Welcome to
Christ the King Church
Burnley
(Incorporating the Church of St Teresa)
Address: Christ the King Roman Catholic Church, 9 Healey Ct, Burnley, BB11 2QJ
Phone via St Mary's Presbytery: 01282 422 007
Safeguarding Representative: Awaiting Update,
Phone: For Christ the King Parish Safeguarding see
(If for some reason you're unable to get through,
in an emergency contact police or Social Services)
On this Page:
Mass Times | Other Notices | Knights of St Columba | Christmas Mass
Reasons to Be Cheerful | Live Streaming of Masses
Prayers and Messages | Mass Intentions | Foodbank | CAFOD Updates |
Other Pages in this section:
Introduction | Mass & Confession Times | Find Christ the King Church | Sister Churches - Links
Community Gathering Dates | Notices | Church Groups | Christ the King Photos | St Teresa's
Photos | Christ the King History
Our Local Primary School (opens in a separate window)
Christ the King RC Primary School
Please note the changes this week.
Monday St Polycarp
9.30am St Mary’s
Tuesday Lent Weekday
9.15am Mass at Christ the King School
10.00am Mass at St John’s
Wednesday Lent Weekday
9.30am Christ the King 7.00pm St John’s
Thursday Lent Weekday
9.30am St Mary’s 10.00am St John’s
Friday Lent Weekday
6.30am Lenten Mass at St Mary’s
12 Noon Mass at St Mary’s preceded by Reconciliation and Exposition from 11.30 to 11.55am
7.00pm Stations of the Cross at St John’s
Saturday Lent Weekday
9.30am St. Mary’s followed by Exposition with Reconciliation from 10.30am to 11.30am
Vigil Masses 6.00pm St. John’s preceded by Reconciliation with Exposition from 5.15 to 5.55pm
6.30m St. Mary’s
Sunday Second Sunday in Lent
Christ the King: 9.15am and 5.00pm
St. Mary’s: 10.00am (This Mass will be live-streamed on the parish website*).
St. John’s: 10.45am
(*A recording of the Mass should be available later from Sunday afternoon)
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Let us learn to live with kindness, to love everyone, even when they do not love us.
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The Mass is the most perfect form of Prayer”—Pope Paul VI
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LENT 2026 We begin our Lenten journey this week, and there are additional opportunities to help us make Lent a holy and fulfilling preparation for Easter. Friday early morning Lenten Mass at St Mary’s: There will an extra Mass at 6.30am at St Mary’s on Fridays of Lent. This will be followed by breakfast in the parish rooms for all present. Stations of the Cross: Stations of the Cross will be celebrated each week during Lent at one of the churches in the parish on Friday 27th February at St John’s at 7.00pm. ‘Walk with Me’ Booklets and calendars are available in all three churches.
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SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION Bishop John will celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation for St John Vianney Deanery at St. Mary’s church, Burnley at 7pm on Thurs 25th June. Young people living in the parish, who are in school year 8 or older and who have completed the Sacramental Programme (ie made their first Holy Communion) are now eligible to be prepared to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. If you are interested please contact Fr David by 31st March , who will give you a letter providing details of the programme of catechesis and a Parental Consent/ Application Form. We will also be promoting the Sacrament through Blessed Trinity Catholic College. |
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SALFORD DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES - DEADLINE NEXT WEEKEND If you, or your child, would like to join this group please contact Fr Theo ( so that we can form a group. Every year Salford Diocese takes hundreds of pilgrims on pilgrimage to Lourdes. Many pilgrims are sick, elderly or disabled and so require additional care. Pilgrims are supported by a medical and nursing team and a group of volunteers from across the Diocese. Last year one of our young people from the parish joined the volunteer team alongside Fr Theo and had a wonderful time. This year we would again like to offer young people (from Year 11 upwards) the chance to join the pilgrimage. The group will travel to Lourdes by coach from 29th July to 6th August 2026 as part of the Diocesan Youth Group (DYG). The special “youth price” for this is £699 which includes travel, accommodation and all meals. Funding and fundraising will allow this cost to be reduced significantly (such as £100 from the Catenian Association). We wouldn’t want anyone not to put themselves forward due to cost. If anyone would like to join the medical and nursing team or would like more information about joining as a pilgrim, then please speak to Fr Theo who can provide more information |
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CAFOD FAMILY FAST DAY Family Fast Day is on Friday 27th February. Members of our parish CAFOD group will speak at THIS WEEKEND’S Masses |
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PARISH SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMME 2026 The children and parents are now having their one-to-one appointments with Fr David or Fr Theo. Following these one-to-one appointments, Parents will then receive full details of all, further meetings and celebrations. If you have any questions, please contact Fr. David. |
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CASTLERIGG MANOR Catholic Family Retreat at Castlerigg Manor // March 27-29th // £160-230 per family- For the first time since Covid, Castlerigg Manor are bringing back their popular family retreats. There will be streams for different ages and fun activities for everybody including Mass in the evening and time to explore Keswick May Half Term B&B Stays at Castlerigg Manor - In May half-term, Castlerigg Manor (Catholic retreat centre in Keswick, Cumbria) will once again be opening their doors for B&B stays. A great way for families, groups of friends, and individuals to get an affordable stay in Keswick. Mass will be provided on site. For more information go to: castleriggmanor.com |
HOLY COMMUNION AT HOME
If you, or someone you know cannot get to Mass but would like to receive Holy Communion in their home, please ask their permission, then talk with Fr David to arrange things.
