 Woolton Road, Liverpool L16 8NQ  722 1180 ♿
Parish Priest: Fr T Buckley C.Ss.R. |
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SUNDAY 19TH APRIL 2026
THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER (A)
| DAY | DATE | TIME |
MASS & SERVICE TIMES |
| Sun | 19th | 8.30am
10.00am 6.00pm |
THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER |
| Mon | 20th |
12 NOON |
WEEK 3 OF EASTER |
| Tue | 21st |
12 NOON 7.30PM |
WEEK 3 OF EASTER ROSARY |
| Wed | 22nd |
12 NOON 7.30pm |
WEEK 3 OF EASTER NOVENA TO OMPS |
| Thur | 23rd |
12 NOON |
WEEK 3 OF EASTER |
| Fri | 24th |
12 NOON |
WEEK 3 OF EASTER |
| Sat | 25th |
12 NOON |
FEAST OF ST MARK / DAY FOR ST GERARD |
| CONFESSIONS: Saturday 3.45pm-4.30pm | |||
LIVESTREAM NOTICE
Please note all scheduled Masses are livestreamed (unless eg for a funeral we are requested not to). 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)
PRAYER AND MASS INTENTIONS:
PLEASE NOTE: All Masses will be said privately by the confrères.
The intentions requested are published below.
INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK:
All parishioners, Intentions of donors, Fr Andrew, Dennis A, Aaron (5th birthday), The Horan family, Edward & Jane Jones (Easter remembrance), Rafael Diaz RIP, The Campbell family RIP, Margaret Ann M, Veronica Maxwell RIP, Andrew Tilley RIP, Cath Brodin RIP, Steve Jubb RIP, Irene Cassidy RIP, Lil Boughton RIP, Prayers answered, Pete C, Sheila Haughey RIP, The Fahy family (good health & thanksgiving), Especially for Rosie RIP, In thanksgiving (P)
MASS INTENTIONS SAID LAST WEEK NOT PREVIOUSLY LISTED:
Intentions of donors
PLEASE NOTE:
IF YOU REQUIRE A PARTICULAR DATE EG: FOR ANNIVERSARIES, PLEASE GIVE AT LEAST 4 WEEKS NOTICE TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT.
WE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE RECENTLY DIED:
Fr James Casey C.Ss.R. RIP
ALSO, THOSE WHOSE ANNIVERSARIES OCCUR AROUND THIS TIME INCLUDING:
Jim Joyce (1st anniversary),
Fr Thomas Pickering C.Ss.R., Fr James Riordan C.Ss.R., Fr Stanislaus Jackson C.Ss.R., Fr Gilbert Smith C.Ss.R., Fr John Maddock C.Ss.R., Br Joachim (John) James C.Ss.R.
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We pray for all those who are housebound and sick including: Evelyn A, Anne M, Deborah P, Br Benjamin, Josie S, Margaret M, Kay W, Bertha F, Linda C, Molly McT, Irene McL, Eileen G, Marion O’C, Bridie A, Pat McC, Geraldine C |
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SICK LIST NOTICE If you would like your name or the name of a friend or relative on the parish list of prayers for those who are sick, please contact the parish office, forms are available in the porch, at reception or by clicking here. This is necessary to make sure the church takes proper care of your information and complies with current data protection law. Names will only be included for those for whom we have consent. COMMUNION AT HOME Communion at home is offered to anyone who cannot physically get to church. A lay minister will be happy to come to you. |
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FROM FR TIM
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FR JAMES CASEY, CSsR RIP:
May I ask your prayers for the repose of the soul of Fr Jim, who died peacefully last night here in the monastery. You know that I am always looking for connections and thanking God for those providential signs of his goodness and love. Fr Jim’s death was a perfect illustration of that providence. The last few days have been challenging as we tried to determine the best way of helping Fr Jim whose health was deteriorating. He was due for more tests this very day (Friday), but events overtook us.
