St Anne's & St Joseph's RC Parish

——  Accrington • Diocese of Salford  ——

St Anne's & St Joseph's
RC Parish

—  Accrington • Diocese of Salford  —

Mass Changes this Week

Due to the Confirmation Service at St Joseph’s this coming Thursday, 3rd July, there will be no 6:30pm Mass at St Anne’s. Mass at St Joseph’s on Saturday, 5th July will be at the earlier time of 9am. Confessions will be from 9:30am to 10:30am.

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.

Caritas Sunday

There will be a collection on the weekend of the 25th & 26th January to help support the work of Caritas. You can donate online at: www.caritassalford.org.uk/caritas-sunday Caritas is an important organisation in our diocese. It has been in existence for over a century and has expert professional staff and over 260 volunteers, who bring […]

The Feast of the Ascension

Thursday 29th May is the solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord. It is a holy day of obligation. Mass times are as follows:7pm Wednesday Vigil at St Joseph’s9am Thursday at St Anne’s9:30am Thursday at St Joseph’s

Christmas Fayre

The Christmas Fayre takes place this Sunday, 8th December. There will only be one Mass on the day, at 10am in St Joseph’s church. The Fayre will begin after Mass in the church hall.

First Holy Communion

The children on the Sacramental Programme will be making their First Holy Communion on Sunday, 29th June, at the 11am Mass. Do please keep them in your prayers. It will also be lovely for you to support them with your presence on the day.

Brews & Cake

After the 9:30am School Mass at St Anne’s church on Friday, 26th September, you are invited to come up to the school for tea, coffee and cakes, to celebrate the achievements of the school in recent times. This is also an ideal opportunity to get to know the school a little better. I hope to […]

Carol Concert

This will take place at Mount Carmel High School on Wednesday, 11th December at 6pm. Featuring the choir from our own primary school! All welcome.

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