HOLY CROSS & ST MATTHEW'S
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Wednesday 18 June saw the annual Holy Cross and St Matthew's canal boat trip. The damp weather did not dampen the spirits of the crew and passengers and an enjoyable evening was had by all. (Not sure how Frankie managed to get on all these pictures) |
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NEW MAYOR OF SALFORD
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Sunday 2nd June saw the new Mayor of Salford Margaret Morris attend Mass at Holy Cross Church. Madam Mayor took part in the procession despite the rain from Hampson St in Patricroft to Holy Cross and then again after Mass along Worsley Road.
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ST MATTHEW'S GOLDEN JUBILEE 1957 - 2007 |
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On Friday 21st September Bishop Brain celebrated Mass with the people of St Matthew's on their Golden Jubilee. St Matthew's Church was packed to capacity and included with special invitation priests from the diocese including Fr Mullin previous parish priest who flew in from Ireland for the occasion. After the Mass there was an opportunity to have a drink and a bite to eat and a chance for people to chat and exchange memories of the last 50 years. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PEOPLE OF ST MATTHEW'S |
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BANK HOLIDAY DAY TRIP TO PANTASAPH AND LLANDUDNO
A day trip organized by the parish of St Matthew's saw 50 people young and old set off after Mass to Pantasaph Friary and then on to Llandudno in North Wales. The coach set off in brilliant sunshine and arrived in Pantasaph at 12noon. The Friary was holding it's annual Garden Party with stalls, the singing Friar and lunch. At 2pm the party then moved to LLandudno where people set off to explore and take advantage of an afternoon by the sea. A very enjoyable day was had by all, many thanks to St Matthew's for organizing.
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HISTORICAL BOAT TRIP ON THE BRIDGEWATER CANAL
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Parishoners of Holy Cross and St Matthew's took to the water on the evening of Wednesday 20th June. A trip on a narrow boat from the picturesque village of Worsley, through Winton and Patricroft, and on and on to the aqueduct at Barton was enjoyed by 30 people. A talk was given by the organisers pointing out points of historical interest along the way and supper and drinks were served. This event will be followed up with a talk by our own Bernard Crowley in Holy Cross Community Hall on 20th July. |
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OUR VERY OWN ROSE by Pat Jackson
Saturday 26 May night took myself and Sue Woodcock to 'The Irish World Heritage Centre' in Cheetham Hill to support Katy Twemlow who was representing the Talbot Club in Eldon Place, Patricroft, Eccles in the North West Regional 'Rose of Tralee' competition. The winner of the regional final would be representing the North West in Tralee in August.
We were there with her family, Wynne and Arthur Newton from Holy Cross Church and members of the Talbot Club. Her escort for the evening was her brother John, a lovely pair they looked. Katy in a beautiful blue evening dress and John in a dinner suit.
There were 11 'Roses' in all from various clubs in Manchester all competing to go through to the final and become the 'Rose of Tralee'. Apparently, contestants come to the final from all over the world, even Texas and all with Irish blood in them.
After a lovely buffet meal the Roses were brought up in turn by their escorts and interviewed by a local famous Irish DJ. They were asked about their Irish connections, what their plans for the future were and finished with them doing their own party piece.
All too soon it was Katy's turn as we all sat nervously with tummies churning, we raised the roof when John led Katy to the stage. After being interviewed she sang a lovely song called 'A Mother's Blessing' from Angela's Ashes. I for one was really choked, she was lovely, a joy and so natural.
While the judges decided, the band set up and the raffle was done with Sue winning one of the prizes. All proceeds going to Christies.
And then the wait was over, the judges had decided............ in our eyes Katy was the winner, but the judges decided otherwise. The winning Rose was from the Irish World Heritage Centre.
Being the girl she is she took her defeat well. We all enjoyed a lovely evening and all agreed that Katy is the Rose of Patricroft, Eccles. We were all so proud.
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