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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
DON’T FORGET!
You can always make payment for weekly donations/votives/piety shop, etc., on our card machine in the porch.
ASYLUM LINK INSTRUMENT APPEAL
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
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
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