CHURCH STEWARDS
Huge thanks to our stewards who make attendance at church possible as we continue to work at remaining safe whilst in church. Please call Fr David if you would like to join this invaluable team.
OTHER NOTICES
MONDAY MORNING MASS AT ST. MARY’S
Our next gathering at St Mary’s parish rooms is on Thursday 26th February from 1.30pm to 3.30pm.. Please join us for a chat, table tennis, darts, cards, a quiz and a cuppa. All welcome.
PARISH BONUS BALLGAME—WINNERS!
Thanks to all who have supported the bonus Ball game and it will continue each week.
The winning Bonus ball number for last Wednesday was number 33
Congratulations to last week’s winners who are as follows:
St John’s ~ George St Mary’s ~ Maureen Christ the King ~ Rollover
Please claim your prize from the appropriate sacristy.
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MISSIO BOXES COLLECTIONS AND CONTRIBUTIONS CHRIST THE KING: For the Christ the King Community October is the month for the collection of the Missio Red Boxes. Please bring your boxes to Church or call Stephen on 07593 854661 to arrange collection. Thank you for yor amazing continuing support. |
BURSARIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WHO WANT TO “ HELP YOU TO HELP OTHERS”
The Catenian Association offers financial support to young Catholics (aged 16—24) who are involved in development projects which help less fortunate people, (including Diocesan and HCPT Pilgrimages). For more information go to catenianbursary.com
ST JOHN THE BAPTIST MEMORIAL CORNER
Take a look at the two very interesting volumes of information regarding all those named on the war memorial at Saint John’s. They can be found in the memorial corner.
They have been compiled by one of our parishioners Linda. Her extensive work has involved studying a number of Internet sites, such as ancestry.com, the Commonwealth War Graves, British newspaper collection at findmypast and many more.
We thank Linda for her, thoroughly detailed research.
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PARISH BY STANDING ORDER
You can make your contributions to the parish online by Standing Order; Please contact your bank and inform them that payment should now be made as follows:
Name: The Salford Diocesan Trust : The Good Samaritan Parish
Sort Code: 205558
Account number: 50404640.
Many thanks.
KNIGHTS OF ST COLUMBA PRESENTATION TO CANON JUDE HARRISON
Members of the Supreme, Provincial and local the KSC attended St Mary’s church last Sunday to present Canon Jude, who grew up in St Mary’s parish, with their Columba Cross.
This is their highest award, and reflects Canon Jude’s continuous work for the Order and HCPT throughout his priestly ministry. Our congratulations to Canon Jude, and our thanks for his dedication and care.
KSC: BFC SIGNED FOOTBALL SHIRT RAFFLE
The Grand Knight Tom Wilkinson of KSC 110 is selling numbers towards the draw of a Framed Team Signed BFC Shirt 25/26.
All money raised is being equally split between Pendleside Hospice and Georgia Fourie Butterfly Fund. Please dig deep this Lent to help raise much needed funds for these amazing charities. Numbers are only £5 each, around the same price as a large Costa Coffee!
' Draw is to be made on Easter Monday provided 100 tickets are sold. Numbers are £5 each. Please get in touch with a Brother or Tom (07891 124951) to buy or for more information.
“I couldn’t repair your brakes, so I made your horn louder!!”
Here’s one of the Quotes sent from a parishioner on the website.
There are many more—and Quips! Have a laugh! Enjoy the wisdom!
Send us one of your own favourites!
We’re all deeply into our new way of life and most of us we need to look for the silver linings.
Till things go back to normal, let’s try to cheer each other up. Parishioner Tony Waters, who many of you may know from St Mary’s, has contacted us with a brilliant idea.
In the current climate, why not have a series of items on reasons to be cheerful?
We reckon that anything that lightens up some of the doom & gloom has got to be good!
We’ll publish them on the website, and in the Newsletter when space allows.
Email us with your suggestions to
Here’s one of our latest - on being allowed to ‘play out’ (for exercise)
OVERSEAS ACCLAIM FOR OUR GREAT WEBSITE!
"Everything in the site pulls you into the parish community.
It's like an invitation to belong to something special”
These are the wonderful words sent to our web manager this week from an admirer from the Parish Council of Magheralin Parish in Northern Ireland. She says she's had a good look at our website and was impressed - commenting especially on the dedication it takes to keep it up to date! She adds:
“Sincerely, well done with that design and to all contributors."
She ends by saying she will ask the other members of their Council to take a look...
she wants to steal some of our ideas! Well done to the web team for their dedication, creativity and hard work. Well deserved praise. SHARE THE NEWS! There are many people still self- isolating so make a call!
