Dear Friends,
Please find attached the newsletter for the Dedication Festival.
1. BISHOP’S VISIT & CONFIRMATIONS
We are grateful to the Right Reverend Michael Campbell, Bishop of Lancaster, for his visit to Saint Walburge’s to confirm 6 adults and 20 young people and to celebrate Pontifical Low Mass. Sincere thanks also to the Saint Philip Neri Choir, under the direction of Rosemarie Darby, and to organist Christian Spence and trumpeter Graham Hickey for the splendid music; and also to our dedicated volunteers who cleaned the church, prepared the beautiful flowers and organised the excellent reception. Certainly a day to remember — and a fitting way to celebrate the first anniversary of the creation of the Shrine!
2. ORGAN MASSES THIS WEEK
– Tuesday 29th September, 7 pm: Feast of S. Michael the Archangel
– Friday 2nd October, 7pm: First Friday Mass of the Sacred Heart
(These Masses are in addition to the normal 8.30 am Mass.)
3. WEDDING THIS SATURDAY 3rd OCTOBER, 11 am:
Please pray for Sarah Lawler and Richard Harris, who will be joined in holy matrimony. Richard and Sarah are recent converts, and were baptised at the Shrine at Pentecost.
Yours faithfully,
Canon Altiere.