Stanley Family of Catholic Parishes

13/06/2026

The Immaculate Heart of Mary

Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary began as early as the twelfth century. During the seventeenth century in France, St John Eudes popularised this devotion along with that to the Sacred Heart. St Luke’s Gospel twice mentions that Mary ‘kept all these things in her heart’, pondering the word of God. Mary shows us how to listen to the words the Holy Spirit speaks to us in the depths of our hearts, and how to respond in faith.

12/06/2026

The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus - Solemnity

An Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart

O Sacred Heart of Jesus, to thee I consecrate and offer up my person and my life, my actions, trials, and sufferings, that my entire being may henceforth only be employed in loving, honouring and glorifying thee. This is my irrevocable will, to belong entirely to thee, and to do all for thy love, renouncing with my whole heart all that can displease thee.
I take thee, O Sacred Heart, for the sole object of my love, the protection of my life, the pledge of my salvation, the remedy of my frailty and inconstancy, the reparation for all the defects of my life, and my secure refuge at the hour of my death.
Be thou, O Most Merciful Heart, my justification before God thy Father, and screen me from his anger which I have so justly merited. I fear all from my own weakness and malice, but placing my entire confidence in thee, O Heart of Love, I hope all from thine infinite goodness. Annihilate in me all that can displease or resist thee. Imprint thy pure love so deeply in my heart that I may never forget thee or be separated from thee.
I beseech thee, through thine infinite goodness, grant that my name be engraved upon thy Heart, for in this I place all my happiness and all my glory, to live and to die as one of thy devoted servants. Amen.

St. Margaret Mary Alacoque

11/06/2026

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11/06/2026

St Barnabas the Apostle

Saint Barnabas was born in Cyprus. He was one of the early converts in Jerusalem and vouched for St Paul when he appeared before the elders there. He accompanied Paul on his first missionary journey and later went to Cyprus with his cousin John Mark (Mark the evangelist) to preach the gospel there. He was probably martyred at Salamis in Cyprus, some time before the year 61.
(universalis.net)

09/06/2026

ST TERESA'S Annfield Plain

Transfigure Prayer Group tonight 7pm. All are welcome. Tea and Cake served afterwards.

07/06/2026

Corpus Christi

Jesus said to the Jews,
‘I am the living bread that came down from heaven.
If anyone eats of this bread, he will live for ever.
And the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh.’ John 6:51

06/06/2026

Stella Maris Holy Island Pilgrimage

We joined Chaplains, clergy and friends of Stella Maris on Holy Island today. We offered prayer and thanksgiving for those who work at sea.

Prayer for Seafarers

O Eternal Lord God,
Creator of earth and sky and sea.
Be pleased to receive into your protection
All who go down to the sea in ships
And occupy their business in great waters.
Preserve them in body amd soul;
Prosper their labours with good success;
In all times of danger be their defence
And bring them to the haven
Where they would be;
Through Christ our Lord
Amen.

05/06/2026

World Cup 2026 Sweepstake

Do you love football? Will you be watching the World Cup? Why not add that extra layer of interest by taking part in our World Cup Sweepstake. Try your luck, pick a team after Mass from this Sunday.

03/06/2026