Foundation Governors
There are vacancies available for Foundation Governors at St Anne’s and St Joseph’s primary school and Mount Carmel secondary school. Governors are lay people who have an interest in the role schools play in society and wish to make a positive contribution to their community. Governors must be baptised Catholics who regularly attend Mass and […]
DBS Clinic
The Diocese will be holding a DBS Clinic at St Anne’s on Friday, 12th January, 6pm-7pm. You need a DBS certificate if you are a key holder, handle money, a Eucharistic minister who takes Communion out to people, or a leader of a parish or church group. Forms can be completed on the night. You […]
The Big Listen
We want to hear from you! Do you want to help shape the future of our diocese? Would you like to help us better understand what God is asking of our Church? If so, come along to our ‘Big Listen’ session after the Vigil Mass on Saturday 13th January at St Anne’s.
School Mass with Bishop
Bishop John will be celebrating Mass at our High School, Mount Carmel, on Tuesday, 23rd January, to mark the tenth anniversary of the chapel in school. He will also have the opportunity to meet with the Eco Warriors, see the environmental gardens and the school pigeons.
A Great Result
Now that the money has been deposited with the bankers we can reveal that the grand total raised at the Christmas Fayre was: £2,640.06 This is a tremendous result. Many, many thanks to all who worked so hard to help achieve it. God bless you all.
Accrington Library
Accrington Library are looking to expand their Home Library Service which enables those who are housebound to receive books or audio material free of charge. If you know anyone who might be interested, more information can be found here.
Food Growing Group
Maundy Relief, an award winning charity based in Accrington, run a growing group on Thursday and Friday afternoons, 1-3pm. Everyone welcome and lunch is provided. For more information call 01254 232 328 or drop in at 29-31 Abbey Street, Accrington.
Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes
To celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, a Procession, Anointing of the Sick and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament will take place on Sunday, 11th February, at 3:00pm in St Anne’s Church. All welcome.
Dementia Training Course
A training course, Welcoming People with Dementia, will take place on Friday, 23rd February from 2:30pm to 4:00pm at St Patrick’s Church, Livesey Street, Manchester M4 5HF. Topics include: understanding the impact of dementia; living well with dementia, removing stigma; supporting families. With BSL Interpretation.All welcome.
Key Holders
Parishioners holding any keys for either St Anne’s or St Joseph’s please contact Siobhan, the parish administrator. Due to current regulations and insurance, a list of key holders must be kept on file. Also, all key holders must hold a current DBS. Siobhan can arrange for a DBS for all those who need one, through […]