Last Updated: Saturday 20th August 2022 – 2:00pm
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Newsletter – 21st/22nd Sunday in Ordinary time – 21st/28th August 2022
The parish newsletter for the 21st & 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time is available here.
Newsletter – The Assumption – 14th August 2022
The parish newsletter for the solemnity of the Assumption is available here.
Newsletter – 19th Sunday in Ordinary time – 7th August 2022
The parish newsletter for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time is available here.
Newsletter – 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 31st July 2022
The parish newsletter for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time is available here.
Newsletter – 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 24th July 2022
The parish newsletter for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time is available here.
Newsletter – 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 17th July 2022
The parish newsletter for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time is available here.
Newsletter – 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 10th July 2022
The parish newsletter for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time is available here.
Newsletter – 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 3rd July 2022
The parish newsletter for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time is available here.
Newsletter – 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 26th June 2022
The parish newsletter for the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time is available here.
Newsletter – The Most Holy Body and Blood of the Lord – 19th June 2022
The parish newsletter for The Most Holy Body and Blood of the Lord is available here.
Newsletter – The Most Holy Trinity – 12th June 2022
The parish newsletter for The Most Holy Trinity is available here.
Newsletter – Pentecost – 5th June 2022
The parish newsletter for Pentecost is available here.
Newsletter – 7th Sunday of Easter – 29th May 2022
This parish newsletter for the 7th Sunday of Easter is available here.
The June edition of The Catholic Voice of Lancaster is available to download from our front page.
Newsletter – 6th Sunday of Easter – 22nd May 2022
The parish newsletter for the 6th Sunday of Easter is available here.
Canon Adrian Video Messages from the Holy Land
Canon Adrian recorded three video messages from his pilgrimage to the Holy Land
Newsletter – 5th Sunday of Easter – 14th May 2022
The parish newsletter for the 5th Sunday of Easter is available here.
Newsletter – 4th Sunday of Easter – 8th May 2022
The parish newsletter for the 4th Sunday of Easter
Newsletter – 3rd Sunday of Easter – 1st May 2022
The parish newsletter for the 3rd Sunday of Easter is available here to view.
The latest edition of The Catholic Voice of Lancaster is available in our churches and online. In this month’s edition there is an article by parishioner Mike Laking on his aid visit for Ukraine.
Newsletter – 2nd Sunday of Easter – 24th April 2022
The parish newsletter for the 2nd Sunday of Easter is available here to view.
A selection images from both St Andrew’s and St Mary’s at Easter are available here to view.
Newsletter – Palm Sunday – 10th April 2022
The parish newsletter for Palm Sunday is available here.
Newsletter – 5th Sunday in Lent – 3rd April 2022
The parish newsletter for the 5th Sunday in Lent is available here.
Newsletter – 4th Sunday in Lent – 27th March 2022
The parish newsletter for the 4th Sunday in Lent is available here.
Newsletter – 3rd Sunday in Lent – 20th March 2022
The parish newsletter for the 3rd Sunday in Lent is available here.
Newsletter – 2nd Sunday in Lent – 13th March 2022
The parish newsletter for the 2nd Sunday in Lent is available here.
Newsletter – 1st Sunday in Lent – 6th March 2022
The parish newsletter for the 1st Sunday in Lent is available here to view.
Newsletter – 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 27th February 2022
The parish newsletter for 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time is available to view here.
Newsletter – 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 20th February 2022
The parish newsletter for the 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time is available to view here.
Newsletter – 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 13th February 2022
The parish newsletter for the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time is available to view here.
Newsletter – 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 6th February 2022
The parish newsletter for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time is available to view here.
Catholic Voice – February 2022
The February edition of The Catholic Voice of Lancaster is available to view here.
Newsletter – 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 30th January 2022
The parish newsletter for the 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 30th January 2022
Newsletter – 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time – 23rd January 2022
The parish newsletter for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time is available here.
Newsletter – 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time – 16th January 2022
The parish newsletter for the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time is available here.
Chalking of the Door
Epiphany marks the occasion of a time-honoured Christian tradition of “chalking the doors.” You can find our more about this tradition and instructions on how you can chalk your door at home here.
Newsletter – The Baptism of the Lord – 9th January 2022
The parish newsletter for feast of The Baptism of the Lord is available here.
Newsletter – 2nd Sunday After Christmas – 2nd January 2022
The parish newsletter for the Second Sunday after Christmas is available here.
