St Teresa of Avila and St Joseph the Worker RC Parish, Irlam

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The Parish Of St Teresa Of Avila & St Joseph The Worker, Irlam. (Roman Catholic Diocese Of Salford)

Sunday Mass St Joseph’s Church 9am, St Teresa’s Church 10.30 am
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15/07/2024

SAINT TERESA OF AVILA AND
SAINT JOSEPH THE WORKER IRLAM
PARISH NEWSLETTER
15th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

SURVIVE-MIVA
Thank you for your generosity last weekend by your donations for Survive-Miva which came to £586.52 which I will send off next week and await their acknowledgement and receipt for their work.

NEWS OF THE NEW – LECTIONARY FOR USE AT MASS
As many of you will be aware a new translation is coming out beginning the first Sunday of Advent. This has an enormous impact on every parish in financial terms and our parish is no exception. All the books we have in both churches hold six types( year A,B and C in two sections) over the three year reading cycle and to replace them would be an onerous expense. One new book alone for the Church edition amounts nearly £700. I propose to instead order a few Mass leaflets from Redemptorist Publications which will help people to follow the Mass more easily for those who like to have the text available to them. This will also assist some of you who have requested these of late! I do listen! Hopefully, I will place an order for them in the coming days and so they become a useful aid and a helpful source with the word changes in Advent. I am sure we can still use the books we have as well for I don't think the changes are vast...but I have not yet had sight of the new book.

YOUNG ADULTS MASS
The Diocese of Salford's Mass for young adults returns to St. Augustine's in Manchester this Sunday 14th July. Fr. Mark Paver will lead the Mass at 5.30pm which will be followed by a relaxed social. Join other young adults from across the diocese this July as we gather together for our final Young Adults Mass before the summer break. All are welcome to attend!

SALFORD DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES
90th Salford Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 26th July- 1st August 2024.

Please find at the back of church information for travel with the Diocese this year.

FAITH SHARING
Faith Sharing Group meets in the Avila Centre each Wednesday evening from 7pm to 9pm. We use the WEDNESDAY WORD (available at the back of each church) to chat about the readings found in the next Sunday’s Mass. All welcome to attend.

ANNUAL BIG DAY OUT FOR REFUGEES
The parish Annual Big Day out for Refugees will be on Saturday 14th September this year.

We are collecting toiletries to give to the refugees on the day. You were very generous with your donations last year and we are asking you to be kind once again.

We need general toiletries suitable for both men and women.

Please place them in the box provided at the back of Church.

There will also be a donation box to help us towards the cost of putting on the day.

Thank you for your kindness and generosity!

FOOD BANK
We are desperately short of the following items at the Food Bank:

 Shaving Foam or Gel
 Tablets of Soap
 Plain Noodles
 Sponge Puddings
 Jars of Meat Paste’s
 Sweets

If you can help, please can you leave any of the items listed above in the collection boxes at both Tesco and Lidl. You can also leave them at either of our Churches.

Thank you for your generosity.

BINGO
This takes place on Monday 22nd July at 7.0pm in the Avila Centre and proceeds will go towards the parish Refugee Day. Doors open at 6.30 pm. Raffle prizes and Donations are welcome and Free refreshments are available.

TAI CHI CLASSES
Tai Chi Class at the Avila Centre next to St. Teresa's Church every Tuesday, from the 16th July there will be one session from 1.30-2.30pm.

IRLAM CATHOLIC CLUB OVER SIXTIES
Interested in Joining the Irlam Catholic Club Over Sixties Section

Annual membership is £5.00.
Anyone wishing to join must be a member of the Catholic Club.

We meet every Wednesday from 12.30pm until 3pm, for bingo.
Refreshments are provided free of charge.

T&J DRAW
The next T&J draw will take place on 21ST July. Lesley /
Ann will collect monies for this draw 13th/14th and 20th/21st July at St. Josephs

IRELAND’S OWN MAGAZINE
Many of you will be aware of the weekly magazine which is still going strong and in fact this year it celebrates 100 years. It is priced at £2.60 and if any more people want copies, please let Father Tony know so he can order a copy for you.

21/06/2024

27/03/2024

HOLY WEEK PARISH TIMETABLE
Holy Week Services

Thursday 28th March. Holy Thursday: Mass of the Lord's Supper- 7.0 pm at St. Teresa's

Good Friday 29th March: Stations of the Cross with Churches Together 10.0 am at St. Teresa's Church.

Celebration of the Lord's Passion: 3.0 pm at St. Joseph's.

Blessing of Baskets with the Polish Community 11.0 am St. Teresa's.

Holy Saturday: Easter Vigil Mass 6.0 pm at St. Joseph's.

Easter Sunday Mass: St. Joseph's 9.0 am and St. Teresa's 10.30 am.

