Solemn Easter Vigil

for 1 hour, 30 mins
St Mary Magdalen, Accrington
Devonshire Street Accrington, BB5 1DW, United Kingdom

Join us as we celebrate the Easter Vigil in the darkness of Holy Saturday night. We begin with the New Fire of Easter in the churchyard, before moving into the dark church with the new Easter Candle, to hear some of the story of our salvation in the Old Testament. We then move to the Font to renew our Baptismal Promises, before celebrating the joy of the Resurrection in the first Mass of Easter. This is the highlight of the Church's year, and all are welcome to join us. There will be a celebratory drink after the service!

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St Andrew, Accrington

St Andrew's is part of the Parish of the Good Shepherd, Accrington.

Our normal service times across the parish are as follows:

Sundays:

• 8am Said Mass at St Mary Magdalen's

• 9.30am Family Eucharist at St Andrew's

• 11am Solemn Mass at St Mary Magdalen's

Weekdays:

Mondays in term time: 1.15 pm School Mass at St Mary Magdalen's; 1st Monday: 11.00 am Mass at Springhill Care Home 

Tuesdays: 6.00 pm Mass at St Andrew's

Wednesdays: 10.00 am Mass at St Andrew's; 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesdays in term time: 3.30 pm Youth Church at St Christopher's School (Eucharist on 1st Wednesday)

Thursdays: 6.00 pm Mass at St Mary Magdalen's;

Fridays: 10am Mass at St Mary Magdalen's; Alternate Fridays in term time: 3.15 pm Friday Praise at St Nicholas's School

Saints' Days and Holy Days as announced

Morning and Evening Prayer are normally said at 8.00 am (St Mary Magdalen's) and 5.00 pm (St Andrew's) on weekdays

We are a welcoming, family friendly Church, with people of all ages attending our Sunday Eucharist at 9.30 am. Come and join us for relaxed, happy worship, and for a time of coffee and fellowship afterwards.

The parish of the Good Shepherd is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer, Julie Dawes (07974494393; email). The Diocese of Blackburn’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

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Fr David Arnold, SSC

St Peter's Vicarage
Willows Lane
Accrington

BB5 0LR
Fr. David Arnold (Vicar)
07786168261
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Solemn Easter Vigil

for 1 hour, 30 mins
St Mary Magdalen, Accrington
Devonshire Street Accrington, BB5 1DW, United Kingdom

Join us as we celebrate the Easter Vigil in the darkness of Holy Saturday night. We begin with the New Fire of Easter in the churchyard, before moving into the dark church with the new Easter Candle, to hear some of the story of our salvation in the Old Testament. We then move to the Font to renew our Baptismal Promises, before celebrating the joy of the Resurrection in the first Mass of Easter. This is the highlight of the Church's year, and all are welcome to join us. There will be a celebratory drink after the service!

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Our Parish Safeguarding Officer is Julie Dawes and can be contacted on 07974494393 or [email protected].

Our parish of The Good Shepherd is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Blackburn’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO, Julie Dawes or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor, Catherine Smith, 01254 503088 or [email protected]. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

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