We offer our condolences to the family of Valerie Moxham who died recently.
Requiem Mass will take place at St Joseph’s Church on Thursday, 10th October, at 10:15am.
Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord.
A Few Words About Us
It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the website for St Anne’s and St Joseph’s Roman Catholic Parish. As you look around the site you will find a snapshot of parish life—what we do and who we are. Here you will find our weekly newsletters, Mass times, news, events and much more.
St Anne’s and St Joseph’s is an active and welcoming parish in Accrington, Lancashire. We are served by our Parish Priest, Father Francis Wadsworth, and retired priest Father Robert Livesey.
The present church of St Anne was begun in the 1920s, the foundation stone was laid 11 October 1924 by Bishop John Vaughan and it was opened by him 24 May 1925 at a cost of £10,000.
The parish of St Joseph was established in 1949 after the Second World War. Construction of the church began in June 1950 and was opened for worship in 1954. The parish of St Joseph was merged with St Anne’s in 2017.
Mass is celebrated daily at one or both of our beautiful churches details of which can be found in the weekly newsletter or the Mass Schedule panel above.
If you find yourself lingering on our website, don’t just bookmark it. Come along and join us in person to pray, serve and strengthen the bonds of real community! We look forward to seeing you soon.
Fr Francis Wadsworth
Our Parish Priest
Diocese of Salford Synod 2023-2025
We are now entering the next phase of our Synod. In the light of what has come up from the Big Listen, how can we nurture our faith to meet the needs of the Church today and tomorrow in the Diocese of Salford?
We are currently looking at how we as a parish community can respond to some of the issues that are raised. Details will follow in the next couple of weeks on how you as individuals and we as a parish community can make a contribution.
Cafod Harvest of Tools
4th to 13th October
This harvest we are looking to support Tools with a Mission. This is an opportunity to pass on unwanted and unused tools and give them a new life. TWAM send these tools to six partner countries and the primary beneficiaries’ are vulnerable individuals living in extreme poverty. These tools are used to support training and then equipping these individuals with an opportunity to work their way out of poverty.
Perhaps you have some unused tools you can donate. If so, please contact Louis on 07739 185 081 to arrange collection or to get them from you at the 11am Mass on Sunday 6th October. Thank you for your support.
The story of a boy at a non-Catholic primary school who hears about the apparitions of Our Lady in 1858 in Lourdes. He maintains an interest that is boosted in high school by the opportunity to go to Lourdes himself. His first trip there continues his journey—a journey of faith that leads him to becoming a Catholic and culminates with his ordination to the sacred priesthood. This is the story of Fr Francis Wadsworth, our parish priest.
Mount Carmel High School Key Dates
Mount Carmel High School
Key Dates
Year 7 Welcome Mass
2pm, Thursday, 17th October
This annual event will also be attended by the headteachers from out five Catholic partner primary schools to recognise and celebrate the Hyndburn Catholic Partnership.
Applications Deadline
Thursday, 31st October
Deadline for applications for a place is 31st October. All applications are to be made online.
If any parents/carers need help completing an application they can contact the primary school.
Additionally if any parents/carers missed our Open Evening or would like a tour of Mount Carmel this can be arranged by contacting the school office on 01254 233458.
St Anne's and St Joseph's School
As parish priest and chaplain to St Anne’s and St Joseph’s Primary, I am delighted to share with you this video clip of our wonderful school. The enthusiasm and joy on the faces of the children is palpable. The only way to experience the school is to pay us a visit. You would be most welcome. Better still, choose to send your child to St Anne’s and St Joseph’s RC Primary.
Notices
Latest Announcements
Latest Items
Requiem Mass
Fr Colin Wright RIP
The Requiem Mass of Father Colin Wright will take place on Friday, 11th October at 11am.
The Reception of the body and Mass will take place the evening before at 7pm at St Cuthbert’s RC Church, 3 Palatine Road, Withington, Manchester, M20 3LH.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord.
Knights of Saint Columba
There will be a meeting of the Knights on Tuesday 15th October at 7:30pm in the Marian Room at St Anne’s.
All men of the parish are warmly invited to come and see how they can be involved.
Macmillan Coffee Morning
A massive thank you for the extremely generous donations that we received for the MacMillan Coffee Morning—we raised a fantastic £408.99.
Thanks to everyone who baked, bought and organised, and congratulations to this year’s star baker Sheila for her delicious red velvet cake.
St Joseph’s Ladies
St Joseph’s Ladies meet every Wednesday, except for the first Wednesday of the month. The Ladies get together in the church hall at 1pm for chat, games, quizzes, tea/coffee, cake, occasional meals out and good company.
All welcome. Come and join us!
Mass Intentions
Mass can be offered for various intentions: the sick, the dead, anniversaries, birthdays, special intentions.
Do please consider having Masses said for your relatives and intentions. Put the intention together with an offering in an envelope and hand it to Fr Francis or via the collection baskets or the presbytery door.
