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ST PETER’S CHURCH (with St Joseph’s, Hurst Green)
Stonyhurst College – Stonyhurst – Clitheroe – Lancs – BB7 9PZ.

T: (01254) 826268      E: stpeterschurchstonyhurst@btinternet.com        Web: www.stpetersstonyhurst.org.uk

Parish Priest:   Fr Tim Curtis, SJ              Safeguarding Officer:     Niall Macfarlane (07786 432360
                          Salford Roman Catholic Diocese Trustees Registered Charity No 2500374   

  
23rd August 2026                     THE NEWSLETTER                   21st Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year A)
Mass Schedule                                                                                                                                                                   

(Each Saturday during term time there are confessions and a Holy Hour from 4.30pm with Benediction at 5.15pm)

L = Lately Dead, A = Anniversary of Death, R = Remembrance          M = Martyr, V = Virgin, B = Bishop, Pp = Pope
P = Personal Intention, S = Sick, B = Birthday   F = Founders Mass             D = Doctor, P = Priest, R = Religious

Please pray for the following, the anniversary of whose deaths occur at this time:    James O’Toole, Evelyn Tomlinson, Margaret Dixon, Eileen Mary Holden, John Graham Darren, Hamish Williamson Kirkpatrick, Leonard Newbold and Bernadette Armstrong.   May they rest in the peace of the Lord.

Readings at Mass

Diocesan Website:
http://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk
for information on our Diocese and what is happening.

Praying with the Pope in August 2026
For evangelisation in the city
Let us pray that in large cities often marked by anonymity and loneliness we find new ways to  proclaim the gospel, discovering creative paths to build community.

Look at www.ThePopeVideo.org for more information

Please pray for the following, the anniversary of whose deaths occur at this time:    Isobella Burns, Vincent Joseph Wilcock, Jo (Josephine) Nicholson, Alice Wilcock, William (Bill) Ramsdale and Bill Phillips. May they rest in the peace of the Lord.

Today
Is the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time.   In the gospel Peter recognizes who Jesus is and is given the keys to the Kingdom of Heaven.

Edward (Ted) Memorial Mass
The funeral of Ted took place in the week.   The 5.30pm Vigil Mass will be offered for the repose of his soul and for the consolation of his family.

Prayers for peace
Hopes for peace in the Middle East seem to be evaporating with hostilities resuming.   We still trust, however, that our prayers will be answered.

Parish Visiting
During this week, Fr Tim hopes to visit the sick and the housebound.   If you know of someone who needs a visit, please let him know.

Paul Warrilow RIP
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Paul Warrilow who died recently after a short illness.   Paul spent the whole of his teaching career at Stonyhurst and for many years was Higher Line boarding master. His funeral will take place in St Michael and St John Church, Clitheroe on Wednesday at 11am.  Guests are invited to share his passion for Aston Villa by wearing appropriate colours.   May he rest in peace!

Coffee Stop
Takes place on Thursday at 1.30pm in the Bowling Green Pavilion.   Why not come along and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and make some new friends.

Wedding Blessings
Please pray for Adam Crabtree and Felicia Adeoye who will be celebrating the Sacrament of Marriage in our church during the week.

ParkPlay
Will continue through the summer at 10.30am every Saturday morning in the field behind the Village Hall.   All children welcome.  if you’d like to learn more about becoming a Play Leader, contact Catriona on 07775 801057.

Next Sunday
Is the 22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time.   In the gospel Jesus takes the road to Jerusalem and tries to explain to his disciples what will happen to him there.

Getting ready for school
We pray for those getting ready for school, especially those who will start a new school.   Stonyhurst Staff have inset days this week.

Prayer Garden at St Joseph’s
Over the summer some of the staff at St Joseph’s have been working on a reflective garden.   It looks great.   Thanks for all the hard work.

Staff car park at St Joseph’s
Also at St Joseph’s, the staff carpark has been tarmacked.   Much easier to park there now.

Caritas Everystep campaign
Sponsored walk in Downham.  Saturday 5th September 2026 (Leaflets at the back of church)

Permanent deacons
The bishop is seeking men to serve in the diocese as permanent    deacons:   If you are a Catholic man interested in learning more about the Permanent Diaconate in the Diocese of Salford, please come along to the next ‘Come and See’ event.
There will be opportunities to talk to some of our deacons and find out more about their journey and the ministry without committing to anything further.    For more information please email diaconate@dioceseofsalford.org.uk

New Stations for the cemetery
The new stations have arrived and have been installed in the cemetery.   There is still some work to do.   There is still time to make a donation.   A list of benefactors will be buried under the “15th station” which depicts the resurrection of Jesus.   We have still to make some laminated guides to help people pray the stations.
A huge thank you to those who have made this project possible.