Welcome to Our Parishes
All Saints and Our Lady of Lourdes in the Diocese of ShrewsburyWe are part of the Catholic church in the Diocese of Shrewsbury.
Our churches have regular services and visitors and new members are always made warmly welcome.
Through this web site we hope you will find all the information you will need to attend a service, visit our church, make arrangements for a baptism, wedding, funeral or find out about special events. If you need further information please contact us.
SYNOD QUESTIONAIRES
We have already distributed over 200 of the questionnaires and continue
distributing them.
There are 3 links below:
- The first is a general explanation of what the Synod is
- The second is for those who attend church regularly
- The third is for those who may be on the fringes of the faith
Please download the relevant file, complete and return by the end of January 2022
Thank you
Just Breathe
NEW Light a Candle
If you have a special intention you can now light a virtual candle here on the OurParishes website
NEW Online Giving to the Parishes
For those Parishioners who normally give in the collection at Mass and wish to help the Parish at this time, an online donation page to allow you to donate to the Parish has been added to the Parish website.
Please be aware that a minimum donation of £5 is requested if giving in this way.
You can also Gift Aid your donation to help the Parish further.
If you want to Gift Aid your donation, please tick the box shown on the screen even if you have previously completed a Gift Aid Declaration form in favour of the Parish for regular giving made by Offertory Envelope or Standing Order.
Thank you for your support.
St Margaret Ward Stations of the Cross 2021
All Saints
| Sunday9:30am |
| Sunday5:00pm |
| Monday (Service)9:15am |
| Wednesday7:30pm |
| Thursday7:30pm |
| Friday9:15am |
| Saturday5:00pm |
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164 Carrington Lane
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Our Lady of Lourdes
| Sunday 11:00am |
| Tuesday7:30pm |
| Wednesday (Service)12:15pm |
| Friday12:15pm |
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Chapel Lane
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News from Our Parishes
Reflection Sunday 16th May 2021
A certain hollowness must have filled the disciples when Jesus rose from the dead, and especially the women who had loved Jesus so much. Last week this was very confusing to Jesus’ followers to find the very centre of their lives had been taken away. Then he...
Children’s Liturgy At Home May 2021
Eucharistic Ministers: Future Idea May 2021
Eucharistic Ministers: Future Idea Now with pandemic with us, over a year, its now looking more and more clear that some of our more elderly and vulnerable will not be returning to church. There definitely will be a greater need for visits with communion and other...
Lion King May 2021
LION KING We now once again have a new date and it will be happening 27th October 2022 and we will remind you all nearer the time.
CONFIRMATION Dates may 2021
We have been informed by the Bishop’s office that the Confirmation Mass which was cancelled last May will take place in the Autumn. Confirmation Mass has now been confirmed, for 8th October. Linda will contact parents with the dates to finish off the programme....
First Communion Dates – February 2021
First Communion After much thought, planning and trying to allow it to be the best celebration. Last years group will make their First Holy Communion on the following dates as follows: All Saints - Saturday 3rd July 2021 St Margaret Ward - Saturday 10th July...
Easter Sunday Dinner for Families February 2021
Easter Sunday Dinner for Families Like Christmas but on a smaller scale, we plan to supply a small Easter package consisting of Chicken, Ham, Vegetables, and Dessert. Hoping to supply to families as donations allow. From next week and all through Lent the boxes at the...
All Saints Offertory Envelopes
ATTENTION ALL SAINTS OFFERTORY ENVELOPE USERS The new boxes of envelopes for the Tax Year 2021-22 are now available, for collection in the church entrance porch. The boxes for Gift Aiders have your name on the lid, while Non-Gift Aid donors are free to choose any...
Lenten Campaign-Easter Sunday Dinner February 2021
Lenten Campaign-Easter Sunday Dinner We have been having some discussion and we were so pleased with our Christmas Appeal and the delight with being able to make Christmas special for so many families, we are now planning something on a smaller scale for Easter. We...
Lenten Talks – February 2021
Lenten Talks They are now organised and here are the dates. They can only be Livestreamed as no gatherings allowed except for Masses. But they will be livestreamed. Here are the evenings: Margaret Lillis - Friday 26th February - 7.30pm Margaret Lillis - Friday 12th...
Visits to the Sick
Please do let Father Ned know if there are any parishioners who are sick in the parish and if they wish have a visit.
Ring the Parish office on 0161 962 4444 or use the form below.
The Trinity – Issue 8 – Winter 2016
The latest issue of The Trinity (Issue 8) is available from all churches now. This issue includes: Prayer and Vulnerability - Revisiting Sister Joann Heinritz's visit in 2015 All Saints' Children's & youth Centre - 30th Anniversary Attendance Allowance - The Facts A...
Wheat or Gluten Intolerance?
