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SAINTS PETER AND PAUL, APOSTLES

29th June 2025


Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock[a] I will build my church, and the gates of hell[b] shall not prevail against it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.”

Sat 28thImmaculate Heart of Mary, St Irenaeus of Lyon 
17.00Vigil Mass at St Mary’s Chorley 

Sun 29th SAINTS PETER AND PAUL, APOSTLES 
09.30Mass at St Mary’s

11.00Mass – Margaret and Winifred Morton 
12.00Baptisms

Mon 30thFirst Martyrs of the See of Rome

  
 
Tues 1st JulySt Oliver Plunket 
11.45Mass with Anointing of the Sick

 
Wed 2nd

Thurs 3rdSt Thomas, Apostle

Fri 4thSt Elizabeth of Portugal  
10.00 Mass – Betty Wignall

 
Sat 5thSt Anthony Zaccaria 

Sun 6thFOURTEENTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME 
09.30Mass at St Mary’s

11.00Mass – Chris and Tony Dewhurst Golden Wedding Anniv. 



RETIRING COLLECTION:  29th June Peter's Pence 6th July Restoration Fund 

BAPTISM BOOKINGS DATES AVAILABLE:  27th July, 31st Aug., 28th Sept. 
 Baptisms will take place at 12.00 

RECENTLY DECEASED: Maria Teresa Abraham of Lancaster Close, died on 20th June, at home. The Funeral Mass will be at 10.00 on Monday 14th July here at St Joseph’s, followed by cremation at Charnock Richard. Our condolences go to her husband Robert, daughter Teruka, and family. May she rest in peace and rise in glory. 


JUNE: MONTH DEDICATED TO THE SACRED HEART:   This devotion centres around the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart, which is celebrated on the Friday after Corpus Christi. This year, Fri June 27. The feast is in recognition of Jesus' apparitions starting in 1673 to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque (1647-1690), a member of the Visitation Sisters, through whom He asked for devotion to His Sacred Heart. 

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK AND THE HOUSEBOUND: Joan Bailey, Francis Brennan, Anne Byrne, Mary Patricia Case, Ken Catterall, Gerard Clarke, baby Henry Curtis, Leo Duffy, John Fearnhead, 
Pat Font, Tom Fraser, William Freeman, Bob Goulding, Rosemary Hough, Cathy Hull, Mary Johnston, Abp Emeritus Patrick Kelly, John Kerfoot, Bill King, Emma King, Val McGlade, Janet McGowan, 
Fintan McPeake, Teresa Martin, Fr Laurence Mayne, David Molloy, Ellen Morris, Irene O'Neill, 
Heidi O’Neill, Lauren O’Neill, Barrie Swift, Josette Walsh, Lorraine Waugh, Jean White, 
all at Grove House & Marley Court. 


MASS WITH ANOINTING OF THE SICK HERE AT ST JOSEPH’S 
THIS TUESDAY 1ST JULY 11.45 AM 
with refreshments afterwards in school. 
Please add your names to the list in the church porch and help with transport available.

SAINTS PETER, PAUL AND ROME 
The strongest evidence to support the thesis that Peter was martyred in Rome is to be found in the Letter to the Corinthians (c. 96 CE; 5:1–6:4) of St. Clement of Rome:
Peter, who by reason of wicked jealousy, not only once or twice but frequently endured suffering and thus, bearing his witness, went to the glorious place which he merited (5:4).…To these men [Peter and Paul] who lived such holy lives there was joined a great multitude of the elect who by reason of rivalry were victims of many outrages and tortures and who became outstanding examples among us (6:1).
The earliest evidence (c. 200 CE) is found in a fragment of a work by St. Gaius (or Caius) witnessing to a tradition at least a generation earlier (c. 165 CE) that the “trophy” (i.e., tropaion, or monument) of Peter was located at the Vatican. The use of the word “trophy” indicates that in this period the Mons Vaticanus area (Vatican Hill) was associated with either the tomb of the apostle or simply a monument erected in the area of Peter’s martyrdom.
No city but Rome has ever claimed to be the place of martyrdom and burial of these two greatest apostles. This is why the Roman Church was recognised from the early centuries as being pre-eminent amongst all the churches. 

