St Cuthbert’s Parish, Bolton

Newsletter for Sunday 1st September“

There is nothing from without a man that entering into him, can defile him. But the things which come from a man, those are they that defile a man”

Sunday 18th August

John 6:25

“I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty”

A reminder of how to sponsor our very own Fr Chris who is preparing for his big running challenge this Autumn in support of the brilliant work of Caritas Diocese of Salford

He is planning to run the famous Camino de Santiago from Lourdes in France, through Spain and on until I reach the Cathedral de Santiago in Spain. A distance of 924km.

Please support him if you can and please share this post:

https://www.justgiving.com/page/fr-chris-camino

Sunday 28th July

2024 World Day for Grandparents and older people

Pope Francis’ message:

Let us show our tender love for the grandparents and the elderly members of our families. Let us spend time with those who are disheartened and no longer hope in the possibility of a different future.

In place of the self-centred attitude that leads to loneliness and abandonment, let us instead show the open heart and the joyful face of men and women who have the courage to say “I will not abandon you”, and to set out on a different path.
On this special day we pray for Mary, Mother of all the living, to keep grandparents constantly in her care.

We pray for grandparents; keep them and make them courageous, wise and caring.
We pray for the elderly who feel isolated at this time, so that they know they are never alone,
as you continue to be with them.
We pray for all who are ill, that they may experience your healing power and grace.
We pray for those who have died, that they are taken into your loving care and into their
eternal resting home.

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters.
He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness
for his name's sake

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.

You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
all the days of my life,
and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord
forever.

Exciting news from Diocese of Salford 🎉

We are delighted to announce a number of pilgrimage opportunities in celebration of the 2025 Pilgrims of Hope Jubilee.

From Lourdes and Lindisfarne, to Walsingham and Rome - and a wealth of opportunities on our very doorstep - there is something for everybody in this upcoming Year of Jubilee.

Find out more https://dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/jubilee-2025/pilgrimages/

What’s new in St Cuthberts Parish 😄

Summer is here and do things are quieter in the parish but there are still plenty of updates and events to read about. 👇

Sunday 21st July

“The Lord is my Shepherd, there is nothing I shall want “ 🐏

This summer through the month of August Manchester Cathedral are offering some fabulous activities for families and it is ALL FREE! 🎨🖌️📝✂️🎭🎶📖🙏🧩🧺
The Diocese of Manchester St Maxentius CE Primary School Bolton North East Mission Community Diocese of Manchester - Deanery of Bolton
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Sunday 7th July

Mark 6:1-6

“Prophets are respected everywhere except in their own home town and by their relatives and their family.”

A reminder that we have the monthly prayer meeting tonight- 2nd July- at St Thomas of Canterbury at 8pm

This month the theme will be joy!

If you would like to join remotely via zoom please get in touch with Lucy Cleary

Sunday 30th June

Mark 5:21-43

“My daughter,' he said, 'your faith has restored you to health; go in peace”

“Don’t be afraid; just believe.”

Gospel and Word of the Day - 16 June 2024 - Vatican News Read and listen on Vatican News to the readings from Scripture and the Gospel for today 16 June 2024 together with a meditation by Pope Francis.

Happy Fathers Day to everyone!

As we celebrate Father's Day today, we pray for all fathers and father figures in our lives - that they may be inspired by the example and intercession of Saint Joseph to live out their vocation to the fullest.

We pray particularly today for those fathers who are no longer with us.

St Joseph, patron saint of fathers, pray for us!

Sunday 16th June

“What can we say the kingdom of God is like? …It is like a mustard seed” Mark 4:26-34

(Apologies readers for the slow service on Facebook in last few weeks back on track now 🙏)

Some useful discussion about the General Election and Catholicism 🗳️

CSAN Statement on the General Election 2024 | ICN "There is one sign which we should never lack: the option for those who are least, those whom society discards." Pope Francis, Evangelii Gaudium, 195*The Prime Minister has called a General Election to be held in the United Kingdom on Thursday 4 July 2024. ...

19th May - Pentecost Sunday
Newsletter Supplement! It’s got everything this week from hanging baskets to cafes, events and even a job advert! Check it out 👇🔥

Like the disciples at Pentecost, we need to become Apostles...building a better future and a fairer world for all.
Bishop John Arnold.

🔥 Sunday 19th May - Pentecost Sunday 🔥

“And suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind, and it filled the entire house in which they were. Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire, which parted and came to rest on each one of them. And they were all filled with the holy Spirit and began to speak in different tongues, as the Spirit enabled them to proclaim.” (Acts 2:2-4)

It’s your Sunday Newsletter supplement 😀
12th May 2025

12th May 2024
7th Sunday after Easter

Mark 16: 15-20
“And the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God.”

✝️ Monthly prayer meeting - 7th May

A reminder that it’s the monthly prayer evening in St Joseph's church on Tuesday 7th May at 8 pm.
All welcome. The group will be reflecting on Mary

Any questions or for online joining instructions please contact Lucy Cleary

Check out this fabulous concert in our Parish this Wednesday!

Join us this Wednesday in Halliwell, Bolton, for the first of our 'Hail Queen of Heaven' concerts featuring the Cathedral Choir and pupils from St Joseph's RC Primary School

Wednesday 1 May, 6.30pm
St Joseph's RC Church, Halliwell
Free admission

https://salfordcathmusic.wordpress.com/2024/04/08/hail-queen-of-heaven/

St Cuthbert’s Parish, Bolton

🍇 Sunday 28th April 🍇
5th Sunday of Easter. John 15:1-8

“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; “

21st April. Good shepherd Sunday 🐏

More information from Diocese of Salford Young Adults Ministry on Good Shepherd Sunday 👀

In tomorrow's Gospel, we hear Jesus describing himself as The Good Shepherd who lays his life down for his sheep, so this special newsletter takes a look at all the latest updates on vocations to the priesthood and permanent diaconate in our diocese.

Read now at https://mailchi.mp/b8e624f81f71/good-shepherd-sunday-2024

Good morning and welcome to Clonard Monastery, Belfast. Thank you for joining us for this time of prayer on Monday of the Third week of Easter. May God bless you and all your loved ones throughout today.
Stephen, filled with grace and power, witnesses to Christ, becomes a threat to the synagogue and is arrested. Jesus tells the people to look beyond the bread they eat to the mystery, and to seek him in faith.

A Word of God from today’s Mass:

“The members of the Sanhedrin all looked intently at Stephen, and his face appeared to them like the face of an angel.”
Acts of the Apostles 6, 15

⭐️NEW! ⭐️

A brilliant new series of discussions starting in may on faith at St Cuthbert’s - all welcome