RC Parish of St Michael & St Bernadette

We need your help to make this year’s Christmas Fair a success! Everyone is welcome to get involved, and we need helpers of all kinds. Please join us for our upcoming planning meeting so we can confirm volunteer roles, share ideas, and ensure everything is covered: How You Can Help […]

There was a wonderful sense of joy across our parish today (13 September) as our altar servers were enrolled into the Guild of St. Stephen. During the ceremony at both Sunday Masses, Fr. Steven presented each Altar Server with their Guild medal which they will wear every time they serve […]

Throughout September, we’ve been sharing the wonderful work of our St Vincent de Paul (SVP) Society. As the month draws to a close, we want to look back with gratitude on everything our SVP Conference has achieved over the past twelve months – offering a listening ear, a helping hand, […]

As we start to prepare for our biggest parish fundraiser event of the year, we will be asking over the next few weeks for donations to help make the fair a success. For the next 2 weeks, we invite you—if you are able—to donate towards our Bottle Tombola. All bottles, […]

Our Sunday tea and coffee gathering after the 11.00am Mass is such a valued part of parish life. It gives us all a lovely chance to catch up, welcome newcomers, and enjoy some warmth and togetherness after Mass. To keep this simple tradition going, we are looking for a few […]

Ahead of the upcoming Greater Manchester Mayoral Election on Thursday 30th July, Bishop John has shared a special letter with parishes across our region. Voting is a very practical way we can exercise our responsibility as citizens and help build a society rooted in justice, peace, and human dignity. As […]

A week last Monday Pope Leo presented his first major teaching document to the Church and the world – Magnifica Humanitas – safeguarding the human person in the time of artificial intelligence. “Never has humanity had such power over itself. New technologies open up a horizon extending in directions that […]

Following the success of our last event, we are delighted to announce that the Grand Christmas Craft Fayre is returning to the St Bernadette Social Centre on Sunday 6th December, running from 10.00am to 2.00pm. It is always a wonderful day full of festive cheer, and best of all, every […]

Our parish is looking forward to welcoming Bishop John in October to confer the Sacrament of Confirmation on our young people. This year’s candidates are currently in Year 8, and will have just begun Year 9 when they are Confirmed. To help them prepare for this important step in their […]

Last November, our Parish Monthly Appeal supported the beautiful work of Mary’s Meals. Alongside our usual charity collection, Mary’s Meals asked for any leftover foreign currency or obsolete UK coins and notes. Our parish responded with remarkable generosity, and it is a joy to share the wonderful impact your contributions […]