After three days of hectic work and effort, the Shrine has been repainted and returned to its former glory. Four coats of paint were needed to cover all the soot, ash and burn marks. The carpets and cushions were throughly cleaned and everything has been given a new shine. The decorators worked from 9am in the morning to 7pm without any breaks to try and get it right. Sincere thanks to everyone

A great deal of work and effort has been put into the garden in the lst couple of weeks. The rendering on the cottage had to be repaired as it fell off before Christmas leaving a huge, ugly space in the wall. Michael has repaired the garden door and it is a huge improvement. The walls of St John Fisher have been repointed and cleaned; also the lintel above the fire door has now been replaced.

INTERCESSORY PRAYER – YOUR SHRINE NEEDS YOU! Intercessory prayer has an image problem. You could be forgiven for thinking it is not the most exciting of titles for an article so well done for getting this far! In spite of all the reverence that surrounds prayer, some people dismiss it as a weak alternative to practical action. They think that offering to pray for someone is often nothing more

Today, around 12 noon, a small fire started in the shrine, where the votive candles are lit. There has been some damage, but it could have been worse. Erhard (our volunteer) was the hero of the moment. Thankfully, he spotted the fire before it took hold. An unforgettable scene, was Father David running down to the Shrine with a watering can. I suppose the thought is what counts!

Today, Sunday 3rd May, we have the Sacrament of Confirmation for seven children and two teenagers. We congratulate Agnes Juan, Francis Kenyi, Luke Whittaker, Jack Berry, Chloe McGreavy, Emily Charleston, Sean Kavanagh, Kian Kilpatrick, Niamh Thorne. We wish them the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit. Please keep these young people in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you!

On Monday, 3rd May at 7.30pm, there is the start of a new initiative at the Shrine. Martin and Joan Roddy are beginning an hour of prayer in the Shrine on the first Monday on every month. The prayer is an intercessory prayer so that those who come to the Shrine may experience many graces - healing, renewal, new strength, inner peace. Everyone is invited to join in or take part at the same time in

Spring and summer are in the air! Why not come and have your own famiyl picnic at the Shrine. there are beautiful sitting areas and open spaces for everyone! Tea and Coffee can be provided on request. We look forward to see you!

Today is the first of May and signals a special month of prayer and renewal of faith with the help of our Blessed Mother Mary. In this month, there is a special invitation to come and visit the Shrine of Our Mother Thrice Admirable at Kearsley, Bolton. Before the Celebration of the Eucharist, there will be a decade of the Rosary in the intentions of our families and loved ones. here is Adoration