What’s happening at the Catholic Chaplaincy and the Holy Name this week
Will I meet my dog in heaven? A Catholic reflection on human care for creation
6pm Tuesday 1 April
Next Tuesday 1 April 6pm we will have a talk by Mark Dowd, who is a Salford-born journalist and former Dominican friar. Since 1987, he has worked in TV with Weekend World, Newsnight and Panorama and has created many documentaries. Learn more about Mark Dowd.
Mark your calendar for
Evening of Mercy
6pm Tuesday 8 April in the church
As we are organising an evening of reconciliation. As we approach Holy Week, we will gather to meditate upon the Stations of the Cross through the eyes of refugees and asylum seekers. There will also be a space for a reflective examination of conscience and confession during the stations.
Vespers (evening prayer)
5pm Tuesdays in Lent
The Vespers office is an evening prayer service that takes place at dusk. The term Vespers comes from the Latin word for “evening”. Early Christians continued the Jewish custom of prayer at dusk when lamps were lit. An early name for Vespers was Lucernarium, which means "lamp" or "lamp-lighting time". It is part of the Liturgy of the Hours (the Divine Office). The purpose of Vespers is:
To give thanks for the day
To make an evening sacrifice of praise to God
To commemorate the taking down of Christ from the Cross
Whether you are new to Liturgy of the Hours or an expert, join us in praying this beautiful prayer and praise and thank God for all His graces.
MMU Catholics
Wednesdays 12.30-2pm
Mass, Chat, Stations of the Cross. 12pm Mass at St Augustine's church - 12.30pm Meet up at the MMU Multifaith Chaplaincy - Cavendish South building. Feel free to come along anytime. Bring your own lunch. Coffee and tea provided.
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Murder Mystery puzzle
Thursday 3 April 6pm
CathSoc is organising a Murder Mystery Puzzle game. Everyone is welcome!
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Living stones Manchester
meeting regularly email Fr. Dushan dcroossj@jesuit.org.uk for more details
Living Stones is an international communion of Christian youth communities which aims to announce Jesus Christ – that is, the Beauty of the Church – through the beauty of sacred and religious heritage. The Living Stones communities have a distinctive style that gives priority to prayer, intense community life, theological and art-historical formation, simplicity, service, the attention to marginalised people and complete gratuity.
Stations of the Cross
Fridays 12noon
There will be a team of 3-4 people reading and leading the Stations around the church. If you are available (11:45-12.30) and would like to help on any of the Fridays please contact Sr Alicia aperez@jesuit.org.uk
On 26 March, Wednesday at 5pm we will have Stations of the Cross in Spanish. Make sure to keep an eye on our future newsletters to find out the date and time for Stations of the Cross in Spanish.
Postgrad dinner
Friday 28 March 6.30pm
Monthly meal on the last Friday of the month with sharing and prayer, arranged via postgrad WhatsApp group. Speak to Fr Dushan to join dcroossj@jesuit.org.uk
Saturday walk
Saturday 5 April
Sign up for this walk on Saturday, 5 April. It's going to be the last walk before Easter break. As always just send a message to Fr. Phil to get more details about the meeting place and time.
Holy Name Circle of Prayer
The Holy Name Circle of Prayer is a group of people who pray for anyone who needs help from God. You can ask their prayers for yourself or someone else by filling in the online form. If you want to be part of the prayer circle then you can join the WhatsApp group to receive weekly intentions.
Cranes for Peace
We are folding one thousand cranes for peace at Holy Name.
If you would like to help then please drop into the chaplaincy and fold a paper crane! The cranes will be displayed in the Church from Sunday 18th May as a symbol of our commitment to world peace. Watch this space for our special origami evening coming up during Lent...
From Our Diocese
Day Retreat at St Peter And St Paul’s Catholic Church
10am Saturday 29 March 2025
It will take place at St Peter & Paul Catholic Church Salford, Park Road, M6 8JR. Led by John Hesketh and Daniella Stephens – Adoration, Praise and Worship are the main focuses for the day. The retreat will take place on Saturday, 29th March 2025. It will run from 10 am to 4pm, including a 12pm noon mass. Lunch, Tea and Coffee will be provided. Learn more
Saturday 3rd May
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Walsingham
The National Shrine of Our Lady in Norfolk, with the option to extend your visit by staying overnight the night before.
Pope’s prayer intention March 2025
For families in crisis
Let us pray that broken families might discover the cure for their wounds through forgiveness, rediscovering each other’s gifts, even in their differences.
Pope Francis has been admitted to hospital with double pneumonia. He is receiving treatment and remains in a stable condition. We pray that the Holy Father recovers quickly and continues to guide us through this year of Jubilee.
The Vatican announced Monday that cardinals will lead a nightly rosary in St. Peter’s Square for Pope Francis’s recovery, with the first prayer service scheduled for 9 p.m. Rome time on Monday evening. You can join the cardinals and say the rosary wherever you are every night at 8pm UK time.
If you want to know more about any of these activities:
Email us at mucc@dioceseofsalford.org.uk
Or, come see us in person at the Chaplaincy Portakabin
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