16.30 CONFESSIONS
17.30 VIGIL MASS
9.00 MASS
10.30 MASS (& Coffee)
12.00 Baptisms
10.00 Mass
10.30 Coffee Morning
12.00 Funeral Service: Denis McGrath, St. Joseph’s Cemetery
No Service in Church
12.30 Funeral Service: Sally Strong, Carleton Crematorium, Blackpool
10.00 Requiem Mass: Anthony McGuinness
10.00 Mass with Year 6
16.30 Confessions
17.30 VIGIL MASS
09.00 MASS
10.30 MASS (& Coffee)
12.00 Baptisms
UCM ANNUAL SOCIAL
The UCM are holding a social evening in St. Mary’s Club, Pine Street, on Wednesday 22nd April at 7.30pm. All ladies are invited; bring your friends and meet up with ladies from other local Churches as well as our own. Pay at the door. Tickets £6 includes entertainment by Eddie Matrix and refreshments.
ST . GEORGES’ DAY PARISH SOCIAL
The next parish social to celebrate St. George will be on Tuesday 28th April at 7.30pm in the Atrium. Please sign the Sign Up Sheet on the table.
CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING
Caritas Salford is offering a free online webinar to introduce the basic principles of Catholic Social Teaching in an accessible way, with a particular focus on building hope, homes and a positive future for all. This will take place on Thursday 30th April 2026 from 6pm to 7.15 pm. With local elections approaching in May, the time is right to raise our awareness of CST and reflect on how it can help to inform the decisions and choices we make in life. Register for your free place or find out more >
MANCHESTER CHINESE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY (MCCC)
MCCC would like to invite you to their monthly Mass. This takes place on the second Sunday of the month at 2pm and is held in Salford’s Temporary Cathedral on Great George Street, M3 6EH.
CATHOLIC FAMILY HOLIDAYS IN THE LAKE DISTRICT
Castlerigg Manor in Keswick is offering budget-friendly holidays for Catholic families during May, August and early September. Breakfast and evening meal are included and there will be Mass on site. Casterigg is just a short walk from Keswick and Lake Derwentwater. Visit > www.castleriggmanor.com or 017687 72711
YOUTH MINISTRY GAP YEAR OPPORTUNITY
Do you know anyone aged 18-25 who is looking for a new challenge? The Diocese of Lancaster has a Youth Ministry team based in Keswick in the Lake District. They run retreats at Castlerigg Manor and also work in Churches and schools around the area. Interested? Email >
OFFICE HOURS
Wednesday 9am – 3pm
Friday 9am – 3pm
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. Confirmation will take place at St. Bernadette’s, Whitefield on Sunday 4th October at 2pm.
ST. DUNSTANS AODS PRESENTS THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
A hilarious musical packed with big songs, brilliant characters and plenty of laughs. Our talented cast cannot wait to perform for you! Grab your tickets now before they are gone. Wednesday 13th May– Saturday 16th May. St. Dunstan’s Parish Centre, Kenyon Lane, Moston M40 9JP. Adults £18.50, Children £15.00. Visit > or telephone 03336 663 366 Mon-Fr 9am-7pm, Sat 9am-5pm
YOUTH PILGRIMAGE TO LINDISFARNE
Following on from the success of last years pilgrimage to Lindisfarne, we are offering young people in Years 7, 8 and 9 another opportunity to go to Lindisfarne from Friday 22nd May –Sunday 24th May2026. The cost is £120 which includes travel by coach and full board accommodation. We will be staying on the island at the SVP Camp. For more information or if you have any questions, please contact >
LOURDES-DIOCESAN YOUTH GROUP
The Pilgrimage Committee and the Diocesan Youth Department have established a group so that any young person can join the pilgrimage without having to set up a parish or school based group. The pilgrimage and travel dates are 29th July to 6th August. The cost is £695 and this includes coach travel and full-board hotel accommodation (Astoria Hotel). Young people can join in 3 age groups: 13-15 ( aspiring volunteers), 16-17 and 18+. For those over 18, there is an option to fly. If interested, please email >
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
‘Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you.’
John 14: 27
