Twenty Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Masses & Liturgies for the coming week...
Friday 18th October
1pm Requiem Mass for Tony Kaye RIP
Saturday 19th October
6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World
6:30pm Vigil Mass for the Twenty Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)
Sunday 20th October
9:30am The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World
10am Mass for the Twenty Seventh Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)
Tuesday 22nd October
5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
6pm Mass, Saint John Paul II, Pope (Memoria)
Charles Joseph Wojtyla was born in 1920 in Waowice, Poland. On 16th October 1978 he was elected pope and took the name John Paul. His concern particularly for families, young people and the sick led him to numerous pastoral visits throughout the world. He died in Rome on 2nd April 2005.
Wednesday 23rd October
9:15am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
10am Weekday Mass (Feria)
Thursday 24th October
9:15am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
10am Weekday Mass (Feria)
Friday 25th October
5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
6pm Weekday Mass (Feria)
Saturday 26th October
9am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Confessions
10am Votive Mass of Our Lady (Celebrated in Lady Chapel)
6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World
6:30pm Vigil Mass for the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)
Sunday 27th October
9:30am The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World
10am Mass for the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)
12:30pm Parish Social at Franco's, Union Road, Oswaldtwistle
Sanctuary Lamp
This week (12th October - 19th October), the Sanctuary Lamp is for Andrew Georgy.
Last Week's Offertory Collection
£631.77, Thank you for your kind generosity.
Parish Social at Franco's
Thanks to Tony Alveston for facilitating our next parish social which will a meal at Franco's on Sunday 27th October, 12:30pm for 1pm. The cost is £20 pp and people can sign up on the list by the steward's desk. Tony is also appealing for any prizes to put into a mini raffle on the day. If you could donate a prize, please see him or one of the stewards at Mass.
St. Mary's Warm Welcome
The next warm welcome is on Tuesday 29th October from 1pm – 3pm. Everyone and anyone is welcome! We have some talented parishioners who will dispel the coming autumn blues with live upbeat music that everyone can sing along to. Plus, there's unlimited brews and fantastic homemade cake in a warm space. Why not come along and experience something different.
Diocesan Synod: Parish Update
REMINDER - Big Listen Synod Meeting – Wednesday 30th October - 7.00pm-8.00pm - St Mary's Church
Just a short reminder that the next Big Listen workshop takes place on Wednesday 30th October at 7.00pm here at St Mary's Church. Sharon and Mike will be there to help us work through the next of our themes: Building Connections
Gregorian Chant Workshop for Singers
A popular choral workshop is returning to St Augustine's in Manchester with a particular focus on Our Lady. The event, led by Manchester University lecturer Dr Rosemarie Darby, will take place on Saturday 26th October between 11.30am and 4pm at St Augustine's church, Manchester. It is of particular interest to parish choirs who wish to expand their repertoire of Marian music. No prior experience is required but registration is essential by emailing stphilipnerisingers@yahoo.co.uk
Caritas Homelessness report
Our diocesan charity, Caritas Salford, is running a campaign in the coming weeks and months to shine a spotlight on issues around the increasing number of individuals and families who are currently homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. There are lots of really simple ways you can get involved to help in your area - please take a look at their website and help if you can: www.caritassalford.org.uk/endhomelessness
Job Vacancies
Senior Trust Fundraiser - 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: £36,338 - £40,289
Find out more and apply at https://dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/vacancies
Communications Team Administrator - Diocese of Salford (replacement role)
Appointment Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 28 or 35 hours per week, Mon-Fri. Some evenings and weekends required.
Location: Cathedral Centre 3 Ford Street, Salford, M3 6DP
Salary: £23,407 per annum (pro rata for part-time employees)
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