Pastoral Letter on the New Lectionary
PASTORAL LETTER FROM BISHOP JOHN Sisters and Brothers in Christ, On a recent Sunday, in our second reading at Mass, we heard the words of the letter to the Hebrews: “The Word of God is something alive and active: it cuts like any double-edged sword, but more finely.” (Hebrews 4:12) Allowing God to speak to […]
Holy Day of Obligation
This Friday 15th August is the Solemnity of the Assumption of Our Lady. It is a Holy Day of Obligation when we are bound to hear Mass unless prevented from doing so by a serious reason. Mass times are as follows: Thursday 7:00pm Vigil Mass at St Joseph’s Friday 9:00am Mass at St Anne’s9:30am Mass […]
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. […]
Choir Practice
Choir practice for the Centenary Mass will take place on Thursday, 26th June, immediately after the 6:30pm Mass at St Anne’s. Singers from both churches welcome!
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.
Fr Ray’s Funeral
The funeral arrangements of The Rev Father Raymond E Matus C.O. Manchester Oratory, St Chad’s, Cheetham Hill Rd, M4 4EX. 6: 30pm, Tuesday 22nd October: Reception of the body and Latin Vespers of the Dead. 12 noon, Wednesday 23rd October: Solemn Requiem Mass followed by burial in the church graveyard.
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 […]