Thank You
Our utmost gratitude to all who have given of their time and talents in the last week to prepare our churches for the celebrations of Christmas. Our cleaners, readers, choir and organist, altar servers. May God reward you for your service. On a personal note Fr Francis would like to thank those who have sent […]
Collection Envelopes 2025
Both Gift Aid and non Gift Aid envelopes for 2026, are now available at the back of both churches. Due to fewer envelopes being used, envelopes will only be given to those who have used them in the current tax year. For those who have been allocated envelopes, the number may be different from last […]
Christmas Fayre
A massive thank you to everyone who helped to make the Christmas Fayre a great success. Your generosity helped to raise a grand total of £3,007.50!
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 […]
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.
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.
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!