Solemnity of St Joseph

SOLEMNITY OF ST JOSEPH

There will be a noon Mass at both Bishop Eton and St Mary's on 19th March 2024 to mark the Solemnity of St Joesph.

Insight into scripture - final session 22.3.24

INSIGHTS INTO THE SCRIPTURES - FINAL SESSION

For our final 'insight into scriptures session'  on Friday 22 March 7.30pm we return to the Fisher-More Hall.

Please bring a copy of the Bible with you. We look forward to seeing you.

Pope Francis message for Lent 2024

POPE FRANCIS MESSAGE FOR LENT 2024


Every year the Pope publishes a Lenten message.  This year the theme is Through the Desert God Leads us to Freedom

To read the message click here

News Items

THE BIG CHRISTIAN AID QUIZ  - 24TH MAY 2024

 This is a family friendly evening. 

When : Friday 24th May starting at 7.30pm

Where: 

Greenalls Social Club

Alder Hey Road , St.Helens

WA10 4DN

 

Tickets £10 p.p. includes HotPot supper  

Please contact Janice or Andy to book:

Contact : Janice Watkins - 01744 27425 / 07947743219   or Andy Watkins: 

SUPPORT FOR THE DIVORCED AND SEPARATED

The Restored Lives course is run over six weeks, one evening per week.

The talks cover the key issues to help you to move on and highlight the practical steps and tools to enable you to tackle the issues that arise from separation and divorce.
For more information contact Maureen 07967753371

REQUIEM MASS - FR. BEV AHEARN C.SSR

 

LIVE SIMPLY AWARD - CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to all that helped in anyway in helping us to achieve the LiveSimply Award.    We have received a letter  (click here) and a presentation certficate. The parish will also receive a plaque. 

Thank you to the hard work of the LiveSimply team across both parishes.   If you have other thoughts/ ideas/ activities that you would like to share please contact them at : 

LiveSimply award certificate

STAINERS CRUCIFIXION

Mossley Hill Church - Tuesday 26 March at 8.00pm—Stainer’s Moving oratorio for Choir and organ on the Passion. Anyone wishing to sing with the choir should attend rehearsal at 6.30pm with a copy of the music.

EASTER BUNNY WALK

 Mon 1 April at 11.00am. The Easter Bunny Walk to raise money for the Liverpool Lourdes Pilgrimage will be taking place on 1 April this year. The walk will go from St Gregory the Great, Lydiate, to Our Lady, and back, and guests of all ages and well-behaved dogs are welcome.

ComeandseeAprilandMay

Each person will get a water bottle, bunny ears, and an Easter egg. The walk costs £8 per person, or £20 for a family of 4.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

The next Bereavement Support Group meeting will be on Tuesday 19th March from 2.00pm—4.00pm in the Hughes Meeting Room. This group is for anyone who is bereaved and would like a listening ear or just some friendly support. Please feel free to come along.

 CTMH 1 Icon CTMH BULLETIN 12TH MARCH 2024

If you have anything you wish to be listed in the CTMH bulletin, please contact  Peter at  

 

On Thursday  we have our monthly Prayer gathering on Thursday, please note the change in venue to the Vicarage at Mossley Hill Church. 


THIS WEEK 


THURSDAY 14TH MARCH

CTMH PRAYER GATHERING

11.00am – 12 noon

Please join us in our monthly prayer gathering for about 45 minutes as we pray for our, community and local churches.  Please note this month’s meeting will be at the  Mossley Hill Vicarage, Rose Lane (L18 8DB)

If you cannot come but would like us to pray for something please let Peter know at ctmhbulletin@gmail.com


FRIDAY 15TH MARCH

BABY & TODDLER’S GROUP:

Mossley Hill Church, 10am – 11.30am

CAMEO (come and meet each other) Baby and Toddler’s group meet at Mossley Hill Church centre on a Friday morning during term time, with Playtime, Refreshments and Story time.All pre-school children with parents or carers welcome.

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OPEN DOOR COFFEE MORNING :

Allerton URC: 10.00 am – noon. 

First Friday of the  month in the sanctuary - with our bookstall and pre-loved clothes.

Nominal donation - for church funds.  All are welcome. 