Fortunately, Emma W who manages our Care Team and the District Nurse Team moved heaven and earth to provide the support we needed and everything was in place should he have survived a little longer. Happily, on Thursday evening Anna, his niece, a Missionary of Charity in Portugal, was able to speak to him on the phone just before Fr Andrew and I prayed with him and gave him all the blessings the Church offers. Soon after the Lord called him. May he rest in peace.
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CELEBRATING THE GIFT OF SAINT GERARD MAJELLA
I hope you all know by now that next Saturday we have a day in honour of this remarkable saint, a gift to the Redemptorists and to the Church. He was born 300 years ago this month and all over the world people are marking the occasion with prayers of thanksgiving as well as continuing to petition him to intercede for them for their different intentions. I am pleased to say that across the country special events have been arranged in the different dioceses and ours is this coming Saturday. I am extremely grateful to the team who volunteered to plan the events and I sense it is going to be a grace-filled day.
Archbishop John Sherrington will preside at the midday Mass and I hope as many of you as possible will participate in that and/or share in the variety of opportunities which will culminate with the Taizé Service.
A DAY CELEBRATING THE REDEMPTORIST SAINT ST GERARD MAJELLA.
📅 Date: Saturday 25th April
📍 Here at Bishop Eton, in the Church and in the Hall
A day celebrating the Redemptorist Saint St Gerard Majella. THE 300TH ANNIVERSARY OF ‘THE MOTHERS’ SAINT’ SATURDAY 25 APRIL.
- With a Service of Blessing for Mothers, Mothers-to-be & Children at 10.00am, 1.00pm & 3.30pm.
- Mass with the Most Reverend Archbishop John Sherrington at 12.00 noon.
- Exposition of The Blessed Sacrament 4.00pm–6.30pm.
Reflection and Taize-Style Service at 7.00pm. If you would like to do one of the readings email .
We are also grateful to display the original 1866 Icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, the first copy outside of Rome!
ALSO… children’s craft activities and tea and coffee in Fisher-more Hall 10.00-11.45am and 13.15-16.00
SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY
The image below gives you the schedule for the day. If you would like to spread the news, click on the image, and you will be able to download a copy of the poster.
ST GERARD: MEETING:
Thank you to everyone who has been working so hard in liturgy, music and admin to help make our forthcoming St Gerard Day a fitting celebration! We have a team meeting this Monday 20 April 7.00pm in the monastery library to agree final plans for the day. All welcome.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP MEETING
📅 Date: 21st April
📍 Location: Hughes Room
The next Bereavement Support meeting will be on Tuesday from 2.00pm—4.00pm in the Hughes Meeting Room. This group is for anyone who is bereaved and would like a listening ear or just some friendly support.
RETIRING COLLECTION
A retiring collection in aid of Priests’ Training Fund will take place after Masses next Sunday, 26 April.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION PREPARATION SESSION
The next First Holy Communion preparation session will take place next Sunday 26 April following 10.00am Mass.
CONTINUING ALONG THE PATH OF SYNODALITY
📅 Date: Tuesdays at 7.00pm, starting 21 April:
Tuesday evenings 21, 28 April, 5, 12, 19 May, 7.00pm to 8.30pm. To join the zoom meeting use the weblink below: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89983555285?pwd=VBTox3xbJiWrU8x00sbiuCGmnO97Xn.1 Meeting ID: 899 8355 5285, Passcode: 981267.
BLESSING OF THE ICON OF ST PEREGRINE AND SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT OF THE SICK:
📅 Date: Friday 24th April at 7pm
📍 Location: Our Lady of the Assumption Gateacre
7.00pm Friday 24 April. Our Lady of the Assumption Church, L25 2RW. Archbishop Sherrington with bless a newly commissioned icon of St Peregrine, the patron saint of those with cancer and life limiting conditions. All are welcome w
ho have been affected by cancer or desire to receive the sacrament of the sick. During this Easter season come and discover how God walks with you through silent journeys of illness and treatment.
ALL AGES PILGRIMAGE TO ASSISI:
📅 Date: 26-30 October 2026.