Read our wonderful newsy and topical parish website, and ring someone with the news and a chat to help with their isolation. Good fun too!
Streamed Sunday Mass: Please note that Fr David will celebrate Mass on Sundays at St Mary’s and it will continue to be live-streamed.
This Mass will be recorded and available to view later on Sunday morning, or early afternoon.
Thank You: We have built excellent teams of stewards over the weeks and they do a really splendid job. Our thanks to them—without your help, none of this would be viable!
The National Shrine in Walsingham; www.walsingham.org.uk
The Good Shepherd parish in Colne; www.goodshepherdpendle.org.uk
You can also find the Readings for Mass each day on www.universalis.com
Pope Leo’s Prayer Intention for February 2026
Let us pray that children suffering from incurable diseases and their families receive the necessary medical care and support, never losing strength and hope.
For children with Incurable Diseases
Let us pray that children suffering from incurable diseases and their families receive the necessary medical care and support, never losing strength and hope.
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer Intentions in Ordinary Time
A deeper understanding between Christians and Jews
● Those who suffer persecution oppression and denial of human rights
● Europe
● Seafarers
Message from Pope Francis about Reconciliation: These words from the Holy Father should help us while some of us cannot go to the Sacrament:
“Do what the catechism says. It’s very clear. If you don’t find a priest to go to confession, speak to God. He’s your Father. Tell Him the truth: ‘Lord. I did this and this and this. Pardon me.’ Ask His forgiveness with all your heart with an act of contrition, and promise Him, ‘afterwards I will go to confession.’ “You will return to God’s grace immediately. You yourself can draw near, as the Catechism teaches us to God’s forgiveness, without having a priest at hand.
"Every political social or religious project involves the inclusion or exclusion of the wounded, lying on the side of the road. Each day each of us faces the choice of being a good Samaritan or an indifferent bystander"
- Pope Francis, 2003
POPE FRANCIS SPEAKING ABOUT CHRIST THE KING
At the end of our life we will be judged on love, that is, on our concrete commitment to love and serve Jesus in our littlest and neediest brothers and sisters. That mendicant, that needy person who reaches out his hand is Jesus; that sick person whom I must visit is Jesus; that inmate is Jesus, that hungry person is Jesus.
Send Your Holy Spirit:
Heavenly Father, You have created each of us to love You and your people.
You have chosen some to serve by responding to the particular call to the priesthood and religious life. Send your Holy Spirit to stir the hearts of those You have designed to follow this path of spiritual leadership.
We pray this petition, faithful and most gracious God, in the name of your Son,Jesus Christ, Our Lord.
-Pope John Paul II
“An obedient father: As he had done with Mary, God revealed his saving plan to Joseph. He did so by using dreams, which in the Bible and among all ancient peoples, were considered a way for him to make his will known.”
Lately Dead: Fr Francis Austin, Colin Richardson, Joan Draper, David Holloway, Marie Evans, Gerry Dillon, Anne Hyatt.
In Memoriam : Peter Jackson
Anniversaries: Irene Moore, Catherine Cowell, Marian Lewis, Stella Mayor, Kevin O’Brien, Elisabeth Alice Smith, Asmat Pervez, Nasreen Sultana, James McKune
Other intentions: Slawik Special Intention, John Firfield, John and Eileen McNee,
COMMUNITY GROCERY
This is a grocery targeted for those people who are having difficulties in the cost of living crisis. You pay a registration fee of £5 for the year, and can then shop weekly (or more often if need be) for £4 per visit — the usual ‘shop’ is equal to about £20/ £30 in any other supermarket. The two shops are 1) in the shopping centre square above New Look, and 2) Valley St near the cemetery. They’re open Monday to Friday 9.30am to 4.30pm. Just drop in, see and buy!
The people of the parish have given donations and goods, through and in addition to the excellent work of Blessed Trinity College, who have raised over £14,000 since they started.
You are asked to continue to put food into the collection point in many supermarkets, as well as using the Blessed Trinity site for financial donations at https://tinyurl.com/BlessedTrinityJustGiving.
CAFOD FAMILY FAST DAY COLLECTION
This Lent, live out the Gospel call to love your neighbour. By fasting and giving what you save, you join in Christ's compassion and help another family put food on the table.
Your donation can help families around the world grow food in difficult conditions - such as flood-resistant floating gardens or using solar-powered water pumps in times of drought.
Collect a CAFOD envelope to bless others with your support, donate online at cafod.org.uk/envelope or call 0303 303 3030. Text CAFODLENT to 70085 to donate £10.
9 Healey Ct, Burnley BB11 2QJ
NB please contact via St Mary's Presbytery: 01282 422 007
Parish Groups
Click here to go to our Groups Page.
Our local school is Christ the King RC Primary School.
Click here to visit their website (opens up in a separate page).
Christ the King & St Teresa's: Photos Old and New
A miscellany of photos, past and present, from the earliest days to the present (almost!)
- click here for Christ the King photos
- or click here for St Teresa photos
Links to other churches in the parish:
All pitcture from Pixabay, with grateful thanks.