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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   

  
5th July 2026                                  THE NEWSLETTER                                   14th Sunday of OT (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:    Mary Catherine Grayson, Margaret Shepherd, Robert Hunt and Caroline Coombs.   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 July 2026
For respect for human life
Let us pray for the respect and protection of human life in all its stages, recognizing it as a gift from God.

Today
Is the 14th Sunday of Ordinary Time.   In the gospel Jesus offers to share the burdens of all of those who are experiencing stress.

Peter’s Pence
This collection to help the Pope with his expenses will be taken up all Masses this weekend.

Pupils on Holiday
Stonyhurst and SMH pupils are now on their summer break.  This means that there will be no exposition/benediction on a Saturday until September.   However, confessions will still be available from 4.30pm every Saturday.  St Joseph’s children continue until 17th July.

Prayers for peace
We might have taken a step closer to peace in the Middle East this week. However, we continue to pray for peace in other parts of the world.   We are confident that our prayers will be heard. 

English Martyrs Anniversary
This Sunday English Martyrs in Whalley is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the opening of the church.   We keep them in our prayers.

OS Reunion
The year of 2016 will be gathering for their 10 year reunion this weekend.

Fr Tim Away (1)
Fr Tim is away this week from Tuesday to Thursday at a Jesuit meeting.   While he is away, the 8am Mass will be replaced by a communion Service.

Fr Tim Away (2)
He is also away for his retreat from Tuesday 14th July to Thursday 23rd July to make his annual retreat.   At the weekend Fr Adrian Howell will come to celebrate the Masses.  Thanks to those who conduct the Communion Services during the week while he is away.

Coffee Stop
Takes place on Thursday at 1.30pm in the Bowling Green pavilion.   The recent Coffee Stop Special raised £423 for the Maryvale Mother and Toddler Centre.   Well done!

ParkPlay
Is suspended for the next two weeks due to a lack of leaders.  New leaders welcome: contact Catriona on  07775 801057.

Next Sunday
Is the 15th Sunday of Ordinary Time.   In the gospel Jesus tells the parable of the sower going out to sow – only a few of the seeds fall on fertile ground.

Parish AGM
Takes place on NEXT Sunday after the 11am Mass in Fr Tim’s garden.   Bring something to sit on and some food.   Fr Tim will supply liquid refreshment.  At the meeting the accounts from last year will be presented, and there will be a report on the parish.   After that we can relax and enjoy each other’s company.

Stonyhurst Summer School
From next weekend there will be 120 language school students who have come to learn English.    They will join us for the 5.30pm Saturday vigil Mass.

Pope Leo’s Encyclical
Last month, Pope Leo published his first encyclical Magnifica Humanitas which deals with AI and its impact on the world and the Church.   Copies are available in the Piety Stall at the back of St Peter’s (price £6.00).

Parish Visiting
Fr Tim hopes to complete his visits to the housebound this week.

New Stations for the cemetery
We are expecting to take delivery of all of these very soon.   Those who wish may contribute to the cost of their purchase.   A thank you to those who have contributed already.  Thank you.

Dates for the diary

St Ignatius Day
Will be celebrated here at Stonyhurst this year on Friday 31st July.  Keep the date free.   Details to follow.

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