- THE POPE'S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR JANUARY 2026:
For prayer with the Word of God:
Let us pray that praying with the Word of God will be nourishment for our lives and a source of hope in our communities, helping us to build a more fraternal and missionary Church.
Please also refer to the Events page and individual newsletter pages for more social activities in the area.
Please refer to St John Rigby's Newsletter for information regarding St Richard's One Hundred Years Celebration and
Important news regarding Sacred Heart Church, Hindsford
- Ladies Group :
The next meeting will be held at St Ambrose on the 5th February 12-2pm - CARLO ACUTIS
There are several opportunities to visit Our Lady and All Saints Church, Parbold which will be hosting a Saint Carlo Acutis Eucharistic Miracles Exhibition. For more details, please refer to https://www.liverpoolcatholic.org.uk/events or contact details: 01257 463248 Email:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Or via the Parish website: www.ourladysparbold.org.uk - HOLY FAMILY TEA AND COFFEE
Tea and Coffee will be served next Sunday 1st February. All welcome.
On 15th February there will be an HCPT Coffee Morning & Raffle at Holy Family. Raffle tickets will be on sale at St Ambrose Barlow 11.00am mass on Sunday the 8th and at the 6.00pm mass Saturday 14th February. Tickets will be on sale at Holy Family at the 9.30am mass (15th Feb) and at the Coffee morning held in the hall after mass where the raffle will take place. - SACRED HEART, LEIGH TEA & COFFEE
Tea & Coffee will be served after the 11.00am Mass next Sunday 25th January. All are welcome. - Catenian Bursary Fund
Lourdes Awards of £100—£200
If you are going to Lourdes to work as a helper, either on your own or with a HCPT or Diocesan Pilgrimage and are between 18 and 25 years old, then apply for financial help at: la.catenianbursary.com
Applications must be submitted at least 6 weeks prior to your pilgrimage departure date. - CATHOLIC PICTORIAL
The January edition of the Catholic Pic may be viewed here: https://issuu.com/catholic_pic/docs/catholic_pic_january_2026 - St John Rigby First Holy Communions 2026 –
This year ALL children in year 4 and above who are baptised and wish to receive Holy Communion for the first time will need to be registered at a REGISTRATION MASS either at Sacred Heart church- Hindley Green or St Richards church – Atherton, over the two weekends of SUNDAY 25TH JANUARY and SUNDAY 1ST FEBRUARY 2026. Registration forms will only be available through church and not school. - Meet your Archbishop Wednesday 28th January, 5pm
The friends of the Metropolitan Cathedral are delighted to start the New Year with an evening with Archbishop John Sherrington. It will commence with Mass at 5.00pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. Then we will adjourn to the Gibberd Room where we will enjoy a hot pot supper and a glass of wine. There will be an opportunity to meet Archbishop John, and share with him his ambitions and plans for our Archdiocese.
The cost is £30.00 per person. Anyone wishing to sign up should email Claire at:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - Civic Mass—Sunday 15th February
The Dean of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, Liverpool, Monsignor Anthony O’Brien, Has pleasure in inviting you to attend the Annual Civic Mass, celebrated by Archbishop John Sherrington. Light refreshments will be served in the Gibberd Room after Mass. If you are able to attend, please RSVP toThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. We look forward to welcoming you to the Civic Mass to celebrate all that is good in our City. - Can you help S.V.P.
To provide for those living on the streets by donating warm winter clothing, eg. socks, hats, gloves, jumpers etc. Donations will be passed on to the charity Barnabus. Also small (new books and toys) as Christmas presents for the children [aged 6 and below ] who come with struggling parents to the Food Bank Thank you for your help. - Pilgrimages (opens in new page)
- St Margaret Clitherow SVP - Click the link to find out more!
The weekly meeting of the older men in the parish for lunch and a chat will be at the Boundary Stone at 1.00pm on WednesdaysThe SVP may be able to assist you or someone you know who needs help. We could help by providing people in our parish with supermarket food vouchers, essential furniture and home items and energy top ups where these are needed. For more information contact our dedicated SVP number 07566725590 - Facebook
St John Rigby Parish now have a Facebook page with information and details of future events and things going on in the Parish. If you have anything you would like to be uploaded or photos from parish events, please just send them over to the Parish office. Check out – St John Rigby Parish on your Facebook page. - Food Bank:
Please give generously if you are able. Food donated at church is taken to support our local food bank.