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Parish Priest: Fr T Buckley C.Ss.R. |
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SUNDAY 10TH MAY 2026
SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER (A)
| DAY | DATE | TIME |
MASS & SERVICE TIMES |
| Sun | 10th | 8.30am
10.00am 6.00pm |
SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER |
| Mon | 11th |
12 NOON |
WEEK 6 OF EASTER |
| Tue | 12th |
12 NOON 7.30PM |
WEEK 6 OF EASTER ROSARY |
| Wed | 13th |
12 NOON 7.30pm |
FEAST OF THE DEDICATION OF THE CATHEDRAL NOVENA TO OMPS |
| Thur | 14th |
2 NOON 7PM |
SOLEMNITY OF THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD |
| Fri | 15th |
12 NOON |
REQUIEM: ANTHONY BRANDRETH RIP |
| Sat | 16th |
NO NOON MASS |
WEEK 6 OF EASTER |
| 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, Pauline Edgar RIP, Fr James Casey C.Ss.R. RIP, Ian Lawless RIP, Fr Gerard Cobham RIP, Tony P (sick), Steve T (sick), Redemptorist Community, Marie Calvert RIP, Frank Whitehead RIP (anniversary)
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:
Jean McDonald RIP
ALSO, THOSE WHOSE ANNIVERSARIES OCCUR AROUND THIS TIME INCLUDING:
Frank Whitehead, Eunice Stulberg, Norman Russell, Pamela McCole,
Fr Stephen Sproule C.Ss.R., Fr William Burke C.Ss.R., Fr Douglas Bickle C.Ss.R., Br Thomas Robinson C.Ss.R., Br Ambrose Waring 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, Molly McT, Irene McL, Eileen G, Marion O’C, Bridie A, Pat McC, Geraldine C, Jackie G |
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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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CONNECTIONS AND CONFLICT:
On April 16th Pope Leo, during his visit to Cameroon, denounced a “handful of tyrants” ravaging the world and he also spoke out about leaders who use religion to justify war, saying they drag “that which is sacred into darkness”. Interestingly, he was able to point out that the speech had been written two weeks prior to the public attacks on him from the White House. I think we all feel that the horrendous circumstances facing many people across the world help to put our own problems into some sort of perspective, but, for all that, each of us has to cope with conflict from time to time. This got me thinking about a period of serious stress in my life after I left Redemptorist Publications in 2006 and which led to me writing Take Heart, Expand your Vision of God (published by Redemptorist Publications, 2009). On my day off yesterday I opened the book again and reminded myself of how the wonderful insights and advice of so many people over the years helped me shape my understanding of what the Lord wants of you and me. You know that I often refer to the Scripture Course with Fr Marty Palmer SJ in Omaha, USA, in 1989 and how he shaped my understanding of salvation: he insisted that our definition of what Christ is saving us from and for must be able to fit every conceivable situation: in other words one that would cope with imagining ourselves in Gaza as well. Accordingly, we were asked to note Paul’s insistence that we must root out divisions for Christ had come to heal the hurt and piece together a fractured world and would not give up, literally loving us to death.
This was the driving force behind all my work among those whose marriages had failed. Even when a relationship has irretrievably broken down, I believe the Church must search for ways of reaching out and embracing those who feel abandoned. Doing that work I met a wonderful priest, Fr John Daley, who served the parish of St Joseph in Leicester until three months before his death at the age of 88 two years ago! I thought of him because I was with him during this week in the Church’s liturgical year. He pointed out that all week we are listening to the wonderful missionary work of Paul and that the liturgists seem to think it is too much of a scandal to share with us what happened before the chapter finishes. So on Saturday we go straight to Chapter 16, missing out the fact that John Mark, Barnabas’s cousin, had abandoned them and wanted to return and Paul would have none of it. We are told: “After a violent quarrel they parted company, and Barnabas sailed off with Mark to Cyprus. Before Paul left he chose Silas to accompany him and was commended by the brothers to the grace of God.” There is no suggestion that Paul and Barnabas worked together again. So there we have it: sometimes with the best will in the world conflicts cannot be resolved and we have to learn to live peacefully with that fact too. And, as an addendum, there was another connection with Fr Daley. He was a Rosminian and my father was taught by the Rosminians at Ratcliffe College!
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ANTHONY BRANDRETH RIP
The Funeral of Anthony Brandreth RIP will take place on Friday 15 May at 12.00 noon.
PARISH COFFEE MORNING
The Parish Coffee Morning will take place in Fisher-More Hall TODAY, 10 May, after the 10.00am Mass.
