FR MICHAEL MCGREEVEY SINGING

Fr Tim, Fr Andrew and Fr Michael McGreevey joined in with fun at the recent afternoon tea and singalong at St Mary's.  Click on the image below to enjoy Fr Michael's rendition of the Rose of Tralee.

 LIVING NOT 'SUFFERING' WITH DEMENTIA

Read, share, it’ll make a huge difference to those living with dementia. Thank You ♥️♥️♥️ pic.twitter.com/SBGipK8tuQ

— Vicky McClure (@Vicky_McClure) December 8, 2021

LETTER FROM BISHOP ETON SVP

Attached to this weeks paper bulletin there is a letter from the parish SVP.  It contains details of how you can donate to help their work, and an invitation to contact them if you know of someone who would benefit from a visit (please check with the person concerned first).  To read a copy of the letter click here.

MEET THE AUTHOR

Redemptorist Publications have published this short biography on Fr Tim

Kris's Head Shave in pictures

Kris' hair is tied up in preparation for it be be cut.

Read more: Kris's Head Shave in pictures

A MESSAGE FROM DEACON GREG, ELISABETH AND JOHANNA:

We would like to thank you all for your cards, messages, gifts, prayers, wishes and so much generous help. We are grateful to each one of you. And although it hasn't been possible to arrange to meet everyone in person to say goodbye and thank you in person, you are in our hearts and there we are united with you all in the love of God.

We have had the privilege to meet so many people building up a wonderful parish community with love, dedication, mutual encouragement, and respect. Thank you that we could be part of this for nine years.

We will certainly come back to visit Liverpool and we'll meet again.

ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI:

The Season of Creation culminates in the feast of St Francis of Assisi on 4 October. St Francis is the patron of all God’s creatures and the environment. One of the issues that demands our urgent attention is how we treat animals. The current pandemic is a wake-up call. God did not give us animals to do with as we like. He entrusted them to us – we are their custodians. Many animals suffer appalling cruelty because of our demand for food and sport. Christians have a duty of care to God’s creatures.

We can’t keep turning a blind eye!

A PRAYER FOR ANIMALS:

Hear our humble prayer, O God, for our friends the animals,
especially for animals who are suffering;
for animals that are overworked, underfed and cruelly treated;
for all wistful creatures in captivity that beat their wings against bars;
for any that are hunted or lost or deserted or frightened or hungry;
for all that must be put death.
We entreat for them all Thy mercy and pity,
and for those who deal with them we ask a heart of compassion
and gentle hands and kindly words.
Make us, ourselves, to be true friends to animals,
and so to share the blessings of the merciful.

STATEMENT FROM THE REDEMPTORIST PROVINCIAL COUNCIL:

“Many of you will be aware of the distressing court case in Liverpool involving one of our priests who was a member of the Bishop Eton Community during the late 1980s and early 1990s.The Redemptorists have learned that, after careful consideration, the jury have found him guilty on three of the five charges. We deeply appreciate how emotional this must be for everyone involved.

As a Congregation, we will continue to co-operate with the process and comply with our safeguarding responsibilities, as we reflect on the findings of the court and the impact on all those involved.

It is not appropriate for us to comment further while the sentence of the court is awaited.”

PRESENTATION TO GREG AND ELISABETH

It is with sadness that we say farewell to our deacon Greg and his family. At the noon Mass on 20th August they were presented with a small gift from the parish

Fr Andrew thanks Greg and Elisabeth for all they have done in the Parish they will be missed.

Read more: Presentation to Greg and Elizabeth

CATHOLIC BIBLICAL FEDERATION:

FIRST COMMUNIONS 2021

A few photos from this week's First Holy Communions

Read more: First Communions 2021

ICON OF THE VIRGIN OF TENDERNESS

The Icon of the Virgin of Tenderness has been placed in the lady chapel.

Read more: Icon of the Virgin of Tenderness

Fr Tim's Tablet Article 

Some week's back Fr Tim had an article published  in the Tablet with the title 'The Catholic Marriage Maze'.  You can access a copy of the issue it was published in by clicking here.

Thank you for the Tablet for permission to share it

FUNERAL OF DEACON JOHN KEELEY RIP

The funeral of our deacon John Keeley took place on Friday the 30th April 2021 at 10.30am.  Bishop Ralph was the lead celebrant. Fr Tim again expressed condolences and promises of prayer to the family and remembered with great warmth all that John had done for the parish and community. If you were unable to attend the funeral you can watch the video below.

LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS

If you missed the online talk from the Rev Dr John Bell, you can watch it on Youtube

YOUTH J&P GROUP AND NUGENT

Once again our young people have shown what stars they are, they have clubbed together to donate lots of items to Nugent's hamper appeal

A socially distanced handover

CHRISM MASS HOMILY

The text of Archbishop Malcolm's homily at the Mass of Chrism on Wednesday 13 April is available here and also in the news section of the archdiocesan website.

ARCHBISHOP MALCOM'S EASTER MESSAGE

To read Archbishop Malcolm's Easter Message for 2024 click here.

ST MARY’S PARISH - WOOLTON

Still Striving to Become a Dementia Friendly Parish

Early in the Covid-19 lockdown around April this year, members of the Pastoral Team became acutely aware of the challenges being faced by all our vulnerable parishioners, not least those living with dementia and their carers.

Read more: St Mary's striving to be a dementia friendly parish

FR TIM'S GOLDEN JUBILEE OF ORDINATION

 If you would like to see a few photos from Fr Tim's ordination please click here for the article on the Province website