Sunday 30th October 2022 - Thirty First Sunday in Ordinary Time
Masses & Liturgies for the Coming Week…
Saturday 29th October
9am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Confessions
10am Votive Mass of Our Lady (Celebrated in Lady Chapel)
'If you ever feel distressed during your day - call upon our Lady - just say this simple prayer: 'Mary, Mother of Jesus, please be a mother to me now.'
I must admit - this prayer has never failed me.'
- St. Teresa of Kolkata
6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World
6:30pm Vigil Mass for the Thirty First Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday 30th October
9:30am The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World
10am Mass for the Thirty First Sunday in Ordinary Time
Tuesday 1st November - HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION
10am Mass, Solemnity of ALL SAINTS
5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
6pm Mass, Solemnity of ALL SAINTS
Wednesday 2nd November
10am Mass for All Souls
10:30am Parish Coffee Morning – All Welcome
6pm Mass for All Souls
Thursday 3rd November
10:15am Requiem Mass for Kath Riley RIP
Friday 4th November
5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
6pm Mass, Saint Charles Borromeo, Bishop (Memoria)
St. Charles Borromeo was born in 1538; after obtaining a doctorate in civil and canon law he was created a cardinal by his uncle, Pope Pius IV, and was chosen to be Bishop of Milan. He became a true shepherd of his flock, and frequently visited his diocese, called synods, made wise regulations for the good of souls, and worked for the good of Christian morality. He died in 1584.
Saturday 5th November
9am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Confessions
10am Votive Mass of Our Lady (Celebrated in Lady Chapel)
'The greatest saints, those richest in grace and virtue will be the most assiduous in praying to the most Blessed Virgin, looking up to her as the perfect model to imitate and as a powerful helper to assist them.' - St. Louis Marie de Montfort
6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World
6:30pm Vigil Mass for the Thirty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday 6th November
9:30am The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World
10am Mass for the Thirty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sanctuary Lamp
This week (29th October - 5th November), the Sanctuary Lamp burning in prayer before the Tabernacle is for Andrew Georgy.
Last Week's Offertory Collection
£575.89 Thank you for your kind generosity.
St. Mary's Parish Coffee Morning
On Wednesday 2nd November, after the 10am All Souls Mass there will be our monthly tea and coffee morning at the back of church. As always everyone is welcome. It's a great time just to meet up for a brew and chat. If you would like to help out or get more information please contact Ciara Kelly at cjk2988@gmail.com
Holy Day of Obligation
Tuesday 1st November is the solemnity of All Saints. It is a Holy Day of Obligation for all Roman Catholics now that the restrictions from the Covid pandemic have been removed. The following Masses will be at church including those for All Souls:
Tuesday 1st November
10am All Saints Mass
5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
6pm All Saints Mass
Parish Grounds
The drop in temperature and the darker nights can only mean one thing – autumn has arrived! This also means that trees begin to shed their leaves and as we all know we have plenty of trees on the parish grounds. Volunteers are always greatly appreciated with this yearly task and all help is gratefully accepted. Maintaining the paths and keeping them free from leaf debris isn't the most glamorous of jobs but it's an important one for health and safety reasons. If there is a day you are free, or a time you can pop down to church, which is convenient for you, please contact Navada Keenan who helps to facilitate all our parish garden volunteers – email: keenannavada@gmail.com
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all those who do so much to keep our church gardens looking pristine and tidy. It is much appreciated. Thank you.
The Sacrament of Confirmation
If there are any younger members of the parish family who are 12years + and would like to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation or know more about it then please see me at the end of a weekend Mass. It's a sacrament that is life changing.
Sanctuary Lamp
Prayer is so important and it works! One of the traditions at St. Mary's is to sponsor the sanctuary lamp, that burns for seven days continuously, before the Real Presence of the Lord in the Tabernacle. The prayers behind each lamp are varied and different. Sometimes it burns in memory of a loved one, other times its for somebody who is sick or waiting for results and at other times it's a prayer of thanksgiving or help for a particular situation or person. If you would like to sponsor a lamp to burn in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament then please see one of the stewards at the back of church. They will have a list of dates from December until April next year where you can choose to sponsor a £5 lamp for the week. I will bless each lamp and light it before the Vigil Mass on a Saturday and it will burn for the whole week. Please give your £5 to the stewards on duty when you choose your week.
The new list is now available
November: Month of the Holy Souls
The month of November is traditionally dedicated to that time when we pray for the Holy Souls. Loved ones, friends, family and the Holy Souls in purgatory who have all died and gone before us marked with the sign of faith. On Wednesday 2nd November, All Souls Day, we will have our usual box containing the names of those who have died placed in front of the Altar. During the month those people will be prayed for. If you would like to have your deceased loved ones prayed for, you'll find this weekend, at the back of church under the crucifix, a box in which to place their names in. Throughout the whole of November you are welcome at anytime to place further names in the box in front of the Altar.
