YOUTH SUNDAY CELEBRATION

📅 Date:  Sunday 22 November

📍 Location:  LACE

Come and join us for our Youth Sunday Celebration at LACE! The fabulous ‘One Hope Project’ are hosting the day, and there will be guest speakers on the theme of TAKE COURAGE, I HAVE OVERCOME THE WORLD. The workshops will be on Courage to Listen, Courage to Pray, and Courage to Act.

The day will start at 10am and finish with Mass together with Archbishop John Sherrington at 5pm. There will be a marketplace of information and groups to get involved with.

Please bring a packed lunch.

The day is free and open to all young people in Secondary school, but they must apply for tickets and attend with a chaplain, teacher, or youth leader/ catechist.

The ratio is 1 adult to 8 young people aged 11 or 12; and 1 adult to 10 young people aged 13+. (Parents must give young people permission to attend and give leaders permission to share young person’s information with the archdiocese.)

We look forward to seeing you there!

 A LIVING FAITH, A LASTING LEGACY.

From the redemptorist community - A Living Faith, A Lasting Legacy. Leaflets are available in the porch ...and remember, gifts to registered charities are exempt from Inheritance Tax and may reduce the overall tax payable on your estate.

Sincere gratitude - our benefactors are prayed for twice a day in our community prayers.

You can also download a copy by clicking here.

BILL SNELSON YOUNG ECUMENISTS FUND

Do you want to find out more about "The Bill Snelson Young Ecumenists Fund", which gives grants to 18 to 35 year-olds to explore Christian unity abroad?

If so join the 'Be Inspired' webinar  at 7pm on Monday 5 October  https://cte.org.uk/snelson-applications-autumn-2026/

 PARISH SURVEY 2026:

In March this year you may remember us asking you to participate in a parish survey. We are pleased to provide a handout with the bulletin this weekend summarising your responses and would like to thank everyone who contributed and provided such helpful feedback. Additional copies are available in the porch so please do take one for friends or family. Further information is in the handout and we look forward to sharing next steps with you soon.

Images of the handout are available by clicking here.

KNIGHTS OF ST COLUMBA ANNUAL WALK

Knights of St Columba annual walk will take place on Sunday 27 September and the proceeds will be in aid of St Joseph's Hospice. Last year, we raised £4000.00 and in the present circumstances we realise it is so important to assist hospices as much as we can and hope we can even improve on last year's effort. Our walk around the whole perimeter of Sefton Park will commence at the entrance to the park opposite Lark Lane at 2:00pm.

Sponsorship envelopes will be available on Sunday 20^th September and collected on Sunday 25^th  October.

PDS SUMMARY

• For background information please visit  www.liverpoolcatholic.org.uk/parishdevelopment
• For synodal resources visit : www.cbcew.org.uk/synodal-church/  and www.liverpoolcatholic.org.uk/about/synodality 

OPENING PRAYER SERVICE FOR THE SEASON OF CREATION

If you missed the Opening prayer service for the season of creation you can watch it below

SEASON OF CREATION 2026 - CELEBRATE. PRAY. ACT TOGETHER FOR OUR COMMON HOME.

The parishes of St John Vianney have a programme of events to mark the season of creation – all welcome.

WATER TO DEPEND ON

World Water Week takes place from 23–27 August 2026. Its theme, Water for People and Progress, reminds us that safe water supports health, dignity, family life and hope for the future.

For many Christian families in Bethlehem and across the West Bank, water cannot be taken for granted. Mains water may arrive only a few days each month, so families rely on rooftop tanks. Yet many tanks are old, rusting, leaking or unsafe, and families already facing financial hardship cannot afford to replace them.
Friends of the Holy Land works through trusted local partners to install new water tanks and solar water-heating panels. This gives families a safer and more reliable supply while also providing valuable work for local Christian suppliers and contractors.

Sliman, a father of two who received a new tank, told us: “Projects like this help us to continue living our lives in this country.”

Please pray for Christian families facing water shortages and, if you are able, help bring water home to another family: https://www.friendsoftheholyland.org.uk/Appeal/water

Watch the video below to learn more

 PARISH QUIZ NIGHT ENDS

After many happy years of bringing people together each month, our Parish Quiz has reached the end of its journey. Sadly, due to a lack of volunteers able to organise and run the event, we are no longer able to continue.

Thank you to everyone who supported the quiz over the years and helped make it such an enjoyable part of parish life.

A STATEMENT FROM THE PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT OF THE CATHOLIC BISHOPS’ CONFERENCE OF ENGLAND AND WALES

“Yesterday’s (Wednesday 24 June) news of the charges brought against Bishop David Oakley (Bishop of Northampton) is deeply distressing for all, both within the Catholic community and beyond. 

“We are profoundly aware that the report of this allegation may reawaken painful memories for many people and again offer an unreserved apology to those who have been hurt by abuse in the Catholic Church in England and Wales.

 “In this moment we would like to provide pastoral reassurance on the commitment of the Church to safeguarding.

“The Catholic Church in England and Wales maintains a zero-tolerance policy for abuse in the Church and in wider society, and we are cooperating fully with the statutory authorities.

“Our immediate focus is on providing pastoral support and ensuring that we, as the Church, can continue our mission safely and transparently.

“Anybody who comes to our parishes, schools and communities must be safe and we are resolute in our commitment to safeguarding. 

“We reiterate the open invitation from the bishops to meet with and listen to victims and survivors, so that we can learn from and be guided by their experiences as we continue to make our communities safe places. 

“We are committed to continual review and development, assisted by the independent auditing work of the Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency, so that all our communities are places of safety and sanctuary for all.”

Archbishop Richard Moth

President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales

Archbishop of Westminster

Archbishop Bernard Longley

Vice-President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales

Archbishop of Birmingham

If you are concerned about the safety of a child or vulnerable adult and feel they are in immediate danger, please call the police. If you wish to report any non-urgent concerns, please contact your local social services or our safeguarding team direct at Safeguarding | Report a concern

or Mark Robson 0151 522 1013 / 07585761965 Claire Newton 0151 522 1043 / 07384643237 or

ARCHBISHOP SHERRINGTON MESSAGES AND HOMILIES EASTER 2026

To read the Archbishop Sherrington's Easter message click here.

To read Achbishop Sherrington's Homily on the 175th Anniversary of the Notre Dame Sisters in Liverpool click here

To read Archbishop Sherrington's Homily from the Chrism Mass 2026 click here

APRIL 2026 CATHOLIC PICTORIAL

The April Catholic Pictorial is now available. To access the electronic version click here

MASS INTENTION NOTICE

Due to the increase in Mass intention request in recent months we are filling all availability up to 3 weeks in advance.

IF YOU REQUIRE A PARTICULAR DATE EG: FOR ANNIVERSARIES, PLEASE GIVE AT LEAST 4 WEEKS NOTICE TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT.

LIVESTREAM NOTICE

Please note all Masses are livestreamed. Those sitting in the first two pews and those using the centre aisle for Communion are visible on screen. If you would like to avoid the camera, please use the side aisles.

(You can find out more about livestreaming including the default view from  the camera by clicking here)

SAFE SPACES:

Safe Spaces is a free and independent support service, providing a confidential, personal and safe space for anyone who has been abused through their relationship with either the Church of England or the Catholic Church in England and Wales.

A telephone helpline and live chat is available 0300 303 1056   LiveChat/ Website safespacesenglandandwales.org.uk.

COMMUNION AT HOME: 

Bishop Eton has a team of Eucharistic Ministers who visit parishioners in their homes, taking Holy Communion. This ministry is offered to anyone who cannot physically get to church, no matter how young or old; sometimes just for a week or two, often long term.

If you would like to receive communion in your home, or know someone who would, please don’t hesitate to contact the team at or the parish office on 722 1180 and a lay minister will be happy to come to you.

LOVE TO MOVE TASTER

Why not come along and have some fun at ST Mary's  age and dementia friendly exercise classes. Every other Tuesday in St Mary's Parish hall. Check St Mary's newsletters for dates https://www.stmaryswoolton.org.uk/en/news/news-letters

SVP MEMBERSHIP

Along with many other parish groups our membership numbers have fallen since the pandemic. We are always happy to chat with any parishioner who might be interested in joining our group. There is no 

commitment in an initial discussion - we could simply talk about what our work entails.

Please feel free to call Bryan on 07396 951 182

PRISONS WEEK 11 - 17 OCTOBER

Prisoners’ Sunday marks the first day of the ecumenical Prisons Week, a dedicated week of prayer across our Christian communities.

Prisons Week was founded by Bishop Victor Guazzelli in 1975. Since then, the Prisons Week group has prepared resources to enable the Christian community to pray for the needs of all those affected by imprisonment. 

To learn more visit  Prisoners’ Sunday – National Day of Prayer & Support | Pact