Good Friday
GOOD FRIDAY If you are housebound or self-isolating at this time, please use these prayers to unite yourself with the worship of the Universal Church, and your own Parish, today. If you can, start these prayers at 3.00 p.m. – the moment when Jesus died on the cross for us. If you have a cross […]
Maundy Thursday
MAUNDY THURSDAY Jesus celebrated the First Eucharist at a Supper – a special meal. Our Jewish brothers and sisters still gather to celebrate this meal (the Passover seder) at this time of year in their homes. You might want to use these prayers before a special evening meal, particularly if you are gathered as a […]
Cardinal Nichols
Cardinal Nichols in conversation with the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Chief Rabbi discussing how faith in God sustains us at this time of pandemic #GodSustains
Free Food Parcels for over 70’s
If you are aware of anyone over 70 who is finding it difficult to get out for supplies, South Ribble Borough Council are delivering food parcels FREE OF CHARGE. To request one ring them on 01772 421491 giving the recipients name and address.
News and Views April 2020
News and Views April 2020 Three elements conspire in the making of every great message: a pulpit, an audience and a truth. These three were present in the two most notable messages in the life of Our Blessed Saviour, the first and the last which He delivered to mankind. The pulpit of His first message […]
Weekly News 05/04/2020
On Palm Sunday the long reading of the Passion dominates the celebration, and in a sense its meaning is obvious. Do not allow this, however, to detract from the other readings, which give the vital context necessary for understanding the Passion as more than just a long story. It is our story the tale […]
Palm Sunday
What if everyone this Sunday 5th April in the morning, puts a branch on the door of their house or in a window, to celebrate Palm Sunday. It could be any green branch that you can get. One from your garden or even a fake one from home. If you don’t have any, perhaps you […]
Weekly News 29/03/2020
The Gospel of the Fifth Sunday is perhaps the deepest meditation on the mystery of Baptism and membership of the Church. It is a prelude to the events of Easter Sunday when we celebrate the triumph of life over death. To be plunged into the waters of baptism is to be buried with Christ, only […]
Closure of Places of Worship
Our Church is now closed even for Private Prayers until further notice. This includes access to key holders (except in cases of emergency). In line with The Prime Minister’s statement, no churches in the diocese should open again until these restrictions are lifted. This means further restrictions on weddings and baptisms, none of which should […]
Sacrament of Reconciliation
There have been a number of enquiries about how we should approach the whole subject of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. It is important that both the penitent and the priest are kept safe. Therefore, social distancing of two metres should be adhered to, unless there is a screen. A confessional box may not be the […]