16.30 Confessions
17.30 VIGIL MASS
9.00 MASS
10.30 MASS (& Coffee)
12.00 Baptisms
10.00 Mass
10.30 Coffee Morning
Ash Wednesday is not a Holy Day of Obligation
19.00 Mass with the distribution of Ashes
09.30 Public Rosary
10.00 Mass
08.00 Early Mass
17.30 VIGIL MASS
Confession after Mass
09.00 MASS
Confession after Mass
10.30 MASS (& Coffee)
Confession after Mass
OFFICE HOURS
Wednesday 9am-3pm
Friday 9am-3pm
HALF TERM
As we reach half term, we give thanks for all that has taken place in our School community. We pray this break brings rest, peace and renewed energy to our children, families and staff. Wishing everyone a happy and restful half term.
UCM
Wednesday 18th February with Mass at 7.00pm for Ash Wednesday, followed by the UCM meeting.
SECOND CHANCE RAFFLE
Raffle Tickets will be on sale after ALL Masses for the next two weekends. The raffle will be drawn at the end of February. Thank you for supporting our parish fundraising.
ST. PATRICK’S EVENING
At the recent social event, it was discussed and agreed to have a St. Patrick’s evening on Friday 27th March, to be held at St. Mary’s Social Club Pine Street, from 7.30pm.Tickets will be £5 per person, to include a pasty supper, and live music. If you would like to attend, please add your name to the list on the table in the Atrium. Place your money in an envelope with your name on the front. Once we receive your money, tickets will be available to collect from the table up to the weekend of 22nd March.
CONNFIRMATION
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.
CONFIRMATION
Is your child in year 8 or above and attends St. Monica’s or St. Gabriel’s and has completed their Confirmation
Catechesis with Sr. Linda. Your form needs to be handed in to Fr. Brady or the parish office as soon as possible. If you do not attend either school, and are in Year 8 or above, and have made your First Holy Communion and would like to be Confirmed please speak to Fr. Brady after Mass.
PERMANENT DIACONATE ‘COME AND SEE’ EVENT
Could you be called to serve the Church as a permanent Deacon! If you are a Catholic man interested in learning more about the Permanent Diaconate in the Diocese of Salford, please come along to our ‘Come and See’ event. This is a chance to discuss and learn more about the ministry. This event takes place from 10am to 2pm on Saturday 7th March at St. Mary’s Church Hall, Burnley BB10 4AU. For more information about the Diaconate, please email >
ONLINE GOSPEL READINGS DURING LENT
During the Lenten period, there will be a series of gospel readings taking place every Tuesday and delivered online by various speakers including Fr. Michael Deas, with the final reading to be given by Bishop John Arnold ahead of Palm Sunday. The first reading will be Tuesday 17th February: First Sunday of Lent (Feb 22nd) Matthew 4: 1-11 (The Temptation of Jesus). For more information visit >
EARLY CAREER TEACHERS-PRIMARY POOL APPLICATIONS
The Primary Pool will identify and recommend high quality candidates who will gain Qualified Teacher Status in Summer 2026 for interview to Catholic schools with vacancies for September 2026.
The Application Form, Person Specification and Job Description can be found in vacancies on the Diocesan website by: following here >
LENTEN TALKS: SCHOOL OF PRAYER
During Lent, a series of talks and prayerful reflections will be taking place every Tuesday from 10.00am to 12.30pm, led by Mgr. Paul Sith, Sr. Joan Kerley and Maria Kidd. These will be held at Our Lady and Lancashire Martyrs Church, from 17th February to 24th March, and light refreshments will be served. For more information on how to book your place, please visit the diocesan website >
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 www.caritassalford.org.uk/energysupport
CARITAS CALLS FOR VOLUNTEERS
Our diocesan charity, Caritas Salford, is looking for parish volunteers to help with a range of activities. You can find out more here >
HOLY FATHER’S INTENTION FOR FEBRUARY
Let us pray that children suffering from incurable diseases and their families receive the necessary medical care and support, never losing strength and hope.