The Parishes of St Mary’s Woolton and St John Vianney invite you to join us on Pilgrimage to Assisi Monday 26 Friday 30 October 2026, led by Fr Peter McGrail and provided by Joe Walsh Tours. This is a very special year to visit Assisi since Pope Leo XIV has proclaimed 2026 A JUBILEE YEAR OF ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI, which marks 800 years since his death Pope Leo announces the Franciscan Jubilee Year for 2026. - Centro Laudato Si. The cost is £1,165.00 per person to include: Direct return flights from Manchester to Rome, 10kg bags included (optional 20kg at extra cost), all transfers and tours by private coach, 4 nights in Hotel Frate Sole – Assisi on a half board basis.
You can book directly with Joe Walsh Tours here: https://joewalshtours.co.uk/private-groups/st-marys-parish-woolton-and-st-john-vianney-pilgrimage-to-assisi/.
DID YOU ATTEND A NOTRE DAME SCHOOL IN THE ARCHDIOCESE OF LIVERPOOL?
📅 Date: Sunday 17th May
📍Location: Irenaeus
There will be a reunion on 17 May for all ex-pupils & teachers, consisting of Mass at 11.00am followed by a complimentary light lunch & a social finishing at 3.00pm, at the Irenaeus Centre, Waterloo. A donation for our current charity & a raffle prize would be appreciated. Please try to attend, all are welcome. Reply by 3 May to Bernie Shaw, 0161 483 0173.
PRAY IN MAY – MARY’S MEALS.
During the month of May, Mary’s Meals is inviting us all to take part in their Pray in May campaign, encouraging prayer and reflection for children around the world who rely on a daily school meal. Mary’s Meals provides nutritious school meals to children living in poverty, enabling access to education and long‑term hope.
To support participation, free Pray in May resources are available from www.marysmeals.org.uk. They are also offering free talks delivered by trained speakers, which can be tailored for parishes, schools, and church groups, and explore themes of prayer, compassion, global poverty and faith in action.
MISSIONARIES OF CHARITY MAY PROCESSION
📅 Date: Saturday30 May:
📍Location: St Peter's Square Liverpool City Centre
Fr Peter Ross, assistant priest at St Wilfrid's parish in Widnes, will lead the procession, starting at St Peter's Square, before moving on to Bold Street, Church Street and Whitechapel, before finishing at the Blessed Sacrament Shrine on Queens Square.
A special invitation is extended to those making their first Holy Communion. If you would like to volunteer at the procession, contact Jim Ross on .
LIVESIMPLY TOGETHER
We aim to live more simply, sustainably and in solidarity with others
The disciples recognise Jesus in the breaking of bread. God is present in ordinary, everyday moments. As we live simply, we remember the hands that grow, harvest and prepare our food. Take a walk through your neighbourhood and reflect on where your food comes from. This week, try eating more simply — reducing food waste, planning meals carefully, or choosing seasonal produce. Simple action for everyone: Prepare one simple meal using what you already have at home. Offer a short prayer of thanks before eating, remembering farmers and communities across the world.
CAFOD Prayer: God of abundance, help us to treasure food as a gift and share it justly.
ADDITIONAL NEWS ITEMS
For the latest CTMH bulletin (15.4.2026) click here
Parish (last updated 2.4.2026)
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Archdiocese (including Nugent) (last updated 16.4.2026)
Details of the Missionaries of Charity May Procession, a Holy Hour for the Dignity of life at Christ the King, the Annual two cathedrals Pentecost March and upcoming Newman talks added.
National (last updated 16.4.2026)
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Community (last updated 17.4.2026)
Details of Job opportunitied with the Sisters of Notre Dame, and the CTMH Walking Group trip to Leasowe added. Date for the next Love to Move at St Mary's updated
Prayer and Spirituality(last updated 16.4.26)
A prayer of peace from Pope Leo and information on Pray in May with Mary's Meals. Holy Hour for the Dignity of Life, they Kingdom Come, the Missionaries of Charity May Procession and the 2 Cathedral's March for Pentecost added.
General Interest (last updated 16.4.2026)
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