St Stephen's is part of the Diocese of Salford. Diocesan life is varied and vibrant – there are many faithful priests, religious and parishioners who serve the Diocese of Salford in countless ways. The Diocese is led by Bishop John Arnold.
If you would like any information about the departments and services of the Diocese please see www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk
If you can’t find what you are looking for please email communications@dioceseofsalford.org.uk or phone 0161 817 2222
If you would like any information about the departments and services of the Diocese please see www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk
If you can’t find what you are looking for please email communications@dioceseofsalford.org.uk or phone 0161 817 2222
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Clergy Notices
Monthly Cash Transfer for all Parishes
Finance will be transferring once a month a “one figure” amount to include all the salary recharges, donation monies received, levy payments, insurance together with a statement/report of the monies transferred. This is to streamline and reduce the amount of charges/items that appear on your bank statements from the diocese and reduce bank charges that are incurred each time (twice on both sides) when a money transfer is made. The payment/receipt will be made on the second to last working day of the month.
Points of Contact - Department for Finance
We have been asked to share the following two main points of contact in the Department of Finance.
The two main point of contacts for clergy are:
Nigel Liggett – Purchase/supplier Invoices
Please send all invoices to finance@dioceseofsalford.org.uk If invoices do not go direct to finance or are sent direct to a named individual this will delay payment.
Dominic Rowan – Bank account issues
Please send all requests for anything to do with transfers, standing orders, overdrawn position to bankaccounts@dioceseofsalford.org.uk
Other than the two individuals listed above please feel free to contact any other members of the finance team:
Dan Lyons – dan.lyons@dioceseofsalford.org.uk - Dan is working out of the Cathedral Centre
Joel Williams - joel.williams@dioceseofsalford.org.uk
Michael Njolomole - michael.njolomole@dioceseofsalford.org.uk
Ruth Turley – ruth.turley@dioceseofsalford.org.uk - 07952 623059
Jenny Holdstock – jenny.holdstock@dioceseofsalford.org.uk - 07801 230375
Sickness Absence Process
HR have produced a flowchart to remind all employees, including in parishes, of the procedures when it comes to sickness absence reporting and the steps that need to be taken if an individual or a member of your households displays COVID-19 symptoms.
The flowchart can be viewed by clicking here and has already been sent directly to parish employees.
If you have any queries about this matter please email hr@dioceseofsalford.org.uk
Clergy Reminders
Phased Reopening of Churches for Private Prayer
We are continuing to update the page listing with which churches around the diocese have been able to begin opening for private prayer.
The page contains a helpful short video you may wish to share with parishioners, opening times for those churches currently open and a list of the most Frequently Asked Questions.
The link below will take you directly to the page:
https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/covid19/private-prayer-opening/
Notices for Parishes and Newsletter Inserts
‘Family is Sacred’ – An Introduction - Zoom Webinar
Thursday 9th July, 7:30pm-9:00pm on Zoom
Family is Sacred is a course to support and enrich Marriage & Family life and strengthen the Domestic Church. Anyone over 18 is welcome to attend. The session will include an overview of the course, small group discussion and plans to offer this course around the diocese.
Register your free place by emailing hope@dioceseofsalford.org.uk (Zoom details to follow)
Join the Big Sleep In Webinar!
Home Truths: Re-imagining A World Without Homelessness.
7.30 pm Friday 10th July
The webinar on the night of the Big Sleep In is open to everyone who cares about homelessness and not just those who are taking part in the Big Sleep In.
Find out about what is happening in our Diocese to address homelessness and how we can all play our part in reaching out to help the most vulnerable in our communities.
Panellists include Bishop John Arnold; Eamonn O’Neal (High Sheriff of Greater Manchester); Mark Wiggin (Director, Caritas Salford) and Lorraine Cumbo (Operations Manager, Cornerstone Day Centre).
To register for the webinar now go to https://app.livestorm.co/p/f4379b0e-e439-432a-b510-137ba3d6b35a
Prayer Resource - Lord's Day at Home
If you would like to say the prayers along with the livestream of Mass, the Lord's Day at Home resource can help you. This week's Lord's Day at Home prayer document will be uploaded to this page by the end of today (24/06/20)
World Day of Prayer Volunteer Vacancy
We have been asked to share this volunteering opportunity.
The NBCW are seeking a volunteer Catholic Representative for the World Day of Prayer (formerly Women's World Day of Prayer) which is the largest ecumenical, global women-led movement.
Volunteer position – travel expenses paid (and accommodation where necessary)
Applicants – any Catholic woman over 18 years, but would best suit retired person or someone with flexible working hours.
Meetings – 4-5 one day meetings in London + a 3 day residential in November, to prepare the materials for the following year’s World Day of Prayer.
Preparation Days – members assist at training days or half days arranged by local branches across the country. Averages 4 days attendance between September and February.
Qualifications - Enthusiasm and commitment (specialist skills always welcome but not required)
Appointment - The Catholic Representative on the WDP National Committee is appointed by the Cardinal on the recommendation and also sits on the National Board of Catholic Women(NBCW). The representative makes a written report to the Board 3 times a year, and attends NBCW meetings if possible.
