St Anne's & St Joseph's RC Parish

——  Accrington • Diocese of Salford  ——

St Anne's & St Joseph's
RC Parish

—  Accrington • Diocese of Salford  —

MUSIC FOR SUNDAY

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A Entrance – 647 The Church is one Foundation Kyrie – Mass in Re Gloria – Mass of Creation Alleluia – Plainsong Offertory – 252 Father we adore you Sanctus – Mass in Re Lamb of God – Mass in Re Communion – 559 O thou who at thy […]

Synod Thoughts

Here is a Pastoral Letter written by Bishop Joseph Strickland of the Diocese of Tyler in the USA. Definite food for thought and prayer not just for the universal Synod and also our own upcoming Diocesan Synod. My Dear Sons and Daughters in Christ:  May the love and grace of Our Lord Jesus Christ be […]

Unclaimed Prizes

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SUMMER FAIR RAFFLE PRIZES We still have 3 prizes that have not been claimed Jameson Irish Whiskey (262)Prosecco (476)Ferrero Rocher Chocolates (251) Please double check your tickets, you may be one of our lucky winners! Ticket colour, deep orange

Queenship of Mary

From a homily by St Amadeus of Lausanne, bishop Queen of the world and of peace Observe how fitting it was that even before her assumption the name of Mary shone forth wondrously throughout the world. Her fame spread everywhere even before she was raised above the heavens in her magnificence. Because of the honour due […]

Please Help!

The Church of St Walburge in Preston in the Diocese of Lancaster is looking for our help. This church is staffed by Priests of the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest (ICKSP). Fr Francis, our Parish Priest, is an Affiliate Member of the Institute. You may have noticed the Coat of Arms of the […]

Pope Pius X

Today Holy Mother Church celebrates the Feast of St Pius the Tenth (1835-1914)He was born in the village of Riese, near Venice, one of ten children of a very poor family. He was ordained to the priesthood at the age of 23. He was successively bishop of Mantua and of Venice, and was elected Pope, […]

The Magic of Travel

As we are still in the ‘holiday season’ and as a bit of light entertainment I thought I’d share with you the Magic of Travel by those two intrepid travellers Cissy and Ada.

BSL Walking Tour

A Walking Tour of Manchester with Peter McDonough in BSL on Friday 18th August. We begin outside at the front of Manchester Cathedral (near the Glade of Light) at 1pm. Learn about the important historical places in the City Centre. Walk approximately 1 hour.. Half hour break (tea/coffee in one of the local cafes) Resume […]

Celebration of Human Dignity

You are warmly invited to join us on 16 September 2023, from 10.30 am for a unique celebration. Caritas Diocese of Salford is proud to build on the work of the Catholic Fellowship to celebrate and value all people in a day recognising human dignity. We hope that you will join us for all four […]

Pope Francis – Angelus

Greetings the crowds of visitors in Saint Peter’s Square for the Midday Angelus, Pope Francis offered his customary reflections on the Sunday Gospel which today narrates when Jesus walks at night on the waters of the lake of Galilee to reach his disciples in their boat being tossed about by strong headwinds and choppy waters.  […]

Churches

St Anne’s, Cobham Road,
Accrington, BB5 2AD.
Tel: 01254 232 920

St Joseph’s, Belgarth Road,
Accrington, BB5 6AH.

Priests

Rev Fr Francis Wadsworth (parish priest)
Rev Fr Robert Livesey (retired)

Parish Administrator

Mrs Siobhan Wood
Tel: 01254 232 920

Office Hours

Mon: 8:30am to 12:30pm
Tues, Thurs: 8:30am to 1:30pm