Time of Silence at Mass

During Lent it is good to enter into silence especially when there is so much noise in our world of today. We will observe a brief silence after Holy Communion at each Mass. It will allow some time for us to collect our thoughts and to bring our prayers and praises to Our Lord Whom […]
All Saints: Day of Obligation

Friday, 1st November is the Solemnity of All Saints and is a holyday of obligation. Mass times are as follows:7pm Thu 31st Oct Vigil at St Joseph’s9:30am Fri 1st Nov at St Anne’s9:30am Fri 1st Nov at St Joseph’s Children and staff from our primary school will be at the Friday morning Mass at St […]
Confirmation 2025
Parents with school children in Years 8, 9 and/or 10 should be on the lookout for details of the programme of preparation leading to Confirmation on Thursday, 3rd July 2025. Details will be published through the school and parish newsletter and website very soon.
Funeral Service

We offer our condolences to the family of Philomena Frances Haseley who died recently. The Funeral Service will take place at St Joseph’s Church on Tuesday, 21st October, at 11:30am. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord.
Christmas Fayre Meeting

There will be a meeting for the Christmas Fayre on Tuesday 21st October at 6:30pm in St Joseph’s Hall. All parishioners are welcome to attend to lend a hand. Don’t leave it to the same few!
Sick & Retired Clergy Fund

Thank you to all those who donated towards our recent appeal for the Sick and Retired Clergy Fund. A grand total of £519.49 was raised.
Gaelic Coffee Funds Raised

Many thanks to all those who attended the Gaelic Coffee event last Sunday. Your generosity raised a grand total of £103.06. All money raised will be donated to the Lourdes Medical Team. Thank you!
Collection for Walsingham

Thank you to all those who donated towards our recent appeal for The Shrine of Walsingham. A grand total of £188.20 was raised.
Disability/Accessibility Awareness Training
St Anne’s Parish Room, Monday 30th September at 6:00pm. All parishioners and anyone interested in accessibility is welcome to attend the meeting. Our friend and accessibility coordinator for the diocese Minna will be with us. All welcome.
Back to School

Spare a prayer for me as I go back to school on Tuesday to continue my studies of BSL at Level 3. Looking at the syllabus it seems daunting and more intensive than Level 2. Hopefully I will be able to cope.