Parish Requiem Mass
On Friday 18th November at 6pm there will be Requiem Mass for all those who have died in the parish and for all those whose names are in the Holy Souls box in front of the Altar. All are welcome.
Blessing Graves
The last few years have seen our parish join with St. Anne & St. Joseph's on the first two Sundays of November where we bless parishioners graves at Accrington cemetery and Dill Hall Cemetery. I've asked Fr. Wadsworth, the parish priest at St. Anne's, if we can join him and his parish again and he's very happy to welcome us. I'll contact Fr. Wadsworth to confirm times this week.
Remembrance Day
On Friday 11th November at 11am there will be a short service held after the national two minute silence in front of the Pieta statue in the parish grounds (by the Lychgate accessed via Catlow Hall Street). Everyone is welcome where we will pray for all those who have died in war and conflicts throughout the world.
Parish Schools
During November Sacred Heart, St. Mary's and St. Oswald's schools will be creating space and opportunity for pupils and families to pray for all those who have died among friends and family, people they have known and those they haven't.
St. Oswald's School
On Wednesday 16th November pupils from St. Oswald's will join us for the 10am parish Mass and bring forward a book of remembrance with the names of people who have died that they would like to be prayed for.
Sacred Heart School
The school community at Sacred Heart would like to invite all parishioners to join them in the school hall at 1:45pm on Wednesday 16th November where there will be a liturgy praying for all those who have died.
St. Mary's School
On Thursday 17th November St. Mary's school will be joining us for our 10am parish Mass where they will bring forward to the Altar their Book of Remembrance and pray for all those whose names are written inside it.
Take a moment and recite this prayer given to us by Jesus through St. Gertrude the Great:
"Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Most Precious Blood of Thy Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the Masses said throughout the world today, for all the Holy Souls in Purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the universal church, those in my own home and within my family. Amen."
Remembrance - A Light in this World
At certain times of year, such as an anniversary or special occasion, or during November the month of remembrance, we may wish to remember a departed loved one by paying tribute to the legacy they left behind. Why not make a dedication to someone you love , someone you miss, or someone who has no-one else to pray for them at the Caritas Salford 'A Light in this World' dedication page online? A Light in this World (dedicationpage.org) Dedications and tributes received no later than Sunday 20th November will also be included in a book of condolence and prayed for as we celebrate the Caritas Annual Mass of Remembrance on Friday 25th November at St Ann's RC Catholic Church, Stretford.
Would you like to volunteer at the Laudato Si Centre, Wardley Hall?
The Laudato Si Centre at Wardley Hall is looking for volunteers. The centre is a statement of environmental hope, rooted in the belief that we can all make a difference through the actions we take. The work we do at the centre provides the tools and learning needed to enable all to hear and respond to the cry of the earth and cry of the people. We have opportunities to volunteer in our walled garden and woodland, including general gardening activities, maintenance and supporting school and community activities. We would also love to hear from any retired teachers who would be interested in developing material for our school visits. Please contact laudatosi@dioceseofsalford.org.uk to express an interest.
Volunteering Opportunities
Did you know that Caritas Salford has 263 amazing volunteers, supporting work in local communities across Greater Manchester and Lancashire? Would you be interested in joining them? Perhaps you may consider becoming part of our team of Caritas Parish Reps, supporting your parish in its local social action mission?
If you have a few hours to spare each week and would be happy to help Caritas to support people in your community, please get in touch. There are a range of different opportunities available to meet individual needs and skillsets, and full training and support is given every step of the way.
If you're interested in finding out more, please contact Sashi Thapa on 07939 995 952 or email s.thapa@caritassalford.org.uk
Diocesan Job Vacancies
Parish Administrator (St Charles', Swinton)
Appointment Type: Part-time, permanent
Working hours: 15 hours per week, working pattern to be agreed with Parish Priest
Location: St Charles' Presbytery, Moorside Road, Swinton, M27 9PD
Salary and benefits: £10.23 per hr, 25 holidays, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 Diocesan closure days (subject to pro-rata).
About: The parish of St Ambrose Barlow are looking for a Parish Administrator to provide administrative support to the parish including office administration, secretarial and basic accounting duties.
Please visit www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/vacancies/ to apply.
Caritas Job Vacancies
Allotment and Food Bank Coordinator (Lalley Centre)
Appointment Type: Full-time, fixed-term contract for 12 months
Working hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: The Lalley Centre, Collyhurst, Manchester M40 7RG
Salary and benefits: £27,000, and casual car allowance
About: Caritas are looking for a candidate who, using knowledge of environmental issues, food poverty and growth, will expand existing projects and develop new programmes run within our allotment and food bank to benefit the overall wellbeing of the community. The role will involve working with local organisations in the health, environmental, corporate and voluntary fields to increase the awareness of environmental issues and Caritas projects.
Please visit www.caritassalford.org.uk/careers/ to apply.
God Bless and keep praying.
Our Lady of Oswaldtwistle, pray for us.
Saint Joseph, pray for us.
Fr. O'Brien