What’s On & Features
Easter Services
The Third Station
by Phil Roberts
Combining inspiration from a visit
to the Holy Land and a perspective on his own faith journey, parishioner Phil Roberts reflects on the Third Station of the Cross, “Jesus Falls for the First Time.”
Download to read this article in full and enjoy the picture of The Third Station displayed in our church!
With thanks to Catena, the magazine of the Catenian Association, in which this article was first published (May 2025).
With thanks also, to Paul Jackson, parishioner of
Our Lady and All Saints, Parbold for the photograph.
If you are interested in finding out about the Catenian Association, please go to our section on Parish Life/ Parish Teams/Organisations and click the buttons for our Local Contact or the link to the Catenian Association website.
SVP and Mini Vinnies
Lenten Foodbank
Giving Calendar
You are invited to use the Giving Calendar this Lent for the Food Bank, which can be found at the back of church. It itemises some of the most asked for items. Following the calendar this Lent will give you a wonderful donation for our Food Bank by Holy week.
More Events coming soon…..
Saturday 2nd May 2026
An afternoon of Recollection for Women
Archdiocese of Liverpool Events
Solemn Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Saint John the Evangelist, Burscough.
See details on poster below and for any enquiries,
please contact 01704 8992205
Haydock
Male Voice Choir
Saturday 18th April 2026
Back by popular demand!
Haydock Male Voice Choir – performing a concert in our Church.
Tickets are priced £10.00 and can be purchased via the Parish Office: (01257) 463248 or email: parbold@hotmail.com
Pilgrimage for Young Adults Assisi
29th November – 2nd December 2026
You will spend time in the hometown of Saint Francis of Assisi and resting place of Saint Carlo Acutis. Book by 10th April, to receive an advance booking price of £940 pp, saving £50 off the full price.
Interested?
Click on brochure to view and
register for an online info evening on 24th March 2026 by clicking the link:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Jx7E3NC3a0ukkJXsNYZvd0NAX7VxublHgy77U7ThJxFURU8wWFhNMTFLTVE5UUZJS0NZOUxSSlRUQS4u
For further enquiries, please contact Moses at m.mui@rcaol.org.uk
Help us shape a Vision for Young People in our Church
The Pastoral Development department are reviewing youth ministry across the archdiocese and are looking for insight and ideas to help us become a church where young people and young adults flourish.
This is an invitation to bring ideas and thoughts to a meeting at
7:30—9:00pm, Monday 20th April
Saint Joseph’s, Wrightington WN6 9PA.
This meeting is open to all; young and old, lay and ordained, parents, carers and grandparents; whether you have experience with young people or not.
They especially want to hear from young people:
if you are in Year 7 or above, please come along.
YOUR CHURCH NEEDS YOU!
Adult Faith Formation:
Ampleforth Abbey
Ampleforth Abbey bring the prayerful, peaceful atmosphere of the abbey into daily life, wherever you happen to be, with their Home Retreats.
Offering spiritual and sometimes challenging reflections, Home Retreats are released on Saturdays at 11.00am and last between 10 and 30 minutes.
An example can be found by clicking this link:
Fr Abbot Robert ‘A LIFE WORTH FIGHTING FOR’
You can watch them on Youtube:
‘Ampleforth Abbey Liturgy’
www.youtube.com/@ampleforthabbeyliturgy4569
or
you can listen to them on their podcast
‘Ampleforth Abbey Podcast’
Adult Faith Formation:
Bible Study: The Chosen
Resuming Friday 10th April at Saint John the Evangelist, Burscough
Catholic Pic
March 2026 Edition
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