30pm on Sunday 10 April - Palm Sunday - and will include a short talk on next year's World Youth Day, and a social event following the celebration of the Mass. All are very welcome to attend. For any further questions, please email Alex at SalfordYoungAdults@vol.dioceseofsalford.org.uk
Ancient
Byzantine Iconography course
A full, seven-day immersion in the spirituality and discipline of writing an icon in the Byzantine style, led by Deacon Nikita Andreyev, of the Prosopon School of Iconograph. Residential and non-residential options, with the course taking place from Saturday 25th June to Friday 1st July at the Christian Heritage Centre at Stonyhurst. For more info and to book, https://christianheritagecentre.com/events/iconography-course
Eco-Gardening
Training at Laudato Si' Centre
Various dates beginning April, Laudato Si' Centre at Wardley Hall. The Eco-gardening Essential Training programme enables gardeners of any skill level to confidently adopt sustainable gardening methods. Participants have the opportunity to learn the theory and practice of gardening with ecological patterns. The programme has been designed to skill people up while supporting the development of an eco-garden setting. Find out more and book at https://northernschool.info/eco-gardening-course-laudato-s
Finally...Happy
Mother’s Day!!!
To all the mums in the parish, may God Bless you and have a wonderful weekend whatever you do.
Mary, on this day when we honour
all mothers, we turn to you. We thank the Lord whom you serve for the great
gift of motherhood. Never has it been known that anyone who sought your
intercession was left unaided by grace.
Dear Mother, thank you for your
"Yes" to the invitation of the angel which brought heaven to earth and
changed human history. You opened yourself to God's word and the Word was made
flesh and dwelt among us.
Dear mother, intercede for all of
our mothers. Ask your Divine Son to give them the grace of surrendered love so
that they could join with you in giving their own "Fiat." May they
find daily strength to say yes to the call to the sacrificial love- the very
heart of the vocation of motherhood. May their love and witness be a source of
great inspiration for all of us called to follow your Son.
On this Mother’s day, Mother of
the Word Incarnate, pray for us who have recourse to you.
Amen.
God
Bless and keep praying.
Our
Lady of Oswaldtwistle, pray for us.
Saint
Joseph, pray for us.
Fr.
O’Brien