Newsletter – The Holy Family – 26th December 2021
The parish newsletter for the feast of The Holy Family is available here.
Newsletter – Fourth Sunday of Advent – 18th/19th December 2021
The parish newsletter for the Fourth Sunday of Advent is available here.
Newsletter – Third Sunday of Advent – 11th/12th December 2021
The parish newsletter for the Third Sunday of Advent is available here.
Catholic Voice – December 2021
The December edition of The Catholic Voice of Lancaster is available here.
Newsletter – Second Sunday of Advent – 4th/5th December 2021
The parish newsletter for the Second Sunday of Advent is available here.
Newsletter – First Sunday of Advent – 27th/28th November 2021
The parish newsletter for the First Sunday of Advent is available here.
Note: The Saturday Vigil Mass will not be live streamed this weekend. In its place the Sunday Evening Mass on the 28th November at 6:00pm will be streamed.
Newsletter – Our Lord Jesus Christ King of the Universe – 20th/21st November 2021
Newsletter – 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time – 13th/14th November 2021
The parish newsletter for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time is available here.
Newsletter – 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time – 6th/7th November 2021
The parish newsletter for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time is available here.
Newsletter – All Saints – 30th/31st October 2021
The parish newsletter for All Saints is available here.
Newsletter – 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 23rd/24th October 2021
The parish newsletter for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time is available here.
Newsletter – 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 16TH/17TH October 2021
The parish newsletter for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time is available here.
Newsletter – 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 9TH/10TH October 2021
The parish newsletter for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time is available here.
Canon Adrian 40th Anniversary Mass & Reception
Booking is now open for the Mass to celebrate Canon Adrian’s 40 years of priestly ministry on the 16th November 2021 at 7:00pm at St Andrew’s.
Place are limited. You can make you booking here.
Catholic Voice – October 2021
The latest edition of The Catholic Voice of Lancaster is available in church and online.
This month’s edition includes an article on St Andrew’s.
You can view the month’s edition here.
Newsletter – 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 2nd/3rd October 2021
The parish newsletter for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time is available here.
Newsletter – 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 25th/26th September 2021
The parish newsletter for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time is available here.
Candidacy for Holy Orders
On Saturday 18th September at a ceremony at Lancaster Cathedral, Mike Laking received Candidacy from Bishop Paul.
This is a significant step in Mike’s journey towards ordination to the Permanent Diaconate in the Diocese
You can find more information and pictures here.
Newsletter – 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 18th/19th September 2021
The parish newsletter for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time is available here.
Canon Adrian 40th Anniversary Dinner
Click here to book
Newsletter – 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 11th/12th September 2021
The parish newsletter for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time is available here.
The Catholic Voice of Lancaster – September 2021
The latest edition of the Diocesan newspaper is available here to view.
You can also pick up a copy in our churches.
Newsletter – 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time – 4th/5th September 2021
The parish newsletter for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time is available here.
Newsletter – 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time – 28TH/29TH August 2021
The parish newsletter for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time is available here.
Wine & dessert evening – Friday 24th September 2021
Our first parish event in over 18 months is on Friday 24th September from 7:00pm in the Haydock Room. Registration is required and places are limited.
Video History of Cottam & The Haydock Family
A collection of videos by local filmmaker Gary Cunliffe have been produced which cover the history of Cottam & Cottam Hall, The Haydock Family and our own church of St Andrew & Blessed George Haydock.
Click here to view this 12 part video series.
Newsletter – 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time – 7TH/8TH August 2021
The parish newsletter for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time is available here.
Newsletter – Assumption of the Blessed Virgin 14th/15th August 2021
The parish newsletter for the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin is available here.
Please note this weekend is the solemnity of The Assumption of our Blessed Lady.
The Vigil Mass on Saturday 14th August will not be live streamed.
The Sunday 6:00pm Mass on 15th August will be streamed. We will revert back to Saturday the following week.
Newsletter – 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 7TH/8TH August 2021
The parish newsletter for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time is available here.
Newsletter – 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 31st July 2021 / 1st August 2021
The parish newsletter for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time is available here.
Newsletter – 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 24th/25th July 2021
The parish newsletter for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time is available here.
Newsletter – 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 10th/11th July 2021
The parish newsletter for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time is available here.
In addition we have our own parish guidelines which can be read here.
