Unclaimed Raffle Prizes
The prizes for the following tickets from the Christmas Fayre Raffle remain unclaimed. Please check your ticket numbers. £50 M&S Voucher – 02243
The Memorare
During the month of November we will conclude the Bidding Prayers with this prayer instead of the Hail Mary. Remember, O most graciousVirgin Mary,that never was it knownthat anyone who fled to thy protection,implored thy help,or sought thy intercession,was left unaided.Inspired by this confidenceI fly unto thee,O Virgin of virgins, my Mother.To thee do I […]
Message of Thanks
A message from Father Saunders: Just a word to you all on my retirement to say thank you. It was surprising and overwhelming to see so many of St Joseph’s parishioners at my last official Mass. I have now retired to St John Vianney Presbytery in Moston. Your cards gifts and prayers and your kindness, […]
Parish Statistics 2025
In 2025 we had 9 baptisms and 7 received first Holy Communion. There were 18 confirmations, 21 funerals and no marriages. The average Mass attendance over three Sunday Masses and two churches was 210.
Mount Carmel High
Congratulations to Miss Caroline Farrelly, one of our parishioners, who has been appointed the next head teacher at Mount Carmel High School to succeed Mr Xavier Bowers who is retiring in the summer. Please remember Caroline in your prayers, as she takes on this new role, and Xavier, as he prepares for retirement.
Thank You Mount Carmel
Thank you to Mount Carmel for another enjoyable Christmas party. All our parishioners who attended had an amazing time!
Charged with Gratitude
Many thanks to an anonymous parishioner who kindly gave me a personal donation that covered the costs of the new battery for my car. It is very generous and kind of you and I am deeply grateful and humbled. I will offer Holy Mass for your intentions. God bless you!
Christmas Fayre Meeting
There will be a meeting on Tuesday 29th September at 7pm in St Joseph’s Hall for all who are willing to help in the planning for this year’s Grand Christmas Fayre. Please make every effort to attend. New faces always welcome.
Thursday’s Mass at St Anne’s
Mass at St Anne’s this Thursday, 5th March, will be at 9am instead of 6:30pm so that Fr Francis can attend the Nursing and Medical Team Meeting.
Confirmation 2026
There will be a meeting on Monday, 27th April, at 7pm in St Anne’s Church for young people in Year 8 or above who wish to be confirmed this year. Further details will be given on the night.