18/03/2024

SAINT TERESA OF AVILA AND
SAINT JOSEPH THE WORKER IRLAM
PARISH NEWSLETTER
5TH SUNDAY OF LENT
HOLY WEEK PARISH TIMETABLE

Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday on 24th March. Vigil Mass at St. Joseph's 6.0pm 23rd March. Sunday 9.0 am St. Joseph's and 10.30 am St. Teresa's.

Tuesday 26th March. Penitential Service at St. Joseph's 7.0 pm.

Thursday 28th March. Holy Thursday: Mass of the Lord's Supper- 7.0 pm at St. Teresa's

Good Friday 29th March: Stations of the Cross with Churches Together 10.0 am at St. Teresa's Church.

Celebration of the Lord's Passion: 3.0 pm at St. Joseph's.

Blessing of Baskets with the Polish Community 11.0 am St. Teresa's.

Holy Saturday: Easter Vigil Mass 6.0 pm at St. Joseph's.

Easter Sunday Mass: St. Joseph's 9.0 am and St. Teresa's 10.30 am.

At the Easter Vigil at St. Josephs on the 30th March, we will be offering a warm welcome to our new members to our Church family being Baptised, Confirmed or celebrating their First Holy Communion.

Please keep in your prayers

Keaton Wright,
Clair Merrall,
Deborah Payne,
April Ho,
Jenny Ho

HCPT-LOURDES GROUP 81
Soon we hope to make a contribution to Group 81, with Joe Boyd and Lewis Bradford from the parish going out to support The Handicapped Children’s Pilgrim Trust (HCPT) in this wonderful and rewarding work enroute to Lourdes later this year. Good luck Joe and Lewis.

SAINT PAUL’S METHODIST CHURCH, LIVERPOOL ROAD, LIVERPOOL ROAD, IRLAM
Saint Paul’s Church will be holding their holy week service on Tuesday, March 26 at 2 pm. They extend a very warm welcome to any member of the parish who would like to come along and join the fellowship. Leading the service this year is the Reverend John Palmer. Refreshments will be served after the service. We look forward to seeing you on the 26th. Best wishes from Mavis Ford.

MASS OF SACRED CHRISM
This year the Mass will take place at St. Patrick's Church, Collyhurst, Manchester on Wednesday27th March at 11.0 am. A number of tickets are issued to every parish each year and I have five tickets left for anyone interested in attending the Mass. Light refreshments will be available after Mass so please see Father if you would like to attend the day and secure a ticket for admission.

THE SOCIETY OF AFRICAN MISSIONS (SMA)
The weekend of 20th/21st April sees the presence of the African Fathers (SMA) in our parish. They will be appealing for funds towards their work throughout the diocese this year and we look forward to welcoming them next month.

ETERNAL REST
Kathleen Caulfield RIP.

Please remember Kathleen and her family in your prayers. Kathleen's Funeral Service is at Peel Green Crematorium this Tuesday 19th March at 11.0 am. Eternal Rest grant to her O Lord. Amen.

Stephanie Lynch RIP First Anniversary.

We welcome members of Stephanie's family who are with us at St. Teresa's Church today to remember the first anniversary of her death. May she rest in eternal peace and may her family be strengthened by The Lord's love and mercy for them. Amen.

FAITH SHARING
Faith Sharing Group meets in the Avila Centre each Wednesday evening from 7pm to 9pm. We use the WEDNESDAY WORD (available at the back of each church) to chat about the readings found in the next Sunday’s Mass. All welcome to attend.

THE MONDAY CLUB
Unfortunately, due to the unavailability of transport at the moment the Monday club meetings are currently cancelled.

SUNDAY COFFEE MORNING’S
Please see below future dates for the Sunday Coffee Morning’s:

These will take place after 10:30am Mass in St Teresa’s Avila Centre

17th March 2024
24th March 2024

All very welcome

T&J FUND
Winners of the March Draw were

1st prize Dean Carey
2nd prize Helen Boyd
3rd prize Jean Thomas

We have spare numbers available if anyone wishes to join the T&J Fund. Please contact Lesley

ST. PATRICK’S DAY

The Feast of St. Patrick falls on Sunday this year and we wish all who hold a special place to this remarkable missionary in their lives a very blessed and happy feast. May Patrick continue to inspire all Christians to be faithful to the Gospel.

May the Strength of God guide us.
May the Power of God preserve us.
May the Wisdom of God instruct us.
May the Hand of God protect us.
May the Way of God direct us.
May the Shield of God defend us.
May the Angels of God guard us.
-Against the snares of the evil one.

May Christ be with us!
May Christ be before us!
May Christ be in us,
Christ be over all!

May Thy Grace, Lord,
Always be ours,
This day, O Lord, and forevermore. Amen.

