Prayer

ST CHARBEL HEALING MASS

Last Thursday of every month at 6pm at St Luke's the Evangelist Church, Shaw Lane, Whiston

MEN’S RETREAT: SPIRITUAL EXERCISES OF ST IGNATIUS

📅 Date: 26th February - 3rd March 2027 OR 5th - 10th March 2027

📍Location:  Christian Heritage Centre Stonyhurst

A five-day silent retreat for men (laity and clergy), led by Benedictine monks from St Joseph’s Abbey, Flavigny.

Through guided meditations, prayer, daily Mass and individual spiritual direction, the retreat offers participants an opportunity to step away from everyday distractions, deepen their relationship with God and discern His will more clearly.

Find out more and book:

https://christianheritagecentre.com/events/mens-retreat-spiritual-exercises-of-st-ignatius/

ARCHDIOCESAN GOOD NEWS - ST HELENS ROSARY PROCESSION

The rosary procession took place in St Helens last weekend, a tradition in the area going back over 60 years.

Led by Father Jino Arikkatt, MCBS, parish priest at Holy Cross and St Helen Church, and joined by the mayor of St Helens, Cllr Stephen Little, the event dates back to the late 1950s when parishioner Martin Byrne fell seriously ill and pledged to God that if he recovered, he would start an annual Rosary procession in the town.

MARRIAGE PREPARATION WEEKEND

📅 Date: 8th–10th January 2027

📍Location:  Christian Heritage Centre Stonyhurst

Our residential Marriage Preparation Weekend offers engaged couples time and space to explore the beauty of the Church's teaching of the Sacrament of Matrimony. Led by Stefan and Eleonora Kaminski, it combines a Scripture-based theological reflection with prayer, thoughtful conversation and practical exercises for couples.

Please share this opportunity with engaged couples, clergy and marriage-preparation teams in your community.

Find out more and book: https://christianheritagecentre.com/events/marriage-preparation/

 ADVENT RETREAT AT THE BRIARY

📅 Date: 27–29 November 2026

📍Location:  The Briary Retreat Centre, Ilkley, West Yorkshire

The Briary Retreat Centre, Ilkley, West Yorkshire are holding an Advent Retreat Weekend, led by Fr Chris Thomas. The weekend takes place from 27– 29 November and is based on the theme of Light in the Darkness. Further details can be obtained from 01943 607287.

RETREAT: BE STILL AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD

📅 Date: 20th–23rd November 2026

📍Location:  Christian Heritage Centre Stonyhurst

Step away from the noise and rediscover the stillness in which we become attentive to God.

Led by Fr Roger Dawson SJ, Liz Lord and Steve Noone, this residential retreat explores mindfulness, psychology and the Christian spiritual life. The weekend includes talks, contemplative prayer, Mass, Adoration and time to walk, rest and reflect in the peaceful surroundings of the Stonyhurst estate.

Find out more and book:

https://christianheritagecentre.com/events/be-still-and-know-that-i-am-god/

REGULAR EVENTS AT IRENAEUS

UNIVERSITY CHAPLAINCY (NOT HOPE)

The Chaplaincy to the University of Liverpool, John Moores University and the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts is based at St Philip Neri Church on Catharine St, L8 7NL. We offer a place of welcome and hospitality for students and staff. There is a student Sunday Mass at 6.00pm during term time, and many events through the week and the academic year, helping students to explore their faith, develop their prayer life, and – importantly! socialise with each other and have fun. There is a very active student led Catholic Society and staff members which meet fortnightly at the chaplaincy.

If you are interested, please visit www.cathchap.org.uk or contact Fr Neil at Phone: 0151 709 3858.  

BLESSED FRANCIS XAVIER SEELOS C.SsR

The 5th October is the Feast of Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos, a Redemptorist who amongst other things worked with those suffering from yellow fever. You can learn more at the link below.

https://redemptorists.co.uk/who-we-are/redemptorist-saints/12-blessed-francis-xavier-seelos.html

PAPAL PRAYER INTENTION OCTOBER 2026