The 10.30am Mass next Sunday begins with the Solemn Procession and those who are able gather outside the Haydock Centre. We plan to have a donkey once again.

Members of Christ Church will join us for the initial Rite held outside before their own Service. A warm welcome to them.

Today we enter Passiontide: Any crosses veiled today remain so till the end of the Good Friday celebration of the Passion. Other images remain covered till the start of the Easter Vigil.

Read more for our parish Lenten programme.

Join us at our first meeting on Thurs 26 March at 5.30pm in the Quiet Room, Haydock Centre, to discuss ‘The Lamb’s Supper’ (Scott Hahn).

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6.30pm Way of the Cross in St Catherine’s Church, followed by food and activities in the Haydock Centre.

You are warmly invited to join us.

There will be a collection for Easter flowers after Masses next Sun 22 March. You will be able to make your donation in memory of a loved one, if you wish (Forms in the Narthex)

Please don’t forget to renew, even better set up a standing order so you never have to remember again!

Work has been carried out and more is needed. Read More for details…

Catholic Voice for Lent 2026 is available now - see button at the bottom of this page.

Thank you to all who came to or organised the Quiz - £350 was raised, which will go to funding more equipment needed for the Neo-Natal Unit in Zambia.

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Congratulations to all who received the Sacrament recently when Bishop Paul visited Alston and Penrith. Read more for photos …

13-15 Mar ~ Faith & Fitness Weekend for women

20-22 Mar ~ Training in Apologetics

27-29 Mar ~ Family Retreat

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The Bishop welcomes those who are joining the church this Easter at the Rite of Election in Lancaster Cathedral on Sat 21 Feb at 2pm. All are welcome to attend. In our parish, Frankie is preparing for Baptism, and Alex to be received into Full Communion. Please seek them out at Mass, say hello and make them very welcome! Fr. John

Thur 12 March 7.30pm, Haydock Centre

Speaker: Deacon Bernard Farrell-Roberts.

Hosanna House Children’s Pilgrims Trust (HCPT) is a charity taking disadvantaged and disabled children and adults to Lourdes. Medical/nursing help is needed for 1 week in August 2026. If you think you may be able to offer your skills/ time read more …

Crib collections will be sent to the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem again this year. The collection will be kept open until the Feast of the Lord’s Presentation (Candlemas 2 Feb).