16/02/2024

There will be NO Coffee Morning this Sunday at St Teresa's

06/02/2024

PARISH NEWSLETTER
5th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
CARITAS SUNDAY 27TH & 28TH JANUARY 2024
Huge thanks to everyone for your generous donations to Caritas, Diocese of Salford, last weekend which raised £614.35

Your thoughtfulness and generosity have never been more appreciated and which can help us to continue our work to improve the lives of people living in the diocese

We simply could not carry on without your ongoing support and prayers. Thank you. Maureen Clarke and Paul Quinn. Your Caritas Parish representatives at St. Joseph's and St. Teresa's.

ASH WEDNESDAY 14TH FEBRUARY 2024
A week on Wednesday we begin the Holy Season of Lent in preparation for the Feast of Easter. The booklets , "Walk with me" are available for free at the back of church. It is a booklet and a journey of prayer for Lent 2024. Let us do something positive as we follow Our Lord on His journey of love for us.

CAFOD FAMILY FAST DAY
Envelopes and prayer cards are available at the back of church in preparation for Lent so please take one. Ash Wednesday this year would you believe it falls on Wednesday 14th February!

MISSIO – RED BOX APPEAL
On the weekend of Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th February the parish will be hosting Fr. Jan Klaver, from the Mill Hill Missionaries who will be making an appeal for 'Missio', which is known as the Red Box Appeal.

ETERNAL REST
Patrick Cooke RIP.

Please remember Patrick in your prayers and his wife Kathleen, and all the family.
Patrick's Requiem Mass is at St. Teresa's church on Tuesday 13th February at 11.30 am.
Eternal Rest Grant to him O Lord.

Rick Irving RIP.

Please remember Rick in your prayers and his wife Olivia and all the family.
Rick's Requiem Mass is at St. Joseph's Church on Friday 16th February at 11.30 am.
Eternal Rest Grant to him O Lord.

SALFORD DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO WALSINGHAM
2024 Salford Diocesan Pilgrimage to Walsingham on Saturday 4th May.

A booking form is available from Father for anyone wishing to take part this year in the Pilgrimage to Walsingham.
The day trip by coach is £45 per person. An overnight stay is £134 per person which includes a standard breakfast and evening meal and packed lunch. Overnight Ensuite is £150 per person including breakfast and evening meal and packed lunch.

The coaches will leave early in the morning to ensure there is sufficient time for the journey and pickup points will be confirmed nearer the time. Full details and arrangements, for both the overnight and day trip, will be sent to you nearer the time. For further information go to: [email protected] or for further enquiries Tel: 01618172214 or 07436077509.

FAITH SHARING
Faith Sharing Group meets in the Avila Centre each Wednesday evening from 7pm to 9pm. We use the WEDNESDAY WORD (available at the back of each church) to chat about the readings found in the next Sunday’s Mass. All welcome to attend.

THE MONDAY CLUB
The 'Monday Club' is open each week in the Avila Centre, on Astley Road between Noon and 2.15 PM. Come and join us, have a cup of tea and make new friends.

PRAYER TO SAINT BERNADETTE SOUBIROUS

Sunday 11th February is the feast of St. Bernadette. O gentle maiden of Lourdes,
You were chosen by God as a channel of His graces,
and through your humble obedience
to the requests of Mary, Our Blessed Mother,
you gained for us the miraculous waters
of spiritual and physical healing.

that we may be healed of our spiritual
and physical imperfections.

As was done in the grotto of Lourdes,
so let the healing power of God's presence within
our homes and hearts become a wellspring
of grace, forgiveness and mercy to all around us.

Pray for us, Saint Bernadette, that we, like you,
may merit eternal happiness.
Amen.

Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us.
Saint Bernadette, pray for us.

SUNDAY COFFEE MORNING’S
Please see below future dates for the Sunday Coffee Morning’s:
These will take place after 10:30am Mass in St Teresa’s Avila Centre to raise monies for Charities and Church Funds.

4th February 2024
11th February 2024
18th February 2024
25th February 2024

All very welcome

T&J FUND
The next T&J draw will take place on
Sunday 11th February.

We will be collecting monies this weekend and next at both churches.

There are a few spare numbers available for anyone wishing to join.

28/01/2024

PARISH NEWSLETTER
4th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
CARITAS SUNDAY 27TH & 28TH JANUARY 2024
This Sunday the 28th January is Caritas Sunday.
This year Caritas is asking parishioners to continue to support their help with Housing and Homelessness, Build Stronger Families and Communities and welcome Refugees to name but a few of our projects.

Our ongoing support will allow Caritas Diocese of Salford to Continue important work in our Parishes and across the Diocese the Caritas

There will be a second collection after each Mass this Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th January.

Donations can also be made by visiting the website to set up a direct debit or a one off payment to caritassalford.org.uk

There will be collection envelopes at the back of church also which can be used for plan giving. More information can be found by telephone 0161 8172250. Thank you.

