Welcome to St Wilfrid's Parish in the Heart of Preston
Welcome to St Wildrid's
Road Closures THIS WEEKEND
Road Closures near the Church on Sunday, 27th September 2026, 7am to 2pm, due to an official temporary traffic regulation for the Preston Half Marathon, affecting several streets around St Wilfrid’s, which will prevent parking and vehicular access for
7am & 10.15 am Masses.
Road Closures include: Chapel Street, Winckley Square, Ribblesdale Place, East Cliff, Garden Street, Fishergate, Lune Street, Syke Street, Glover Street &
Avenham Lane. Full details can be read at
https://publicnoticeportal.uk/notice/traffic-and-roads/6aa345ee6753f5b85e6d1481
You will need to park further away and walk to the church so allow yourself extra time.
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
‘Afterwards he changed his mind and went’
The readings this week invite us to reflect on where we put our energies, and remind us that we can only serve our own, deep needs by responding to God’s call to love and serve others.
In the First Reading the prophet, Ezekiel, tells us that we will only ever experience the fullness of life if we reject wickedness and pursue what is right and just.
The Psalm offers words of great encouragement, reminding us of God’s constant guidance and salvation for those humble enough to receive it. We are reassured of his mercy and compassion, should we stray from his path.
The Second Reading continues in the same vein, inviting us to reject selfish ambition and pride in favour of humility, sympathy and generosity towards others.
In the Gospel, Jesus uses the familiar parable of the two sons to illustrate the difference between mere words and concrete action. He emphasises how status, power and religion mean nothing unless they are used in ways that serve others in God’s love.
This week, may we remain mindful of how we might respond to God’s call to live a full and meaningful life through service and kindness to others.
(With thanks to St Beuno's Outreach)
ARTWORK
Andrei Mironov (2012)
Welcome
St Wilfrid’s is an active Catholic parish. in the heart of Preston, served by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), with a history going back over 200 years. As Parish Priest I am delighted to welcome you to St Wilfrid’s. This website gives you details of the many activities of our dedicated parishioners as well as the history of this church. Please contact us for more information or if there is anything we can do.
Wishing you every blessing.
Chris Pedley, S.J.
Pope Leo's Prayer Intention for September
Click the image above to play the video (from 1 September
For the care of water
Let us pray for a just and sustainable management of water, a vital resource, so that everyone may have equal access to it.
Visit the website of Pray With the Pope
Visit the website of Pray As You Go for a reflection on this month's video.
