Stations of the Cross
During Lent, Stations of the Cross will be prayed every Wednesday after the 9:30am Mass at St Joseph’s. All are welcome to take part.
Centenary Mass Meeting
In order to finalise plans for the upcoming Centenary Mass on Friday, 27th June, there will be a meeting on Tuesday, 17th June at 6pm in St Anne’s Church. All parishioners are welcome to attend.
Masses This Week
At St Joseph’s there will be no Masses on Monday 25th, Tuesday 26th and Friday 29th May. As usual there is no Mass on the Thursday (28th May). There will be a Mass at 9:30am on Wednesday 27th May. At St Anne’s there will not be a Mass on Tuesday 26th May, nor, as usual, […]
Calling All Bakers
There is still time for the bakers of the parish to bake or donate cakes/biscuits for the cake stall at the Christmas Fayre. If you able to bake or donate, please bring them along this Sunday.
Telephones Were Down
Apologies to anyone who may have tried to ring the office at St Anne’s in the last few days. Due to a problem with the upgrade of the broadband service, we had no phone service. We are now back on the Internet and the phone line has been restored.
Blessing of Throats
The traditional blessing of throats in honour of St Blaise will take place at the 9:30am Mass on Monday, 3rd February at St Anne’s.
Gaudete Sunday
Don’t forget to come to Mass at the weekend wearing something rose to celebrate Gaudete Sunday.
Christmas Meal
The Friendship Club Christmas meal will be on Wednesday, 4th December, at Accrington Stanley. By popular request the Ukulele Orchestra will provide the entertainment. There will also be a free raffle with fabulous prizes. It should be a great afternoon at a smashing venue!
Cardinal’s Pastoral Letter on Assisted Suicide
12th/13th October 2024 My brothers and sisters, This Wednesday, 16th October 2024, a bill will be introduced to Parliament proposing a change in the law to permit assisted suicide. The debate will continue for a number of months, in society and in Parliament, before a definitive vote is held there. This puts in the spotlight […]
Blessed Sacrament Procession
At 2pm on Sunday, 22nd June there will be a procession of the Blessed Sacrament at St Walburge’s Church, Pedder St, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 2QE. Fr Francis is hoping to be present if you would like transport.