- THE POPE’S INTENTION FOR JUNE:
For the Values of Sports
Let us pray that sports be an instrument of peace, encounter, and dialogue among cultures and nations, and that they promote values such as respect, solidarity, and personal growth.
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- Happy Father’s Day!
On this Father’s Day we praise the Lord for our dads…We pray for those men who have no children but cherish the next generation as if they were their own. For those who have “fathered” us in their role as mentors and guides. For those who are about to become fathers...that may they openly delight in their children. For those who are no longer with us, but live on in our memory and whose love continues to nurture us. - National Day of Prayer and Fasting for Life
On Tuesday 23rd June, The Vigil of the Feast of St John the Baptist, please pray and fast for the end of abortion and euthanasia. Your prayer and fasting is urgently
needed. www.GoodCounselNetwork.com - Sacred Heart Site – Hindsford
After months of work with the diocese solicitors and the Charity Commission I am pleased to be able to announce that the site of the church, the presbytery, the club and the old school are now up for sale and sale boards are now being displayed. Any potential buyers will be assessed by the diocese to ensure the integrity of the site and ensure that only appropriate use be considered. Thanks to all involved in this difficult work and all the parishioners for their patience and support. - A Day for Catechists:
4 July - 10am – 3:30pm - Are you a catechist looking for spiritual renewal? Fr Luke Dominic Onwe, OCD and Fr Liam Finnerty, OCD are leading our Annual Day for Catechists this year, offering time to be inspired and strengthen your vocation as a catechist. For more information, visit https://archdioceseofliverpool.org/DFC26. or contact Moses atThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - Exhibition at Hindley St John's Methodist Church
"Past, present & future" - Sat 6th June to 27th June 11-3pm. Drop in, have a chat and a cuppa. Music at lunch time, free activities for children. - BBQ 27th June St Ambrose Barlow
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We still need a work squad of volunteers volunteers at 7pm on 26th June to help put up the marquees, set up the bouncy castle, set out tables and chairs ready for the event. This will require as many hands and muscles as we can get. If you are free for an hour from 7.00pm please come along and help us get ready for this parish event. Many hands make light work. We will also need help to clear away after the 11.00 am mass on Sunday 28th. - Day For Life—Sunday 21st June
Archbishop John Sherrington is inviting all parishes and parishioners across the Archdiocese to join together in praying a Novena in preparation for the forthcoming Day for Life on Sunday 21 June.The Novena will run from Saturday 23 May to the Feast of the Visitation (Sunday 31 May). This is the third year in which the Dioceses of England and Wales will join with those of Scotland and Ireland to pray this Novena. The Novena is available on the Bishops’ Conference website: https://cbcew.org.uk/novena-for-life, and https://prayforlife.ie - Summer Raffle - St Edmund Arrowsmith
This year instead of the Summer Fair we are having a Summer Raffle. Tickets will be on sale before and after the weekend Masses from 6th June. Raffle Tickets are £2 a strip, with five chances to win. Exciting prizes. The raffle will be drawn on 5th July. We are also collecting unwanted and good quality gifts and bottles suitable for a raffle prize. Please leave them at the back of the Church. Your continued support is greatly appreciated! - 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
- 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. - 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.