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.
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, […]
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.
Collection for Retired Priests
There will be a retiring collection for retired priests in both churches on the 8th/9th March. Please do give generously to help ensure that all our retired priests have the care and support they need.
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.
Monday’s Mass at St Anne’s
On Monday, 3rd February Mass at St Anne’s will be at the later time of 9:30am so that children and staff from St Anne’s and St Joseph’s Primary School can attend. All are welcome.
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!