UKRAINIAN FAMILY HUB WARRINGTON - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The Ukrainian Family Hub Warrington is looking for volunteers and hosts to support individuals and families in Ukraine who are seeking safety from the war. See poster below for more information. Please share with anyone you think could support - every volunteer will make a difference.

SMILING POPE’ BEATIFICATION:

The Holy See Press Office announced plans for the beatification of Pope John Paul I, who was born as Albino Luciani in the northern Italian town of Forno di Canale on 17 October 1912. Pope Francis will preside over the beatification Mass in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, 4 September 2022.

#LIVERPOOL4UKRAINE NEW TRIP

As part of the #Liverpool4Ukraine appeal, our volunteer drivers set out from the St Margaret Clitherow Centre on 22.7.2022 taking donations specifically requested by Bishop Gregory which include medical items, tools and dried food.

Please watch the video below

https://www.facebook.com/liverpoolarchdiocese/videos/352244577103772/

Please keep posted via the Archdioceses website and social media channels. Please keep the volunteer drivers in your prayers as they embark on this six day trip.

SYNOD NATIONAL SYNTHESIS:

The Catholic Church in England and Wales has been following the Synodal Process called by Pope Francis, reflecting on the theme “For a Synodal Church: communion, participation, mission” and has now reached an important moment. Since October 2021, the dioceses, national organisations and religious communities have been engaged in listening conversations on the central themes, exploring the way the Church embraces more fully her missionary mandate in the world of today. The Bishops thank everyone for their contribution to this stage. 

#Liverpool4Ukraine.

Earlier this week six volunteer drivers arrived at the Ukraine border to deliver essential aid to Bishop Gregory. A video of COO Martin Miller interviewing Bishop Gregory Komar can be watched below

This trip would not have happened without the generous donations from our parishioners, we are still welcoming donations. More details can be found here: www.liverpoolcatholic.org.uk/ukraine-support.

POEM FROM OUR RESIDENT POET JULY 2022

AFTER YOU'VE GONE

There is a silence so profound

That you hear the quickening beat

Of the grieving heart.

Another long day to be filled

With essential chores -

Now in danger of  metamorphosing

Into the trivia category.

It is the entrancing and exiting

Of familiar rooms

That trigger memories of happy times

Which never again will bring

Smiles to faces and joy to hearts.

Tears freely fall.

We know that Time is a catalyst

And will, with its unchanging orbit,

Assuage the present sorrow.

Though so much is generously offered

By those who also mourn,

We must choose our own paths

To continue living in a world

Which has irrevocably changed.

How fortunate we are in our belief

That one day,

We shall meet again

And there will be no more tears.

Eternal bliss -

Hopefully - God willing!

Eileen Murray © July 2022 

#LIVERPOOL4UKRAINE

Our #Liverpool4Ukraine appeal supported the diocese of Sambir-Drohobych in the Lviv region of western Ukraine. Watch here to see how they have supported Ukrainian families since the war broke in February and how donations have helped them:

CHRONIC PAIN SUPPORT GROUP

The group meet between 2pm-4pm every last Friday of the month in St Mark’s annexe to offer each other support, advice, tips and friendship all over a cuppa. Contact Ann Noons for further details on 07948 606 888. All in need welcome.

ARCHDIOCESAN REPORT FOR VATICAN SYNOD

The Archdiocese of Liverpool's Synod report for the Vatican Synod 2021-2023 can be readhere

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS EXERCISES

Pray as you go (pray-as-you-go.org)  topics cover addiction, ageing, anxiety, depression, grief, insomnia and lonliness