Message of Thanks
A message from Father Saunders: Just a word to you all on my retirement to say thank you. It was surprising and overwhelming to see so many of St Joseph’s parishioners at my last official Mass. I have now retired to St John Vianney Presbytery in Moston. Your cards gifts and prayers and your kindness, […]
Mount Carmel High
Congratulations to Miss Caroline Farrelly, one of our parishioners, who has been appointed the next head teacher at Mount Carmel High School to succeed Mr Xavier Bowers who is retiring in the summer. Please remember Caroline in your prayers, as she takes on this new role, and Xavier, as he prepares for retirement.
Parish Statistics 2025
In 2025 we had 9 baptisms and 7 received first Holy Communion. There were 18 confirmations, 21 funerals and no marriages. The average Mass attendance over three Sunday Masses and two churches was 210.
Thank You Mount Carmel
Thank you to Mount Carmel for another enjoyable Christmas party. All our parishioners who attended had an amazing time!
Charged with Gratitude
Many thanks to an anonymous parishioner who kindly gave me a personal donation that covered the costs of the new battery for my car. It is very generous and kind of you and I am deeply grateful and humbled. I will offer Holy Mass for your intentions. God bless you!
Thursday’s Mass at St Anne’s
Mass at St Anne’s this Thursday, 5th March, will be at 9am instead of 6:30pm so that Fr Francis can attend the Nursing and Medical Team Meeting.
Confirmation 2026
There will be a meeting on Monday, 27th April, at 7pm in St Anne’s Church for young people in Year 8 or above who wish to be confirmed this year. Further details will be given on the night.
SVP Recruitment Drive
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SVP) will be holding a recruitment drive for new members to help it continue with the good work it already undertakes in our parish. This will take place at all Masses the weekend of the 4th and 5th July when a member of the SVP from head office […]
Baptism
We welcome to the parish Martin Tamahill who is to be baptised in St Anne’s church on Saturday, 28th February. Please keep Martin and his family in your prayers.
Laetare Sunday
Sunday, 15th March, is Laetare Sunday. Please try to come to Mass wearing something rose in colour.