WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT
Bishop Mark Davis of Shrewsbury gives us some words of encouragement in these difficult times.
LOCKDOWN PART TWO
Here is the statement from the Bishops Conference as churches are closed again for the second time by order of HM Government.
FRUIT SCONES
INGREDIENTS 225g (8oz) Self Raising Flour 1 level tsp Baking Powder 50g 92oz) Butter, softened 50g (2oz) Mixed Dried Fruit. You may wish to add more fruit. I found the first time I made them the fruit quantity was not sufficient. It’s a case of experiment till you are happy with the fruit content. 1 […]
HALLOWEEN
As we approach the Feast of All Saints we see te emergence of ghostly characters in the shops – images of witches and ghosties and goblins. THIS IS NOT THE CHRISTIAN MEANING OF HALLOWEEN AND SHOULD BE AVOIDED. Thanks be to God with the COVID 19 Virus still being around and us in Greater Manchester […]
MONTH OF THE HOLY SOULS
November is the month when we traditionally think of those who have died- our relatives and friends. We pray for the repose of their souls that they may pass swiftly through Purgatory to attain the vision of God for all eternity. During the month of November many Masses will be offered for the Holy Souls. […]
COVID BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT
Responding to a specific need, Caritas is now able to offer bereavement support to individuals &/or families who have experienced the death of a loved one due to Covid 19. This support is unique because it will enable those participating to share their story in their own way with others who have “walked in their […]
BLESSED CARLO ACUTIS
The the news has been rather gloomy of late but this weekend in the life of the Church we have something wonderful to celebrate. Some REAL GOOD NEWS!!! A 15-year-old will be beatified, his name is Carlo Acutis. He was born in 1991 in London of Italian parents and baptised at Our Lady of Dolour’s, […]
CONGRATULATIONS
Our love, prayers and heartiest congratulations go to Daniel Meredith and Aisling Gallagher who were married at Sacred Heart Church on 5th October. Given the government restrictions on how many may attend a wedding a small group of family gathered in church together with a larger number watching via the webcam. It was a lovely […]
HOPE IN THE FUTURE
On the 4th October Stage 4 of Hope in the Future was to be launch. Unfortunately because of the situation we foin ourselves in with the pandemic it was not possible to do this. We will have to wait for a more opportune time when when we can safely do this. In the meantime I […]
HOW TO GO TO CONFESSION
1 Examine your conscience 2 Be sincerely sorry for your sins 3 Confess your sins 4 Resolve to amend your life 5 After your confession do the penance the priest assigns. ‘It was God who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the work of handing on this reconciliation. […]