16.30 Confessions
17.30 VIGIL MASS
9.00 MASS
10.30 MASS (& Coffee)
12.00 Baptisms
No Coffee Morning
13.30 Requiem Mass: Ann Mc Quaid
10.00 Mass
10.00 Mass
10.00 Mass
16.30 Confessions
17.30 VIGIL MASS
9.00 MASS
10.30 MASS (& Coffee)
BLESSINGS OF ORDINARY TIME
After the season of Christmas, we have now returned to Ordinary Time, until Ash Wednesday on 5th March, which begins the season of Lent. Ordinary time is a season to grow in faith and deepen our relationship with God through prayer, service, and reflection on the daily blessings in our lives. The term “ordinary” comes from the word “ordinal”, which means “counted”. Each week of Ordinary Time is numbered, such as this weekend; 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. There is no First Sunday in Ordinary Time because it’s replaced by the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. During Ordinary Time, the church celebrates Jesus’ teaching and ministry and gives Christian’s time to reflect on how they live. The liturgical colour for Ordinary Time is usually green.
FUN RAISER
After the success of our Christmas get together the Social Committee invite you to a “Burns Night” (A celebration of Scotland) Thursday 23rd January 2025, 7.00 p.m. in the Atrium. With whiskey reception stand up bingo, shortbread, sing along and quiz! Bring you own booze and dress in tartan! Limited to 50 places for health and safety. Please sign up on the list in the Atrium.
CARITAS SUNDAY
Did you know that on Sunday 26th January, we will be marking Caritas Sunday? This annual occasion is a great opportunity to celebrate work of our diocesan charity, Caritas Diocese of Salford. To find out more about the work of Caritas Salford and how you can get involved, please visit > We invite you to keep our diocesan charity in your prayers over this coming week.
YOUNG ADULTS PILGRIMAGE TO ROME
Young adults across the diocese are invited to join our Diocesan Youth Ministry Team for a rare pilgrimage to Rome this summer. Pope Francis has announced a special Jubilee of Youth in celebration of the 2025 Pilgrims of Hope Jubilee, which also coincides with the canonisation of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati. To find out more about this remarkable opportunity and to register your interest, please visit >
THANK YOU FROM THE UCM
To all parishioners who have supported the UCM in purchasing books. £160.00 raised for church funds. Thank you!
OFFICE HOURS THIS WEEK
8.30am – 2.30pm Tuesday
8.30am – 1.30pm Wednesday
8.30am – 2.30pm Thursday
8.30am – 1.30pm Friday
UCM
Next meeting 29th January at 7.30p.m
ACCESSIBLE PRAYER WALK
The Diocese of Salford’s Laudato Si’ Centre is teaming up with diocesan charity Caritas Salford to host an accessible prayer walk. The session offers an opportunity to explore the beautiful, accessible grounds of the Laudato Si’ Centre along with a peaceful prayer reflection, taking place between 10 and 11.30am on Friday 31st January. Find out more and register by emailing >
JUBILEE RESOURCES
Want to learn more about our Pilgrims of Hope Jubilee? Want to find out how we’re observing the Holy Year in our diocese? The Diocese of Salford’s website has a range of information to accompany you this Jubilee Year, with information on our Designated Churches, upcoming pilgrimages, and a range of different resources. Explore more >
THE JUBILEE PRAYER
Father in heaven, may the faith you have given us in your son, Jesus Christ, our brother, and the flame of charity enkindled in our hearts by the Holy Spirit, reawaken in us the blessed hope for the coming of your Kingdom. May your grace transform us into tireless cultivators of the seeds of the Gospel. May those seeds transform from within both humanity and the whole cosmos in the sure expectation of a new heaven and a new earth, when, with the powers of Evil vanquished, your glory will shine eternally. May the grace of the Jubilee reawaken in us, Pilgrims of Hope, a yearning for the treasures of heaven. May that same grace spread the joy and peace of our Redeemer throughout the earth. To you our God, eternally blessed, be glory and praise for ever. Amen
DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES
Bookings are now being taken for the 2025 Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes. This year’s pilgrimage will take place between 31st July and 6th August. For more information on how to book as a pilgrim or register as a volunteer: please visit >
NEW PILGRIM OF HOPE BOOK LAUNCHED
Monsignor John Allen has harnessed his love of the geography and history of our diocese, penning a very special book which is being sold in aid of Caritas Salford. The book, Pilgrims of Hope, has been published in time for the start of the 2025 Jubilee Year which is also focussed on the theme of Pilgrims of Hope, and is available to purchase by visiting here >