SVP SUMMER RAFFLE:TICKETS for this raffle to support the work of the Society nationally are now on sale after Mass. The first prize is £5,000. To be drawn 25 September 2025

THE CHARITY LIFE supports vulnerable women through their pregnancy journey. You will know already that last week saw two decisions that point to a most profound shift in UK society. First, MPs voted to change abortion legislation to stop women in England and Wales being prosecuted for ending their pregnancy. And then, the House of Commons backed a change in the law in England and Wales to allow assisted suicide. I know the direction of these “Life Issues” will be of great personal concern to you. Therefore, at this critical moment, I think it is appropriate to highlight the work of my charity. Life was founded over half a century ago (as a response to another change in the law - the Abortion Act, 1967) with the core purpose of providing positive alternatives to abortion. Nothing has changed in our approach since then. Our mission and work are unequivocally based on helping women to continue their pregnancies. And this hands-on practical approach has always distinguished Life from other charities. Our services address the fears and anxieties, and the isolation that convinces women that becoming a mum is impossible for them. Life’s raison d’etre is to break down all the barriers to parenthood. More details on how you can support Life can be found via this link Get involved - Life, the pregnancy support charity You can contact directly by calling 07496 005110 or email me at mattfeeley@lifecharity.org.uk Life stands with vulnerable pregnant women, who face a wide range of societal pressures. Please would you stand with Life? Yours faithfully, Matt Feeley

CANTONESE RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) 成人慕道班（廣東話）
We extend a warm invitation to individuals who are interested in exploring the Catholic faith to join us. Baptized Catholics are also welcome to join us on this faith journey.
Program Duration: August 23, 2025 – May 24, 2026
Zoom Sessions: Tuesdays, 8:00–9:30 PM
In-person Sessions: Every 3rd Saturday of the month, 11:00 AM–12:30 PM at Metropolitan Cathedral (L3 5TQ)
For Enquiries/Contact: Flora - 07403 489931 Candy - 07488 585588
我們誠意邀請對天主教信仰有興趣的人士加入我們的慕道之旅。
同時歡迎已領洗天主教徒再慕道。


POPE LEO XIV held the first Ordinary Public Consistory of his pontificate on Friday morning, 13 June, with Cardinals giving their formal approval for the canonisations of eight Blesseds. During the ceremony, the Holy Father announced that London-born BLESSED CARLO ACUTIS alongside BLESSED PIER GIORGIO FRASSATI will be canonised together on 7 September. These canonisations of the two young saints – one from the early twentieth century, the other the first millennial saint – have been greatly anticipated due to the great devotion among the faithful.

Hannah Wallis Y5 Class Teacher St Joseph's Anderton Primary School
wanted to thank parishioners for their generous donation of £194 raised in total at Mass on 18th May. From Tanzania she has been able to arrange internet connections allowing some children in her class here to speak with children in Tanzania. She will send over some information about her volunteering experience and where the money has been used in school so that people can have an update later on in the year.

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has awarded THE METROPOLITAN CATHEDRAL OF CHRIST THE KING IN LIVERPOOL GRADE I LISTED STATUS, following advice from Historic England. The cathedral, previously Grade II* listed, is now nationally recognised as a building of the highest architectural and historical interest. Built between 1962 and 1967, the cathedral represents the greatest Roman Catholic post-war architectural commission in Britain. It was built over an earlier Sir Edwin Lutyens-designed crypt, intended to be part of a grand classical-style Catholic cathedral in Liverpool that began in the 1930s, but construction was halted, largely due to financial constraints and the outbreak of the Second World War.​


CHORLEY AND PRESTON HOSPITALS: Please contact St Joseph's Chorley (262713) if any member of your family is admitted into Chorley Hospital and needs a visit. In urgent cases or emergency please ask the ward staff to call the duty Chaplain on his bleep/phone. For the chaplaincy service at Royal Preston Hospital Tel: 01772 522435. For the chaplaincy service at Wigan Infirmary Tel: 01942 822324. 


Parish Priest: Fr Francis Marsden
Secretary: Mr Frank Webster 
Parish Office: St Joseph’s Presbytery, 28 Bolton Road, Adlington, PR6 9NA
Wednesdays 10.00-13.00
Tel: all calls now to 01257- 262537 (St Mary’s Chorley)

E-mail: stjosephs.anderton@tiscali.co.uk
Parish Website: www.stjosephsanderton.com

ARCHDIOCESE OF LIVERPOOL Registered Charity No. 1199714
























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