Our first parish social for over 18 months will be on Friday 24th September. More details here.
Canon Adrian will be celebrating his 40th anniversary of ordination in November. We have a celebratory meal planned at Bartle Hall for Thursday 28th October. In addition there will be a thanksgiving Mass and reception following on Tuesday 16th November. More information will be available in September.
Newsletter – 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 10th/11th July 2021
The parish newsletter for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time is available here.
Newsletter – 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 3rd/4th July 2021
The parish newsletter for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time is available here.
Newsletter – 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 26th/27th June 2021
The parish newsletter for the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time is available here.
The First Holy Communion Mass took place on the 24th June at 7:00pm and can be rewatched here.
This weekend the Vigil Mass will not be live streamed. Sunday evening Mass at 6:00pm on the 27th June will be streamed.
The Catholic Voice of Lancaster, July Edition, is available to read here.
The next edition of the Voice will be in September 2021, and will be available online and once again as a paper edition in church.
COTTAM SVP Gets City Recogntion
The Mayor of Preston has congratulated the SVP in Cottam for their efforts during the COVID pandemic. You can read the Mayor’s letter here.
Change to streaming Next Weekend
The vigil Mass on Saturday 26th June (13th Sunday in Ordinary) will not be streamed. The Sunday 27th June evening Mass at 6:00pm will be streamed in its place.
Newsletter – 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 19th/20th June 2021
The parish newsletter for the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time is available here.
Newsletter – 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 12th/13th June 2021
The parish newsletter for the 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time is available here.
Newsletter – Corpus Christi – 5th/6th June 2021
The parish newsletter for Corpus Christi is available here.
Newsletter – The Most Holy Trinity – 29th/30th May 2021
The parish newsletter for The Most Holy Trinity is available here.
Newsletter – Pentecost – 22nd/23rd May 2021
The parish newsletter for Pentecost is available here.
Newsletter 7th Sunday of Easter Sunday – 16th/17th May 2021
The parish newsletter for the 7th Sunday of Easter is available here.
Newsletter 6th Sunday of Easter Sunday – 8th/9th May 2021
The parish newsletter for the 6th Sunday of Easter is available here.
The Ascension Day evening Mass will be live streamed on our YouTube channel on Thursday 13th May 2021 at 7:00pm.
Newsletter 5th Sunday of Easter Sunday – 1st/2nd May 2021
The parish newsletter for the 5th Sunday of Easter is available here.
Newsletter 4th Sunday of Easter Sunday – 24th/25th April 2021
The parish newsletter for the 4th Sunday of Easter is available here.
Bishop Paul has written a pastoral letter for Good Shepherd Sunday. You can read it here.
A reflection from the Catholic Bishops of England and Wales is available to read here.
Newsletter 3rd Sunday of Easter Sunday – 17th/18th April 2021
The parish newsletter for the 3rd Sunday of Easter is available here.
Newsletter 2Nd Sunday of Easter Sunday – 10th/11th April 2021
The parish newsletter for the 2nd Sunday of Easter is available here.
Holy Week & easter 2021 – Catch Up
Newsletter – Easter Sunday – 3rd/4th April 2021
The parish newsletter for Easter Sunday is available here.
Holy Week & Easter Streamed Services
All our streamed services, readings, reflections and extra videos are available on our dedicated Holy Week and Easter page. The Triduum booklet for our parishes is available to view and print. This will be updated regularly. An image gallery from St Andrew’s will be available shortly. Click here to access this resource.
Catholic Voice of Lancaster – April 2021
The latest edition of The Catholic Voice of Lancaster for April 2021 is available here.
Newsletter – Palm Sunday – 27th/28th March 2021
The parish newsletter for Palm Sunday is available here.
Exposition to Mark Covid Day of Prayer – 23rd March 2021
There will be Exposition at St Andrew’s to mark the one year anniversary of the first national lockdown on Tuesday 23rd March 2021 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm.
Full details here.
Newsletter – 5th Sunday of Lent – 20th/21st March 2021
The parish newsletter for the 5th Sunday of Lent is available here.
HoLY WEEK – BOOKING ESSENTIAL
We will shortly release the booking page for the Holy Week services. This will be available from the from page of the parish website. If you would like to attend in person then it is essential that you register. Both churches are very limited in numbers, and we expect demand to be high.
Newsletter – 4th Sunday of Lent – 13th/14th March 2021
The parish newsletter for the 4th Sunday of Lent (Laetare Sunday) is available here.
