16.30 No Confessions
17.30 VIGIL MASS
9.00 MASS
10.30 MASS (& Coffee)
12.00 Baptisms
10.00 Word and Communion
10.30 Coffee Morning
Fr. Brady in Lourdes Representing the Pilgrimage Director
Fr. Brady in Lourdes Representing the Pilgrimage Director
Fr. Brady in Lourdes Representing the Pilgrimage Director
16.30 Confessions
17.30 VIGIL MASS
09.00 MASS
10.30 MASS (& Coffee)
OFFICE HOURS
Wednesday 9am-3pm
Friday 9am-3pm
WELCOME
We warmly welcome Fr. Maurice Ndje who will be celebrating all Masses this weekend. We thank him for his
ministry and pray he feels very welcome in our parish.
THANK YOU
Our sincere thanks to the Coffee Morning Team for their generous donation of £200. We are very grateful for all the time, effort and dedication you give to the parish.
UCM
The next meeting for the UCM will be on Wednesday 11th February at 7.30pm.
SECOND CHANCE RAFFLE
Please don’t let unwanted gifts go to waste-we would love to reuse them as prizes for our Second Chance Raffle. Donations can be brought to Church over the next 2 Sundays and left in the office, followed by 2 weeks of raffle ticket sales. The raffle will be drawn at the end of February. Thank you for supporting our parish fundraising.
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.
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.
CARITAS CALLS FOR VOLUNTEERS
Our diocesan charity, Caritas Salford, is looking for parish volunteers to help with a range of activities. These are flexible roles that can be tailored in line with your availability, skills or interests. If you’re able to give even a few hours to help, they would be hugely grateful. You can find out more >
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
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
‘You are the light of the world. Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.’
Matthew 5: 13-16
