Family Eucharist

Every First, Second, Third, Fourth Sunday at for 40 mins
St Andrew, Accrington
Empress Street/Swiss Street. Accrington, BB5 1SJ, United Kingdom

Celebrate the Holy Eucharist in a relaxed friendly environment , you could even come early and join Jump Start to listen to half an hour of singing and worship through our more modern hymns. stay afterwards where there is always a warm or cold drink and biscuits (or cakes if we are lucky) and plenty of chat and fellowship in a Covid safe environment.

St Andrew, Accrington

St Andrew's is part of the Parish of the Good Shepherd, Accrington.

Our normal service times across the parish are as follows:

Sundays:

• 8am Said Mass at St Mary Magdalen's

• 9.30am Family Eucharist at St Andrew's

• 11am Solemn Mass at St Mary Magdalen's

Weekdays:

Mondays in term time: 1.15 pm School Mass at St Mary Magdalen's; 1st Monday: 11.00 am Mass at Springhill Care Home 

Tuesdays: 6.00 pm Mass at St Andrew's

Wednesdays: 10.00 am Mass at St Andrew's; 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesdays in term time: 3.30 pm Youth Church at St Christopher's School (Eucharist on 1st Wednesday)

Thursdays: 6.00 pm Mass at St Mary Magdalen's;

Fridays: 10am Mass at St Mary Magdalen's; Alternate Fridays in term time: 3.15 pm Friday Praise at St Nicholas's School

Saints' Days and Holy Days as announced

Morning and Evening Prayer are normally said at 8.00 am (St Mary Magdalen's) and 5.00 pm (St Andrew's) on weekdays

We are a welcoming, family friendly Church, with people of all ages attending our Sunday Eucharist at 9.30 am. Come and join us for relaxed, happy worship, and for a time of coffee and fellowship afterwards.

The parish of the Good Shepherd is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer, Julie Dawes (07395960319; email). The Diocese of Blackburn’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

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Fr David Arnold, SSC

St Peter's Vicarage
Willows Lane
Accrington

BB5 0LR
Fr. David Arnold (Vicar)
07786168261
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Family Eucharist

Every First, Second, Third, Fourth Sunday at for 40 mins
St Andrew, Accrington
Empress Street/Swiss Street. Accrington, BB5 1SJ, United Kingdom

Celebrate the Holy Eucharist in a relaxed friendly environment , you could even come early and join Jump Start to listen to half an hour of singing and worship through our more modern hymns. stay afterwards where there is always a warm or cold drink and biscuits (or cakes if we are lucky) and plenty of chat and fellowship in a Covid safe environment.

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Our Parish Safeguarding Officer is Julie Dawes and can be contacted on 07395960319 or [email protected].

Our parish of The Good Shepherd 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 Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Blackburn’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO, Julie Dawes or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor, Catherine Smith, 01254 503088 or [email protected]. 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.

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