Mary Swain's 100th Birthday

Parishioner Mary Swane was 100 years on Thursday 10th November. The occasion was marked by a birthday party at Hillview Nursing Home where she now lives and a telegram from the Queen which was delivered by Rossendale Mayor Gladys Sandiford.

On Sunday 13th November following a Mass celebrated by Canon Lupton she was presented with a papal blessing after which another party was held in the St James the Less Parish Centre.

Mary with her family in St. James the Less Parish Centre after Sunday Mass.

 

Mary with her Birthday Card from the Queen

 

The Papal Blessing