16.30 Confessions
17.30 VIGIL MASS
9.00 MASS
10.30 MASS (& Coffee)
12.00 Baptisms
No Exposition
No Coffee Morning
11.00 Requiem Mass for Terence James Basnett
15.30 Funeral Service for Cyril Hayes, Radcliffe Crematorium
17.30 FIRST MASS OF CHRISTMAS (with Children’s Procession to the Crib)
10.30 MASS OF CHRISTMAS
12.00 Mass
16.30 Confessions
17.30 VIGIL MASS
09.00 MASS
10.30 MASS (& Coffee)
Wednesday 9am – 3pm
Four bright candles in a wreath of evergreen, tell of Jesus coming, for light and life they mean. We’ll light four, to welcome Him once more.
HAPPY CHRISTMAS FROM FR. BRADY
Christmas is a time to celebrate with family, neighbours and friends, rejoicing, singing, laughter and even, making amends. Gifts, presents in festive paper are such a lovely thought, but giving consideration, kindness and thankfulness can never be bought. Thank you for all the love, kindness and support you give to me. God bless you and Happy Christmas!
READERS/EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
Please sign the Christmas list in the Atrium to assist with the Christmas Masses.
APF MILL HILL RED BOX COLLECTIONS
£1056.08 has been collected over the last four months. Thank you to all who give and collect on behalf of the Mill Hill Missionaries.
UCM
The next UCM meeting will take place on Wednesday 7th January at 2.00pm.
SVP THANKS
Many thanks for the generous response to the Giving Tree again this year. We were able to help a great many families.
YOUNG CHRISTIAN WORKERS CHRISTMAS DINNER
Wednesday 24th December-Christmas meal delivery service only. Thursday 25th December-Delivery service or Take-away/sit-down meal from 1.00pm-3.00pm at Bury Parish Church Hall, The Rock. If you or someone you know would like to order a meal, please contact 07855 306074. Last order date for meal deliveries is 19th December. (THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THIS MEAL.)
ADVICE AS ENERGY BILLS CONTINUE TO RISE
If you or those in your wider community are in need of support with rising energy bills, Caritas Salford has put together some helpful advice on their website. Find out more by visiting >
BISHOP JOHN MESSAGE FOR CARITAS: BEE-ING THERE THIS CHRISTMAS
Demand for our diocesan charity Caritas Salford’s services is greater than ever as more and more people in our diocese experience poverty, homelessness and discrimination. If you haven’t seen their Bee There Advent appeal yet, which asks if you are able to help support people locally, you can read more at >
Bishop John has recorded a special message to tell us more about why it’s so important, especially at this time of year
please visit >
RELICS OF ST. CARLO ACUTIS TO VISIT DIOCESE OF SALFORD
In January, the relics of St. Carlo Acutis will be hosted at two of our churches over five days. Carlo is the first millennial saint, and is celebrated for his profound faith and his use of the internet to log Eucharistic miracles from around the world. He was passionate about spreading the teachings of the Catholic Church up until his death from leukaemia at the age of 15.The relics will be presented at St. Mary’s Church, Burnley from 28-29th January before they travel to St. Patrick’s Church, Collyhurst from 30th January to 1st February 2026. More information will be shared soon with parishes and on the Diocesan website and social media channels.
MASS FOR ENGAGED COUPLES TO BE CELEBRATED BY BISHOP JOHN ARNOLD
On Saturday 14th February, Bishop John will be celebrating a Special Mass for engaged couples across the diocese. The Mass provides couples with an opportunity to seek God’s blessing to guide them during this time of preparation. Newly-married couples are also invited to receive a blessing in their first year of marriage. The Mass will take place at St. Patrick’s Church in Collyhurst at 1.30pm.
