LiveSimply - Messages
LiveSimply - Messages
Each week a message to inform and/or inspire the parish appears in the bulletin.
LIVESIMPLY MESSAGE 25.2.24
We aim to live more simply, sustainably and in solidarity with each other.
Following a formal assessment by CAFOD representatives last week, Bishop Eton and St Mary’s have each achieved the status of LiveSimply Parish. This is only the 4th time that parishes in the Liverpool Archdiocese have achieved this Award, so we are going to plan a suitable celebration to mark our new status. Thereafter, we want to find more ways to live simply, live sustainably with creation and live in solidarity with the poor. If you would like to be part of the team, please get in touch: .
LIVESIMPLY MESSAGE 18.2.24
We aim to live more simply, sustainably and in solidarity with each other.
We have now begun our Lenten journey, which gives us all the perfect opportunity to renew our pledge to
living more Simply, Sustainably and in Solidarity with others.
This Lent what will your specific pledge be?
- To use public transport more, become more active in community activities
- be more attentive to little savings e.g. lighting and heating
- more regularly spend time thanking God for our natural world.
If you have other thoughts/ ideas/activities that you would like to share please contact us via: .
LIVESIMPLY MESSAGE 4.2.24
We aim to live more simply, sustainably and in solidarity with each other.
In February, we begin our Lenten journey, which gives us all the perfect opportunity to renew our pledge to living more Simply, Sustainably and in Solidarity with others. This Lent what will your specific pledge be? To use public transport more, become more active in community activities, be more attentive to little savings e.g. lighting and heating, more regularly spend time thanking God for our natural world, or ….
On Friday 23 February it will be the CAFOD Family Fast Day and they also are inviting people to sign up to a Lenten Walking Challenge, maybe you can find some inspiration on their website. https://cafod.org.uk/fundraise/family-fast-day
If you have other thoughts/ ideas/ activities that you would like to share please contact us via:
LIVESIMPLY MESSAGE 7.1.2024
We aim to live more simply, sustainably and in solidarity with each other.
As we celebrate the feast of the Epiphany perhaps the familiar words of the carol will sing in a fresh way for
us today - and throughout the New Year?
What can I give him poor as I am? If I were a shepherd I would bring a lamb. If I were a wise man I would do my part. Yet what I can, I give him—Give my heart..’
What gifts do I have to share with my brothers and sisters in need this year? What is my special gift? Is it patience… humour….kind words? Maybe a listening ear or time spent volunteering with a charity?………?????
LIVESIMPLY MESSAGE 31.12.23
We aim to live more simply, sustainably and in solidarity with each other.
‘The first Christmas was pretty simple. It’s okay if yours is too…’ As the year ends and we recall the flight of the Holy Family into Egypt, we pray for all who flee from danger. Enfold them in your care and challenge us to offer our protection. Wake up, little baby God and hear our cry that justice may be born. Amen. Today can we reach out to those families who have been forced to leave their homes?
https://cafod.org.uk/news/emergencies-news/refugee-crisis-q-a
LIVESIMPLY MESSAGE 24.12.23
We aim to live more simply, sustainably and in solidarity with each other.
God of joy, remind me to rejoice wrapped up. In my Christmas gifts tied down in my debts I have forgotten.
God of peace, remind me ofyour calm. In my anxiety and in my haste I have forgotten.
God of all, remind me of the true light of Christmas,of your gift shared. In my own wants and in my own needs I have forgotten wrapped up in my little world remind me of your world.
God of joy, remind me to rejoice. Amen.
LIVESIMPLY MESSAGE 17.12.23
We aim to live more simply, sustainably and in solidarity with each other.
How is Advent going for you?
Here are some ideas for living simply, sustainably and in solidarity to prepare for Christmas. It’s not too late!
- Find some quiet time in the midst of all the bustle.
- Send a charity gift
- Continue to support food banks and other charitable collections
- Use an Advent calendar e.g. from CAFOD or from ‘Advent Extra’.
- Attend a carol service or join in community Christmas events.
- Eat more simply – try ‘meat as a treat’
- Make a conscious effort to waste less
- Prepare and use a family Christmas grace
LIVESIMPLY MESSAGE 26.11.2023
We aim to live more simply, sustainably and in solidarity with each other.
Play your part in supporting our joint parishes’ efforts to live simply.
This coming Thursday 30 November, starting promptly at 7.15pm, the St Mary’s church hall will be transformed in to a TV studio for a special edition of Question Time entitled Climate Crisis: What can I do?
Our very own Bill Chambers will chair a panel comprising the MP for Wavertree, Paula Barker; the Leader of the Liverpool City Council, Liam Robinson; the deputy Leader of the Liverpool LibDems, Liz Makinson; plus specialists from CAFOD and the Archdiocese. This panel is better than Fiona Bruce gets most weeks! Please come along, listen to the lively debate and put questions to our elected leaders and to the specialists.
Find out what we can do as a community, and what part you can play individually, to tackle climate change and to live simply.
LIVESIMPLY MESSAGE 3.12.2023
We aim to live more simply, sustainably and in solidarity with each other.
Thank you to the many people who attended our Climate Crisis QUESTION TIME on Thursday evening. The debate was lively, the panellists excellent and the audience committed on a very cold evening.
Individual pledges were made – What can Ichange about the way I live to help prevent a climate crisis?
Something to think about and simple actions to take as we begin our Advent journey.
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