St Begh's Parish, Whitehaven

07/06/2026

Pope Leo XIV highlights the power of God’s limitless mercy in a world marked by tensions and violence that ruin relationships, in a video message for ...

06/06/2026

MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS FOR THE COMING WEEK

Monday, 8th June: Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church
No Mass

Tuesday, 9th June : St. Columba
10.00am. Quay Street
John & Mary Rule

Wednesday, 10th June: Feria
6.10pm St. Begh’s - Adoration, with Rosary at 6.40pm
7.00pm.St. Begh’s
Mary Worsley

Thursday, 11th June: St. Barnabas
10.30am. Quay Street
Elaine Quinn

Friday, 12th June: SACRED HEART OF JESUS
6.00pm. St. Begh’s
Margaret Oliver

Saturday, 13th June: St. Anthony of Padua
10.15am. Quay Street
Pauline Sewell
followed by Adoration and Confessions 10.45am. – 11.30am

Saturday Vigil Mass
4.45pm. St. Begh’s
John McCoy & Bill Smith
Harry & Derry Hanlon
Michelle Cartmell
Fr. Cenydd Marrison (MH)
Arthur Hillon (MH)

Sunday, 7th June Sunday, 14th June : ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
8.10am. Quay Street – The Rosary
Followed by Mass at 8.30am
Kathleen Edgar
10.00am. St. Begh’s
Roy & John Robson
John Leslie
Gerard, Isabell & John McCracken
Alf Nixon
June Dickinson

06/06/2026

EXTRACT FROM THE NEWSLETTER FOR SUNDAY 7 JUNE 2026

Weekly Collection: We received £1,378.120 last week in the baskets, through the letter box and standing orders. Thank you.

Thank you from Fr Philip! It's been almost a month since my arrival at St Begh's, and I wanted to thank you all for making me so welcome and for all your kindnesses. This has meant a great deal to me, and I am beginning to feel more settled in the life of the parish. Please don't forget to keep on reminding me of your name as so much has been happening that I haven't been able to take in everyone's names, and this is going to take some time.

Confessions: Available every week on Saturday mornings at Quay Street after the morning Mass (10.45-11.30am), and on Saturday afternoons at St Begh's before the Vigil Mass (4.15-4.40pm), and at any other time by appointment. Silent Prayer of Adoration before the Blessed Sacrament will also take place on Saturday mornings at Quay Steet and on Wednesday evenings from 6pm in St Begh's. St Begh’s church is open all day every day (apart from Mondays) for quiet prayer.

Bishop's Certificate in Catechesis 2026-28: A two-year course to deepen your understanding of the Catholic faith, perfect for teachers, catechists and those who want to grow in their faith. The course is online, but involves occasional meetings in Lancaster. Speak to Fr Philip for more details or email [email protected]

Youth Pilgrimage to Medjugorje: 30th July – 6th August with Youth 2000, for those who are 18-30 years of age, price £395.00. For further information please email www.youth2000.org

APF/Mill Hill: Time, once again, to empty the Red Boxes. For the past 90 years the red box has reminded us all of our shared responsibility through baptism, to make sure our Blessed Lord is known throughout the world. By our generosity and prayers we fulfill this important obligation. Never doubt the vital part this plays in promoting God's love for humanity.
Michael Doyle, Hon. Sec. Sec/Treasurer for St.Begh's parish

Our vision is that through the power of the Holy Spirit, Youth 2000 will raise up a new generation of saints to evangelise the nations.

06/06/2026

Seven Day Lamps will be lit this week for the following intentions:

Sacred Heart: (1) Brian Woodend (2) Isa Hornsby

Our Lady: (1) Sally & Arthur Graham (2) Margaret McCarten & Lesley Sanczuk (3) Sylvia Healy

St. Therese: Todd Family & Claire

St. Joseph: John McCoy & Bill Smith

Our Lady of Sorrows: (1) Ronnie & Martin Hardie (2) Rosina & Danny Herbert

Our Lady Quay Street: (1) The People of the Parish (2) The Parish Sick

06/06/2026

Please Remember in your prayers

Hugh Cassidy, Elizabeth Hopper, Thomas Jones, Mary Taylorson, Matthew Wilkinson, Eileen McFarlane, Thelma Bell, Philip Quinn, Michelle Cartmell and all those whose anniversary occurs around this time

May they rest in God’s Peace.

Please also remember those who are sick, frail, or housebound, in your prayers.

03/06/2026

During his Wednesday General Audience, Pope Leo XIV recalled that Thursday marks the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, encouraging the faithful to keep ...

30/05/2026

Thy Kingdom Come has released a new interview with Bishop Nicholas Hudson in which he reflects on the life of Saint Carlo Acutis.

30/05/2026

MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS FOR THE COMING WEEK

Monday, 1st June: St. Justin, Martyr
No Mass

Tuesday, 2nd June: Sts. Peter & Marcellinus, Martyrs
10.00am. Quay Street
Myles & Jean Quinn

Wednesday, 3rd June: St. Charles Lwanga & Comp. Martyrs
7.00pm. St. Begh’s
Doris Dougan

Thursday, 4th June: Feria
10.30am. Quay Street
Pauline Sewell

Friday, 5th June: St. Boniface, Bishop & Martyr
9.15am. St. Begh’s
Patricia Sharp

Saturday, 6th June: St. Norbert, Bishop
10.15am. Quay Street
Special Intention (PD)

Vigil for Sunday
4.45pm. St. Begh’s
Harry, Mary & Catherine Fisher
Arthur Hillon (MH)
Nicola McGregor
Bertie James (still born)
For a successful Operation (DC)

Sunday, 7th June: CORPUS CHRISTI
8.30am. Quay Street
Clare Brannon
10.00am. St. Begh’s
John Connery
Family Unity
Mary Taylorson
Alf Nixon
Ronnie & Martin Hardie

30/05/2026

Seven Day Lamps will be lit this week for the following intentions:

Sacred Heart: (1) May, John & Mary Ann Rule (2) Hooper & Sharp Families

Our Lady: (1) Patricia Sharp (2) Margaret McCarten & Lesley Sanczuk (3) Winifred Bolton

St. Therese: Pauline Sewell

St. Joseph: Brian Woodend

Our Lady of Sorrows: (1) Eileen Rogan (2) Private Intention

Our Lady Quay Street: (1) The People of the Parish (2) The Parish Sick

30/05/2026

Please Remember in Your Prayers all those whose anniversary occurs around this time, including Eileen Rogan and Patricia Sharp.

May they rest in God’s Peace.

Please also remember those who are sick, frail, or housebound, in your prayers.