The Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
!!!Happy Father's Day!!!
Fathers in Our Lives
We give our thanks, Creator God, for the fathers in our lives.
Fatherhood does not come with a manual, and reality teaches us that some fathers excel while others fail. We ask for Your blessings for them all and forgiveness where it is needed.
This Father's Day we remember the many sacrifices fathers make for their children and families, and the ways--both big and small--they lift children to achieve dreams thought beyond reach.
So too, we remember all those who have helped fill the void when fathers die early or are absent; grandfathers and uncles, brothers and cousins, teachers, priests and coaches and the women of our families.
For those who are fathers, we ask for wisdom and humility in the face of the task of parenting. Give them the strength to do well by their children and by You. In Your Holy name, O God, we pray. Amen.
- Rev. Fr. C. Currie
Masses & Liturgies for the Coming Week…
Friday 14th June
5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
6pm Mass, Dedication of the Cathedral (Feast)
St. John's Church, Salford, was built between 1844 and 1848, it was the first cruciform Catholic church to be built in England since the Reformation and was closely modeled on a number of noted medieval churches. It was opened on 9th August 1848, by Bishop George Brown, who sang the Solemn High Mass, and Bishop Nicholas Wiseman, who gave a ninety-minute sermon (not something many Bishops have tried since!). In 1852, after the Restoration of the Catholic Hierarchy, it was raised to the dignity of a cathedral. St John's Cathedral is the mother church of the diocese of Salford and the seat of our Bishop.
Saturday 15th June
9am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Confessions
10am Votive Mass of Our Lady - (celebrated in the Lady Chapel)
"We never give more honour to Jesus than when we honour his Mother, and we honour her simply and solely to honour him all the more perfectly. We go to her only as a way leading to the goal we seek — Jesus, her Son." - St . Louis de Montfort
1pm Wedding of Ms Keillie Taylor & Mr Matthew Horrocks
6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World
6:30pm Vigil Mass for the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)
Sunday 16th June
9:30am The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World
10am Mass for the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)
Tuesday 18th June
5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
6pm Weekday Mass (Feria)
Wednesday 19th June
9:15am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
10am Weekday Mass (Feria)
Thursday 20th June
9:15am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
10am 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.
Friday 21st June
5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
6pm Mass, Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, Religious (Memoria)
St. Aloysius Gonzaga was born into a noble family in 1568 and entered the Jesuits at the age of 17. He worked to help the victims of the Roman plague from which he died, aged 23.
Saturday 22nd June
9am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Confessions
10am Mass (in the Lady Chapel) Saint John Fisher, Bishop and Saint Thomas Moore, Martyrs
St. John Fisher was born at Beverley (Yorkshire) in 1469, died at London on 22nd June 1535. As Bishop of Rochester he combined pastoral ministry with study and writing. St. Thomas Moore, was born in London in 1478, died there on this day in 1535. Oxford scholar and an incorruptible judge, Speaker and Lord Chancellor. Both men were drawn into conflict with Henry VIII over his remarriage and papal supremacy, imprisoned and beheaded for treason.
12:30pm Wedding of Ms Laura Topping & Mr Samuel Davis
6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World
6:30pm Vigil Mass for the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)
Sunday 23rd June
9:30am The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World
10am Mass for the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)
Sanctuary Lamp
This week (15th June - 22nd June), the Sanctuary Lamp is for Colette & Simon Westwell's 40th Wedding Anniversary
Last Week's Easter Offertory Collection
£792.76. Thank you for your kind generosity.
Day for Life
This weekend (15th/16th June), there will be a special Collection for the Day for Life.
The Church teaches that life is to be nurtured from conception to natural death. In England and Wales, Day for Life is celebrated on the third Sunday of June each year. This year it falls on the 16th June. Each year a message is released, usually by the Church's Lead Bishop for Life Issues, offering a reflection on the year's theme. The theme for 2024 is The Lord is my Shepherd – Compassion and Hope at the End of Life. A debate on end-of-life issues has been in the headlines in recent months with calls for assisted suicide being expressed, especially by celebrities, a view that opposes the Catholic view that life is a gift and that we are called to care for others at the end of their lives. Day for Life is marked on the same day by the three Bishops' Conferences of England and Wales, Scotland, and Ireland. We hope that parishes will be able to prepare to promote the Catholic view of life as a gift and the importance of care at the end of life using the resources that will be issued by the Conferences in due course. As always, there will be a labeled basket under the large Crucifix at the back of church, to put your donations in. Thank you.
His Holiness Pope Francis:
The Day for Life has also received a special blessing from the Holy Father, which can be found via this link: https://www.cbcew.org.uk/pope-francis-gives-his-blessing-to-day-for-life/
Peter's Pence Collection
The annual collection for Peter's Pence, which funds the Pope's charitable works, takes place on the Solemnity of St Peter and St Paul this year – 29th/30th June. The Secretariat for the Economy has sent a reminder to all bishops conferences regarding the importance of this collection in the work of the Holy See. There will be a labeled collection basket at the back of church (under the crucifix) from the Vigil Mass (29th June) until after the 10am Sunday Mass 20th June) for any donations towards the works of Our Holy Father, the Pope. Further information regarding the collection, as well as supporting materials, can be found at https://www.obolodisanpietro.va/en/giornate-dell-obolo.html
The Sacrament of Confirmation
On Tuesday (11th June), at St. Joseph's, Accrington, the Bishop celebrated the Rite of Confirmation. The young people from our own parish of St. Mary's – David, Jakub, Jerzy, Kevin, Natalie & Nicole were all present and received the Sacrament from the Bishop. Let's continue to pray for them and their families.
Parish Bible Study – St. John's Gospel
The next session is Wednesday 3rd July from 7pm – 8pm. All are welcome. All you need is a Bible and an openness to come to know Our Lord better.
Madonna Del Rosario procession
The annual Madonna Del Rosario procession, organised by the Manchester Italian Association, will take place on Sunday 7 July 2024. The procession will begin at 1.15pm from St Michael's (former church), George Leigh Street, in Ancoats. It will continue through Manchester City Centre to St Peter's Square. All are welcome to join this wonderful celebration.
Information and Guidance on Upcoming Elections
In light of the upcoming general elections on July 4, the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales has shared very useful resources that offer information and guidance on key topics of interest to Catholic voters. The resources can be viewed online at https://www.cbcew.org.uk/election24/
Caritas: Register to Vote
Caritas Social Action Network (CSAN) are encouraging all Catholics to #RegisterToVote before 23:59 on the 18 June 2024 in preparation for the General Election. CSAN have launched a number of resources to help Catholics inform their conscience and navigate the political landscape at this time, find more at www.csan.org.uk/general-election-2024
Get Social
Are you aged 18-35? Are you looking to celebrate your faith with other young Catholic adults across the diocese? Give the Diocese of Salford Young Adults Ministry a follow on Instagram! For the latest on upcoming events, opportunities to connect and get involved, as well as regular content and resources to nurture your faith life on the go, simply search @salfordyouth on Instagram.
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
Caritas Parish Representatives
Caritas Salford is inviting parishes who do not currently have a Caritas Parish Rep as part of their social action/justice provision to get in touch to find out more about how they can help their community put love and faith into action. For more information, please email m.yates@caritassalford.org.uk
Job Vacancies
Grant and Bid Writer - Diocese of Salford (replacement role)
Appointment Type: Full-time, permanent
Working Hours: 35 hours per week to be worked Monday to Friday
Location: Cathedral Centre, 3 Ford Street, Salford, M3 6DP
Salary: £36,338 – £40,289 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