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LITANIES OF PEACE AND LITURGY OF THE WORD
LITANIES OF PEACE AND LITURGY OF THE WORD have been compiled by the J&P Commission (available on our website).
The Litanies can be used in groups or for private prayer; the Liturgy of the Word could be used for home prayer, especially for those who are unable to participate communally. J&P are also producing a Stations of the Cross PowerPoint in time for Holy Week.
OTHER WAYS TO HELP UKRAINE
A message from Fr Taras Khomych, a Ukrainian priest ministering within our archdiocese:
If you know people who are not sure how best to express their support for Ukraine, the Ukrainian Institute in London has posted a list of suggested actions.
PRAYING FOR THE UKRAINE
A plea from Ukrainian Catholic Bishops
SUNDAY AFTERNOON
The distant Welsh panorama fades
Into the grey mistiness
Of another cold, dark Winter's day.
From the sixth floor,
A serpent of light crawls
Along the perimeter of the Mersey -
A sign that the world is still inhabited!
Here, suspended between heaven and earth,
All is silent save for the repetitive beeping
Of life-saving machines.
Someone coughs,
Figures move backwards and forwards,
Distant voices float
From the nearby nursing stations.
It is a time for reflection -
Time to look back on the week's happenings,
But equally as important,
Look forward positively, to whatever lies in store.
It is in this friendly, intense calm
That mysterious bonds are woven,
Some of which will last into the unknown future.
Others, which will be like seed
Scattered on the stony ground.
Once replete, salved, comforted,
The dwellers of Ward 6A
Will settle, disparately,
To pass the long, dark night,
We pray, in hope of a brighter tomorrow.
Eileen Murray © February 2022
KNIGHTS OF ST COLUMBA RECRUITMENT VIDEO
The Knights of St Columba have released a new recruitment video - See below
A POEM FOR CHRISTMAS FROM OUR RESIDENT POET
WAITING IN HOPE
Once again, Christmas waits apprehensively
In the wings,
Scrutinising the entrances and exits
Which play a vital part
In the festive pageant.
It's only when the niceties of life
End so unexpectedly,
With heart-breaking results,
That we realise how fortunate we have been.
Yet, the human spirt is indomitable.
A glance through the pages of history
Reveals tales of unbelievable fortitude.
As we wait, uncertain of what lies
In the immediate future,
Minds and hearts turn
To the lonely, hazardous journey
Of the young couple, long, long ago,
Who placed their trust in God.
Without their consent,
There would be no seasonal love,
No sharing, no reunions,
No tiffs, no tears, no laughter,
No nostalgic memories of days gone by -
No Joy to the World -
No Christmas.
But, miracles do happen!
May the light of that Special Baby
Illuminate our homes,
Filling us with Hope for the year ahead.
Eileen Murray © December 2021
PRAYING FOR THE HOLY LAND
FR MICHAEL MCGREEVEY SINGING
Fr Tim, Fr Andrew and Fr Michael McGreevey joined in with fun at the recent afternoon tea and singalong at St Mary's. Click on the image below to enjoy Fr Michael's rendition of the Rose of Tralee.
LIVING NOT 'SUFFERING' WITH DEMENTIA
Read, share, it’ll make a huge difference to those living with dementia. Thank You ♥️♥️♥️ pic.twitter.com/SBGipK8tuQ
— Vicky McClure (@Vicky_McClure) December 8, 2021
LETTER FROM BISHOP ETON SVP
Attached to this weeks paper bulletin there is a letter from the parish SVP. It contains details of how you can donate to help their work, and an invitation to contact them if you know of someone who would benefit from a visit (please check with the person concerned first). To read a copy of the letter click here.
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