CAFOD FAMILY FAST DAY
Envelopes and prayer cards are available at the back of church in preparation for Lent so please take one. Ash Wednesday this year would you believe it falls on Wednesday 14th February!

SALFORD DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO WALSINGHAM
2024 Salford Diocesan Pilgrimage to Walsingham on Saturday 4th May.

A booking form is available from Father for anyone wishing to take part this year in the Pilgrimage to Walsingham.
The day trip by coach is £45 per person. An overnight stay is £134 per person which includes a standard breakfast and evening meal and packed lunch. Overnight Ensuite is £150 per person including breakfast and evening meal and packed lunch.

The coaches will leave early in the morning to ensure there is sufficient time for the journey and pickup points will be confirmed nearer the time. Full details and arrangements, for both the overnight and day trip, will be sent to you nearer the time. For further information go to: [email protected] or for further enquiries Tel: 01618172214 or 07436077509.

FAITH SHARING
Faith Sharing Group meets in the Avila Centre each Wednesday evening from 7pm to 9pm. We use the WEDNESDAY WORD (available at the back of each church) to chat about the readings found in the next Sunday’s Mass. All welcome to attend.

THE MONDAY CLUB
The 'Monday Club' is open each week in the Avila Centre, on Astley Road between Noon and 2.15 PM. Come and join us, have a cup of tea and make new friends.

CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Peter Swinnerton who celebrates his 90th birthday this year.

On behalf of all the parishioners Peter, we wish you many blessings and best wishes for your special day.

We are grateful for all you have done over the years in the community and in our parish.

The family are organising a get together in the Avila Centre between 1-6pm on Saturday 2nd March and everyone is welcome to come and wish Peter many happy returns.

THANK YOU
Tracy would like to say a heartfelt thank-you for all the Mass Cards, love and support after the death of her lovely Mum, Mrs Beryl Spooner RIP. Fr. Tony has offered Mass for your intentions.

SUNDAY COFFEE MORNING’S
Please see below future dates for the Sunday Coffee Morning’s:
These will take place after 10:30am Mass in St Teresa’s Avila Centre to raise monies for Charities and Church Funds.

28th January 2024
4th February 2024
11th February 2024
18th February 2024
25th February 2024

All very welcome

15/01/2024

PARISH NEWSLETTER
2nd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
THE BIG LISTEN
As we continue on our synodal journey, there will be another chance to meet and contribute to the ‘Big Listen’ during a gathering on:
Sunday 14th January 2024 at 3pm in The Avila Centre at St. Teresa’s Church.

This is an important time for our Parish and Diocese and everyone is most welcome to come and listen and have a say as we discern the needs of the Church of the future.

Your Parish representatives are Vicky Keeling and Angela Murphy
who will be happy to speak to you if you have any queries or need more information

CELEBRATING THE CATECHETICAL YEAR
The topic of the session will be Dogma of the Immaculate Conception.
The speaker is Father Martin Collins and is to be held this Tuesday 16th January at 7pm at St Marks Hall, 184 Station Road, Pendlebury, Swinton M27 6BY.

All very welcome to attend.

CARITAS SUNDAY
Sunday the 28th January is Caritas Sunday. This year Caritas is asking parishioners to continue to support their help with Housing and Homelessness, Build Stronger Families and Communities and welcome Refugees to name but a few of our projects.

Our ongoing support will allow Caritas Diocese of Salford to Continue important work in our Parishes and across the Diocese the Caritas

There will be a second collection after each Mass on 27th and 28th January.

Representatives are Paul Quinn and Maureen Clarke.

ETERNAL REST
Anne Traynor RIP.

Anne's Funeral Mass will take place at St. Teresa's Church on Monday 22nd January at 11.0am. After Mass Anne will be taken home to Ireland for burial. Please remember Anne in your prayers and all her family at this time.

Brendan Brannigan RIP.

Brendan's Funeral Service will take place at Peel Green Crematorium on Thursday 25th January at 11.40am. Please remember Brendan in your prayers and all his family at this time

FAITH SHARING
Faith Sharing Group meets in the Avila Centre each Wednesday evening from 7pm to 9pm. We use the WEDNESDAY WORD (available at the back of each church) to chat about the readings found in the next Sunday’s Mass. All welcome to attend.

THE MONDAY CLUB
The 'Monday Club' is open each week in the Avila Centre, on Astley Road between Noon and 2.15 PM. Come and join us, have a cup of tea and make new friends.

T &J FUND
We will be collecting money, this week and next for the January 2024 draw at both Churches.

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE
Tracy Ridgeway would like to say Thank you so much, for all the love, support and Mass cards received following the death of her Mum.
A Mass will be said for all your intentions.
Thank you.