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A very warm welcome


Our Lady and St. Joseph's Heywood is a vibrant parish community which strives to live-out the gospel message in our day-to-day lives. Whether you are a visitor, or a new parishioner settling into  the parish, please do make an effort to introduce yourselves. We very much want our Church to be open and welcoming to all!


Our parish life is every bit as varied as our town with times of prayer and to meet together, parish groups involved in outreach and service of the poor at home and abroad, three great schools, and much much more. Do come and see; you will be very welcome!


May God bless you and all your loved ones!




LATEST PARISH NEWS

Our recent news and parish notices. Keep in touch with our most up-to-date news items

By Webmaster July 13, 2025
If you would like to join it is only £5 a month which needs to be paid at the beginning of every month.  The more members we have, the bigger the prize and more money going back into our church. Winners are on the Notice Boards
By Webmaster June 23, 2025
The Diocese of Salford's Pilgrimage Office has organised a day pilgrimage to Ladyewell Shrine in Lancashire to encourage all to take up the Jubilee call to pilgrimage this Holy Year. The pilgrimage takes place on Saturday 28 June and costs £26pp, including coach pick up from St Bernadette's, Whitefield at 10.30am. Call 0161 817 2209 or email pilgrimage@dioceseofsalford.org.uk to find out more and register
By Webmaster June 23, 2025
The Eucharist is not an invention of the Church: it is a part of God’s plan of salvation from the very beginning: it is prefigured in the Old Testament, seen today in the food offerings of Melchizedek, priest king of Jerusalem associated with Abraham, choose bread and wine as the offerings. It is also revealed by the prophetic action of Jesus, in feeding the multitude, before he feeds the Church with the gift that is transmitted through the centuries. The Eucharist, the Body and Blood of Christ, is our communication with the Father, in the Spirit: it is the real presence in the Church’s ‘here and now’ of the eternal God; it is Covenant, Memorial and Promise, Meal and Sacrifice, the heartbeat of the Family of Believers.
By Webmaster June 23, 2025
The annual Madonna Del Rosario procession, organised by the Manchester Italian Association, will take place on Sunday 6 July . The procession will begin at 1.15pm from The Halle St Michael’s, George Leigh Street, in Ancoats. It will continue through Manchester City Centre to St Peter’s Square, where Mgr Anthony Kay will lead a short service. All are welcome to join this wonderful celebration.
By Webmaster May 27, 2025
Are you celebrating a special anniversary this year? Join us on Tuesday 3 June at 7pm at St Bernadette's in Whitefield. Couples celebrating a Jubilee Wedding Anniversary during this Holy Year of Jubilee are invited to join us for this special celebration and to acknowledge this wonderful Sacrament. Friends and family are welcome and everyone is invited to join for refreshments after Mass. For more information please email: formation@dioceseofsalford.org.uk
By Webmaster July 14, 2025
Words of gratitude : I would like express my deep sense of gratitude to the entire parishioners for your generosity, support and presence at my 50th thanksgiving Mass. My thanks and appreciation also to all the volunteers of our parish, the sacristan, cleaners, the flower arranger, those who prepared the food, the Cake baker, those who helped to arrange the Hall and clean up and all those who contributed in various ways to make the evening so memorable one.
By Webmaster June 23, 2025
You are cordially invited to a Thanksgiving Mass in Celebration of the 5oth Birthday of Fr Augustine Franklin, MSP, on Friday 11th July 2025 at 6.00 PM at Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Church Heywood. Reception follows Immediately after Mass at St Joseph Pre Nursery.
By Webmaster June 23, 2025
Compulsory catechism sessions for all candidates: Tuesdays 24th, from 4pm –5pm in the parish meeting room. AND Service of Reconciliation with Confessions on Saturday 28th at 10.30 am, in the church.

PARISH & DIOCESE EVENTS

Our latest parish events. Keep in touch with our most up-to-date events.

By Webmaster July 14, 2025
The Diocese of Salford's Laudato Si' Centre is teaming up with the Columban Missionaries in Britain for a special pilgrimage opportunity to celebrate the Season of Creation in this Holy Year of Jubilee. Taking place on Thursday 25 September , this prayerful experience offers opportunities for everyone, whether taking on our nine-mile pilgrimage walk, joining us for our liturgies throughout the day, or receiving our virtual pilgrimage pack to explore in your own time. To find out more and to register, please visit https://dioceseofsalford.org.uk/hope-forour-common-home/
By Webmaster July 14, 2025
The Diocese of Salford's Jubilee of Jubilees series continues this month as we celebrate the Jubilee for Grandparents and Older People by sharing a fantastic resource from our diocesan charity, Caritas Salford. For resources, activity ideas, prayers, key contacts, and more, head to https://dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/jubilee-2025/calendar/
By Webmaster July 14, 2025
Join the Diocese of Salford's Laudato Si' Centre between 9.30am - 3.30pm on Friday 1 August for a prayerful silent retreat. Begin the day with a tour of Wardley Hall and the Laudato Si' Centre before spending time in silent prayer, reflection,  and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. The day ends with Outdoor Mass and a final opportunity for reflection. Email laudatosi@dioceseofsalford.org.uk to find out more and register
By Webmaster July 14, 2025
Gather the family together to celebrate God's creation with Family Forest Fun Mornings at the Diocese of Salford's Laudato Si' Centre. Taking place between 10am-12.30pm over the first three Tuesdays of August, these sessions are packed with a range of activities that teach us more about the wonder of creation. Find out more and register at https://laudatosicentre.org.uk/events/family-forest-fun-mornings/
By Webmaster July 13, 2025
Being an Altar Server is an honour and a privilege. It is a wonderful opportunity to draw closer to God and grow in faith. Your service at the Altar is a gift to the Church. If have done your First Communion Please the Registration and return to the parish.
By Webmaster July 13, 2025
Thinking about becoming Catholic? OR Are you Catholic but want to learn more about our faith? Do you want to learn more about our faith? RCIA is the process, and specific ceremonies, which leads adults to Christian baptism and into full Communion with the Catholic Church. ALSO, if you are already Catholic but would like to learn more about our beautiful Catholic Faith you are MORE than welcome to join us. 
By Webmaster June 23, 2025
Compulsory catechism sessions for all candidates: Tuesdays 24th, from 4pm –5pm in the parish meeting room. AND Service of Reconciliation with Confessions on Saturday 28th at 10.30 am, in the church.

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