Saint Mary’s Roman Catholic Church
Catlow Hall Street, Oswaldtwistle
Lancashire
BB5 3EZ
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. S D O’Brien
Parish Administrator: Ciara Kelly
Tel: 01254-232433
Email: stmarysoswaldtwistle@dioceseofsalford.org.uk]
Sunday 12th April
Divine Mercy Sunday
Newsletter for the next two weeks….
Saturday 11th April
2pm Wedding Liturgy for Miss Victoria Limberger & Issac Whelan
6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World
6:30pm Vigil Mass for the Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday)
Sunday 12th April
9:30am The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World
10am Mass for the Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday)
Tuesday 14th April
11am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
12pm Easter Weekday Mass
Saturday 18th April
6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World
6:30pm Vigil Mass for the Third Sunday of Easter
Sunday 19th April
9:30am The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World
10am Mass for the Third Sunday of Easter
Wednesday 22nd April
9:15am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
10am Easter Weekday Mass
Thursday 23rd April
12:30pm Mass, Saint George, Martyr & Patron of England (Solemnity)
St. George was martyred at Lydda (Israel) around 303 A.D, in the persecution of the Emperor Diocletian. His cult, which predates the legend of his slaying the dragon, spread quickly through the East and West. King Richard I of England placed his army under his protection and in 1222 his feast was proclaimed a national holiday.
1:30pm – 3pm Jacobs Join
Friday 24th April
5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
6pm Easter Friday Mass
Saturday 25th April
9:15am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Confessions
10am Mass, St Mark (Feast)
6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World
6:30pm Mass for the Fourth Sunday of Easter
Sunday 26th April
9:30am The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World
10am Mass for the Fourth Sunday of Easter
Sanctuary Lamp
This week (11th April – 17th April), the Sanctuary Lamp is for Anthony Decicco.
Our Lady’s Lamp
This week (11th April – 17th April) Our Lady’s Lamp is for Doreen Robinson.
Next Week (18th April – 24th April), Our Lady’s Lamp is for Joanne & Karen Hughes.
Missionary Appeal – Divine Mercy Sunday (11th/12th April)
This weekend, Divine Mercy Sunday, we warmly welcome Fr Pius Duke MSP of the Missionary Society of St Paul, who will be celebrating Mass with us and making the annual missionary appeal. The Missionary Society of St Paul serves in many parts of the world, sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ and supporting communities in need. We are grateful to Fr Pius for joining us and giving us the opportunity to support this important work. There will be a basket at the back of church (underneath the crucifix) for those who wish to contribute. If you would like to support the mission further, donations can also be made by direct debit or cheque using the details below:
Account Name: The Missionary Society of St Paul
Sort Code: 20-29-63
Account Number: 73306224
Bank: Barclays Bank
We extend a warm welcome to Fr Pius and hope he feels very much at home here at St Mary’s.
Congratulations
We warmly congratulate Miss Victoria Limberger and Isaac Whelan, who were married at St Mary’s on Saturday afternoon (11th April). May God richly bless them in their vocation as husband and wife in the Sacrament of Matrimony, and may they continue to be a witness to the love and faithfulness of God to all whom they meet.
Solemnity of St George – Thursday 23rd April
On Thursday 23rd April, we celebrate the Solemnity of St George, patron saint of England. According to the well-known legend, St George courageously faced and defeated the dragon—a powerful symbol of the triumph of good over evil. His story reminds us that, with faith in Jesus, we too can face the “dragons” in our own lives, whatever they may be, with courage and trust. Mass will be celebrated at 12:30pm, followed by a ‘Jacob’s Join’ from 1:30pm–3pm as we come together to celebrate our patron saint. To help with organising the Jacobs Join, there is a list at the back of church to guide what people might like to bring. All are warmly invited and welcomed.
Parish Bible Study Group
Our Parish Bible Study Group will begin again on Wednesday 22nd April from 7:00pm–8:00pm. We will continue our journey through the Acts of the Apostles, a powerful book of the New Testament which tells the story of the early Church after the Resurrection of Jesus. It shows how the Holy Spirit guided the apostles, gave them courage, and helped the Good News to spread to all nations. It is a story of faith, mission, and the growth of the Christian community—one that still speaks to us today. During this Easter season, you are warmly invited to come along and deepen your faith through prayer and Scripture. Everyone is welcome—whether you have attended before or are coming for the first time. All you need to bring is a Bible.
Young Adults Hub
The diocesan Youth Team are delighted to share news of the Young Adults Hub, created especially for those aged 18–35 across the Diocese of Salford. The Hub offers a welcoming space for young adults to deepen their faith, build authentic friendships, and grow together through prayer, formation, and social gatherings. If you would like more information, please reach out to Mikey hub.president@vol.dioceseofsalford.org.uk and Edward hub.chair@vol.dioceseofsalford.org.uk