Newsletter – 3rd Sunday of Lent – 6th/7th March 2021
The parish newsletter for the 3rd Sunday of Lent is available here.
Newsletter – 2nd Sunday of Lent – 27th/28th February 2021
The parish newsletter for the 2nd Sunday of Lent is available here.
Catholic Voice of Lancaster – March 2021
The latest edition of the Diocesan newspaper is available to view here.
Newsletter – 1st Sunday of Lent – 20th/21st February 2021
The parish newsletter for the 1st Sunday of Lent is available here.
lenten Almsgiving
The Rwanda Group Trust, a registered & local Catholic charity based in Preston, is seeking to raise funds for the poorest of the poor in Rwanda. More information here including how you can buy a goat to support the people.
Prayer at Home – Ash Wednesday
Newsletter – 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 13th/14th February 2021
The parish newsletter for the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time is available here.
Readings of the Day
You can now access the readings for the current day directly from our website. The link is the right hand side of the front page underneath the newsletter.
Newsletter – 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 6th/7th February 2021
The parish newsletter for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time is available here.
Newsletter – 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 30th/31st January 2021
The parish newsletter for the 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time is available here.
Bishop Patrick O’Donoghue RIP
The fifth Bishop of Lancaster, Patrick O’Donoghue, died on Sunday 24th January 2021. Bishop Patrick’s requiem was held on Tuesday 26th January. Our page has tributes from Bishop Paul and Father Robert Billing along with a video of the requiem Mass.
Click here to read and view.
Catholic Voice 0f Lancaster – February 2021
The latest edition of The Catholic Voice of Lancaster is available here to read.
Online Courses from The Christian Heritage Centre
A number of courses are running at The Christian Heritage Centre which is based at Stonyhurst. More information here.
Newsletter – 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time – 23rd/24th January 2021
The parish newsletter for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time is available here.
Change of Mass Time – Friday 22nd January
Please note the morning Mass on Friday 22nd January will be at 7:30am.
Newsletter – 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time – 16th/17th January 2021
The parish newsletter for the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time is available here.
Public Mass resumes from 16th January 2021
Both our churches will resume public worship from this weekend.
Full details are contained here.
Newsletter – The Baptism of the lord – 9th/10th January 2021
The parish newsletter for The Baptism of the Lord is available here.
Public Mass Suspended – Both churches Closed
Following the publication of the letter from the Directors of Public Health, Canon Adrian has reluctantly suspended public Mass and closed both our churches from 9th January 2021.
Full details are contained here.
Epiphany Blessing – Chalking of the Doors
Newsletter – 2nd Sunday after Christmas 2nd/3rd January 2021
The parish newsletter for the 2nd Sunday after Christmas is available here.
The Epiphany of the Lord – Wednesday 6th January 2021
Mass will be celebrated at St Andrew’s at 9:15am & 7:00pm on the Epiphany.
The 7:00pm will also be live streamed on the parish YouTube channel.
apostolic letter patris Corde
You can read the Holy Father’s apostolic letter, Patris Corde, here
Pastoral Letter for the Solemnity of the hOly Bishop
Christmas 2020
Newsletter – Holy Family – 26th/27th December 2020
The parish newsletter for the feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph is available here.
Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Mass
All four Masses at St Andrew’s and St Mary’s on Christmas Eve and Christmas day are fully booked. Please do not attend if you have not received a confirmed place.
All three Masses from St Andrews (5:30pm & 8:30pm on Christmas Eve, and 10:30am on Christmas Day) will be live streamed on our YouTube channel.
Blessing of the Cribs
Canon Adrian blesses the cribs at St Andrew’s and St Mary’s. Click here to watch.
Newsletter – The Fourth Sunday of Advent – 19th/20th December 2020
The parish newsletter for the Fourth Sunday of Advent is available here.
Bishop Paul Pastoral Letter for the Second Sunday of Advent
Click here to read Bishop Paul’s letter.
Christmas Mass Online
Our Christmas Day (and Eve) services are fully booked. Please do not attend St Andrew’s if you do not have registered place.
We will be streaming three services from St Andrew’s during this period. Full details here.
Newsletter – The third Sunday of Advent – 12th/13th December 2020
The parish newsletter for the Third Sunday of Advent is available here.
