Sunday 23rd July 2023
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Masses & Liturgies for the Coming Week…
Saturday 22ndJuly
9am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Confessions
10am Mass, Saint Mary Magdalene (Feast) (In the Lady Chapel)
St. Mary Magdalene was one of Christ's disciples, present at his death. On Easter morning she was the first to whom the risen Redeemer appeared.
6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World
6:30pm Vigil Mass for the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday 23rdJuly
9:30am The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World
10am Mass for the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Tuesday 25th July
6:30pm – 8pm Deanery Holy Hour for Clergy & Laity
with Rt. Rev. John Arnold, Bishop of Salford
Wednesday 26thJuly
9:15 am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
10am Mass, Saints Joachim & Anne, Parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Memoria)
Ss. Joachim & Anne are the names traditionally given to the parents of Our Lady, grandparents of Jesus.
3pm Funeral Service for Delphine Elliott RIP at Accrington Crematorium
Thursday 27thJuly
9:15 am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
10am Weekday Mass
Friday 28thJuly
5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
6pm Weekday Mass
Saturday 29thJuly
9am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Confessions
10am Mass, Saint Martha, Mary & Lazarus (Memoria) (In the Lady Chapel)
St. Martha received the Lord into her house and provided for his needs while Mary hung on his every word. Lazarus was raised from death by Jesus.
6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World
6:30pm Vigil Mass for the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday 30thJuly
9:30am The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World
10am Mass for the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sanctuary Lamp
This week (22nd July - 29th July), the Sanctuary Lamp is for Kath Riley.
Last Week's Offertory Collection
£679.91. Thank you for your kind generosity.
Deanery Synod Holy Hours
Bishop John will lead a Holy Hour for our Diocesan Synod in each Deanery. All are invited to attend any of these times of prayer as we embark on our Diocesan Synod asking the Holy Spirit to enlighten us on this next stage of our journey. The time of prayer will include hymns, silence, scripture, and a reflection from Bishop John on the vision for our Synod.
St John Vianney Deanery (Burnley, Hyndburn, Pendle, Rossendale Valley ) -
Tuesday 25th July 2023, 7pm - 8pm – St Mary's RC Church, Todmorden Rd, Burnley BB10 4AU
Parish School's: Sacred Heart, St. Mary's & St. Oswald's
This week there were some very beautiful liturgies giving thanks to God for another school year and asking for His blessings on all those Year 6 pupils who are moving on to the many different schools throughout the area. Let's pray for all the young people who attend our schools and wish them a restful and safe six weeks.
Parish Summer Raffle
Tickets for the Parish Summer Raffle are available – £1 at ticket. We are are also appealing for any prizes towards it – vouchers, bottles, chocolates etc. If you are able to donate anything towards the raffle please leave it with the stewards at the back of church. Thanks as always for your help and generosity towards church.
St. Mary's Celebratory Afternoon Tea
On the afternoon of Sunday 10th September at 2pm there will be a Celebratory Afternoon Tea as part of the parish festal weekend. There will be sumptuous sandwiches, tempting cakes, traditional scones with jam and cream, plus our musical entertainment will be provided from our parish 'Warm Welcome' singers. Tickets will be £10pp on a first come first serve basis and will available from the stewards desk.
Pilgrimage to Walsingham in Prayer for the Sanctity of Life
Catholics around the country will be heading to Walsingham this August to pray and reflect on the sanctity of life. Archbishop Kevin McDonald will lead the pilgrimage on Saturday 5th August and celebrate Mass at 12 noon. For more information please visit www.prolifepilgrimage.org/
The Christian Heritage Centre at Stonyhurst
Catholicism and Contemporary Culture, 3rd-6th August
Explore the themes of truth, reality and sacramentality, and the differences in the Catholic and secular conceptions of these. The course will be of particular support to teachers of RE, catechists and those working with youth and young adults.
Full Board & Lodging: Single Room £320 pp; Twin Room £270 pp; Non-Residential £180 pp
Human Nature, Gender and Identity, 25th-28th August
This course will explore how Thomas Aquinas's anthropology provides the framework for the Church's understanding of what and who the human person is. The course will be of particular interest to those teaching theology in secondary and higher education and those providing training and CPD to other educators and catechists.
Full Board & Lodging: Single Room £320 pp ; Twin Room £270 pp ; Non-Residential (Includes lunch & diner) £180 pp
No prior theological knowledge or training required
For more information, see www.christianheritagecentre.com/events
Job Vacancies
Diocese of Salford - Safeguarding Administrator (replacement role)
Appointment Type: Full-time, permanent
Working hours: 35 hours per week with some flexible working required. (Term-time working will be considered.)
Location: Cathedral Centre, 3 Ford Street, Salford, M3 6DP
Salary, pension, and benefits: £23,793 - £29,248 per annum depending on skills & experience, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and 5 Diocesan closure days, employers pension scheme.
Closing date: 12 noon Monday 24th July 2023
For more information and to apply, please visit www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/vacancies/
Diocese of Salford - Administrator (replacement role)
Appointment Type: Part-time, permanent
Working hours: 21 hours per week with some flexible working required including some evening/weekend work.
Location: Cathedral Centre, 3 Ford Street, Salford, M3 6DP - within the Diocese of Salford's Safeguarding Department.
Salary, pension, and benefits: £19,838 - £21,279 per annum - FTE (depending on skills & experience), 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and 5 Diocesan closure days, employers pension scheme.
Closing date: 12 noon Monday 24th July 2023
For more information and to apply, please visit www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/vacancies/
Parish Centre Manager - St Kentigern's, Fallowfield (replacement role)
Appointment Type: Full-time, permanent
Working hours: 40 hours per week. Working pattern to be flexible in line with the needs of the business and agreed with the SDC Director of Operations.
Location: St Kentigern's Parish Centre, 36 Wilbraham Rd, Fallowfield, Manchester, M14 7DW
Salary, pension, and benefits: £14.48 per hour (£30,118.40 per annum), 20 days holiday, plus statutory bank holidays, employers pension scheme
For more information and to apply, please email the Diocese of Salford's HR Department at HR@dioceseofsalford.org.uk
God Bless and keep praying.
Our Lady of Oswaldtwistle, pray for us.
Saint Joseph, pray for us.
Fr. O'Brien