Cost £25.00 to cover travel. Free entry. Coach leaving Workington (4am) with pick-ups in Carlisle (5am), Lancaster (6.30am) and Preston (7.30am). There are only 44 places for Lancaster Diocese. Booking is essential; email Helen Mackay at: helen.mackay@lrcd.org.uk  Places will be allocated on a first come basis, following confirmation and payment. Further details of event schedule: National Eucharistic Congress 2024 - Catholic Bishops' Conference ​

DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO WALSINGHAM - From the Bishop
In September (2nd – 6th) this year I am renewing the annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Walsingham, the National Shrine to Our Blessed Lady. I invite you to join me! This will be the first pilgrimage since the Pandemic, and we have so much to pray for, so much to give thanks for. Dependent on accommodation type the all-inclusive cost is no more than £500.00 per person. Coach collection/drop off will take place in Workington, Carlisle, Penrith, Lancaster and Preston. For more
information and booking details contact the pilgrimage organiser Deacon Charlie Conner on 07895 742 732 or email
charlie.conner@lrcd.org.uk. See poster in porch. With my blessing Paul, Rt Rev Paul Swarbrick, Bishop of Lancaster

Counters required – If you can spare a little time after mass to help count the offertory we would be most welcome. Speak to Katie Wilson if you can help. Thank you. 

​Altar Servers: It is a great privilege to be able to serve the Lord at the altar during Mass. If any children would like to serve please speak to Fr Pearson.

​​​Bulletins - if you have any items for inclusion or would like to receive the weekly bulletin by email, please email Father Steve - holyfamilystanne@gmail.com 

When in Hospital - the Catholic Chaplaincy team of any hospital needs to be informed if you or a relative wish to be seen by chaplaincy.  Either inform a member of the ward staff that you wish to have a chaplaincy or let us know and we will pass on details to the Catholic Chaplain's office.

Gift Aid - Any questions or problems regarding Gift Aid, should be addressed to Carmel Dawson, the new Parish Gift Aid Administrator, either after mass or email stannewestby@gmail.com. 

Stamps -We are collecting used stamps at the back of the Church. This is in aid of the Kidney Dialysis Charity, so please try and save yours for us. ​​​​​​​

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                                                    CAFOD - the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development, are looking for people to give some time and                                                       join them in their mission. Could you help in our parish, bringing people together to help build a better world or by visiting local schools? Or raise a voice and campaign for justice or perhaps speak for CAFOD throughout the diocese? Could you support local volunteers or share your office skills to help CAFOD keep costs low? Training and support is provided. See cafod.org.uk/Volunteer for more information or get in touch with Emma and Patrick at lancaster@cafod.org.uk

Church of St. Anne,
Westby Mills,
Westby,
Lancashire, PR4 3PL

Email: holyfamilystanne@gmail.com

​​Tel. 01772 962776

‘Picnic in the Park’ in aid of the ‘Get Danny Home” appeal
Just a reminder of the upcoming event in Freckleton Memorial Park at 12.15pm on the 15th September.   In case of inclement weather it will be held in the Methodist Church Hall.    Please bring your own food and snacks and enjoy a picnic in the park. There will be fundraising stalls including our Children’s Tombola and fun for all the family.  Please support this worthy cause and help us “Get Danny Home”

Fylde Foodbank - Thank you to our regular donors.
To our many other parishioners, please donate to the foodbank which helps people in need.

We need non-perishable food suitable for single people, couples and families, e.g. tinned meat, tinned fish, tinned vegetables and tinned fruit. We also urgently need coffee, tea, long-life skimmed milk. We have enough pasta for the moment.​​

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Westby Mills
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