Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Westhoughton

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Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Westhoughton is a thriving Catholic church offering daily Mass, Children’s Liturgy at Sunday 10am Mass, regular coffee mornings, parish events and an autism and disability friendly welcome for all.

Tonight at 7 pm the parish CAFOD Team are hosting a meeting for volunteers from other parishes to meet with Simon Holler...
15/09/2026

Tonight at 7 pm the parish CAFOD Team are hosting a meeting for volunteers from other parishes to meet with Simon Holleron, the Diocesan CAFOD Support Coordinator who will be talk to us about the work of CAFOD and how we can fulfil the call to tackle poverty and social injustice globally through future fundraising events. All parishioners are welcome to attend.

14/09/2026

O God, who willed that your Only Begotten Son
should undergo the Cross to save the human race,
grant, we pray,
that we, who have known his mystery on earth,
may merit the grace of his redemption in heaven.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever.

The key aim of the Liturgy of the Word with Children at Sacred Heart is to proclaim the Gospel to the children who atten...
13/09/2026

The key aim of the Liturgy of the Word with Children at Sacred Heart is to proclaim the Gospel to the children who attend. For them to discover the riches of prayer, through word and gesture, silence and stillness which will lead them into full, conscious and active participation in the liturgy of the parish, helping them grow in communion with Christ and each other. CLotW is our way of continuing Jesus actions as he “put his arms around the little children . . . and blessed them” (Mark 10:16). Children aged from 3 until they have made their first Holy Communion are invited to celebrate God's Word together during our 10 am Sunday Masses. Children start each Mass with their families. Just before the First Reading Father will invite those children who wish to take part in the Children's Liturgy of the Word to come forward. He presents them with the Children's Lectionary and they will then go in procession to the worship space that has been prepared for them. The children continue to follow the same structure of the Mass until after the intercessions when the group processes back into church as part of the Offertory Procession, returning the Children’s Lectionary to Father and then returning to their families. Parents should make sure they register their child/ren as they arrive for Mass and read the notices about the procedures to follow if there is ever a need to evacuate the building in an emergency situation. There is no CLotW during the summer holidays and children stay in Mass with their families on Christmas Day & Easter Sunday. All adults on the CLotW team are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

This week's newsletter
12/09/2026

This week's newsletter

12/09/2026

Grant, we pray, almighty God,
that, for all who celebrate the glorious Name
of the Blessed Virgin Mary,
she may obtain your merciful favour.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever.

Our next social event is the Parish Quiz on Friday 25th September at 7 pm. Tickets are on sale now. They are £6 each, ...
11/09/2026

Our next social event is the Parish Quiz on Friday 25th September at 7 pm. Tickets are on sale now. They are £6 each, which includes a hot supper. This annual event is always a great night, all proceeds go to parish funds. You are welcome to bring your own drinks.

11/09/2026

Grant, Lord, we pray,
that the spirit of prayer fostered by Saint Deiniol,
a father of religious life in Wales,
may renew and inspire all who gather to celebrate your praise.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever.

As the school term is now underway morning Mass on Friday's returns to 10 am. Over the next few weeks children from sch...
11/09/2026

As the school term is now underway morning Mass on Friday's returns to 10 am. Over the next few weeks children from school will join us and celebrate with us. This week it will be pupils in Year 6. Family members of all pupils are welcome to join us.

10/09/2026

As we celebrate the Feast of St Ambrose Barlow today, we invite you to listen with us to Bishop John's recent interview as part of BBC's Hidden Manchester series, in which he tells the incredible story of the saint's life. Listen here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0p7s92r

We also share with you the prayer said by visitors to Wardley Hall:

We Pray, Almighty God, that we who venerate the birth into everlasting glory of your martyr, Ambrose Barlow, may, by his intercession, be strengthened in your love. Amen.

On Tuesday, 15th September at 7 pm the parish CAFOD Team are hosting a meeting for volunteers from other parishes to mee...
10/09/2026

On Tuesday, 15th September at 7 pm the parish CAFOD Team are hosting a meeting for volunteers from other parishes to meet with Simon Holleron, the Diocesan CAFOD Support Coordinator who will be talk to us about the work of CAFOD and how we can fulfil the call to tackle poverty and social injustice globally through future fundraising events. All parishioners are welcome to attend.

Address

8 Lord Street, Westhoughton
Bolton
BL53SE

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 11am
Tuesday 10am - 11am
Thursday 10am - 11am
Friday 10am - 11am
Saturday 5:30pm - 7pm
Sunday 10am - 11am

Telephone

+441942812174

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