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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   

  
19th April 2026                             THE NEWSLETTER                               3rd Sunday of Easter (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:   Anna Craven, Carl Forsyth, Mary Esther Snape, Charles Bolton, Mary Ellen Holden, John Stanley, Richard (Dick) Grayston and Fr Peter Brook SJ.   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.

Michael (Mike) Lee RIP
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Mike Lee who died recently aged 58.   His funeral will take place in St Peter’s on Friday at 1pm.   Please remember his wife, Heather, and his son, Patrick (OS 2020), in your prayers.

Praying with the Pope in April 2026
For priests in crisis
Let us pray for priests going through moments of crisis in their vocation, that they may find the accompaniment they need and that communities may support them with understanding and prayer.

Today
Is the third Sunday of Easter.   In the gospel we hear the story of the two disciples who encounter Jesus on the road to Emmaus.   They recognise him in the breaking of the bread.

Stonyhurst boarders to return
The Stonyhurst boarders have returned, so Holy Hour and Benediction resume on a Saturday afternoon, and they will be coming to the 11am Sunday Mass.   St Joseph’s children also return on Monday.

Prayers for peace
With conflicting reports about peace talks, we must be steadfast in our prayers for peace in the region.   Sadly, in war, many innocent people get caught up in the violence.   We pray especially for them.

Easter Mass for St Joseph’s Children
Takes place on Tuesday in the St Joseph’s chapel at 9.15am.   Parishioners are welcome to attend.

Mass on Wednesday
There is a special Mass on Wednesday at 4pm to baptise and receive some of the Stonyhurst pupils in advance of their confirmation.   This will be in St Peter’s and parishioners are welcome.

Coffee Stop
Takes place on Thursday in the Bowling Green pavilion at 1.30pm.   Come along for a cuppa and a natter.   All welcome.

ParkPlay
Takes place every Saturday from 10am to 12 noon on the field behind the Village Hall.  It operates during the school holidays.   New leaders welcome: contact Catriona on  07775 801057.

Next Sunday
Is the 4th Sunday of Easter, also called Good Shepherd Sunday.   We pray especially for vocations, and a collection will be taken up for the training of priests.   In the gospel Jesus tells his disciples that we must enter the sheepfold through him, for he is the shepherd.

Sacramental Preparation
Our children have now made the sacrament of reconciliation (confession) and are now beginning their preparation for 1st Holy Communion.   The class is next Sunday at 8.30 am in St Joseph’s, before the 9.30am Sunday Mass.   Please keep these children in your prayers.

The Sacrament of Confirmation
Will be celebrated for Stonyhurst pupils next Sunday with Bishop John Arnold presiding at the 11am Sunday Mass.   We are planning a confirmation for parishioners in June.   More details to follow.

New Stations for the cemetery
These are currently being made, along with their bases.   Those who wish may contribute to the cost of their purchase.   A thank you to those who have contributed already.

The Pope and the President
Despite being ridiculed by President Trump, Pope Leo says he will continue to speak out against war and urges us all to keep praying (and working) for peace.

News from Caritas
Spring copies of the Caritas newsletter are available at the back of the church.

New head at Stonyhurst
The new head teacher for Stonyhurst has arrived.   He is William Doherty and comes from the Jesuit school in Melbourne, Australia.   His official start day is 1st May, but we were delighted to welcome him at the 9.30am Mass last Sunday.

Stonyhurst Inspection
This week Stonyhurst has been undergoing an ISI inspection (equivalent to OFSTED).   A full report will be published in due course, but verbal feedback indicates that the inspectors were impressed with school in all areas, and identified one area in particular as outstanding.
Well done to the staff and students who were able to show the college at its best.