Prayer

THE PILGRIMAGE MASS TO THE HOLY HAND OF ST EDMUND ARROWSMITH 

📅 Date:  Sunday 30 August, 3:00PM

📍St Oswald & St Edmund Arrowsmith, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Liverpool Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, WN4 9NP

The Principal Celebrant will be Fr John Hogan of the Diocese of Meath, Ireland. He is the author of the most recent CTS booklet on the life of St Edmund Arrowsmith. All are welcome!

WEEKEND OF PRAYER AND RENEWAL ST JOSEPH’S PRAYER CENTRE - FORMBY:

📅 Date:  25-27 September, 2026

📍Location: St Joseph's Prayer Centre

Keynote speaker Ros Powell. Residential stay available. 

CERTIFICATE IN ALTAR SERVER STUDIES

Applications are now open for the Certificate in Altar Server Studies, a six-month distance learning course offered by the Guild of St Stephen in partnership with the Maryvale Institute. The registration deadline is 15 September.

Designed for adult altar servers (18+), the course explores the liturgy, sacraments, Scripture, leadership, communication and the theology of service. It is delivered through monthly online evening sessions, with an optional study day at Oscott College.

The course costs £500 per student, and parishes may wish to support those interested in undertaking this formation.

For full details, visit guildofststephen.org/certificate or email

SUMMER 2026 EVENTS AT IRENAEUS

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.

GUILD OF ST STEPHEN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES

📅 Date: 25–31 OCTOBER 2026.

The Liverpool Archdiocesan Council of the Guild of St Stephen is organising a pilgrimage to Lourdes.

The cost is £600 per person (sharing) or £750 for a single room, and includes coach travel, four nights' full-board accommodation in a three-star hotel, and an excursion programme. (Travel insurance and the ETIAS visa are not included.) T

he pilgrimage is open to those aged 18–70, with a spiritual leader to be confirmed.

For more information, please contact Rose Curry on 07932 729896.

FEAST OF ST ALPHONSUS

August 1st marks the Feast of the founder of the Redemptorists St. Alphonsus.  If you wish to learn more about St Alphonsus visit https://www.redemptorists.co.uk/who-we-are/our-founder-st-alphonsus.html 

A selection of the prayers written by St Alphonsus can be found at https://www.redemptorists.co.uk/preaching-and-prayer/words-of-saint-alphonsus.html

 CANTONESE RCIA (RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS)

廣東話 成人慕道班.

We warmly invite individuals who are interested in exploring the Catholic faith to join us on this faith journey. Baptised Catholics are also welcome.

我們誠意邀請對天主教信仰有興趣的人士加入我們的慕道之旅;亦歡迎已領洗的天主教徒參加再慕道

📅 Date: Begins 22 August ends 16 May.

Zoom Sessions: Tuesdays, 8.00–9.30pm.

Physical Gatherings: Every third Saturday of the month, 11.00am–12.30pm at The Metropolitan Cathedral.

For Enquiries/Contact: Flora 07403489931/Candy 07488585588.

COME & SEE AT IRENAEUS - NEW SEASON

A new series of Come and See reflecting on the Church in our times will start in September.

 QUIET RETREATS FOR ADULTS OCTOBER 2026

During October half term, Castlerigg Manor is running a quiet retreat for individual adults who want to spend a few days of peace, relaxation and prayer in the Lake District. Each day there will be a talk, Mass, and evening prayer, and then a lot of time to explore the area, pray, or just simply relax. Book at castleriggmanor.com/events  or contact