https://www.catholicashton.org/new-page-1 daily 0.75 2026-03-26 https://www.catholicashton.org/home daily 1.0 2026-03-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6455726e8ecd813c625ed9db/b73d81c2-f406-4221-ae08-ab9154e79f63/20230421_103249+2.jpg Home - St. Christopher’s Church Come Worship With Us! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6455726e8ecd813c625ed9db/e746cd5a-d495-4da2-8798-a0095e68b2d5/20230425_152202.jpg Home - St. Ann’s Church Come Worship with us! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6455726e8ecd813c625ed9db/6f072496-37ad-4a94-bfec-7ad2671d3196/20230419_153311+2.jpg Home - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6455726e8ecd813c625ed9db/ad3bbaa3-2e89-425e-9a20-f15d80571e25/20230421_094403+2.jpg Home - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6455726e8ecd813c625ed9db/28f78fed-ec32-44ba-a87a-06ee31881c91/9850.jpg Home - OFFICE TIME PARISH OFFICE: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9.30am – 12.30pm PARISH PRIEST’S OFFICE: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10.30am – 1;.00pm https://www.catholicashton.org/baptism daily 0.75 2023-05-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6455726e8ecd813c625ed9db/26b6406c-656b-47b1-9f63-ae067d068a6a/2208.i203.044.F.m004.c9.christian+church+mass+service+worship+pray+religion+cartoon.jpg Baptism - BAPTISM Baptism is the gateway to the Christian life and the first sacrament we receive. Through the waters of baptism, we are cleansed of original sin, reborn as children of God, and welcomed into the family of believers. At our Parish, we joyfully celebrate baptisms and provide guidance for families and individuals seeking this sacrament. Please contact our Parish office to learn more about baptism preparation and schedule a baptismal ceremony. https://www.catholicashton.org/confirmation daily 0.75 2023-05-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6455726e8ecd813c625ed9db/d53814ba-ce51-4f59-bb74-1299fd3ab9e4/Screenshot+2023-05-28+at+13.37.48.png Confirmation - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.catholicashton.org/marriage daily 0.75 2023-05-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6455726e8ecd813c625ed9db/9ab224db-f40a-4976-aa7d-2564818f2748/man-proposing-his-girlfriend.jpg Matrimony - MATRIMONY Marriage is a sacred covenant between a man and a woman, a visible sign of God's love for His people. If you are considering the sacrament of Matrimony, our Parish offers marriage preparation programs to help you discern and prepare for this lifelong commitment. Please contact our Parish office well in advance to begin the process of marriage preparation and to schedule your wedding ceremony. https://www.catholicashton.org/reconciliation daily 0.75 2023-05-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6455726e8ecd813c625ed9db/a985d239-f0f1-47bf-9500-83bafa336774/IMG_7474.JPG Reconciliation - RECONCILIATION Reconciliation, also called the sacrament of Penance or Confession, offers the opportunity for repentance and forgiveness of sins. Through the ministry of the priest, we encounter God's mercy and experience spiritual healing and reconciliation. Our Parish provides regular opportunities for the sacrament of Reconciliation. https://www.catholicashton.org/safeguarding daily 0.75 2023-05-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6455726e8ecd813c625ed9db/804b6886-b9b4-43d9-8216-92d041ad5ef9/cutout-paper-different-family-members-being-together.jpg Safeguarding - Constant attention is required of the Commission so that the Church may not only be a safe place for minors and a place of healing, but may prove completely trustworthy in promoting their rights worldwide. -Pope Francis https://www.catholicashton.org/contact-us daily 0.75 2023-08-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6455726e8ecd813c625ed9db/1a6b85e2-34fc-4f03-aa96-a77aab122ea4/hot-line-contact-us-call-center-search-interface.jpg Contact - Thank you for your interest in contacting the Parish of the Holy Cross and St Helen Ashton. We value your feedback, questions, and inquiries. 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Jude Lemeh CM CONTACT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6455726e8ecd813c625ed9db/9e152e50-6d25-4355-b7b0-e4a2b3604d93/IMG_7463.JPG Pastoral Team - CHAPLAIN, TAMESIDE HOSPITAL Fr Joachin Nwaorgu CM CONTACT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6455726e8ecd813c625ed9db/b06638b6-9fb7-4098-9e26-73d98303b4c8/IMG_7464.JPG Pastoral Team - PARISH SISTER Sr Roseline Aluko SSMA CONTACT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6455726e8ecd813c625ed9db/ec20898d-3891-4a71-b3d8-d27cb143c899/IMG_7464.JPG Pastoral Team - SAFEGUARDING REPRESENTATIVE Lynne Davidson CONTACT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6455726e8ecd813c625ed9db/906a73f9-c576-4d1f-8cad-7381cb226b3c/IMG_7463.JPG Pastoral Team - HOME COMMUNION COORDINATOR FOR SICK AND HOMEBOUND Anthony Bennison CONTACT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6455726e8ecd813c625ed9db/ed613ddd-c4ac-4012-bcc0-97a815c60e1f/IMG_7464.JPG Pastoral Team - SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMME COORDINATOR Jane Holgate CONTACT https://www.catholicashton.org/parish-life daily 0.75 2024-04-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6455726e8ecd813c625ed9db/b579971f-3897-45eb-b652-e97755c25209/E0B44866-CB12-4F47-967A-7D4BA2FF43AA.jpg Parish Life - ADMINISTRATION Parish Pastoral councils are at the service of mission and evangelization. