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RESURRECTION - A POEM BY OUR RESIDENT POET
RESURRECTION
Green spears peeping through the earth,
Intimations of re-birth.
Snowdrops braving Winter’s cold.
Daffodils streaming, sparkling, bold,
Flood the faded world with gold.
Crocuses of different hue
The sterile soil with life renew.
Spritely robin flirts and sings
To give our earth-bound spirits wings.
Buds on leaden branches swell,
Lengthening days do Spring foretell.
May Christ in Triumph succour all
Who suffer, helplessly in thrall.
Let all of Easter’s blessings bring
The happiness of Eternal Spring.
Eileen Murray ©
CATHOLIC PICTORIAL MARCH 2026
The latest edition of the Catholic Pictorial is available in the porch. For an electronic copy click here
MASS INTENTION NOTICE
Due to the increase in Mass intention request in recent months we are filling all availability up to 3 weeks in advance.
IF YOU REQUIRE A PARTICULAR DATE EG: FOR ANNIVERSARIES, PLEASE GIVE AT LEAST 4 WEEKS NOTICE TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT.
A VALENTINE POEM FROM OUR RESIDENT POET
SWEET VALENTINE
We never were the types who bought.
Expensive gifts, gigantic cards –
Flamboyantly proclaiming undying love.
As the years passed, suffice to write.
A recorded poem, light-hearted or nostalgic,
To celebrate a love,
Consuming, unchanging, immortal.
Like all young sweethearts,
Valentine’s Day was welcomed.
As an enlightenment
Of cold, dark, dreary, winter days
And a promise of an unknown future.
We did not notice the Commercial Spoiler,
As Time sped ever faster.
The tender kiss on blushing cheek,
The simple posy, three heartfelt words –
All flown.
Be nostalgically happy this year.
Valentines’ Day lives on;
In our minds, in our hearts,
In vividly loving remembrances
Of our Everyday Valentines,
Who dwell now in the Realms of Love,
Unconcerned with the mortal trappings
Surrounding this day.
Ah, Sweetest Valentine!
Roses may be red,
Violets deepest blue.
You live on in our hearts.
We’ll, forever, remember you.
Eileen Murray © February 2026
CATHOLIC PICTORIAL FEBRUARY 2026
To read an electronic version of the Catholic Pictorial click here.
ARCHBISHOP SHERRINGTON'S PASTORAL LETTER FOR THE FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY
Archbishop John has written a Pastoral Letter in which he invites us to thank God for our families, while recognising that we may also face many challenges. He encourages us when we can to reach out from our families to others who may be less fortunate and to continue to dialogue in an ecumenical spirit in our search for peace and unity.
You can watch a video below, or click here for the written version
GIFT AID:
DID YOU KNOW? If you pay income tax, you can gift aid your donation. For every £1 donated, the parish can reclaim 25p! An easy-to-use form relating to the gift aid scheme is available from the porch or via the parish office. Thank you for your generosity and continued support!
SOUTH LIVERPOOL FOOD BANK
Donations for South Liverpool Food Bank: Donations can be made at the Monastery Monday-Friday, 9.00am—4.00pm. They particularly need tinned meat, fish, fruit juice, long-life milk, custard and rice pudding.
A MESSAGE OF CONDOLENCE FROM ARCHBISHOP JOHN SHERRINGTON
Archbishop John Sherrington was shocked to hear of the terrible shootings, injury and loss of life at the Bondi Beach Hanukah event. He offers prayers and condolences on behalf of the Catholic community to our Jewish brothers and sisters in Liverpool. Please pray for peace between all people.
ARCHBISHOP PAUL GALLAGHER RECEIVES ROYAL HONOUR
Archbishop Paul Gallagher receives Royal honour during historic Vatican visit. Liverpool-born Archbishop Paul Gallagher has been appointed a Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George (KCMG) in the civil division by His Majesty King Charles III during the King's recent visit to the Vatican.
Read more at: https://www.liverpoolcatholic.org.uk/news/liverpools-archbishop-paul-gallagher-receives-royal-honour-during-historic-vatican-visit
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