Our Lady of the Annunciation, Bishop Eton, Woolton Rd, Liverpool L16 8NQ
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Parish Priest: Fr Timothy Buckley C.Ss.R. Assistant: Fr Barrie O'Toole C.Ss.R.
5 February 2012
FIFTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR (YEAR B)
Sunday Masses:
Vigil 6.00pm, 8.30am, 10.00am, 11.30am
Weekday Masses:
7.00am, 12.00 midday
Wednesday 7.30pm:
Novena in Honour of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour
Saturday Masses:
12.00 midday, Vigil 6.00pm
Rosary: 11.30am Monday to Saturday.
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
On Saturday from 4.00pm to 5.00pm and at call
Wednesday Exposition. We continue to pray for Madeleine McCann and for all missing children throughout the world.
FROM FR TIM:
New Missals: We have taken delivery of some more of the new missals and they are available either after Mass at the back of the church or at the front door of the monastery at the bargain price of £15.
Parish Pastoral Group: The first full meeting on the newly formed group took place last Wednesday evening. There was a dynamism and real sense of purpose. The Team will meet again at the end of April and in the meantime the sub groups will begin to explore their different fields of activity and responsibility. For the next few months the Core Team will meet each month to review progress. We will keep you informed.
B.E. Alive: Please take your copy. I have written a short piece for this edition, looking back on my first few months in the parish and looking forward to the opportunities that lie ahead.
CONFIRMATION: A final reminder that letters have gone out from the schools inviting parents of children in years 4, 5 and 6 to preparation meetings. For Bishop Eton School the meeting will be in the school at 7.30pm this Wednesday, 8 February. For parents of children at Carleton House or any other Primary Schools there will be a meeting in the Fisher-More Hall on Friday, 10 February at 7.30pm. The Confirmations will take place during the week beginning Monday, 18 June. Please note that in the autumn we will look after the young people who wish to be confirmed in years 7, 8 and 9.
Church Heating: I am truly sorry that in spite of the state of the art boiler, installed last September, the heating system is still failing to keep the church comfortable during this very cold spell. I am indebted to John Byrne who continues to pursue the matter with a will and there will be another site meeting on the matter on Monday morning to see what can be done. Meanwhile keep your winter woollies at the front of the wardrobe.
The Funeral of Leo Bridges RIP will take place on Monday, 6 February at 12.00 midday.
The Funeral of John Tague RIP will take place on Tuesday, 7 February at 10 a.m.
Today is Education Sunday and there will be a retiring collection after all Masses. The monthly SVP collection will take place next weekend.
Parish Coffee Morning will take place today after the 10.00am Mass in the Fisher-More Hall. All welcome.
Safe Awareness Workshop for all parish volunteers who work with or have access to children, young people and vulnerable adults on Monday, 6 February from 7.00pm in the Fisher-More Hall. Please see posters in the porch.
Wednesday Lunch will take place on 8 February at 12.30pm in the Fisher-More Hall. All welcome.
The One World Group are holding their AGM on Wednesday, 8 February at 8.00pm in the Fisher-More Hall. All welcome to join them and see how the money was spent last year and to get involved in further fundraising.
Zimbabwe Appeal: Bishop Eton runners again plan to run the Liverpool Half Marathon, on Sunday, 18 March, to raise funds for the Zimbabwe Appeal. Depleted in numbers they would welcome anyone else interested in taking part. For more details contact Andy on 07775 883 867.
St Mary's UCM study evening on Wednesday, 8 February at 8.00pm in the parish hall with a talk from a solicitor. Call Josie 280 5007 for details.
Knights of St Columba charity social at Chaloner Hall, Aigburth Rd on Saturday, 11 February. Bingo, raffle and featuring Chris Cotton. Tickets £3.50 from Pat McGann phone 07825236064 or pay at the door.
Do you love to sing? Would you like to help lead the singing at the service on Sunday, 26 February celebrating the Rite of Election and call to continuing conversion at the Metropolitan Cathedral? If so see the poster in the porch with full details.
Is God calling you? If you are in your 20's– 40's and would like a chat about Vocation contact Fr Kieran O'Grady on 228 3405. If you are considering a vocation with the Redemptorists go to www.redemptorists.co.uk for more information.
COMMUNITY NEWS:
May I remind you of the Redemptorist Province website, maintained by Fr Richard. This will keep you well informed on matters concerning not only Bishop Eton but across the Britain and Zimbabwe. Look out for a new feature soon to appear on our Shrine of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour: www.redemptorists.co.uk