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6455726e8ecd813c625ed9db/cf36f02e-31c5-4fd3-9bf0-81817667e589/699BFE32-ABB8-436E-9021-2E6757241341.png Parish Life - MINISTRIES Certain ministries were established by the Church even in the most ancient times for the purpose of suitably giving worship to God and for offering service to the people of God according to their needs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6455726e8ecd813c625ed9db/b5bfdbaa-b7ba-46a9-9a53-9f216a9f0e09/B6A3ABD7-9E5E-40CC-B7AC-E02261D725E1.png Parish Life - GROUPS Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6455726e8ecd813c625ed9db/e3e068f3-3d68-4a73-b70e-4738e3dff49d/Neutral+Minimalist+Simple+Elegant+Marble+Quote+Instagram+Post.png Parish Life - PIOUS SOCIETIES We need to work towards nurturing the pious associations as the places where families meet to extend their help and support to one another and being inspired by the Word of god, by which one takes part in the different aspects of the mission of the Church. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6455726e8ecd813c625ed9db/59102887-324d-4ba6-bedb-f14fa7af4b97/D7C571B3-BE25-4C5F-A2D6-1009CCD564F0.png Parish Life - ACTIVITIES Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.catholicashton.org/st-anns-church daily 0.75 2023-05-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6455726e8ecd813c625ed9db/4b239fe4-ae5a-4b31-ae13-de57000dca1e/132A5443-5851-4212-9777-2D45383E8BCF.png St Ann's Church - St ann’s building https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6455726e8ecd813c625ed9db/5fb643eb-9650-4c09-bc7d-078d3d8b2c36/20790577-DFFC-4926-B89D-0EA75E13DF60.png St Ann's Church The original design included a spire and bell tower https://www.catholicashton.org/st-christophers-church daily 0.75 2023-05-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6455726e8ecd813c625ed9db/106793aa-fb63-4e7e-8506-07018f315801/E780D7D1-FD4E-4B56-917D-C9A5FCEE424B.png St Christopher's Church https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6455726e8ecd813c625ed9db/b06ab336-161a-41d4-8468-b01cceaf10d4/ACDADF2A-2CE4-4964-B3F2-A9B5E7BFFA8A.png St Christopher's Church - “Be of good cheer, put your trust in God and He will do what is best for you.” -St Christopher https://www.catholicashton.org/sisters-of-st-michael-the-archangel-convent daily 0.75 2023-06-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6455726e8ecd813c625ed9db/77c30a4b-81af-4532-ac94-0e7e454d7086/IMG-20230612-WA0000.jpg Sisters of St Michael the Archangel Convent - Our Vision and Charism Our vision is to implant godliness in human beings in an intimate way such that the faith take firm root in people's culture and daily experience while our charism involves Evangelization through Inculturation, preaching the gospel in such a way that it becomes part of the people's culture. https://www.catholicashton.org/schools daily 0.75 2023-05-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6455726e8ecd813c625ed9db/c744c749-632c-4530-ae16-1e25e8b08253/IMG_7364.PNG Schools - At Our Lady of Mount Carmel, our mission is to enjoy, excel and grow in God’s family. Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School Holden Street, Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 9JJ Headteacher: Helen Hayes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6455726e8ecd813c625ed9db/3bb2f092-9ca9-40af-b418-7f85f1af64bb/IMG_7365.PNG Schools - There are four core values that are embedded in all that we do: Faith, Friendship, Kindness and Courage. St Christopher’s RC Primary & Nursery School St. Christopher’s Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 9DP Headteacher: Ian Noone https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6455726e8ecd813c625ed9db/47211140-0903-464a-9b0a-b35f64a6fff2/IMG_7366.PNG Schools - the st. damians way: diversity,achievements, mutual respect, inclusion, all, nurturing, service St Damian’s RC Science College Lees Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 8BH Headteacher: Mr S. 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If you or a loved one requires the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, please contact our Parish office, and a priest will be available to administer this sacrament. https://www.catholicashton.org/first-holy-communion daily 0.75 2023-05-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6455726e8ecd813c625ed9db/d2288b38-906a-4cf4-963b-94e759bf649e/close-up-hand-holding-eucharist.jpg First Holy Communion - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.catholicashton.org/holy-orders-vocations daily 0.75 2023-05-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6455726e8ecd813c625ed9db/52b7da82-f752-435c-ba67-e3dc213d94fe/medium-shot-priest-holding-eucharist.jpg Holy Orders/ Vocations - HOLY ORDERS Holy Orders is a sacrament through which men are ordained as deacons, priests, and bishops, answering a divine call to serve the Church and its people. It is a sacred and profound commitment to a life of selfless service, leadership, and ministry. At our Parish, we honor and support those who discern a vocation to the priesthood or diaconate. 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