Fr Ray Matus CongOrat RIP
It is with great sadness that we must report the death of Father Ray Matus CongOrat, Founder Provost of the Manchester Oratory, following a long illness bravely borne. Fr Ray was one of the most inspirational and finest priests I have ever known and the legacy of his work in Manchester will last for generations. […]
THE SYNOD
As we enter the Exploration Stage of our Diocesan Synod here is a link to the first of the emerging themes that we will be discussing. Adapted redacted (dioceseofsalford.org.uk) Do have a read and then watch this space for details of a parish gathering to discuss the contents.
A Little Procession
Here’s a clip from the Blessed Sacrament Procession. You might recognise someone – apart from Our Lord Jesus Christ that is.
Pastoral Letter
To be read and distributed in all Parishes on the weekend of 31st August/1st SeptemberDear Sisters and Brothers in Christ I think it appropriate to write to you at this time concerning three different but closely related matters.This summer has seen considerable unrest in our cities, with the riots that followed the appallingmurder of three […]
Unclaimed Raffle Prizes
Listed below are the grand prize draw raffle numbers from Sunday’s Summer Fair. Please check your tickets to see if you are one of our lucky winners! 1: £100.00 0253 2: £75.00 1206 – Claimed 3: £50.00 3530 […]
Petitions
We will shortly be setting off for our annual Pilgrimage to Lourdes. If you would like me to take your petitions to Our Lady and place them in the Grotto then please put them in the basket for this purpose that is on the Lady Altar in each of our churches. You can also post […]
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Mount Carmel is commemorated in Scripture for its beauty, and it was there that the prophet Elijah defended the purity of Israel’s faith in the living God. Towards the end of the twelfth century AD, near a spring called after Elijah, a group of hermits established themselves on Mount Carmel and built an oratory in […]
Saying Yes
I am afraid of saying “Yes,” Lord.Where will you take me?I am afraid of drawing the longer straw,I am afraid of signing my name to an unread agreement,I am afraid of the “yes” that entails other “yeses.” And yet I am not at peace.You pursue me, Lord, you besiege me.I seek out the din for […]
Late Changes to Masses this Week
There will be no Masses at St Anne’s on Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th October. The Saturday morning (5th October) Healing Mass together with Exposition and confessions is also cancelled. The vigil Mass will take place as usual. Please see the schedule for all Masses this week.
Spiritual Fatherhood
I found this article by Fr Dennis Billy C.Ss.R who explains Spiritual Fatherhood better than I can. Since Jesus told His disciples not to call anyone on earth their father (Mt. 23:9), some of us may be wondering why we give our priests this title. The answer requires some explaining. We obviously do not call […]