Please respond by the closing date 29 July 2020. Thank you
If interested please contact Siobhan Canham, the current Catholic Representative, for an informal chat. Tel: 01395 227720 Mob: 07517 868 191 email: sgcanham@aol.com
Reminders
Caritas Beacon
The latest Caritas Beacon has been published. Due to the pandemic, Caritas are unable to distribute a paper copy of the Beacon as they usually would so if you could share the following link in your weekly newsletter, it would be greatly appreciated: https://www.caritassalford.org.uk/newsletter/
Monthly Cash Transfer for all Parishes
Finance will be transferring once a month a “one figure” amount to include all the salary recharges, donation monies received, levy payments, insurance together with a statement/report of the monies transferred. This is to streamline and reduce the amount of charges/items that appear on your bank statements from the diocese and reduce bank charges that are incurred each time (twice on both sides) when a money transfer is made. The payment/receipt will be made on the second to last working day of the month.
Points of Contact - Department for Finance
We have been asked to share the following two main points of contact in the Department of Finance.
The two main point of contacts for clergy are:
Nigel Liggett – Purchase/supplier Invoices
Please send all invoices to finance@dioceseofsalford.org.uk If invoices do not go direct to finance or are sent direct to a named individual this will delay payment.
Dominic Rowan – Bank account issues
Please send all requests for anything to do with transfers, standing orders, overdrawn position to bankaccounts@dioceseofsalford.org.uk
Other than the two individuals listed above please feel free to contact any other members of the finance team:
Dan Lyons – dan.lyons@dioceseofsalford.org.uk - Dan is working out of the Cathedral Centre
Joel Williams - joel.williams@dioceseofsalford.org.uk
Michael Njolomole - michael.njolomole@dioceseofsalford.org.uk
Ruth Turley – ruth.turley@dioceseofsalford.org.uk - 07952 623059
Jenny Holdstock – jenny.holdstock@dioceseofsalford.org.uk - 07801 230375
Sickness Absence Process
HR have produced a flowchart to remind all employees, including in parishes, of the procedures when it comes to sickness absence reporting and the steps that need to be taken if an individual or a member of your households displays COVID-19 symptoms.
The flowchart can be viewed by clicking here and has already been sent directly to parish employees.
If you have any queries about this matter please email hr@dioceseofsalford.org.uk
Clergy Reminders
Phased Reopening of Churches for Private Prayer
We are continuing to update the page listing with which churches around the diocese have been able to begin opening for private prayer.
The page contains a helpful short video you may wish to share with parishioners, opening times for those churches currently open and a list of the most Frequently Asked Questions.
The link below will take you directly to the page:
https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/covid19/private-prayer-opening/
Notices for Parishes and Newsletter Inserts
‘Family is Sacred’ – An Introduction - Zoom Webinar
Thursday 9th July, 7:30pm-9:00pm on Zoom
Family is Sacred is a course to support and enrich Marriage & Family life and strengthen the Domestic Church. Anyone over 18 is welcome to attend. The session will include an overview of the course, small group discussion and plans to offer this course around the diocese.
Register your free place by emailing hope@dioceseofsalford.org.uk (Zoom details to follow)
Join the Big Sleep In Webinar!
Home Truths: Re-imagining A World Without Homelessness.
7.30 pm Friday 10th July
The webinar on the night of the Big Sleep In is open to everyone who cares about homelessness and not just those who are taking part in the Big Sleep In.
Find out about what is happening in our Diocese to address homelessness and how we can all play our part in reaching out to help the most vulnerable in our communities.
Panellists include Bishop John Arnold; Eamonn O’Neal (High Sheriff of Greater Manchester); Mark Wiggin (Director, Caritas Salford) and Lorraine Cumbo (Operations Manager, Cornerstone Day Centre).
To register for the webinar now go to https://app.livestorm.co/p/f4379b0e-e439-432a-b510-137ba3d6b35a
Prayer Resource - Lord's Day at Home
If you would like to say the prayers along with the livestream of Mass, the Lord's Day at Home resource can help you. This week's Lord's Day at Home prayer document will be uploaded to this page by the end of today (24/06/20)
World Day of Prayer Volunteer Vacancy
We have been asked to share this volunteering opportunity.
The NBCW are seeking a volunteer Catholic Representative for the World Day of Prayer (formerly Women's World Day of Prayer) which is the largest ecumenical, global women-led movement.
Volunteer position – travel expenses paid (and accommodation where necessary)
Applicants – any Catholic woman over 18 years, but would best suit retired person or someone with flexible working hours.
Meetings – 4-5 one day meetings in London + a 3 day residential in November, to prepare the materials for the following year’s World Day of Prayer.
Preparation Days – members assist at training days or half days arranged by local branches across the country. Averages 4 days attendance between September and February.
Qualifications - Enthusiasm and commitment (specialist skills always welcome but not required)
Appointment - The Catholic Representative on the WDP National Committee is appointed by the Cardinal on the recommendation and also sits on the National Board of Catholic Women(NBCW). The representative makes a written report to the Board 3 times a year, and attends NBCW meetings if possible.
Please respond by the closing date 29 July 2020. Thank you
If interested please contact Siobhan Canham, the current Catholic Representative, for an informal chat. Tel: 01395 227720 Mob: 07517 868 191 email: sgcanham@aol.com
Reminders
Caritas Beacon
The latest Caritas Beacon has been published. Due to the pandemic, Caritas are unable to distribute a paper copy of the Beacon as they usually would so if you could share the following link in your weekly newsletter, it would be greatly appreciated: https://www.caritassalford.org.uk/newsletter/