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MASS: Bishop Eton, 12noon


 SATURDAY 16TH MARCH

SPRING FAIR

Allerton URC – 2.00pm – 4.00pm

Please come along and support this popular event. There will be a variety of stalls including Easter Crafts and Gifts, delicious homemade Cakes, lovely Glassware, Toys, Jewellery, etc.  Also a Raffle and Tombola plus an Activity Corner and Face Painting for the children.  Admission £2.00 (includes homemade cakes and tea/coffee  (children free).


SUNDAY 17TH MARCH

THE PASSION OF CHRIST

Mossley Hill Church  - 4pm

A Service of Hymns, Readings and Choral Music on the Passion of Christ 


NEXT WEEK 


MONDAY 18TH MARCH

MASS: Bishop Eton, 12noon

 

TUESDAY 19TH MARCH

LITTLE FISHES (PARENTS AND TODDLER GROUP):

Elm Hall Drive, 9.45am – 11.45am

Little Fishes is a lively, friendly group for parents, carers, grandparents, etc and their child (0-4 years). We meet once a week from 9.45am – 11.45am in the church hall.

Email for more info.

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HOLY COMMUNION (COMMON WORSHIP):

St Barnabas, 12 noon with refreshments until 1pm.


WEDNESDAY 20TH FEBRUARY

Holy Communion (BCP):

All Hallows, 10.30am followed by refreshments

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MASS: Bishop Eton, 12noon


FRIDAY 22ND MARCH

BABY & TODDLER’S GROUP:

Mossley Hill Church, 10am – 11.30am

CAMEO (come and meet each other) Baby and Toddler’s group meet at Mossley Hill Church centre on a Friday morning during term time, with Playtime, Refreshments and Story time.All pre-school children with parents or carers welcome.

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OPEN DOOR COFFEE MORNING :

Allerton URC: 10.00 am – noon. 

First Friday of the  month in the sanctuary - with our bookstall and pre-loved clothes.

Nominal donation - for church funds.  All are welcome. 

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MASS: Bishop Eton, 12noon


COMING SOON


 TUESDAY 26TH MARCH

STAINERS CRUCIFIXION

Mossley Hill Church  -  8pm

Stainer’s Moving oratorio for Choir and organ on the Passion. Anyone wishing to sing with the choir should attend rehearsal at 6.30pm with a copy of the music


HOLY SATURDAY 30TH MARCH

EASTER CRAFTS PLUS

Elm Hall Drive – 4.00pm – 5.30pm

Easter Crafts 30th March

 

Crafts in the Hall 4.00pm – 5.00pm for accompanied Children ages 3-11 years, with Light Refreshments, followed by an Easter Treasure hunt and a short service in Church.   Free – Donations welcome


PENTECOST

Arising from our prayer meeting and United Service, We are planning a United Pentecost Walk between All Hallows and Elm Hall Drive, on the afternoon of Saturday 18th May. Please put this on your calendars


Please send information for future bulletins to Peter at 

Including:

    • details of any ecumenical and Community activities you are engaged in,
    • any events which may be of interest for inclusion on this bulletin,
    • any potential projects which you would like to promote.

Details of events should be sent by Noon on Tuesday to ensure inclusion in the bulletin that week. Information to be included in the notice sheets of other churches needs to be submitted on the Tuesday at least a week before the event. 

EASTER CRAFTS 

Elm Hall Drive – 4.00pm – 5.30pm

Easter Crafts 30th March

 

Crafts in the Hall 4.00pm – 5.00pm for accompanied Children ages 3-11 years, with Light Refreshments, followed by an Easter Treasure hunt and a short service in Church.   Free – Donations welcome

USHAW COLLEGE, HOLY ISLAND AND DURHAM:

Weekend Away Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th May:

Our Lady’s, Gateacre invite fellow parishioners and friends , to Durham. £280 including return coach travel, Bed and Breakfast for two nights, one two course evening meal and three course Sunday lunch. Friday afternoon is an opportunity to get to know Ushaw College and have social time. Saturday will be a pilgrimage to Holy Island-Lindisfarne. Sunday there will time in the historic city of Durham with its magnificent Cathedral. No single supplement.

Book on-line at  https://www.ourladygateacre.org.uk. Deposit of £100. Friends and relations welcome!

THE BELLE VALE PASSION

APPEAL FOR STEWARDS & LEAFLET DROP VOLUNTEERS 

This incredible musical drama takes place at 12noon on Saturday, 30 March in Belle Vale Shopping Centre, Gateacre.  Please get in touch asap if you can help with the following: