St Mary's Parish Horwich
Weekly Newsletter
Sunday 11th June (Corpus Christi)
Mass this Week
Tuesday 13th June - 10am Mass with Exposition from 9:30 (St Anthony of Padua)
Wednesday 14th June - 10am Eucharistic Service (Dedication of Salford Cathedral)
Thursday 15th June - 10am Mass with Exposition from 9:30
Friday 16th June - 10am Mass followed by Confessions; Exposition from 9:30 (THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS)
Saturday 17th June - 11am Eucharistic Service (The Immaculate Heart of Mary)
Sunday 18th June - 6:30pm Vigil Mass; 10:30am Sunday Mass
(11th Sunday in Ordinary time)
Prayer List
Our sick and housebound: Stephen Tootill, Stan Ellison, Gordon Mellor, Simon Taylor, Laurence Frith, Geoff Ratcliffe, Paul Davis, Adele Memon, Betty Keenan, Simon Gargrave, John Arstall.
Lately Dead: Chris Meehan. Anniversaries: Alice Doran.
Next Weekend: Second Collection for the ‘Day for Life’
Parish SVP Collection
Our retiring collection last weekend for the Parish SVP raised £395.38. Many thanks for your support.
APF Mill Hill Red Mission Boxes
The Summer Collection of red mission boxes is now due and the ‘Mission Today’ magazines will soon be delivered by promoters. If you have any queries, please contact Paula Rowlinson, tel. 01204 770378 or mobile 07565 555502.
St Joseph’s High School
Our High School is offering an evening of inspiring speakers called ‘Beyond Imagination’ which takes place on Monday 26th June. The summary of the event is: Beyond Imagination – a truly inclusive event with key notes speeches from some of the world’s most inspiring people. ‘Dream the impossible and achieve beyond your wildest imaginations.’ That’s what Tony, Sam, Mike and Zee did; the speakers who will be sharing their stories. Tickets: Adults £4, children £2. Tickets available via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/beyond-imagination-tickets-638654541927
St Mary’s Primary School: Volunteer Appeal
Our Primary School is asking for any parent, grandparent or member of our parish to offer support by accompanying classes on school trips. If you have any spare time and are willing to share your contact details with school, please contact the school. The school is hoping to build up a list of volunteers who can be telephoned and asked about their availability. As always, thank you for your continued support. School tel. (01204) 333625. Email: office@st-marys-horwich.bolton.sch.uk
Contactless Card Donations
Last weekend we introduced a new way of donating to the Parish via a contactless card device. After last Sunday's trial, this will be a permanent fixture at the back of church and will be available everyday to make donations. If you would like any assistance or more information, please speak with Fr Richard or a member of the Parish Finance Team.
Parish “Donate” website function
It is now easier than ever to make a financial donation to our Parish. If you would like to do this at home and you have access to the internet, simply visit the St Mary’s Parish website (www.stmaryshorwich.com) and click on the ‘Donate’ icon on the homepage. This will give you instructions on how to set up a Standing Order or make a one-off donation to the Parish.
Donations made to Charities by Cheque
You can make a donation to a particular charity at any time by putting it in the Parish Collection (e.g. CAFOD, Caritas Diocese of Salford etc.). If you do this by cheque, please make it payable to: ‘St Mary’s RC Horwich’ and write the name of the charity you wish to support on the back. Thank you.
Diocesan Young Adults Mass
Sunday 11th June, 5.30pm (confessions between 4.45 - 5.15pm)
St Augustine's Church, Grosvenor Square, Manchester. Our next Young Adults Mass will take place on Sunday 11th June with a special reflection on the Sacred Heart. Fr Mark Paver will lead us in the celebration of Mass, which will begin at 5.30pm, before we welcome Charlotte Hibbert (School Chaplain at St Bede’s) to give a short talk about the Sacred Heart and her relationship with Christ. All are very welcome to attend.
