ASH WEDNESDAY

for 1 hour
St Michael & All Angels - The Parish of The Good Shepherd, Ashton
Church Street Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6XJ, United Kingdom

22nd February is Ash Wednesday a solemn reminder of human mortality and the need for reconciliation with God marking the beginning of the penitential Lenten season.

There will be a joint parish Holy Communion service that day with Imposition of Ashes at St Michael and all Angels Church, Ashton-under-Lyne at 7.30pm.

Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing you have made and forgive the sins of all who are penitent: Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of you, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen

St Michael & All Angels - The Parish of The Good Shepherd, Ashton

WELCOME and thank you for visiting these pages! Everyone is welcome to all of our services and events.

Most of our services are followed by light refreshments, so please stay for a chat and make new friends!

St Michael is part of the Parish of The Good Shepherd in Ashton-under-Lyne, along with St Gabriel, St James, St Peter and Holy Trinity.


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Michael Winterbottom

Church Warden
07753 987124
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ASH WEDNESDAY

for 1 hour
St Michael & All Angels - The Parish of The Good Shepherd, Ashton
Church Street Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6XJ, United Kingdom

22nd February is Ash Wednesday a solemn reminder of human mortality and the need for reconciliation with God marking the beginning of the penitential Lenten season.

There will be a joint parish Holy Communion service that day with Imposition of Ashes at St Michael and all Angels Church, Ashton-under-Lyne at 7.30pm.

Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing you have made and forgive the sins of all who are penitent: Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of you, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen

Our Parish

Safeguarding

Our Parish 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 Co-ordinator (PSC). Our Diocese’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSC. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSC or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor - see the contact list below.
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.

Quick Contact List

Vicar - currently in vacancy

Parish Safeguarding Coordinator ​​
Moira Wilson [email protected] 07854 536949

Diocesan Safeguarding Officer​​
Abbey Clephane-Wilson [email protected] 0161 828 1451 / 07436 589606

Safeguarding Helpline 0303 003 111 The helpline will be staffed by the 31:8 - an independent safeguarding charity - and is available 7 days a week. Calls will be handled sensitively and confidentially.

Helplines
NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours).
Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours).
Parent Line: 0808 800 2222
National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours).
Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours).
Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (free phone Monday to Friday 9-5pm)
If the situation is dangerous for a child, young person or adult at risk, dial 999 ask for POLICE