Notice
*** COVID-19 ***
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Updated: 26th March 2020
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Let us pray each day that this pandemic will soon be over as we continue to support each other and those in our community who are in need at this time.
'Actions speak louder than words; let your words teach and your actions speak.'
St Anthony of Padua
News and Events
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All church services are currently suspended due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The Act of Spiritual Communion (below) is a good prayer to offer at this time. We place all our trust in our Blessed Lord and ask the prayers of his Holy Mother.
ACT OF SPIRITUAL COMMUNION
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love you above all things, and I desire to receive you into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace you as if you were already there and unite myself wholly to you. Never permit me to be separated from you. Amen.
Joining our Parish
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." (Matthew 11:28)
If you are new to the area or visiting Astley Bridge you a very welcome to join our community. Please come along to the celebration of Mass. We look forwarding to meeting you.
To arrange a Baptism, a Marriage, or if you are thinking about becoming a Catholic, you are welcome to come along to our parish. Please speak to the priest after Mass about your enquiry.
Renewal of our Parish
"Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation." (Mark 16:15)
Hope in the Future at Holy Infant's
In the time ahead, we are encouraging one another to be more aware of what’s happening in our parish and how to be actively involved ourselves. We know that it’s a challenge for each one of us to be co-responsible but it’s a good challenge as we pray that our parish community continues to grow and thrive in faith, hope and love as followers of Christ today. If you have any questions, please speak to our parish HITF Rep Jane Grundy.
For further information:
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Groups and Activities
You can be involved in many ways...
St Vincent de Paul Society
Bereavement Support Group
Visits to the Housebound
Foodbank
Supporting Charities
Parish Choir
Readers
Eucharistic Ministers
Church Cleaners
Flower Arrangers
Gardeners
HISA Lottery
Parish Administration
Contact us to get involved. Everyone is welcome!
Safeguarding
Every parish within the Diocese of Salford has a Safeguarding Representative, who has voluntarily undertaken the role and who has responsibility for raising awareness of safeguarding aims, policies and procedures and promoting good and safe practices in all activities involving children, young people and adults at risk within the parish community. Our parish rep is Philomena Tarkowski. You are welcome to speak to her at any time. The Diocesan Safeguarding Team based at Cathedral Centre in Salford can also be contacted:
Tel: 0161 817 2206
Outreach
"Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me." (Matthew 25:40)
We support local services and charities including:
Caritas Diocese of Salford
Urban Outreach (Foodbank)
NICE Bolton
The Bolton Hospice
CAFOD
Missio (red boxes)
SPUC
Aid to the Church in Need
Please help us in our outreach to those in need both at home and overseas.
Parish Primary School
Holy Infant and St Anthony RC Primary School
Mitre Street, Astley Bridge, Bolton, BL1 6QJ
Head Teacher: Mrs H McGrath
'We aim to provide a secure, caring and stimulating environment, supported by our Catholic values and beliefs, in which your child can grow happily whilst gaining knowledge and developing respect for others.'
Contact the school for any queries or information:
Tel: 01204 333111
Our Patron
The Holy Infant and St Anthony
The saint most often seen in artwork holding the Infant Jesus in his arms is our patron St Anthony of Padua. The story is told that one day, while reading the Scriptures, he received an apparition. The Infant Jesus appeared resting on the pages of the Scriptures and in his arms. The Word of God appeared to the man who had dedicated his whole life to preaching the Gospel. For this reason, many images of St Anthony depict him holding a Bible alongside the Infant Jesus.
Click here to view the Shrine of St Anthony in Padua.
