FRIENDSHIP - A POEM MARKING FR TOM MOLLOY'S 90TH BIRTHDAY

FRIENDSHIP 

What memories we have

Of times, now gone,

When our worlds were vibrant

And we met the challenges

Face-on, optimistic, ready for battle.

Admittedly, we were younger!

On the many occasions we met,

Still we carried that spark of friendship,

Ignited in halcyon Days,

In the missionary fields of Huyton!

Remember the engaging encounters

In the fading glory, of what once was

The domain frequented by those,

So different from our everyday acquaintances?

We knew nothing was permanent –

But we stayed: you moved on.

Your Life’s vocation took you far and wide,

Yet the bond, formed so long ago

Survived through seasonal messages.

Unsurprisingly, not all roads lead to Rome,

But, in Redemptorists’ Cycles,

Many do lead to Bishop Eton!

 And so it was.

Now there is time for us to remember

The banter, the smiles, the laughter –

And musical renditions –

As we muse on the lovely, warm friendship

Which blessed our lives.

Loving Congratulations, Father Tom. Nonagenarian!

Eileen Murray © 18 June 2025

CAFOD CANCEL UNFAIR DEBTS CAMPAIGN

CAFOD is asking parishes across the country to sign a petition asking world leaders to look at the global financial system, that results in poor countries borrowing money at extortionate interest rates. We need to create a better system and cancel unfair debts.

Countries like Kenya are unable to clear the debt, meaning far less money available for hospitals and doctors, and schools.

• Please take the time to read the message from Father Charlie from the Archdiocese of Nairobi on the notice board. 
• Please also sign the petition that will be at the back of the church after each Mass 22nd June 2025 or via the link below.
• To learn more, see Cafod.org.uk/cancelthedebt.

WE’LL CARE COMMUNITY TEA DANCE

In partnership with Halewood Town Council, We’ll Care will be hosting a Tea Dance for all Halewood residents, in particular, residents who are isolated or lonely and would like to socially engage with others.

The Tea Dance will be held on the last Thursday of every month, 12noon-3pm. Entrance is free and tea, coffee and soft drinks will be provided. Venue: Hollies Hall, Hollies Road, Halewood, L26 0TH. Limited parking is available. For further info or to confirm your attendance please contact Ria on 07707 620 544 (9am-4pm).

ST MARY’S NEARLY NEW FASHION SHOW. 

Thank you to everybody involved. We’ve raised over £1200 so far in aid of CAFOD and the south Liverpool food bank. We have also donated some items including clothes from our uniform swap to St Vincent De Paul parish in town to support local communities including asylum seekers and others in need.

JO JINGLES MUSIC AND MOVEMENT CLASS

Jo Jingles Music and Movement Class for children 3 months to five years. Fisher-More Hall, NOW ON a FRIDAY AT 9.00AM. For more details contact Kate on 07542 914 748 or email , or visit www.jojingles.com/liverpool.   

A RUBY REVERIE - FROM OUR RESIDENT POET

A Ruby Reverie

Was it but yesterday

You plighted troths?

And now the many years

Have flown, trailing memories

Of times spent together,

In milieu far and wide.

Throughout our ever-changing world,

The constancy of your eternal love

Shines just as bright

As the spark ingnited in your eyes,

When the World was yours

And Time stood still.

Was it but yesterday!

Eileen Murray 25 May 2025

PRAYER TO ST JOSEPH OF CUPERTINO FOR SUCCESS IN EXAMINATIONS

Pray the following before the examination.

O Great St Joseph of Cupertino who while on earth did obtain from God the grace to be asked at your examination, only the questions you knew, obtain for me a like favour in the examinations for which I am now preparing. In return, I promise to make you known and cause you to be invoked. Through Christ our Lord. St Joseph of Cupertino, pray for us. Amen.

CATHOLIC PICTORIAL JUNE 2025

The June edition of the Catholic Pictorial is now available, for an electronic copy click here.

LOVE TO MOVE-AGE JUNE TO DEC 2025

The next session will be on  Tuesday 5th August at 1.00pm. 

For details of the dates for the rest of the year see below. 

STATEMENT FROM ARCHBISHOP JOHN SHERRINGTON ON THE EVENTS ON WATER STREET

The Archbishop has issued a statement following the incident at the Liverpool FC parade on Monday 26th May. Click here to read it.