26th October 2025
Catholic Voice
latest copy (November) can be found by clicking this link.
Message from Father Peter:
Next weekend begins the month of November, traditionally the month when we pray especially for the Holy Souls, all those who have gone before us and a journeying to heaven, to be in the presence of the Godhead and our Blessed Mother Mary for eternity. There are many opportunities at SJSP’s to make this a special month, beginning with a Mass for the Holy Souls in the Cemetery chapel at Saltcotes on the Morning of Saturday 1st at 10am, after which it will be a privilege for me to bless any graves as families and friends say prayers. After celebrating All Saints on the Sunday, and continuing with our usual First Week events of Evening Prayer and First Friday, we are then taken to Remembrance Sunday, remembering all those who gave their lives defending freedom and justice in the World Wars especially. The Act of Remembrance will be made at all our weekend masses. The following Sunday I will read out the list of those whose funerals have been celebrated by SJSP’s over the past year, since last November. All the details of these celebrations, as well as other opportunities prayer are on the November Leaflet, which you are welcome to take – and perhaps pass on to others who make like to unite themselves with us by the presence or in their prayers. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen, all for the greater honour and glory of God. Tender God of Mercy, You so loved us that You sent Your only Son, Jesus, to be our Redeemer. In Him we have come to know You and love You. As we draw closer to You, we seek to share the Good News of Your powerful life-giving Love. In this month of the Holy Souls, we pray for all the faithful departed, and especially for the relatives, friends, and neighbors who brightened our lives. Through the intercession of Mary, the Mother of God, I commend them to Your Divine Mercy. May they welcome these souls into Your heavenly garden. Tender God of Mercy, may these souls, all who sleep in Christ, and all who seek You with a sincere heart, find in Your Presence light, happiness, and peace. Lead them into the fullness of the resurrection and gladden them with the light of Your Face. Amen.
Fr. Peter Hart:
Please note that while Fr. Peter Hart is in Hospital and recovering from his Operation, I will be covering the 5pm Mass at Star of the Sea, so will not be around to welcome for the 6pm, and apologies for any breathlessness at the evening celebration! Please pray for Fr. Peter that he continues to make an excellent recovery.
Saturday 1st November:
Mass for the Holy Souls at 10am In Saltcotes Cemetery Chapel followed by the Blessing of Graves
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.
Our Next Parishes Social Event in SJ’s Hall:
Saturday 1st November 7pm, Line Dancing with Wendy. Adults £7, Juniors £4. Includes American Food (cooked in Ansdell)! Bar and Raffle, & the Ukulele Orchestra!
SJSP Ukulele Orchestra:
still strumming away at St. Peter’s on Monday evenings, and everyone welcome.
First Week of the Month at SJSP’s
Please join us for these wonderful liturgies!
Monday 3rd November: Evening Prayer and Benediction at St. Joseph’s at 7pm
Wednesday 5th November: Mass at Saltcotes Cemetery at 10am.
Wednesday 5th November: 6pm in SJ’s Mothers Prayers
Friday 7th November: First Friday Mass & Anointing of the Sick at St. Joseph’s at 2pm, followed by Refreshments in the Parish Hall.
Thinking of Becoming a Priest?
Come to the day of recollection and discernment! The day is for single men 16 years or over who are considering priesthood: Saturday 22 November 10am – 4pm at the Cathedral in Lancaster. The day will include Mass, adoration, guided prayer, talks to assist discernment, lunch. To book email Heather: Heather.Watts@lrcd.org.uk or Tel: 01524 841190. There is no charge.
Have you heard of Mothers Prayers?
The “Mothers Prayers” movement started in England in November 1995 and has spread rapidly throughout the world with contacts in over 100 Countries and has the approval, support and blessing of Christian leaders of all denominations. There are now thousands of groups around the world. For many years there has been an active Mothers Prayers group at Our Lady Star of the Sea and recently a new group started up in St Peter’s and St Joseph’s. We always follow a simple but meaningful format, and the prayer time usually lasts between 30 and 45 minutes. Both groups meet on the first Wednesday of the month. Please come to St. Joseph’s altar of Our Lady at 6.00pm or Our Lady Star of the Sea parish centre at 7.00pm. Additionally when not meeting in person there are weekly prayer sessions at 7.00pm on a Wednesday “online” using Zoom. If you would like to know more about this comforting, supportive and joyful group, come and pray with us or talk to Emma Cox, Pauline Elston or Wanda Kruszynska. And if any fathers would like to pray together, there is a ‘Fathers Prayers’ movement too so perhaps you may wish to start one in Lytham St. Annes. Wanda Kruszynska.
Email Address:
The Diocese is changing all email addresses. The one email for our two parishes is now sjsp.lsa@lrcd.org.uk. Please do whatever you have to do to use this email from now on. Cheers.
Hospital:
Please remember to let us know if you or one of your family is being admitted to hospital.
Coffee & Bacon Butties:
Will be available in the church hall after the 9:15am Mass. Why not come and enjoy a chat.
St Joseph’s Care:
Do you know of anyone in our community who is in need or might need a little more support? Company or just someone to talk to? Someone who may, at times, need help with things? Please let us know and we can contact them. Or you can give them our St Joseph’s Care phone number so they can contact us: Tel: 07840112265.
St Joseph’s Facebook Page:
We now have over 300 people regularly following us on Facebook which is allowing us to reach out to those in the wider community and fulfill our parish commitment to evangelization. In the last couple of months, we have been able to help a number of people who have sought assistance through this medium.