17.30 VIGIL MASS
Confession after Mass
9.00 MASS
Confession after Mass
10.30 MASS (& Coffee)
Confession after Mass
12.00 Baptisms
09.30 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
10.00 Mass
10.30 Coffee Morning
10.00 Mass with School
17.00 Stations of the Cross and Benediction
12.00 Requiem Mass: Maureen Flatley
19.00 Lenten Station Mass
08.00 Early Mass
13.00 Funeral Service for Marjorie Rice, Agecroft Crematorium
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
STATIONS & BENEDICTION
Please note change of time to 5pm from 7pm on Wednesday.
CONGRATULATIONS TO FR. BRADY
We are delighted to share the wonderful news that Fr. Brady has won a NODA Award (National Association for Dramatic Arts) for his role as Monsignor O’Hara in the musical Sistre Act!
UCM
The next UCM meeting will take place on Wednesday 25th February at 2pm.
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.
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.
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. For more information:
visit >
LENTEN STATION MASSES
Lent is a journey, from Ashes to the Font at Easter. Along the way an ancient tradition of the Church is to stop at “stations” : in our Deanery we will be calling at five different “stations”-four Churches and a Sixth Form College-to celebrate Mass together as we journey through Lent. Everyone is very welcome!
Thursday 26th February – Saint Mary, Radcliffe M26 4DG
Thursday 5th March – Holy Cross Sixth Form College, Bury BL9 9BB
Thursday 12th March – Saint Michael, Whitefield, M45 8NN
Thursday 19th March – Sacred Heart, Rochdale OL16 5BX
Thursday 26th March – Saint Vincent, Norden OL12 7QL
WOMEN’S WORLD DAY OF PRAYER SERVICE
Friday 6th March 2026 2pm at the Bridge Methodist Church, Milltown Street, Radcliffe (behind the library). All are welcome.
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 >
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.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
‘In the wilderness of temptation, Christ shows us the strength that comes from trusting the Father.’