JUSTICE AND PEACE YOUTH GROUP!
Are you aged between 10 and 17?
Then come and join our Justice and Peace Youth Group! Make new friends, learn about your faith and help others.
Come along to one of our upcoming meetings:
- Sunday 10 May, Fisher-More Hall, 4.30pm- 6.00pm and find out about the St Vincent de Paul group.
- Thursday 28 May, St Anthony of Padua church hall, 6.30pm–8.00pm – a walk in nature and the power of prayer.
- Sunday 14 June, join us for the Parish Garden Party.
Contact Sarah McGeehan for more details or 07415 099 048.
PROJECT ZIMBABWE MEETING:
Tuesday 12 May at 7.00pm in the Hughes Room to organise the Parish Garden Party on Sunday 14 June. Please come along if you can help in any way.
WEDNESDAY LUNCH
The Wednesday Lunch will take place on 13 May at 12.30pm in the Fisher-More Hall. All welcome.
SATURDAY 16 MAY
NO 12 NOON MASS ON SATURDAY 16 MAY, this is due to the First Holy Communion Masses.
WORLD COMMUNICATIONS, SUNDAY 17 MAY:
There will be a retiring collection after each Mass next Sunday.
SHARE YOUR YOUTH PILGRIMAGE MEMORIES!
This year marks 50 years of the Archdiocesan Youth Pilgrimage to Lourdes, and we’d love your help to celebrate this special milestone by sharing your memories.
Please send your memories and/or photos to by 13 May. Please note: By sharing photos, you confirm that you are happy for them to be used in archdiocesan publications and that you have obtained permission from everyone pictured, or from their family if they are deceased.
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.
BBC'S SONGS OF PRAISE SING GOSPEL
📅 Date: Tuesday 19th May
📍Location: Liverpool Olympia - Doors open from 5.30pm
A free event: BBC's Songs of Praise Sing Gospel. Tuesday 19 May - recording at 7.00pm (doors open from 5.30pm). Invitation to come and join BBC Songs of Praise at Liverpool Olympia celebrating the joy and power of Gospel music with very special guests and plenty of opportunity to lift your voice and your spirits! There is no minimum age for entry, all ages are warmly welcomed but children aged 17 and under must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times. Venue: Liverpool Olympia, West Derby Road, Liverpool, L6 9BY. Tickets can be obtained at no cost at www.lostintv.com/tv-show?id=1422.
'MANY VOICES - ONE FAITH' SUNDAY 24 MAY.
The Churches of the Liverpool City Region invite you to join together as we celebrate Pentecost with a march from Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral to Liverpool Anglican Cathedral. We will be gathering for this family friendly event at 3.00pm on the plaza outside the Metropolitan Cathedral before walking together along Hope Street to the Liverpool Cathedral. The theme for this year’s march is ‘Many voices, one faith’.
We will be welcoming people from many different cultures and backgrounds to participate in this symbol of Christian unity and togetherness. The march finishes at the Anglican Cathedral with family friendly activities and numerous stalls from local charities advertising their work. All are welcome.
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
No meat may, no mow may, screen free week
Water Saving Week runs from 12th – 16th May. It is more important than ever to use water wisely, to reduce energy, protect ecosystems and to promote stewardship of this precious resource.
For five days this week we could try to take shorter showers, remember to turn taps off and pray for those who have no fresh water. Many of our brothers and sisters live in water poverty. Perhaps, in thanks for our daily water supply, we could give them the gift of fresh water by donating to Water Aid on www.wateraid.org/uk/donate.
ADDITIONAL NEWS ITEMS
For the latest CTMH bulletin (6.5.2026) click here
Parish (last updated 8.5.2026)
Link to our website page with photos and articles on the day marking 300 years since the birth of St Gerard, the recording of Fr Casey's Requiem and the homily from Fr Casey's funeral
Archdiocese (including Nugent) (last updated 8.5.2026)
Registratio details for the Catholic social action conference, walking with Jesus - an evening talk by Mary Hardiman, and a pilgrim walk for young adults
National (last updated 8.5.2026)
Details of Mental Health Awareness week and World Communications Day
Community (last updated 8.5.2026)
Details of a healing Mass at St Mary's added
Prayer and Spirituality(last updated 8.5.26)
Details on Walking with Jesus - an evening talk by Mary Hardiman, a Pilgrim Walk for Adults and the WeBelieve festival in Oscott
General Interest (last updated 1.5.2026)
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