Welcome to the home page of the Parish of St Mary and St Catherine Labouré in the

Lancashire Deanery of the Archdiocese of Liverpool

Parish Priest: Fr Simon Henry

St Mary's, Wigan Road, Euxton, PR7 6JW 01257 262665

St Catherine’s, Stanifield Lane, Farington. PR25 4QG. 01772 421174.

The parish of St Mary and St Catherine Labouré in Lancashire was formed in 2024, in essence amalgamating the two previously separate Parishes. The new Parish continued to operate with two churches until September 2025 when St Catherine's church was closed - consequently the Parish church is now St Mary's in Euxton, serving all Parishioners. At the moment our Parish Priest (Fr Simon Henry) remains resident at St Catherine's Presbytery whilst essential renovations are carried out at the St Mary's Presbytery.

HOLY WEEK MASS TIMES

Palm Sunday

Mass at 8.30am

Mass with children's Procession at 10.30am

Maundy Thursday

Mass of the Lord's Supper at 7.30pm

Watching at the altar of Repose (during which there will be Confessions) concluding with Night Prayer at 9pm

Good Friday

Liturgy of the Passion at 3pm

Confessions following

Holy Saturday

Easter Vigil & Mass at 7.30pm

Easter Sunday

Mass at 8.30am

Mass at 10.30am

PILGRIM HOLIDAY TO FRANCE. 13th—20th AUGUST 2026.

7 nights in Saint Pierre de Maillé in France.
An historic area in the heart of France, exploring history and Catholicism, staying in the Villa St Pierre, next to the River Gartempe. Following the meeting we had, there are about 20 people interested in going.
Cost to be around £700 per person. Younger children at a discount, travelling at £300 each.
Including transport, flights and most meals (with wine for the meals) and en-suite accommodation, entrance costs to attractions & daily Mass.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE PLEASE TAKE A FORM FROM THE BACK OF CHURCH & RETURN IT TO FR SIMON, with a non-returnable deposit of £150, to enable the flights to be booked.
Outward: Departing Manchester Airport Thursday 13th August.
Return: from Limoges Airport 20th August.

PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO ROME 2027.
Exact dates to be confirmed when we know if there is enough interest to make it viable.
THERE WILL BE A MEETING ON WEDNESDAY 15th APRIL in the Social Centre at 7.30pm.
Pilgrimage next year 2027 in Rome in the late summer/Autumn (probably late September). Staying in a 3* hotel in the heart of the Centro Storico, the ancient heart of Rome, giving a fascinating glimpse into La Bella Roma! Please note that this involves walking the daily through the “Centro Storico” (historical centre) of the Eternal City, an area which is marked by cobbled streets, which requires anyone with mobility issues to think carefully about their ability to take part.

Please read this week's Newsletter for more details.

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Contacting Fr Simon

As you are probably aware, Fr Simon will not be resident at Euxton until essential renovations of the Presbytery are completed, and therefore at the moment will only be at Euxton to celebrate Mass (and other Services) and for arranged meetings.

We don't have an office staff, so it isn't advisable to rely on messages left on the answerphone..... consequently the best method of contact is via the parish email stmary.euxton@rcaol.org.uk

Obviously you can see Fr Simon after Mass if you wish to do so.

Given the recent major changes quite a few of the parish contact points mentioned on the website are now out of date, If you need to contact the parish and are unsure of who you need, please send an email to the Parish email address.

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The recent past in pictures

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April 2 Mass of the Lord's Supper and Watching at the Altar of Repose. A beautiful celebration of the institution of the Mass and the Priesthood, enhanced by wonderful singing from our choir.	April 2
April 2	April 2
April 1 Always lovely to see our children in church and a proper presentation of the events of Holy Week to come. And thank you for the Easter Egg! With the promise not to eat it before the Easter Vigil!	April 1
April 1	April 1
April 1	March 29 Wonderful celebration of Palm Sunday today, despite the rain. Thanks to all the children who waved their palms in the procession and to our singers, creating an atmosphere of prayer and praise.
March 29	March 29
March 21 Caelidh for St Patrick's Day. A great time had by people from the parish and beyond, with excellent Irish Stew to keep us going through the energetic reels! Thanks to FIT FOR PURPOSE, who provided the great music, and to all the parishioners who prepared, ran and tidied up! We raised about £850 for our parish funds, going to help restore our clock and bell tower, soon to celebrate it's 150th anniversary.	March 21
March 21	March 21
March 21	March 16 On Laetare Sunday we celebrated Mothering Sunday as well; also honouring Our Blessed Lady. Children brought lots of flowers which we laid at her feet. Some of these were later taken to tbe sick and housebound. Thanks to the Heads of both our schools and other staff who came to support the children.
March 16	March 16
March 16	January 31 We celebrated a Burns Night Supper in the parish to raise funds for the Order of St Lazarus and had a very jolly evening. High jinx provided by the Toast to the Lassies and their Reply to the Laddies and poetic entertainments with a Scottish flavour. With thanks to all who helped to prepare the evening, especially Michael Thompson, our Parish Assistant and Kenny the Piper, as well as the Euxton Guides who acted as the waitresses for the evening.
January 31	January 31 Thanks also to local businesses who donated food for the event. We raised £695 for charity the Order of St Lazarus, with our own parishioner, Anthony Dickinson as it's Grand Prior here in Great Britain.
January 31
January 31	25 December A blessed Christmas to all. Wonderful celebrations of Mass, most especially last night with fabulous music and folk packed in, standing down the aisles! Thanks to all who helped in any way.
25 December	17 December
17 December Wonderful Carol Service with St Mary's Primary School this evening. The nativity story acted out and lots of beautifully sung carols. Proving we don't have to resort to secular songs and themes to have a great celebration. I borrowed the star to remind everyone to follow it back to Christmas Mass!	17 December
17 December	17 December
17 December	17 December
17 December	17 December
14 December	14 December On Gaudete Sunday we also celebrated BAMBINELLI SUNDAY: The tradition of families bringing their “baby Jesus” figure from their Cribs at home to be blest in church has long been a part of life in some European countries. Take home, with great care, the little statue of the Infant Jesus, also as a sign of God’s love for you and your families.
14 December	14 December
14 December	28 November Feast of our Patron today. St Catherine, pray for our Parish. Thanks to all those who came to Devotions this evening.