Lent
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Lent began on Ash Wednesday, 17 February this year. Jesus encourages us to pray, to fast and to give to the poor. Think about how you are going, realistically, to give more time to God in prayer this Lent. Think also about what you are going to fast from or give up. The following parish events might be of use so that we can keep a Holy Lent; Sunday: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 5.00 p.m. until 5.45 p.m. Wednesdays of Lent: Beginning on Wednesday 24th February there will be a series of reflections on the Creed. Using a DVD resource the sessions have inputs from several prominent men and women of faith and will also include time for discussion and prayerful reflection. Led for the most part by Fr. Peter the sessions will begin after Mass on Wednesday and last for no more than one hour. Fridays of Lent: Each Friday Mass will be celebrated at 8.00 a.m. Stations of the Cross will be celebrated at 7.00 p.m. on Fridays and will be followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 8.00 p.m.

Family Day for God
Sunday, March 14, 2010
At The Old Convent, Wigton, 11am to 3:30pm. A day of celebration for the whole family. Something for everyone! Activities for both teenagers and younger children. Teaching on marriage and family life. Guest Fr Brendan Rice. Family Mass and time to relax over a shared lunch. (Please bring some food to share.) Contact Andrew & Cathy Fava (telephone 016973 45623 or email afava@coretlumenchristi.org). In association with Lancaster Diocese Marriage and Family Life Commission

Fr Brendan Carrick
Monday, March 15, 2010
On 15th March, Fr Brendan Carrick will be celebrating his 40th anniversary of ordination as a priest, here in St Cuthbert's. His family warmly invite the parishioners of St Cuthbert's to an anniversary Mass at 7.00pm on that evening and to refreshments in the Parish Hall afterwards.

Carnival of Food Night
Saturday, March 20, 2010
The Wigton Carnival Group are presenting John Crouch’s “Carnival of Food Night” in the Parish Hall on Saturday 20th March at 7.00 p.m. Tickets are £10.00 – proceeds to the Carnival Funds (Bar profits to the parish).

Mass of Chrism
Thursday, April 01, 2010
There will be a coach leaving Our Lady & St. Joseph's at 9.15 a.m. on Holy Thursday for those wishing to attend the Chrism Mass in Lancaster The cost for a place will be £6 and, to book a place, people should telephone Our Lady & St. Joseph's on 01228 521509, leaving their name and telephone number.

Mass for the Year of the Priest
Friday, April 23, 2010
There will be a special Deanery Mass for the Year of the Priest at Our Lady and St, Joseph’s Church, Carlisle on Friday April 23rd at 7.00 p.m. The main celebrant will be Bishop Michael and the Mass will be concelebrated by all the priests of the Deanery. It is hoped that all the parishes in the Deanery will be involved to some extent in the Mass which will be a celebration of the ministry of the priests of the Deanery and will also pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood. The Mass will be followed by a Reception in the New Waterton Hall.

Wildfire
Saturday, May 08, 2010
Following on the huge success of the musical “From Pharaoh to Freedom”, Churches Together in Wigton are intending to stage the musical “Wildfire” in May of this year. It tells the story of Pentecost and the martyrdom of St. Stephen. The production will take place over 2 nights in Lowmoor Church. It’s an ambitious project and will need a great number of singers, actors, musicians, stage-hands etc. Why not come along and see how you can help.

Holiday at Villa Palazzola
Monday, June 07, 2010
Fr. Michael Murphy from Our Lady’s, Carlisle, is organising a week’s holiday at Villa Palazzola. The Villa is the summer residence of the English College, Rome and is set in stunning surroundings on the shore of Lake Albano. The dates are 7th – 14th June and the cost is £750.00 per person, which is for full board (including wine with meals), flights, transfers etc. There are some fliers at the back of church and a poster on the notice board if anyone is interested.

Lancaster Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage
Friday, July 23, 2010
This year our Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes takes place from 23rd – 30th July. Lourdes has a particular appeal to sick and disabled persons and the organisers would like to invite applications for places on the pilgrimage. There is a medical team and a number of helpers there to assist. Please apply to Mrs, Cath Morgan, 48, Raybourne Avenue, Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 7RT. Telephone 01253 892029

Carlisle Carmelite Day
Saturday, August 14, 2010
The 2010 'Day For The Carmelite Family' will be held at St. Bede's Catholic Church, Wigton Road, Carlisle, on Saturday, 14th August, 2010