Catholic Church of St. Edward’s, Lees. Founded 1872. A lively and active community where all are welcome. PP Mgr John Marsland and curate Fr Callum Brown.
A Lees church raised nearly £6,000 for charity after challenging its congregation to walk 10,000 steps a day for 40 days during Lent.
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A huge thank you to the parishioners of St Edward's Lees, nr Oldham for their fantastic effort & involvement in @CAFOD's #WalkForWater raising over £6,000. Read about their exploits here https://t.co/APzRZwVBU7 Turn to Page 55 in the Lifestyle Section.
Prince Philip accompanying Princess Elizabeth on their visit to the Vatican for an audience with Pope Pius XII in 1951. Prince Philip and the Queen met every reigning Pope during their marriage except Paul VI and John Paul I.
Requiem Mass for Prince Philip in Westminster Cathedral
Eternal rest grant to him O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace and rise in glory. Amen.
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We are supporting @CAFOD's Walk for Water, where we can get our walking shoes on and remember those who don't have access to water. Families can donate to CAFOD via Parent Pay.
💜✝️⭐ #VocationNotOccupation
So far we have walked 1,412,758 steps, equivalent to approx. 668 miles.
We are attempting to walk to Afar in Ethiopia from St. Edward’s Church, #Lees and so far we are just beyond Frankfurt in Germany!
Thank you to everyone taking part and donating! 🙏🏼https://t.co/OJdrly5jnw
.@CAFOD has launched a Lenten appeal for our times and there’s lots you can do to get involved. You can take up the #WalkforWater challenge. They are also encouraging parishes to bring #FastDay alive online. Find out more: https://t.co/yi3HgbrBUk
Our church will be taking part in the ‘Walk for Water’ with weekly updates on how many steps we’ve done so far 🌍
If you’d also like to join in, you can!
You’ll be able to sponsor everyone taking part here on our shared St. Edward’s page: https://t.co/26gaA3EIMP
🕯 Our candlesticks have all been polished in preparation for our Christmas Mass and services this morning.
Thanks to all Church cleaners who lent a hand this morning 👏🏼