RE-IMAGINING PASTORAL COUNCILS WEBINAR SERIES

In our crazy changing world, it’s more important than ever that our parishes can respond to people’s needs and share the Gospel in our local communities. Pastoral Councils, rooted in prayer and driven by mission, can be places of discernment and real creativity – but sometimes they’re not quite right. Join us for a series of webinars to explore everything to do with pastoral councils from purpose to membership, and from resolving conflict to letting the Spirit lead.

• Would you like to explore a new approach for your Parish Council?
• Would you like to set up a Parish Council for the first time? 
• Would you like support in ensuring your current Parish Council is fruitful, spiritual, and life-giving?

This is a joint Project between the RC Archdiocese of Liverpool and the Dioceses of Hexham & Newcastle and Northampton.

Webinars are Tuesday evenings from 7-8pm UK time.  

Registration is free. The registration link is https://buytickets.at/northamptondiocese/1861328 A one-time registration for all webinars. A link will be sent on the day to each person.

14th October 2025 Setting the Scene: What's all the fuss about parish councils?

With guest speaker Avril Baigent, Director of Pastoral Development, Diocese of Northampton

11th November 2025 The Importance of Relationships and Keeping the Meetings Spiritual

With guest speaker Fr Shaun O’Neill, Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle

16th December 2025 Who does what (and why it matters): Roles, Remit and Recruitment

With guest speaker Sarah Adams, Director for the Department of Adult Education and Evangelisation, Diocese of Clifton

13th January 2026 The way we work together: culture, constructive behaviours & not being a thorn in one another’s side

With guest speaker Danny Curtin, Catholic speaker and facilitator

10th February 2026 Letting the Holy Spirit Lead and Really Listening

With guest speaker Fr Matthew Nunes, Archdiocese of Liverpool

10th March 2026 Discerning and Casting a Vision that Responds to Local Needs

With guest speaker Jordan Kelly, UK Lead, Divine Renovation

21st April 2026 Making choices that serve others: Discernment, Decision-making and taking

With guest speaker Austen Ivereigh, Catholic speaker and writer

12th May 2026 Disagreeing Well and Conflict Resolution

With guest speaker David Wells, Catholic speaker and writer

16th June 2026 Not Forgetting to Celebrate, Evaluate and Give Thanks

With guest speaker TBC

LIVESTREAM NOTICE

Please note all Masses are livestreamed. Those sitting in the first two pews and those using the centre aisle for Communion are visible on screen. If you would like to avoid the camera, please use the side aisles.

(You can find out more about livestreaming including the default view from  the camera by clicking here)

CATHOLIC PICTORIAL SEPTEMBER 2025

The bumper September edition of the Catholic Pictorial is available by clicking here

MARRIAGE SUPPORT 

Does your relationship need some Tender Loving Care?

Need help with deeper issues?

Next programme starts  17 October www.retrouvaille.org.uk.  07887 296 983.

A MESSAGE FROM FRIENDS OF THE HOLYLAND

FHL have forwarded a joint statement from the Greek Orthodox Patriarchtate and the Latin Patriarchtate of Jerusalem.  You can read it by clicking here.

They are also calling for  "A CALL TO PRAYER AND PUBLIC WITNESS FOR PEACE IN THE HOLY LAND"  

We are witnessing the devastating escalation of violence in Gaza and the West Bank with Israel’s latest decision to mount a new offensive in Gaza City threatening hundreds of thousands with further forced displacement. The cries of Palestinian church leaders for peace and solidarity have echoed across the global Church, urging us to respond with clarity, compassion, and conviction.

As Christian agencies rooted in faith and justice, we believe the gravity of this moment demands a visible, united Christian witness—one that speaks to our shared commitment to peace, reconciliation, and the dignity of all people.

In response we are calling on churches across Britain to pray for peace on Sunday 21st September, coinciding with UN World Peace Day and the global call to prayer from the World Council of Churches.

Prayer could include holding a minute’s silence; or the prayer from Archbishop Hosam of Jerusalem; or joining the #FastforGaza action. Your prayers might focus on one or more of the issues below:

• An immediate ceasefire in Gaza
• Unfettered access to humanitarian relief.
• An end to violence in Israel and Palestine.
• The release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian detainees. 

A meaningful peace process 

To support these actions, we are working with Churches Together in Britain and Ireland and Churches Together England to create an accessible online hub of resources for prayer and action.

CATHEDRAL EVENTS NEWSLETTER

The Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King now has its own newsletter, bringing you all their events in one place - to sign up, please visit the link here: https://liverpoolmetrocathedral.org.uk/sign-up/

CAFOD: RESPONSE IN GAZA.

Your donations to Gaza since the start of the conflict have been a vital lifeline. Right now, CAFOD's partner, Caritas Jerusalem, is delivering essential medical treatment to displaced people and providing medicines to treat chronic illnesses. Despite the restrictions on aid coming into Gaza, CAFOD's local partners are working tirelessly to help people. And with your ongoing support, they will do all in their power to keep doing so.

You can find out more about how you can make a difference in Gaza at https://cafod.org.uk/

ASYLUM LINK COLLECTION THANK-YOU

Thank you to all who donated clothes and bikes to Asylun Link.   If you have any further donations please contact the centre directly.   Many thanks to Tara for organising the collection.

Ayslum link posted the following  thank you message on Facebook

A bike isn’t just a bike. It’s independence, a healthier lifestyle, and a way to reconnect with the world around you. For many refugees and asylum seekers, it’s a lifeline—making it possible to get to English classes, medical appointments, job interviews, or simply to explore a new city with dignity and freedom.

Thank you so much Our Lady of the Annunciation Bishop Eton for your generosity with these clothes and bike donations

AUGUST 2025 CATHOLIC PICTORIAL

The August edition of the Catholic Pictoral is available by clicking here

MISSION APPEAL THANK-YOU

Thank you for your generosity to The Spiritan Fathers during their recent appeal. We have sent them £1171.28!