AFTERNOON TEA - A POEM FROM OUR RESIDENT POET

AFTERNOON TEA 

It was one of those memorable afternoons

You store away in secret confines,

To be enjoyed time and time again

As you continue Life’s Journey.

For hours, words flowed eloquently

Remembering loved ones,

Whose friendships coloured our lives.

Smiles and laughter filled the elegant room

Overlooking the delightful garden.

Certaln idiosyncratic characters and events were discussed

Whilst the deliciously tantalising food –

All homemade, of course –

Fuelled memories of our past,

Which will, for us, stay evergreen.

When Summer’s sun fails to appear,

Or the chilling fingers of Winter, clutch,

The memory of that lovely June day

Will warm the heart –

Far more than the apocryphal Heat Pump!

Eileen Murray © 5 June 2025

SOUTH LIVERPOOL CATENIAN CIRCLE

The South Liverpool Catenian Circle  meet every second Monday of the Month at the Liverpool Cricket Club from 7.30 pm.  followed by dinner at 8pm

Several times per year they are joined for dinner by  wives, partners and guests.

And social events provide further opportunities for all.   

You can learn more about the South Liverpool Catenians at southliverpoolcatenians.org.uk

SUPPORT FOR THE DIVORCED AND SEPARATED

The Restored Lives course is run over six weeks, one evening per week. The talks cover the key issues to help you to move on and highlight the practical steps and tools to enable you to tackle the issues that arise from separation and divorce. For more information contact Maureen 07967 753471 or Jacqui Sellek 07938 25815.

SAFE SPACES:

Safe Spaces is a free and independent support service, providing a confidential, personal and safe space for anyone who has been abused through their relationship with either the Church of England or the Catholic Church in England and Wales.

A telephone helpline and live chat is available 0300 303 1056   LiveChat/ Website safespacesenglandandwales.org.uk.

THE FEAST OF SAINT ALPHONSUS:

As I write my notes, I am conscious that today, 1 August, is the Solemnity of our Founder, Saint Alphonsus Liguori, and always a special day in the Redemptorist calendar. Accordingly, I offer my apologies for not highlighting this fact last weekend. Like every family we like to look back with gratitude and thank God for the blessings that have come down to us. Alphonsus has had a huge influence on the life of the Church. His deep devotion to Jesus in the Eucharist and his love of our Blessed Lady were the hallmarks of his prayer life and, of course, by writing a moral theology that challenged the harsh outlook of so many other theologians of his time, he freed many from an unhealthy fear of God. Please pray that we may remain faithful to our special charism and persevere to the end. Remember, that we do take an extra vow and oath of perseverance as well as the usual religious commitment to poverty, chastity and obedience!

FAMOUS ARCHDIOCESAN  ALUMNI

To mark the first day of the summer holidays the Archdiocese of Liverpool published a list of famous alumni from our schools.   You can learn more at Famous Alumni from our schools | News  They would appreciate it if people could email them at  .

DEMENTIA FRIENDS NEWSLETTER JULY 2025

To read Dementia friends July 2025 newsletter click here.

• In this months bulletin
• Information on this years memory walk
• Helping to avoid dehydration in those living with dementia
• A Dementia friends skydive
• An update on Trek 26

PASTORAL DEVELOPMENT BULLETIN

If you or someone you know would like to receive the Pastoral Development Bulletin they can signup at this link Bulletin Signup

ARCHBISHOP JOHN RECEIVES HIS PALLIUM

Archbishop John travelled to Rome to receive his pallium on the day of the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul at St Peter's basilica.

Here are some photos of our Archbishop receiving his pallium from Pope Leo XIV: 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/catholicism/albums/72177720327240540/

CONGRATULATIONS TO ST FRANCIS XAVIER’S CATHOLIC ACADEMY.

Congratulations to St Francis Xavier’s Catholic Academy. Throughout the 2024/25 academic year, students have helped raise over £70,000 for charities. As SFX continues to grow and thrive, the school community remains enthusiastic about the support it can provide to others, and it is currently selecting charities to support for next year.