SHOWING OF “THE PEOPLE’S EMERGENCY BRIEFING” 

📅 Date: Tuesday 15 September 7.00pm

📍Meet: The parish rooms of St Anne’s, Overbury Street, Liverpool L7 3HJ.

The film features footage from last year’s National Emergency Briefing, bringing together leading UK experts in climate science, food security, health, economics, national security and nature. It presents a clear, measured overview of how the climate and nature crisis is affecting life in the UK. The initiative is non-partisan and has support from organisations including National Trust, Church of England, Exeter University, the Royal Meteorological Society, WWF, National Education Union, and many more.

Following the 50-minute film, we will host a 45-minute discussion on what it means for our community.

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

MARRIAGE PREPARATION COURSE

📅 Date: Wednesday 9, 16, 23 And 30 September 2026, at 6.30pm - 8.30pm

📍Meet: Christ the King Church Childwall

The Archdiocese is offering a marriage preparation course for engaged couples. Led by trained lay facilitators, the 4-session course will help the couples develop skills to facilitate good communication within their relationship and an understanding of sacramental marriage within Catholic faith.

The next course will be taking place at Christ the King Church, Childwall, L15 6YQ. There is a cost of £50 per couple to help towards materials and other expenses. If you are interested, please book online here: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/ASxKS8Cnxp?origin=lprLink

More information about upcoming courses for this year, please refer to the archdiocesan website www.liverpoolcatholic.org.uk/department/pastoral-development/marriage-family-life/marriage-preparation

50 YEARS OF LOURDES MEMORIES CAPTURED IN ONE BEAUTIFUL SCRAPBOOK:

From iconic photos to quirky facts and the stories that shaped our pilgrimage family, this anniversary edition is something truly special. £10 or £15 with commemorative badge.

Every penny supports our Youth Pilgrimage, helping the next generation make their own memories.

To purchase, contact: admin@animateyouth.co.uk or 01744 740461.

ONE MONTH UNTIL MPS DEBATE ASSISTED SUICIDE BILL:

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill returns to the House of Commons for its Second Reading on 11 September.

Those wishing to express their opposition are encouraged to contact their MP using the online resources provided by CBCEW in association with Right to Life UK.

For more information and resources, visit: cbcew.org.uk/opposing-assisted-suicide  or Write to MP to vote NO on the new assisted suicide Bill on 11 Sept – Easy tool

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.

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)

CATHEDRAL ORGAN RECITALS

Enjoy a series of free organ recitals this August at the Metropolitan Cathedral, featuring talented performers from across the UK. Each recital lasts approximately 40 minutes and begins at 2.00pm.

Remaining Programme dates

16 August – Ivan Linford (Oakham)
23 August – Alan McGuinness (Llandudno)
30 August – Simon Leach (Edinburgh)

Admission is free but there will be a retiring collection

JOB OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE ARCHDIOCESE

ARCHDIOCESAN GOOD NEWS - LOURDES PILGRIMS RETURN HOME

The pilgrims have returned from Lourdes, safe and sound and spiritually refreshed. A big thank you to everyone who took part in the pilgrimage this year, both in Lourdes and at home, and a special congratulations to the Youth Pilgrimage for 50 years of helping sick pilgrims get the most out of their pilgrimage. Look forward to coverage of this year's pilgrimage in September's issue of The Pic!

AUGUST 2026 CATHOLIC PIC

August's Catholic Pic is available.  To read the electronic version click here

PERU FUNDRAISER

📅 Date: Saturday, 22nd August, at 12.30 pm (following Mass at 12 Noon)

📍St. Helen’s Church Parish Centre, L23 7TQ

A Fundraiser for FR. SIMON CADWALLADER’S PARISH IN PERU  will be held at In St. Helen’s Church Parish Centre, 112, Alexandra Rd. L23 7TQ (Parish Office 0151 924 3417).

There will be a short video showing life in Fr. Simon’s Parish, Our Lady Queen of Peace.

For your extra enjoyment there will also be an ‘animated’ exhibition of paintings by local artist, Marion Smith. Tea/Coffee/Cakes available, as well as Stalls and a Hamper Raffle.

Come along and enjoy a wonderful afternoon for a great cause!

DONATIONS of ‘nearly new’ items and ‘unwanted gifts’ gratefully received.

Also Raffle items (e.g. bottles, sweets, biscuits, much appreciated). Donations can be left in the plastic box in St. Helen’s Porch.

CATHEDRAL JUBILEE FLOWER FESTIVAL – MAY 2027

Floral arrangers are needed for next year's event to celebrate the Metropolitan Cathedral's Diamond Jubilee. It will take place over Thursday 14 - Monday 17 May 2027 and the theme of the Festival will be ‘Hope’ in all its different forms. If you, or someone you know, whom you think may be interested in creating one of the floral displays which will decorate the Cathedral please contact Claire Hanlon at

IRENAEUS WOMEN'S HUB TASTER 

 Womens welcome Hub - Learning and sharing, Relaxation methods healing/joy, affirmation, meditation starting 14th September 2026

WHAT'S ON JULY TO SEPTEMBER AT THE IRENAEUS CENTRE

IRENAEUS NEWSLETTER JULY/AUGUST 2026

The July/August edition of the Irenaeus newsletter is available by clicking here.

 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: 

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

 FAITH INTO ACTION – VOLUNTEERING WITH CAFOD:

Would you like to volunteer for CAFOD and make a difference in the lives of countless people in poverty throughout the world? You can help in your parish, local schools and in other interesting ways.

If you’re interested in joining CAFOD’s community of volunteers for a better world, please get in touch on or 07779 804 241.