Diocesan Mass for Vocations to the Priesthood
Friday 16th June, 7pm at St Patrick's Church, Livesey Street, Manchester, M4 5HF
The Diocese of Salford's Vocations Team invites you to join them this month in praying for the future of the priesthood in our diocese. Canon Paul Daly will lead our next Mass for Vocations to the Priesthood at his parish of St Patrick's in Collyhurst, Manchester. Mass will begin at 7pm on Friday 16th June. All are very welcome to attend. To find out more about our Vocations Masses, please visit https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/monthly-vocations-masses/
Refugee Week: Caritas Salford Awareness Session
Monday 19th June, 12 noon at Salford Cathedral Centre.
As part of its work supporting refugees, people seeking asylum, and those displaced by conflict, Caritas Salford would like to invite you to a short awareness session this month. The session will be delivered by Anais Fahd and Rasha Youssef, who are responsible for various aspects of the charity's work and have a great experience of working with refugees. The session aims to provide you with an understanding of the challenges and experiences of refugees, discuss the different reasons why people become refugees and outline how we are, in the words of Pope Francis, working to “welcome, protect, promote and integrate” people here in our own diocese and communities. The session is open to all clergy, religious, and staff at the Cathedral Centre and we would encourage you to take part. If you are interested, please confirm by replying to M.wilsher@caritassalford by 16th June.
Given the session is over lunchtime, you would be more than welcome to bring sandwiches or a packed lunch during the session.
Eucharistic Healing Service
Friday 23 June 2023, 7.30pm at Mother of God and St James Church, Pendleton Way, Salford, M6 5JA. The Parish of St James and All Souls is hosting a Eucharistic Healing Service on Friday 23rd June at 7.30pm at Mother of God and St James Church in Salford. Previous healing services have received wonderful feedback with testimonies of significant physical and spiritual healings taking place. Please come along and share the word with your family and friends!
Cabaret Fundraising Evening
Saturday 17 June 2023, 7.30pm at St John Henry Newman Parish Centre.
The Cathedral Music Foundation presents a fundraising evening of popular song, opera, barbershop, songs from the shows and more, presented by members of our Cathedral Choirs. There will be something for everyone in this hugely enjoyable evening, guaranteed to get your toe tapping, your heart soaring, and to leave you feeling uplifted and inspired. Tickets: £15 (includes a glass of bubbly on arrival, entry into the raffle and canapes throughout the evening). Book online here. Limited tickets available. Early booking advised.
This is a fundraising event for the Cathedral Music Foundation.
Caritas Salford - Free online Parish Rep sessions
Caritas Salford will be running a series of online sessions explaining why and how parishioners can become Caritas Parish Representatives. The sessions will share the great work done by current reps and also give more information on how that can be emulated in other parishes. If your parish doesn't have a Caritas Parish Rep, please consider the information below for inclusion in your newsletters or website: Do you want to help put love into action? Would you like to learn more about how you can help your community, or share ideas and news with other parishes? Caritas Parish Reps are a vital link between the work done at Caritas Salford and the work done in parishes through local social action. By becoming a Parish Rep you can become the point of contact between Caritas Salford and your parish - the role is flexible and can fit around the needs of your parish. To find about more about Caritas Salford and its Parish Rep scheme, contact Matt Yates for details of the next online information session: m.yates@caritassalford.org.uk
Clothing Donations for Caritas Diocese of Salford
Caritas Salford is appealing for donations of unwanted, clean clothing to help support people in the area experiencing poverty, homelessness and discrimination. The charity will give appropriate donated items to people experiencing homelessness who access their services in Greater Manchester and Lancashire, with other items being used to raise much-needed funds to help Caritas Salford continue its work. Clothing can be donated at the charity’s Caritas House building in Collyhurst from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm Tuesday to Friday: Caritas House, Nobby Stiles Drive, Collyhurst, Manchester, M4 4FA.
