WARM SPACE COFFEE MORNINGS

Each Tuesday St Anthony of Padua 9.30am- 12 noon

WARM SPACE COFFEE MORNINGS

Each Tuesday St Anthony of Padua 9.30am- 12 noon

 JUSTICE & PEACE YOUTH GROUP APPEAL

The Justice and Peace Youth Group are collecting toiletries, including soap, shampoo, toothbrushes and toothpaste, hair brushes, shower gel, deodorant, hand cream, moisturiser, etc, for SHARe Knowsley a group that takes care of Asylum Seekers here in Liverpool and makes them feel welcome.

Please bring any goods to next weekend's Masses (25th January) and put in the green bins at the back of church. We would be very grateful for any donations! The Justice and Peace Youth Group.

CATHOLIC PICTORIAL JANUARY 2026

The January Catholic Pictorial is now available. You can read a digital copy by clicking 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

THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS FROM OUR RESIDENT POET

THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS 

The final present is wrapped with love

Then secreted away.

All possible preparations for the coming day complete,

The hectic plethora of minutiae

Of the passing weeks

Dissolve into history.

The time draws near

And we, like Shepherds, but presentless,

Set forth upon our way,

Though no star of Bethlehem to guide

But Jupiter and the Moon

 Resplendent in their glory.

No sound of footsteps, but ours,

Echo on the diamond pavements.

A solitary car swooshes past -

A premature Father Christmas Intent on destination:

The presents must arrive on time

Or all is lost!

As we near our Stable,

Carriages of the Kings,

Also intent on paying homage,

Swish through the silence

Of the lamp-lit streets

The sound of voices floats jovially,

Upon the cold night air.

The light and warmth issuing through open door

Draws us, now chilled, into familiar milieu.

We quietly sit, perhaps reflecting

On times now gone,

Until the piping of the organ

 Bids us be merry.

 Time swiftly passes

 In the sound of voices raised in praise,

Incense ascending, memories scenting,

Bells ringing and rejoicing,

Union in our shared Communion,

And The Light of the World,

A Baby, not merely terracotta,

Innocently lying in a manger.

This year, may the message of Christmas

Spread its gentle mantle over our troubled world. 

  Eileen Murray © December  2025