Accessibility Resource
Caritas Salford is working to support people and parishes to develop their understanding of accessibility, disability and inclusion. For the Jubilee, Caritas has developed a special resource available for download. Caritas is encouraging parishioners to come forward to support parish accessibility and help raise awareness. Often, a small change can make a world of difference […]
St Joseph’s Piety Stall
The piety stall at St Joseph’s church has recently been stocked up with 2026 calendars, diaries and advent calendars. Christmas cards and gifts will be available in a few weeks’ time. Please do take a look at what is on offer.
New Members Needed
The Knights of St Columba are appealing for new members to help them continue their work in the Church and community. This organization, open to practicing Catholic men over 16, encourages involvement in parishes and communities, and offers opportunities to serve others and strengthen faith. To find out more please see this blog post.
November Remembrance
Envelopes are at the back of church for you to include the names of your loved ones together with your offering for Mass. The names will be placed near the altar and Masses will be said for them throughout November.
New Lectionaries
Many thanks to those who have kindly donated towards the new lectionaries that will be used in church from the 1st Sunday of Advent. If you wish to donate a volume in memory of a loved one please place the details in an envelope together with your offering. The names will be inscribed in the […]
Sunday Missals
In line with the new lectionaries, Sunday Missals can now be ordered at a cost of £19.95. If you would like to order one please speak to Debbie Kenyon or contact Siobhan by email.
Lighting at St Joseph’s
Work on the lighting at St Joseph’s will begin on Monday 22nd April and will take a week to complete. There will be NO WEEKDAY MASSES at St Joseph’s during this time. I am very grateful to a parishioner for undertaking this work and for the very generous discounted quotation. Let there be light!
Fr Leszek Szadowski
Fr Leszek Szadowski will be coming to work in our parish to gain some pastoral experience after completing some studies at the Biblical Institute in Rome. Fr Leszek is a priest of the Archdiocese of Białystok in Poland. He will be joining us in January 2025.
Divine Mercy Devotions – Blackburn
2pm on Sunday, 7th April at St Joseph’s RC Church, Audley Range, Blackburn. Starts at 2:00pm with Eucharistic Adoration, Confessions and Divine Mercy Chaplet. Prayer Blessing and Procession of the Divine Mercy Image at 3pm. Concludes with Holy Mass at 3:15pm.
Caritas Sunday Update
Thank you to all those who donated towards our Caritas appeal. Your generosity raised a grand total of £462.