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Feast of Saint Francis de Sales at St. Walburge’s

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Dear Friends,
We are organising our annual festive lunch to honour the Feast of Saint Francis de Sales, one of patrons of our Institute, on Sunday 30th January 2022.
If you wish to join this festive lunch and to book your tickets please click on the below link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/feast-of-saint-francis-de-sales-lunch-tickets-243037159687
If you have any questions, please contact 07778 506 832.
God bless you all
Canon G Cristofoli
Rector

The Spire at Night

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People with a head for heights can climb to the top of St. Walburge’s!

One of the best landmarks of Preston, St. Walburge’s Church Spire, will be open to the general public.

From the 15th until the 22nd January, each Saturday, visitors will be able to ascend the 309 foot (94 metres) high spire.

It is the third tallest spire in the United Kingdom, and is the tallest on a parish church.

On a clear night visitors will have an excellent view of Preston, and the surrounding countryside as far as Blackpool.  The tower contains a single bell of 31 cwt (1.5 tonnes) cast by Mears and Stainbank of Whitechapel which is the heaviest swinging bell in Lancashire.

The times of access are 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm and E-tickets are £10. The online booking is required to assist in the maintenance of this magnificent structure.
After the ascent visitors will be invited to enjoy refreshments such as mince pie and mulled wine.
*** Children under the age of 8 cannot climb for safety reasons***

Our Latest Newsletter; Gaudete Sunday

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Gaudete Sunday

Christmas Schedule

Friday 24th December

Vigil of Christmas

After 8.30 am Mass: Office of Prime with the Christmas Martyrology.

Friday 24th December

7 pm at English Martyrs: Christmas Matins 

(Gregorian chant)

10 pm at English Martyrs: Christmas Carols 

10.30 pm: Procession to the Crib and Midnight Mass

Saturday 25th December 

9 am: Low Mass at English Martyrs’

10.30 am: Solemn Mass at St. Walburge’s.