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Public Mass will resume this weekend. Canon Adrian has carefully reviewed the government advice and is satisfied that our procedures are COVID secure within both our churches. However, parishioners are reminded that there must be no mingling of households outside of the church. Once you have left the church after Mass you must return home…
Please consider writing to your MP expressing your concern on the ban imposed by the government.
St Andrew’s & St Mary’sAre Now Open For Services The Government announced that from Saturday 4th July 2020, communal acts of worship will be allowed in Catholic Churches. The Bishops’ Conference of England & Wales has given guidance that we need to follow to ensure we comply with government guidance and keep safe. Please read…
Welcome Home Resumption of Public Mass Details will be published later in the week in regard to resumption of public Mass at St Andrew’s and St Mary’s. The first public Mass at St Andrew’s will be the vigil Mass on Saturday 4th July 2020 at 5:30pm, which will also be streamed online.The first public Mass…
Pentecost Sunday – 31st May – 9am to 9pm Pope Francis is encouraging Catholics to pray the Rosary in their family homes during the month of May, especially when the Pandemic is making us aware of the value of our families and making it possible for us to pray together in lockdown at home. He…
Bishop Paul who was injured last Friday while exercising on his bike near Morecambe. He was admitted to the Royal Lancaster Infirmary that afternoon and diagnosed with a fractured skull and with damage to his left ear. On Sunday (10th), he was discharged so that he could continue his recovery at home. He would appreciate…
Congratulations to Deacon John & Julie on the occasion of their Golden Wedding Anniversary. John & Julie were married on the 9th May 1970 at St Joseph’s in Preston by Monsignor B.K. O’Neill.
Following the suspension of all our groups and events (except the Wednesday DropIn) we have been finding ways to help people stay connected and continue to nourish their faith. Here are a few things already up and running: Facebook: If you have Facebook please send us a friend request to ‘Metanoia Preston’ https://www.facebook.com/MetanoiaProject. On our news feed…
As our nation faces the unprecedented challenge of the coronavirus pandemic, Churches Together in England (CTE) is encouraging Christians across our nations to continue uniting in prayer, praying #PrayersOfHope in their homes at 7.00 pm each Sunday evening. Following the overwhelming response which the National Call to Prayer and Action received on Mothering Sunday, CTE…