16.30 No Confessions
17.30 VIGIL MASS
9.00 MASS
10.30 MASS (& Coffee)
12.00 Baptisms
10.00 Word and Communion
10.30 Coffee Morning
19.00 Mass
10.00 Mass
10.00 Mass
16.30 No Confessions
17.30 VIGIL MASS
09.00 MASS
10.30 MASS (& Coffee)
12.00 Baptisms
UCM
Wednesday 19th August Mass at 7pm followed by the UCM meeting at 7.30pm.
SUMMER RAFFLE
Help alleviate poverty by buying raffle tickets that are on sale after every weekend Mass. £1 per ticket. Please see an SVP Rep for your ticket. The raffle will be drawn on 24th September 2026. SVP members, volunteers and staff provide friendship, practical help and daily support to people in need in your community. Every ticket you buy makes a difference, supporting the SVP’s work locally and nationwide. See poster on noticeboard.
SAFEGUARDING REMINDER
For the safety and wellbeing of all our children, we kindly ask that parents and carers accompany their child if they need to leave Mass for any reason (for example, to use the toilet). Please remember that the Church doors remain open during Mass, and therefore children should not leave the building unaccompanied. Thank you.
ST. MARY’S RC CEMETERY BANK HOLIDAY MASS
The annual Mass will take place on Monday 31st August at 11am at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Wardley. It will be held outside the Chapel and there will be limited seating.
OPEN AFTERNOON AT THE LALLEY CENTRE
There will be a special open afternoon at the Lalley Community Allotment run by our diocesan charity, Caritas Salford, on Tuesday 18th August from 12-3.30pm. For more information please contact the team at >
A TALK ON THE CHARACTERISTICS OF FRANCISCAN PRAYER
Sr. Joan Kerley FSJ will be giving an online talk on the Characteristics of Franciscan Prayer on Thursday 17th September from 7pm. Please visit the diocesan website to register your place >
PARISH ADMINISTRATOR ROLE
The parish of Our Lady & St. Alphonsus, Moss Side are looking for a Parish Administrator to provide a broad range of support to the parish. To find out more about the role and how to apply, please visit the diocesan website – click here >
OFFICE HOURS
Wednesday 9am – 3pm
Friday 9am – 3pm
SERVICES TO SUPPORT LOCAL PEOPLE
Caritas Salford runs a wide range of community and outreach services to the people in our diocesan communities who are experiencing poverty, homelessness, isolation and discrimination. If you, or someone you know, might benefit from the support, you can find details on their website >
HELP END CHILD POVERTY IN OUR PARISHES
Child poverty is increasing in our area, with latest statistics from the government showing almost one in three children are growing up in poverty. Our diocesan charity Caritas Salford supports local families facing crisis and is asking us to join them in taking action to help. There are lots of different ways we can get involved. Visit > to find out more.
CATHOLIC HOLIDAYS IN THE LAKE DISTRICT THIS SUMMER
During August and September, Castlerigg Manor in Keswick is opening its doors to families, groups of friends, or private individuals who are looking for an affordable stay in the Lake District. Breakfast and evening meal are provided, and Mass is celebrated on site. For more information check out >or contact direct 01768 772711.
QUIET RETREATS FOR ADULTS THIS OCTOBER
During October half term, Castlerigg Manor is running a quiet retreat for individual adults who want to spend a few days of peace, relaxation and prayer in the Lake District. Each day there will be a talk, Mass and evening prayer, and then a lot of time to explore the Area, pray or just simply relax. Book at > or Contact >
CONFIRMATION
Confirmation will take place at St. Bernadette’s, Whitefield on Sunday 4th October at 2pm. Please see Fr. Brady for more information.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
‘My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour.’
Luke 1: 46-47