Afternoon Tea at Cathedral Centre Café
Our Cathedral Centre Café is now offering a delicious afternoon tea. A new leaflet has been designed, which you can view here. We have also included a suggested newsletter insert below if you would like to share with your parish. Thank you. Do you have a special occasion on the horizon? Are you looking for a wonderful way to celebrate? Our Cathedral Centre Cafe is now offering a delicious afternoon tea for two for just £20. With vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available, this mouthwatering treat is the idea way to celebrate a special occasion or simply catch up with a friend. Special offers are also available for groups of eight people or more. Email catering@dioceseofsalford.org.uk for more information or to book now.
89th Salford Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes
28th July – 3rd August 2023
The Diocese of Salford is delighted to bring you details of its 89th Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes this summer. The pilgrimage will be led by Bishop John Arnold and will leave on Friday 28th July and return on Thursday 3rd August. Prices start from £819pp sharing and bookings can now be made via Joe Walsh Tours at www.joewalshtours.co.uk. For more information, please email info@joewalshtours.co.uk or call 0808 1890468. You can also find out more by visiting https://www.salfordlourdes.co.uk/travel-accommodation
Hope in the Future - Cycle of Prayer
We have one or two corrections to share for our May-July. Hope in the Future Cycle of Prayer.
Please click here to download the corrected cycle now.
Family is Sacred Course
The Department of Formation for the Diocese of Salford is introducing the second course of 'Family is Sacred’, where you are invited to join us on a course offered to families interested in enrichment in married and family life. The course can be attended via Zoom or in person at St John Fisher Parish, Manchester Road, Kearsley, Bolton, BL4 8QQ. Find out more by visiting https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/family-is-sacred-course/
Social coffee morning for Ukrainian families
Caritas Salford is holding free, weekly coffee mornings for Ukrainian families in local communities. These are an opportunity for people to get together to socialise, connect and support each other, and are held every Tuesday from 10.30am to 12noon at Caritas House, Nobby Stiles Drive, Collyhurst, Manchester, M4 4FA. For more information, contact Samia: s.farid@caritassalford.org.uk or 07960 151 283.
Diocesan Vacancies
Parish and Central Finance Officer
Appointment Type: Full time, permanent.
Working hours: 35 hours per week Mon-Fri.
Location: Cathedral Centre, 3 Ford Street, Salford, M3 6DP
Salary £23,793 –£29,248 depending on skills & experience.
About: The Diocese of Salford is seeking to recruit a suitably experienced Parish and Central Finance Officer to work with the accountants in providing support to parishes in areas such as Gift Aid, use of accounting software, payment of invoices, and contribute to the general activity of the finance team.
Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Monday 19th June 2023.
Laudato Si' Centre Environment and Learning Officer
Appointment Type: Full time, permanent
Working hours: 35 hours per week Mon-Fri, though some evening and weekend work will be required.
Location: Wardley Hall, Wardley Hall Road, Worsley, Manchester, M28 2ND
Salary £34,608 - £37,073 per annum, depending on skills & experience.
About: The Diocese of Salford is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Environment and Learning Officer to support transformation in keeping with Pope Francis’s Laudato Si’ encyclical, and to develop and deliver programmes at the Laudato Si’ Centre, the flagship environment centre for the diocese. The Laudato Si’ Centre is based at Wardley Hall and includes the walled garden and woodland, for schools, parishes and community groups, with a focus on learning, spirituality and wellbeing.
Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Tuesday 27th June 2023.
For details of both vacancies please visit: https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/vacancies/
Mass for the forthcoming Sunday (11th Sunday in Ordinary time))
If you would like to prepare for next Sunday by meditating on the Scripture readings, the texts are:
First Reading: Exodus 19:2-6
Psalm 99
Second Reading: Romans 5:6-11
Gospel: Matthew 9:36 – 10.8
To view the daily and Sunday Mass Readings for up to a week in advance, go to: