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LiveSimply
LiveSimply
LIVESIMPLY
This section of the website reflects Bishop Eton's Live Simply journey For St Mary's journey visit https://www.stmaryswoolton.org.uk/en/living-simply
In March 2024 both parishes were awarded the Live Simply Award.
In September 2025 the parishes of Our Lady of the Annunciation Bishop Eton, St Mary's Woolton and St John Vianney joined forces to form LiveSimplyTogether
Purpose:
We care about Creation and we care about people who are living in poverty.
We celebrate the wonders of the natural world and the diversity of our brothers and sisters, both here and right across the planet.
We are really worried about the impact that the climate crisis and other environmental threats are having on our world, particularly the impact on the poor.
We are committed to promote a variety of actions and initiatives across our two Parishes, which will help us to live out our faith by caring for our common home.
Aim
We aim to be a catalyst for change, inspiring the parishioners of Bishop Eton and St Mary's to live more simply, more sustainably and in greater solidarity with the poor.
Patron
Prior to his death in April 20206 Fr Jim Casey C.Ss.R was our patron, there are no plans to replace him.
Contact details
For further information and to help with the project contact Pauline Volk at
LIVESIMPLY TOGETHER
We aim to live more simply, sustainably and in solidarity with others
What if one simple act could improve mental health, strengthen immunity, and uplift everyone involved—without effort or cost? Kindness actually affects the human body on a biological level. Research shows that when someone receives kindness, their serotonin increases and their immune system strengthens. But it doesn't stop there. The person giving kindness experiences the same benefits. Even more remarkable - the observer of kindness receives those benefits simply by witnessing it. Think of the difference we could make collectively if we all did one extra act of kindness each day this week, especially on World Kindness Day 13 November.
COP 31, THE GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE CONGRESS
Monday 9 until 20 November. Prayers are urgently needed for its success and for all the people suffering from the consequences of the warming of our world.
SOUTH SEFTON DEANERY WOMEN'S FAITH AND FRIENDSHIP MEETING
📅 Date: 19 November, 7:00pm
📍Location: St Helen, Crosby, Alexandra Road, L23 7TG
The latest meeting of the South Sefton Deanery Women's Faith and Friendship group. Come along and share prayer, friendship, and a short talk on a saint whose feast we have celebrated this month.
LIVESIMPLY TOGETHER
We aim to live more simply, sustainably and in solidarity with others
The feast of All Saints is an excellent opportunity to be thankful for our worldwide church. Among the saints we remember this month are: St Martin de Porres (Peru), St Charles Borromeo (Italy), St Winifred (Wales), St Faustina Kowlaska (Poland), St Josaphat (Ukraine). St Margaret (Scotland). St Andrew Dung Lac (Vietnam), St Catherine of Alexandria (Egypt). Can we also and be thankful for the present day saints, from all over the world and from every ethnic group, who use their variety of gifts and experience to bring healing, peace and justice.
“True progress always stems from a heart open to others… and a will that seeks what unites rather than what separates.” — Magnifica Humanitas, 15
COP 31
COP31 will begin next month (November) in Türkiye while Australia oversees negotiations.
Out of commitment to care for our common home, we and other Catholic organisations join to raise our voices.
More about COP and why it matters to our faith
https://cafod.org.uk/news/campaigning-news/why-cop31-matters-to-our-faith?
LIVESIMPLY MESSAGE 25.11.26
We aim to live more simply, sustainably and in solidarity with others
October is UN disarmament week. When all the recent talk has been about increases in defence spending, it is currently difficult to see how we can reach a point where countries in the world would be discussing disarmament rather than creating more weapons. Only the power of prayer can persuade the leaders of nations to agree to peaceful means of resolving conflict and reducing threats of war.
“Lord Jesus; Today we strive to bring about a world where all your children live free from the threat of violence and war. May we be inspired by your love. Mary Queen of Peace pray for us”.
LIVESIMPLY MESSAGE 18.10.26
We aim to live more simply, sustainably and in solidarity with others
October is walk to school month: Do you usually drive your children to school? Is walking a possibility? Can you join with a few other parents and take turns to walk with a group of children? Fewer car journeys help to reduce pollution, helps the climate and helps children make healthy choices as they grow older. Try it once or twice and see if you can build it into your routine
FASHION SHOW OCTOBER 2026
Thank you to everyone who contributed in any way to our latest nearly new fashion show. We have raised £771 so far for CAFOD and the South Liverpool food bank and a great time was had by all. We couldn’t do it without your generous donations, our fantastic models and helpers and everyone who comes along on the day and digs deep. Absolutely everything donated finds a new home. We have made clothing donations to Barnardo’s and Asylum Link and will be taking warm coats to the Irenaeus project. It’s still not too late to donate and add to the total.
Please visit EYE_9833-ANIMATION_Original.GIF - Google Drive For a flavour of this October's Fashion show.
Collages below:
LIVESIMPLY MESSAGE 11.10.26
We aim to live more simply, sustainably and in solidarity with others
10th October is WORLD PORRIDGE DAY!
Mary’s meals set up this special day to raise funds for their amazing work; they feed 2 ½ million hungry children in 18 different countries. Just £19.15 ensures that one child receives a nutritious porridge type meal every day in their place of Education for a whole year. For more information and to donate visit www.marysmeals.org.uk. Try to mark this day by sharing a basic family meal and saying a special grace:
“Bread of heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. Feed those who are hungry. O God you entrusted to us the fruits of all creation so that we might care for the earth and be nourished with its bounty”.
LIVESIMPLY MESSAGE 4.10.26
We aim to live more simply, sustainably and in solidarity with others
Our parish always contributes generously to Family Fast Day. CAFODhelps those in poorer countries where people frequently go hungry. War and climate change are adding significantly to these problems. Please remember on this day to simplify your meals, donate saved money and think about and pray for those who are hungry; help CAFOD help those in need.
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