Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time — Sunday 18th October 2026
Catholic Voice
Latest copy (October) can be found by clicking this link.
Mass Schedule and Confessions
Sunday Masses as usual
Weekday Mass Schedule for this week.
Wednesday 21st St. Peter’s 9am
Thursday 22nd St. Joseph’s 10am
Fr. Philip is available for confessions after weekday masses.
Third Tuesday of the Month at SJSP’s
This Tuesday 20th October: Holy Hour with Rosary & Benediction: St. Joseph’s at 6:30pm
Month of the Holy Souls
November is the Month of the Holy Souls; please place the names of your loved ones for our Holy Souls list in the box on the Sanctuary throughout November. Please take a November leaflet to follow the beautiful celebrations we have during this month.
November Leaflet
please take a copy of the November leaflet which outlines the beautiful services which we will be celebrating throughout this Month of the Holy Souls, which takes us right up to the First Sunday of Advent!
Burkina Faso
Our appeal this year has raised the sum £932.14. You will remember the parish, as part of our centenary celebrations in 2008/2009, promised on-going support by holding an appeal annually. Every single penny raised over the last 18 years has gone to help the Bernardine Sisters spread the Gospel in one of the most poorest countries in the world. So thank you for your continued and generous support.
The Food Bank
Contributions are most welcome, and still most necessary. Please bring stuff to Masses or the Presbytery any time.
SJSP Ukulele Orchestra
still strumming away at St. Peter’s at 7pm on Monday evenings, and everyone welcome.
Day of Discernment
Thinking of being a priest? Come to the Day of Discernment! The day is for single men 16 years or over who are considering priesthood: Saturday 31 October 10am - 3.30pm at St Peter’s Cathedral, Balmoral Rd, Lancaster LA1 3BT. Enter at Cathedral House on Balmoral Rd. The day includes Mass, adoration, reflections and lunch with Bishop Paul. To book, email Heather: heather.watts@lrcd.org.uk or use the number in this week’s bulletin. There is no charge for the day. As well as meeting the Bishop, you will have the opportunity to get to know how discernment works and who can assist you. You will also meet many others from across the Diocese of Lancaster exploring vocation to priesthood.
Cathedral Spire
if you wish to contribute to the Bishop’s appeal there is a website with more details about the works required and how to donate. Please take a look: www.saveourspire.com
Save the Date(s)!
Up and Coming Social Events for our Two Parishes
- Sunday Lunch at the Bedford: Sunday 1st November
- Christmas Fair: Sunday 6th December at SP’s after 10:30am Mass
- SJSP Amazing Musical Nativity (Did you know that three camels have six humps between them?): Sunday 20th December at 3pm SJ’s
Collection Count
for August: with grateful thanks
Gift Aid £529:80 Non Gift Aid £1427:39 SO £3148
St. Joseph’s Care £139:96 Burkina Faso £55
Please Pray
Please pray for all who have died recently and those whose anniversaries occur about this time: Niamh Garnett, Mary Tyson, Deborha Walker, Joan Lenehan, Sister Miriam Cooney, David Eastwood, Annie Cartmell, Monsignor Greg Turner, Stuart Berry, Salvatore Mancini, Lottie Woods and Tony Gleeson.
Children’s Liturgy
CHILDREN’S LITURGY at Sunday Morning Mass!
Coffee & Bacon Butties
COFFEE & BACON BUTTIES after 9.15am Mass this week. (Kookaburra wings? FrP)
St Joseph’s Care
Do you know of anyone in our community who is in need or might need a little more support, and would like either a friendly a visit, or Holy Commnion at Home? Please let St. Joseph’s Care Visiting Team know by emailing or phone the Parish on the above contact details.
Bell Ringing Practice
every Thursday from 7-8.30 pm. If you are interested in learning to ring the bells at St Joseph’s, please get in touch with Tower Captains James and Stacey and they’ll show you the ropes! The number is in this week’s bulletin.
Repository
Cards and gifts for different occasions available, including first communion cards and Rosary beads. Children’s Prayer Books available! Orders for other items can be taken, too. If you are interested in joining a rota for either of the weekend Masses please contact Margaret using the number in this week’s bulletin
Lectio Divina
10:00am On Wednesday’s in SJ’s Hall.
The Holy Rosary
every Thursday after 10am Mass in Church, for this beautiful prayer. All welcome. Thursday at 10:30am in Church.
Parish Email Address
The Diocese has updated email addresses.
Our shared parish email is now:
📧 sjsp.lsa@lrcd.org.uk
Please use this address going forward.
Hospital Notices
Please let us know if you or a family member is admitted to hospital.
Coffee & Bacon Butties
Available in the church hall after the 9:15am Mass.
Come and enjoy a chat!
St Joseph’s Care
Do you know someone in our community who may need extra support, company or a friendly conversation?
Contact St Joseph’s Care:
☎ 07840 112265
You may share this number with anyone who may benefit.
St Joseph’s Facebook Page
Over 300 people now regularly follow our parish Facebook page, helping us reach the wider community and assist those seeking support.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/St-Josephs-Roman-Catholic-Church-Ansdell/230000653837017