- THE POPE'S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR OCTOBER 2025:
For collaboration between different religious traditions.
Let us pray that believers in different religious traditions might work together to defend and promote peace, justice and human fraternity.
Please also refer to the Events page and individual newsletter pages for more social activities in the area.
- PRISONERS’ SUNDAY - 12TH OCTOBER:
We will remember Pope Francis and his call to support prisoners and their families at Mass this weekend. Prisons are in crisis, and life for prisoners and their families in our communities is challenging. Pact, the national Catholic prison charity, supports prisoners, their families and their children, offering them hope and the chance to turn their lives around. Visit www.prisonadvice.org.uk - PARISH CHRISTMAS FAIRS
St Edmund Arrowsmith Christmas Fair will be held on Saturday 29th November 1.00pm in St Joseph’s Parish Hall.
Sacred Heart (Hindley Green) Christmas Fayre will be held on Sunday 22 November 2025.
St Richards Christmas Fayre will be held on 30th November 2025. Please see the newsletter for more information. - Father Francis Holiday :
Father Francis will be on Holiday after the first Sunday in October (5th) until the first Sunday in November. During this period, a few priests will look after the weekend masses. Details of these priests will be communicated subsequently. - Guides bacon butty fundraiser -
St Ambrose Barlow guides are holding bacon and sausage fundraiser on Sunday, 19th October after the 11am mass. Butties are £2, tea and coffee 50p, all funds raised go to our Christmas trip to Waddow Hall. There will also be a raffle and cake stall. Please come along and support this event. Thank you, Delia and all the leaders and guides. - ANIMATE YOUTH: Lourdes Youth Pilgrimage 2026
Join Coach 6!
Young people (aged 15–22) from Warrington, Widnes and Leigh parishes and schools are warmly invited to join the Archdiocesan Lourdes Youth Pilgrimage, taking place 22nd – 31st July 2026. This is a wonderful opportunity to travel with other young people, grow in faith, make lifelong friends, and serve the assisted pilgrims who journey to Lourdes.
• Cost: £720 (Early Bird Discount: £670 if applied before 20th October) Fundraising opportunities will be available to help reduce costs.
• Deposit: £100 at time of application Includes: Travel, 7 nights’ hotel accommodation, all meals, insurance, and pilgrimage t-shirts.
Application forms are available online from Monday 15th September, please visit www.liverpoollourdesyouth.co.uk
Details available at the back of churches. - Rome Jubilee Pligrimage:
Northern Star Travels, in conjunction with a local parish in the Wigan and Leigh deanery, have put together an interesting itinerary for a pilgrimage to Rome for the Jubilee year. The pilgrimage takes place from the 17th of November to 21st November. The cost is £835 sharing and £960 single. Have a look at the flyer in the back of St Margaret Clitherow churches for more details or speak to Fr Francis.
- First Holy Communion (St Margaret Clitherow)
We will shortly be starting the First Holy Communion sacramental programme. Application forms can be found at the back of both churches for Children in Year 4 and above who don't attend one of our three primary schools and returned to church office - Sacrament of Confirmation :
We are hoping to organise the preparation and reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation in conjunction with our family of parish members and St Mary's High School. If you have or know a young person who is interested in receiving this sacrament this year, from year 8 upwards, please have them register with us by writing their name and contact details on the sheet provided. -
Delve into the Bible – Workshop – Wednesday 8 October.
All are invited to a Bible workshop led by Dr Dorothy Jonaitis (Institute of Pastoral Studies, Loyola University Chicago) on Wednesday 8 October 2025, 6.30–9.00pm at the St Margaret Clitherow Centre, Liverpool (L17 1AA). The evening will explore:· The reality of biblical authorship and audiences· How timeframe and geography affect scripture writing· The books of the Bible and translations· How to use the right tools to maximise your study. Refreshments available from 6.00pm. Scan the QR code on the poster to sign up. For enquiries, email: Moses Mui atThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. -
SVP
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 -
Sacred Heart Church – Hindsford
Parishioners may be aware that after 20 years of being empty, we are now in discussion with the Diocese and The Charity Commission on hopefully being able to sell the site at Sacred Heart Church (Hindsford). This work is complicated and takes time, however, more recently rumours are circulating about the site having already been sold, these rumours are unhelpful and are untrue. As soon as we are able, we will provide information to our parishioners and all involved of any changes that affect the site, in the meantime please don’t listen to gossip that can cause confusion and upset. Thanks for your understanding in regards to this matter. Fr Carl. - Foundation Governors required
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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.