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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   

  
29th March 2026                                  THE NEWSLETTER                                    Palm Sunday (Year A)
Mass Schedule                                                                                                       Passion Sunday                                            

(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:   Eugene Erdozain, Oliver Ryan, Liz (Elizabeth) Brown, Cecily Holden, John Holden, Terry Dixon, Br Bernard Elliott SJ, Chris (Anna) Carr, Joseph Richardson, William Joseph Wilson & Margaret Eccles.  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.

Sheila Duckett Rip
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Sheila who died in the week.   Her funeral will take place in St Peter’s on Monday 13th April at 2pm.   Please pray her family as well.   May she rest in peace.

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 Palm Sunday.   We begin our Mass outside of church with a blessing of palms and a procession into the church.   At Mass we read Matthew’s Passion.

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.

Food bank
Today is the last day for making a donation to the food bank, to make sure it reaches the needy in time for Easter.  Thank you for your generosity.

Holy Week Ecumenical Service
Takes place on Tuesday at 11am in Theodore House.   We pray and share a simple lunch.   All welcome.  If you are coming, please let Canon Brian know:  07973 740981. (lunch: £15.00)

Chrism Mass
Takes place on Wednesday at St Patrick’s, Collymore, at 11am.   Fr Tim has 3 tickets if anyone wants to represent the parish.

ParkPlay
Takes place every Saturday from 10am to 12 noon on the field behind the Village Hall.   It takes a break for Easter on Saturday.   New leaders welcome: contact Catriona on  07775 801057.

Next Sunday
Is Easter Sunday.   We rejoice that he is risen.

Fr Tim away
Fr Tim will be attending the Jesuit Province meeting from Tue 7th to Fri 9th April.   While he is away the 8am Mass will be a communion service.

Raph’s Fundraising
Thanks to those who supported Raph in her backflip challenge.   She has raised over £1.200 – enough to keep 3 children in school for a year.

Coffee Stop special
Raised £530 for T.H.O.M.A.S   - thanks to all who helped reach this target.

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.

Items on graves in the cemetery
Grass cutting season will soon be upon us.   If you have items on the graves of your loved ones, please remove them to make way for the strimmer.

Stonyhurst Holy Week Retreat.
The Stonyhurst Family Holy Week retreat runs from Maundy Thursday to Easter Sunday (2 -5 April).  
*Those attending Mass in St Peter's - don't need to register, just come along.  
*Those wanting to attend the other events:  It’s free, but you need to register in advance. 
*Those wanting to attend the complete event including meals:  There is a daily charge of £25 and you do need to register.  experience@stonyhurst.ac.uk

Holy Week and Easter
Palm Sunday (28/29 March)
Sat 5.30pm  Vigil Mass (St Peter’s)
Sun 11am  Mass (St Peter’s)
Monday 30 March No Mass
Tuesday 31 March 
8am Mass (St Peter’s)
11am Ecumenical Service (TH)
Wednesday 1 April Spy Wednesday
8am Mass (St Peter’s)
11am Chrism Mass (St Patrick’s, Collymore)
The following are celebrated with the retreatants.
Thursday 2 April Maundy Thursday
8pm Mass of the Last Supper (St Peter’s)
(followed by watching until 10pm)
Friday 3 April Good Friday
1.30pm  Outdoor Stations of the Cross
3pm Celebration of the Passion (St Peter’s)
Saturday 4 March  Holy Saturday
9.30am  Reconciliation Service (St Peter’s)
(Includes the opportunity for confession)
8pm Easter Vigil
Sunday 5 March Easter Sunday
9.30am Easter Mass (St Joseph’s)
11am  Easter Mass (St Peter’s)