- THE POPE'S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR MAY 2026:
That everyone might have food.
Let us pray that everyone, from large Producers to small Consumers, be committed to avoid wasting food, and to ensure that everyone has access to quality food.
Please also refer to the Events page and individual newsletter pages for more
- Students
Good Luck to all GCSE & A-level students in the parish who will be sitting exams over the next few weeks - you are in our prayers! - First Holy Communions 2026:
As we celebrate the Easter season 2026, we pray for and congratulate all our children from Holy Family, St Ambrose and St Gabriel's Catholic primary schools and those from non Catholic schools who have been preparing for their First Holy Communion. The dates for Holy Communion Masses are 25th April, 2nd May, 9th May and 16th May 2026. May God grant our children the grace to love and grow in His wisdom Amen
12 Apostles Primary
The Year 4 Children make their First Holy Communion on Saturday 9th May, at 10.30am, at St Joseph’s. We hold them in our love and prayers. - Confirmation :
As earlier announced, the Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation for our Leigh area parishes will take place on the 10th of June at 7pm at All Saints Parish, Golborne. Those who have registered for it are invited to attend preparation sessions on the 13th and 20th of May at St Richards Parish Club Atherton. Time is 7pm. And then there will be a rehearsal meeting on the 3rd of June at All Saints Golborne by 7pm. - Pentecost - Two Cathedrals Event 2026 -
Sunday 24th May 2026, 3-5pm The Churches of the Liverpool City Region invite you to join together as we celebrate Pentecost with a march from Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral to Liverpool Anglican Cathedral. Please see St John Rigby Newsletter for more details - 100 yr Celebration Pilgrimage – Rome / Assisi May 2027 –
We are planning a pilgrimage in May 2027 to Rome and Assisi as part of the celebration of 100 yrs of St Richards church. Please see St John Rigby Newsletter for more details. - Young Adult trip to Assisi
During the 800th anniversary year of St Francis of Assisi, we’re offering an exciting opportunity to people aged 18-35 to go on a pilgrimage to Assisi from 29th November—2 December 2026. For more information & booking: https://archdioceseofliverpool.org/BookAssisi - A BIG Thank you -
We would like to express our thanks to everyone who has supported us with recent events. Our clothing collection achieved us £168.90, our Easter chocolate bingo was £363.72 and our Spring Fayre bacon butty fundraiser raised an amazing £343.41. Thank you to the SVP for their very kind donation to support two of our guides who are experiencing some difficulties, this is very much appreciated. And finally our Easter Sunday raffle raised £88! We realise we are so lucky to have everyone's support and this means none of our guides miss out. Delia and all the leaders and guides. - Missio Red Mission Boxes -
The latest collection from mission boxes in our parish amounted to £1121.65. An amazing total, and the biggest single collection we have ever sent to Missio! Sincere thanks to all contributors and collectors, your efforts are very much appreciated. - Foundation Governors Required, St Richards Primary School
St Richards primary school needs you! You may have attended our primary school or have children or grandchildren who attend there. The governing body now has four vacancies for foundation governors. Foundation governors are those whose role is to support the school by tying it into the local Catholic community and helping to ensure its Catholic ethos. You do not need a background in education, or any particular experience - we all bring our own very different personalities and skills to the role, in the service
of Christ and of our Catholic family. Please speak to Fr Carl, Sue Brown, Andrew Bowyer (the organist), or Nneamaka Eyakwanor (Louisa) for further information. We really look forward to hearing from you! Thanks for your help! - Confession and Exposition
From Wednesday 11th March, the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed between 6-7pm each Wednesday at St Richard's Church (until further notice), with the opportunity for confession available during the hour. - Foundation Governors:
We are hoping to appoint new Foundation Governors to Sacred Heart Primary School at Hindsford and at Hindley Green. If you are interested in the management and care for the children in our primary schools this could be a great opportunity, as a practising Catholic, to contribute to the well being of our schools. In the first instance please contact Fr Carl if you have any questions or are interested. - 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. - 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.