If you are gluten or wheat intolerant you do not have to miss out on Communion. We are able to provide a gluten free alternative host for you. Simply inform us of your requirement and we will take care of the rest.
~ All Are Welcome ~
News from…
All Saints
We are open for Worship 2nd January 2021
Recent News Just as we go to print we are now going into Tier 4 and we are still allowed to worship, so please continue to be vigilant and let us all keep to the rules. If you are at church, we ask that you do not mingle or gather outside church and continue the...
Christmas Flowers December 2020
Flowers The flowers for Christmas will be delivered on WEDNESDAY 23rd December at about 9ish. It would be greatly appreciated if as many people as possible could help to arrange them. Unfortunately, Anita will not be around but there will be a list of suggestions for...
Manchester Marathon – 2 April 2017
The Manchester Marathon will be taking place on Sunday 2 April 2017. Please note the slight change to the route from previous years. This will impact your journey to Mass at All Saints for the 9:30am service. Below is a map of the route, you can download this if...
Defibrillator Training – All Saints
We will be running Defibrillator Training after 7.30pm Mass on Wednesday 23rd November. We ask parishioners who attend 9.30am or 5.00pm Mass on a Sunday to volunteer to have this training so that the Defibrillator can be used if there is ever a need to do so. Please...
All Saints – Parish Council Meeting – 16 November 2016
There will be a Parish Council Meeting taking place on Wednesday 16th November 2016 after 7.30 Mass.
A Thank You from Joyce Salkeld
I am very pleased that Rachel Chidgey has taken over the running of the Piety Shop and I know she will do a great job. Just take a look at her first Christmas display which she has done this week. Thanks to all on the “helper’s rota” who have helped me over the many...
Our Lady of Lourdes
SVP Collection – Our Lady of Lourdes – 2016
The S.V.P. Collection held recently raised an amount of £115.00 which will help towards our work within the community, supporting those in need. Many, many thanks to all those who contributed to our appeal. If anyone is interested in joining or finding out more about...
Rotas – October 2016 – Our Lady of Lourdes
The new Rotas for Readers, Eucharistic Ministers and Welcomers are available this weekend. Please remember to collect your copy from the Sacristy. If you are unavailable on the dates given please contact Margaret Cornwall (Eucharistic Ministers) and Pat Fannon...
Important Parish Council Meeting – Our Lady of Lourdes – 12 October 2016
There has been some confusion with dates, so a new date has been arranged. Please put it in your diary . Our Lady of Lourdes - WEDNESDAY 12th October - 8pm. We know this a Wednesday but this is the only date available
Funding Required for Defibrillators
Some people have brought forward the suggestion that we really should have defibrillators in our churches. There is already one in St Margaret Ward through the school. We have made enquiries and the cost is around £1000. So we appeal to companies or people who maybe...
New Rotas – August 2016
The new Rotas for Readers, Eucharistic Ministers and Welcomers are available this weekend. Please remember to collect your copy from the Sacristy. If you are unavailable on the dates given please contact Margaret Cornwall (Eucharistic Ministers) and Pat Fannon...
Our Lady of Lourdes Summer Fair 2016 – Thank You
An enormous thank you for all the helpers who worked so hard and all who supported and attended the Summer Fair. In total we raised £1400 which is fantastic. This will be shared between the school and the church. Thank you once again Our Lady of Lourdes Summer Fair...
News from the Catholic World
Shrewsbury Youth Mission Team
Shrewsbury Youth Mission Team Calling all young adults! Join us once a month for The Collective, a new online group for young adults age 18+. We'll be meeting together on Zoom to chat, have some fun and grow in faith. The first meeting of 2021 is next Thursday, 14th...
Pope Francis: Spirit works in laypeople, ‘is not property of the hierarchy’
Pope Francis recent championed the position of the laity, criticising the culture of clericalism. Read the full article at the National Catholic Reporter.
CAFOD: Oscar Romero: A Life for God and the Poor
A short film recounting the life and death of CAFOD partner, Blessed Oscar Romero, the Catholic Archbishop of San Salvador who famously spoke out in defence of the poor and was martyred in 1980.
Pope Francis Signs Up!
At the end of the Prayer Vigil on Divine Mercy Sunday Pope Francis stage a meet and greet session during which a lady requested he autograph a cast adorning her broken left arm. He was only too happy oblige! Watch a replay of the entire Vigil...
Pope Francis to Release Document on the Family on 8 April 2016
The Tablet reports Pope Francis is to release the apostolic exhortation "Amoris Laetitia" on 8 April 2016. The document, "On Love in the Family" is Pope Francis' reflection on the synod on family and family life. Read more at The Tablet.
Pope’s Ash Wednesday Mass 2016
Pope Francis presides at Holy Mass on Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent, with the Rite of the blessing and bestowal of the Ashes and the sending out of the Missionaries of Mercy.