Sunday 31st March 2024
Easter Sunday
!HAPPY EASTER!
He is Risen, Alleluia!
Masses & Liturgies for the Coming Easter Week…
Holy Saturday Saturday 30th March
8:30pm The Easter Vigil
Easter Sunday 31st March
9:30am The Holy Rosary
10am Easter Mass
Easter Monday 1st April
10:30am Easter Mass
Easter Tuesday 2nd April
5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
6pm Easter Mass
Easter Wednesday 3rd April
9:15am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
10am Easter Mass
10:30am – 10:40am Devotions to Saint Joseph
(At the foot of the parish statue of St. Joseph, see below for more details)
Easter Thursday 4th April
9:15am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
10am Easter Mass
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)
Sanctuary Lamp
This week (30th March - 6th April), the Sanctuary Lamp is for Martin Dwyer RIP.
Last Week's Offertory Collection
£805.25. Thank you for your kind generosity.
Easter Blessings & Thanks
Thank you to everyone who made this Easter such a prayerful and joyous celebration. The faith and love that have made people go above and beyond has truly been inspiring. From the beautiful flower displays and Lychgate, the commitment shown by the altar servers, the talents of the musicians and singers who came on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday, the faithfulness of the stewards, the buffing, polishing and dusting of the cleaners, the dedication of the readers, the behind the scenes work of anonymous volunteers…Thank you! But also a huge Thank You to all who came to the various Masses, Liturgies and prayers during the Triduum. May God continue to bless you in your faith and witness to the Risen Lord.
Devotions to Saint Joseph
On Wednesday 3rd April there will be the first Wednesday devotions to St. Joseph after the 10am Mass (at the foot of his statue at the back of church). The devotions will include praying the Litany of St. Joseph, the Memorare of St. Joseph and the Prayer of the Holy Cloak Novena. In these devotions our prayer is to ask St. Joseph to pray for our parish family and for those who have wandered away from the Church, that they may return and find a warm welcome.
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.
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
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.
Easter Flowers
As you know our church is beautifully decorated each Easter, and throughout the year, in part by the gifts and talents of Maureen and the team but also in part to the kind donations of parishioners. There has been a significant increase to the cost of flowers so if people would like to donate money for flowers in general during the Easter season then please put your donation in an envelope marked 'Flower Money'. Thank you.
Date for you Diary!
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/
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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