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 19th April
Third Sunday of Easter
Newsletter for next week….
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
Our Lady’s Lamp
This week (18th April – 24th April), Our Lady’s Lamp is for Joanne & Karen Hughes.
Gift Aid Envelopes
Gift Aid envelopes are now available at the back of the church for those parishioners who have not yet collected theirs. We would also ask that whoever has envelope number 52 please speak to one of the stewards as soon as possible, as the wrong Gift Aid envelope has been collected and any donations placed in it cannot be claimed for Gift Aid until this is corrected. If you are a taxpayer, you are able to use Gift Aid envelopes for your offertory contributions. If you do not pay tax, old envelopes are available for you to use for your weekly offertory instead.
Mass Readers
We are currently seeking parishioners who may be available to serve as readers at the Saturday Vigil Masses. If you would be willing to help with this important ministry, please complete the form available at the back of the church. Ciara Kelly, the Parish Administrator, will then be in contact with you with further details.
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.
Volunteer checks
We are sincerely grateful to all who give their time in service to our parish community. Your generosity and willingness to volunteer are greatly appreciated and help our church to remain a welcoming and vibrant place for all. If you are currently volunteering in any capacity, we kindly ask you to contact Vinette, our Safeguarding Representative, on 07714 207971 or see her after Mass to complete the necessary volunteer checks. Thank you for all that you do for our parish.
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.
Youth Pilgrimage to Lindisfarne
Following on from the success of last years pilgrimage to Lindisfarne, we are offering young people in Years 7, 8 and 9 another opportunity to go to Lindisfarne from Friday 22 May – Sunday 24 May 2026. The cost is £120 which includes travel by coach and full board accommodation. We will be staying on the island at the SVP Camp. For more information or if you have any questions, please contact youth@dioceseofsalford.org.uk