COMMUNITY NEWS
JOB OPPORTUNITIES AT ASYLUM LINK
Asylum link are looking for both a receptionist and a fundraising and communicationsmanager.
To learn more about the receptionist role click here (Closing date 21st August 2026)
To learn more about the Fundraising and communications role click here (Closing date 25th August 2026)
WINE TASTING QUIZ
📅 Date: Friday 9th October 7.45pm
📍Meet: Mossley Hill Church
£15 per person
5 Blind Wines Wine Quiz, Bring your own nibbles
To buy your ticket please visit https://mossleyhillchurch.churchsuite.com/events/inww3nhg
ASYLUM LINK CLOTHES APPEAL
Clearing out your closet? Asylum Link are in need of clean, unwanted adult clothes in good condition, especially men’s clothing and would gratefully receive any items that you would be happy to donate!
Some of the service users at here at Asylum Link arrive with just the clothes on their backs, some of which are not even suitable for our ever-changing British weather
By donating your unwanted clothes to Asylum Link you can help to give someone the gift of choice. Your donation can make a real difference.
ASYLUM LINK INSTRUMENT APPEAL
INVITATION TO JOIN THE CATHOLIC HOSPITAL VOLUNTEER TEAM
Due to the growing need to support Catholic patients at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital and Broadgreen Hospital, the Chaplaincy Management invites kind and caring individuals to join the Catholic hospital volunteer team. This apostolate involves listening, praying, bringing Holy Communion to patients, and offering a comforting Catholic presence.
To get started: Contact the Catholic Chaplaincy at the Royal Hospital via the Chaplaincy Office on 0151 706 2828 or email the Lead Chaplain at . We look forward to welcoming you!
PILKINGTON CHOIR CONCERT
📅 Date: Sunday 4 October 2026 at 6pm
📍Meet: St Francis of Assisi Church Garston
As part of the celebration of the 800th anniversary of St Francis of Assisi on Sunday 4 October, the Pilkington Choir will be giving a concert in the church at 6.00 pm. This will be followed by refreshments in the Meeting Room.
The Pilkington Choir was founded in St Helens in 1956, and I was recently privileged to attend their Platinum Jubilee Concert at the church of St Austin, Thatto Heath. They have long performed extensively in St Helens and the surrounding area (e.g. Ashton-in-Makerfield).
Tickets will be available at St Francis of Assisi from the weekend of 22/23 August at the price of £5 each (to support the choir).
There will also be a raffle as part of the proceedings. Further details to follow about ticketing and the raffle.
IRENAEUS WOMEN'S HUB TASTER
Womens welcome Hub - Learning and sharing, Relaxation methods healing/joy, affirmation, meditation starting 14th September 2026
AUTUMN AT OUR LADY'S GATEACRE
ANNOINTING MASS AND PRAYERS AT THE SHRINE OF ST PEREGRINE
Saturday 19th September: 12:00noon
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WORSHIP AFTERNOON WITH ONE HOPE PROJECT.
Sunday 20th September: 4pm
Music, adoration, faith sharing and hospitality to follow.
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NETHERLEY INITIATIVE :
Friday 25th September 7pm:
Mass for those who live in Netherley at Netherley Youth and Community Initiative, the former St Gregory’s Church. If you live in Nertherley the church is coming to you!
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CATHOLIC DEEP DIVE:
7pm-8.30pm Tuesday 29th September, Tuesday 13th October, Tuesday 27th October, Tuesday 10th November, Tuesday 24th November.
Ever wanted to delve deeper in your faith in and open friendly atmosphere, five evening sessions are planned just for you.
NETHERLY YOUTH AND COMMUNITY INITIATIVE NEEDS YOU!
The NYCI need volunteers for Wednesday's food pantry service. This service provides pantry essentials and fruits and veg to around 50-60 households, and volunteers are needed for logistics, assisting shoppers, distribution and making all feel welcome. For more info email:
WHAT'S ON JULY TO SEPTEMBER AT THE IRENAEUS CENTRE
MOSSLEY HILL CHURCH HOLIDAY CLUB:
10th - 14th August
1pm – 4pm each day, for children aged 5 -11
Go MAD – (Make A Difference): We will be exploring what it means to live with kindness, courage and compassion with material from Christian Aid. A week of fun, thought and action for children. You can now register here online.
GENTLEMEN’S BREAKFAST CLUB
The last Saturday of the month at Christ the King Church there is a Gentlemen’s Breakfast at 8:30am. Talk to Deacon Peter to find out more about coming along to the Club.
WARM SPACE COFFEE MORNINGS
Each Tuesday St Anthony of Padua 9.30am- 12 noon
SUNDAY MASS AT LIVERPOOL HOPE UNIVERSITY:
Mass will take place at 5:30pm in the Chapel on Hope Park Campus each Sunday during term time
All members of the university community are welcome to attend. Contact Fr Peter Murphy for more information at: )
SOUTH LIVERPOOL CATENIAN CIRCLE
The South Liverpool Catenian Circle meet every second Monday of the Month at the Liverpool Cricket Club from 7.30 pm. followed by dinner at 8pm
Several times per year they are joined for dinner by wives, partners and guests.
And social events provide further opportunities for all.
You can learn more about the South Liverpool Catenians at southliverpoolcatenians.org.uk
LOVE TO MOVE-AGE AND DEMENTIA FRIENDLY SEATED MOVEMENT PROGRAMME:
📅 Date: Tuesday 18 August
📍 Location: Parish Hall
The next session will be on Tuesday 18 August 1:00pm-3:00pm.
For details of the rest of the year see below
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SUMMER 2026 EVENTS AT IRENAEUS
DIVINE LITURGY IN LIVERPOOL
The Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church has a parish in Liverpool. It is currently based in St Sebastian's Times for Divine Liturgy and Confessions will be advertised on
a) their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Ukrainian-Catholic-Church-in-Liverpool-1864679287112879
b) their website https://sites.google.com/site/ukrainianparishinliverpool
or you can join the churches whatsapp chat https://chat.whatsapp.com/CMpLT50ZxKd2H5Uk4aVZhh