Newsletter – The Second Sunday of Advent – 5th/6th December 2020
The parish newsletter for The Second Sunday of Advent is available here.
Newsletter – The first Sunday of Advent – 28th/29th November 2020
The parish newsletter for The First Sunday of Advent is available here.
Christmas Mass Booking
All our Christmas services are now over subscribed. We are in the process of finalising the seating plan and we will email all applicants, successful or otherwise, by Monday 7th December 2020.
Public Mass Resumes – From Wednesday 2nd December 2020
Public Mass at both St Mary’s & St Andrew’s will resume from 2nd December. Please check newsletter for latest information.
Catholic Voice – December 2020
The latest edition of The Catholic Voice is now available to read here.
Newsletter – 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time – 14th/15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
The parish newsletter for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time is available here.
Both our churches are currently closed for public worship. The churches are open for private prayer at the times stated in the newsletter.
Newsletter – 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time – 7th/8th November
The parish newsletter for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time is available here.
Both our churches are currently closed for public worship. The churches are open for private prayer at the times stated in the newsletter.
Our cemetery Mass takes place, available online via YouTube, this Sunday 8th at 3:00pm
Public Mass Suspended
Following the announcement from the government, public Mass will be suspended from 5th November 2020. Latest information is contained here.
Newsletter – All Saints – 31st October/1st November
The parish newsletter for All Saints is available here.
Newsletter -30th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 24th/25th October
The parish newsletter for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time is available here
Newsletter -29th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 17th/18th October
The parish newsletter for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time is available here
Newsletter -28th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 10th/11th October
The parish newsletter for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary time is available here.
Newsletter -27th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 3rd/4th October
The parish newsletter for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time is available here.
Catholic Voice – New Edition – September 2020
The latest edition of The Catholic Voice of Lancaster is now available to read online or to download to your device. Click here to view.
Newsletter -26th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 26th/27th september
The parish newsletter for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time is available here.
October Parish Rosary – Online
We will again be starting our online Rosary, via Zoom, during October.
Full details including a booking form are contained here.
Newsletter -25th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 19th/20th september
The parish newsletter for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time is available here.
Newsletter -24th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 12th/13th september
The parish newsletter for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time is available here.
Newsletter -23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time – 5th/6th september
The parish newsletter for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time is available here.
NOvena for Deacon John – 31st August – 8th September
There is a novena for the recovery of Deacon John taking place from Monday 31st August to Tuesday 8th September. Full details are available here.
Catholic Voice – New Edition – September 2020
The latest edition of The Catholic Voice of Lancaster is now available to read online or to download to your device. Click here to view.
Newsletter -22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time – 29th/30th August
The parish newsletter for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time is available here.
Newsletter – 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time – 22nd/23rd August
The parish newsletter for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time is available here.
Newsletter – The Assumption – 15th/16th August
The parish newsletter for The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is available here.
Public Mass continues as Normal
All services at St Mary’s and St Andrew’s continue as normal. We are following government guidance and have clear sanitisation and social distancing in place.
Read more about the measures we have introduced here.
Newsletter – 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 1st/2nd August
The parish newsletter for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time is available here.
Newsletter – 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 1st/2nd August
The parish newsletter for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time is available here.
Newsletter – 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 25th/26th July
The parish newsletter for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time is available here.
Newsletter – 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 18th/19th July
The parish newsletter for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time is available here.
If you haven’t already registered, please ensure you complete your details here.
Virtual Lancaster Lourdes Pilgrimage 2020
The Lancaster Lourdes organising committee writes…..
Bishop Paul Swarbrick invites us to join him in a virtual pilgrimage to Lourdes.
Sadly this year we’re not able to travel to Lourdes, however we’re bringing Lourdes to your homes. From 24th July to 1st August, the week we would usually be in Lourdes. We will have live streamed Masses, times of prayer, Rosary, reflections and stories of Lourdes.
Click here for the full programme.
Newsletter – 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 11th/12th July
The parish newsletter for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time is available here.
If you haven’t already registered, please ensure you complete your details here.
Newsletter – 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 4th/5th July
The parish newsletter for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time is available here.
Please register if you are attending Mass.
Resumption of public mass
Full details of the resumption of public Mass at St Andrew’s & St Mary’s is now available.
Newsletter – Saint Peter & Saint Paul – 27th/28th June
The parish newsletter for the solemnity of Saint Peter & Saint Paul is available here.
The newsletter includes information on the resumption of public liturgies from Saturday 4th July 2020.
Newsletter – 12th SUnday in Ordinary Time – 20th/21st June
The parish newsletter for the 12th Sunday in Ordinary time is available here.
St Andrew’s Re-OPens
We are delighted to announce that St Andrew’s will open for private prayer from Sunday 21st June at specific times throughout the week.
Full details, including guidance you need to follow, are contained here.
Newsletter – The Most Holy Body & blood of the Lord – 14th June
The parish newsletter for The Most Holy Body & Blood of the Lord is now available here.
Details include the re-opening of St Andrew’s and the Corpus Christi Procession at St Walburge’s this Sunday.
Feasts Celebrated week commencing 7th June
Canon Adrian discusses the feasts celebrated this week.
Newsletter – Trinity Sunday – 7th June 2020
The parish newsletter for the Trinity Sunday is now available here.
Feasts Celebrated week commencing 31st May
Newsletter pentecost – 31st May 2020
The parish newsletter for the Pentecost is now available here.
Devotion to the Sacred Heart live from St Andrew’s
Join Canon Adrian and other parishioners for Devotion to the Sacred Heart.
Each Wednesday in May at 7pm via Zoom.
More details available here.
Newsletter 7th Sunday of Easter – 24th May 2020
The parish newsletter for the 7th Sunday of Easter is now available here.
The newsletter includes information on National Rosary initiative, a video from Bishop Paul and full details of attending Mass virtually from St Andrews’s starting this Saturday.
Live Mass from St Andrew’s via Youtube
Newsletter 6th Sunday of Easter – 17th May 2020
The parish newsletter for the 6th Sunday of Easter is now available here.
Ascension Day – Thursday 21st May – 7:00pm
Mass will be streamed live from St Andrew’s for the first time via YouTube.
Full details are in this weeks newsletter.
Newsletter 5th Sunday of Easter – 10th May 2020
The parish newsletter for the 5th Sunday of Easter is now available here.
Newsletter 4th Sunday of Easter – 3rd May 2020
The parish newsletter for the 4th Sunday of Easter is now available here.
online Parish Rosary – Wednesday’s in May
Join Canon Adrian and other parishioners as we pray the Rosary each Wednesday in May at 7pm.
Full details available here.
Catholic Voice of Lancaster – May 2020
For the first time in 29 years, our Diocesan newspaper will only be available online.
Click here to download and read your copy.
Newsletter 3rd Sunday of Easter – 26th April 2020
The parish newsletter for the 3rd Sunday of Easter is now available here.
help from the parish mission Group
Mass Streamed from Cathedrals across the Country
The Catholic Bishops of England and Wales recognise that this time of the COVID-19
pandemic is affecting every person in our countries. Those who are sick, and their
families, are suffering many hardships of isolation from contact with those they love.
Our front-line workers in hospitals and in care homes all over our lands are giving
exceptional service to those who are vulnerable at this time.
In order to show a spiritual solidarity with all those who are involved in the ways
described above, each week from this Thursday, a Catholic Bishop will celebrate Mass
in their Cathedral. More details available here.
2nd Sunday of Easter – 19th April 2020
Reflections for the second Sunday of Easter are available here.
James, who is on placement at St Clare’s, has produced a wonderful video on the Mass and celebrating from home. ‘The Saint’s are with us at Mass’ can be viewed here.
Mass as always will be streamed live from St Clare’s at 10:00am. Click here to view the St Clare’s YouTube channel which has all services available on catch up.
Divine Mercy Sunday will be celebrated with Adoration & Benediction with Canon Adrian. A video for this will be available on Sunday 19th.
A Look back at Holy Week
A collection of videos and images from Holy Week is now available. Click here to view.
Holy Saturday & Easter Vigil
Canon Adrian has recorded a video with a reflection and reading on Holy Saturday.
The readings for the Easter Vigil and other downloads are now available. Click here to view.
Good Friday Stations of the Cross
Canon Adrian lead Stations of the Cross from St Andrew’s. Click here to view.
Good Friday
The readings from the day and other downloads are now available. Click here to view.
Holy Thursday
The reading from the day and other downloads are now available. Click here to view.
Alpha Course Starts Again in September
To find out more about our Alpha course click here.
Holy Week – ST Andrew’s & ST Mary’s
We will be publishing daily content on Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday. A video of Stations of the Cross from St Andrew’s will be available from 11:00am on Good Friday. Please check back regularly during this period.
Holy Week – Streamed Services from St Clare’s
All services during the Easter Triduum will be live streamed live from St Clare’s.
Holy Thursday
7:00pm – Mass of the Lord’s Supper
9:00pm – 10:00pm – Watching with the Lord
10:00pm – Compline (Night Prayer)
Good Friday
10:00am – Office of Readings and Morning Prayer
3:00pm – Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion
7:00pm – Prayers around the Cross, with Compline
Holy Saturday
10:00am – Office of Readings and Morning Prayer
8:30pm – Paschal and First Mass of Easter
Easter Sunday
10:00am – Mass for Easter Day
4:00pm – Exposition
4:30pm – Sung Vespers and Benediction
You can view all of these on St Clare’s dedicated YouTube channel. Click here to access.
Father Andrew explains how to have a Holy Week at Home
Palm Sunday
The readings and reflections from both Canon Adrian and Deacon John are now available for Palm Sunday. In addition we have have a document to guide you in holding a retreat at home. More information will be coming throughout Holy Week so please check back regularly.
Click here to view our Palm Sunday post.
Ruth White has updated us on the online resources that are available during this period.
Click here to view.
Bishop Paul Weekly Video Message – 30th March 2020
Bishop Paul has published his weekly video message.
Bishop Barron on Hope During the Coronavirus Pandemic
The coronavirus outbreak has left countless people all over the world asking themselves: Why is God allowing this to happen? How do we respond? And where can we find hope? In this bonus episode of “The Word on Fire Show,” we discuss these and other questions, exploring the ancient problem of evil, the impact of the virus on Catholic sacramental life, and other spiritual dimensions and effects of this crisis.
Pope Francis Gives Extraordinary Blessing
Pope Francis delivered an extraordinary blessing “To the City and to the World” on Friday 27th March 2020 to pray for an end to the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic. In his meditation, the Pope reflects on Jesus’ words to His disciples: “Why are you afraid? Have you no faith?” You can read an account from Vatican News here.
Bishop Paul Issues Decree – 26th March 2020
Bishop Paul has issued a decree, effective immediately, detailing special pastoral measures.
Click here to read.
Weekly Video Message from Bishop Paul – 24th March
The first weekly video from Bishop Paul has been released. Click here to view.
Both Churches Now closed
Following the advise from the Prime Minister both our churches will now be closed. You will not be able to visit. We will update via the website when the situation improves.
UK Diocesan Newspapers Now Online
Due to the current situation CathCom, who produce newspapers for many Catholic Diocese, have put a number of these online. The website www.churchpaper.co.uk has over 600 editions to view.
Live Streaming from St Clare’s
St Clare’s in Fulwood are now offering live streaming for many of their services. You can also view back previous day’s Mass on the YouTube channel.
Visit St Clare’s website for the full schedule. Click here to view.
Volunteers for Share-It! Foodbank
A message from the team at Share-IT! food bank.
Following government guidance, volunteers over 70 and others with underlying health issues or family vulnerability have been asked to step aside.
So we’re rather down on numbers.
We’re hoping to keep the food bank open on reduced hours:
Tuesday 10am – 11am / 1pm – 2pm
Wednesday 2pm – 3pm
Thursday 10am – 11am
Can you help and support the team? Contact Rosy Townsend rosy.townsend@gmail.com
Message from Canon Adrian
The Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, having consulted the Ordinaries of the Dioceses, has agreed that the cessation of public liturgies should begin from Friday evening 20th March 2020. Because of the situation the Church finds herself in, the obligation for the faithful to attend Holy Mass on a Sunday or Holy day of Obligation is removed, until further notice.
Please visit our parish website www.standrewscottam.org.uk for further information, where you will find links to where Mass is being streamed online, and other resources to help you pray at home during this time.
Let us all keep each other in our prayers at this time.
Mass Offerings
Canon Adrian continues to say Mass on a daily basis in private. If you would like a Mass offering during this period please use the contact form or post to the presbytery.
Church Opening
Both churches are now closed.
Resources
There are a number of resources that have been published that can help during this period.Please feel free to download these and use as part of your own personal prayer.
Live Streaming of Mass
There are a number of sources where you can follow the Mass from your own home.
Father Andrew at St Clare’s has produced an excellent resource whereby you can join him live for Mass and also on catch-up.