Newsletter 2.8.26

 

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 Address: Woolton Road, Liverpool L16 8NQ   Phone: 722 1180  ♿ 

Parish Priest: Fr T Buckley C.Ss.R. 

 Archdiocese of Liverpool.   A charitable incorporated organisation Registered Charity No. 1199714

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 SUNDAY 2ND AUGUST 2026

EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (A)

 

DAY  DATE  TIME

MASS & SERVICE TIMES 
Sun 2nd 8.30am

10.00am

6.00pm

EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (A)

Mon 3rd

12 NOON

REQUIEM: ELIZABETH MCCARTHY RIP 

Tue 4th

12 NOON

7.30PM

MEMORIAL OF ST JOHN VIANNEY

ROSARY
 Wed 5th

12 NOON

7.30pm

WEEK 18 IN ORDINARY TIME 

NOVENA TO OMPS
Thur 6th

2 NOON

FEAST OF THE TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD   
Fri 7th

 12 NOON  

WEEK 18 IN ORDINARY TIME 
Sat 8th

 12 NOON  

MEMORIAL OF ST DOMINIC
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)

MASS INTENTIONS - PLEASE NOTE

IF YOU REQUIRE A PARTICULAR DATE EG: FOR ANNIVERSARIES, PLEASE GIVE AT LEAST 4 WEEKS NOTICE TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT. 

This is due to increased demand and fewer priests available to say Masses.

If you are gift aiding your DONATION, please indicate this on the Mass Intention envelope.

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, Vera & Reg Thompson RIP, Terence Line RIP, Bishop Ralph, Carol Keenan RIP (Canada), Terry Wolridge RIP, Barry Day RIP, Sue O'Malley RIP, Mike Small RIP,  Evelyn O'Hagan RIP, Bea & Dom (wedding blessings),  Tony Doyle RIP (anniversary), Colette RIP, Peter Sweeney RIP (20th anniversary),  David Furness RIP (12th anniversary), Una & Alan (golden wedding), Stuart family intentions, Linda Gallagher RIP,  Janet Rigby RIP (anniversary),  Karen M intentions, Barbara Owens RIP, Tony Doherty RIP, Angela Wood RIP (anniversary), Norman Larkin RIP

MASS INTENTIONS SAID LAST WEEK NOT PREVIOUSLY LISTED:

Intentions of donors

WE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE RECENTLY DIED: 

Mike Small RIP, Evelyn O'Hagan RIP

ALSO, THOSE WHOSE ANNIVERSARIES OCCUR AROUND THIS TIME INCLUDING:

Peter Sweeney, Tony Doyle, Janet Rigby, David Furness RIP, Angela Wood RIP

Fr Martin Gay C.Ss.R., Fr Augustine Graham C.Ss.R., Fr Charles Murray C.Ss.R., Br Dunstan Lyons C.Ss.R.,  Br Henry Hayde C.Ss.R., Br Charles Mucha C.Ss.R., Novice Xavier O’Grady C.Ss.R.

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

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.

Please contact or call the parish office, on 722 1180.

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FROM FR TIM

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THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK:

Please see the paper copy of the bulletin

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ELIZABETH MCCARTHY RIP

THE FUNERAL OF ELIZABETH MCCARTHY RIP will take place on Monday 3 August at 12 noon.

GEORGE HARVEY RIP

THE FUNERAL (SERVICE) OF GEORGE HARVEY RIP will take place on Wednesday 5 August at 2.30pm.

SVP MONTHLY COLLECTION

SVP Monthly Collection will take place after all Masses TODAY. Thank you for your generosity.

ARCHDIOCESAN WHATSAPP CHANNEL:

Stay Connected – Join the Archdiocese WhatsApp Channel: Keep up to date with the latest news, events and announcements from the Archdiocese of Liverpool. Receive regular updates direct to your phone and never miss what's happening across the archdiocese: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb8B5Hu2f3EJJwDzn72z

CANTONESE RCIA (RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS)

廣東話 成人慕道班. We warmly invite individuals who are interested in exploring the Catholic faith to join us on this faith journey. Baptised Catholics are also welcome. 我們誠意邀請對天主教信仰有興趣的人士加入我們的慕道之旅;亦歡迎已領洗的天主教徒參加再慕道

📅 Date: Begins 22 August ends 16 May.

Zoom Sessions: Tuesdays, 8.00–9.30pm.

Physical Gatherings: Every third Saturday of the month, 11.00am–12.30pm at The Metropolitan Cathedral.

For Enquiries/Contact: Flora 07403489931/Candy 07488585588.

GUILD OF ST STEPHEN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES

📅 Date: 25–31 OCTOBER 2026.

The cost is £600 per person (sharing) or £750 for a single room, and includes coach travel, four nights' full-board accommodation in a three-star hotel, and an excursion programme. (Travel insurance and the ETIAS visa are not included.) The pilgrimage is open to those aged 18–70, with a spiritual leader to be confirmed.

For more information, please contact Rose Curry on 07932 729896.

ASSISTED DYING - CONTACT YOUR MP:

A Private Members' Bill has been reintroduced to parliament seeking to legalise assisted dying - the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. There will be a crucial vote on Friday 11 September.

Please contact your MP to make your voice heard to oppose this Bill.
You can read Archbishop John's statement on the reintroduction of this bill or find out more information from CBCEW below.

For more information and resources, visit:

www.cbcew.org.uk/opposing-assisted-suicide/ and   https://righttolife.org.uk/Sept11vote. 

ADVENTUROUS ACCOMPANIMENT DAY WORKSHOP

📅 Date:  19 September

📍Meet:  St Margaret Clitherow Centre.

"In the relationship of accompaniment, [we] are provided a space in which [we] can come to deeply know the love of Jesus Christ through friendship, guidance, and authenticity..."

Whether you are new to the concept of accompaniment, or regularly incorporate it, this workshop is for you. There is no cost and we would just ask that you bring your own lunch.

Sign up here https://forms.office.com/e/9zxSLAndhm.

For enquiries, please contact Moses Mui Training coordinator at .

FAITH INTO ACTION – VOLUNTEERING WITH CAFOD:

Would you like to volunteer for CAFOD and make a difference in the lives of countless people in poverty throughout the world? You can help in your parish, local schools and in other interesting ways.

If you’re interested in joining CAFOD’s community of volunteers for a better world, please get in touch on or 07779 804 241.

DON’T FORGET! 

You can always make payment for weekly donations/votives/piety shop, etc., on our card machine in the porch.

LIVESIMPLY TOGETHER

We aim to live more simply, sustainably and in solidarity with others

Summer activities.

As many people are on holiday or enjoying days out we give thanks for these special times together and the gift of creation. 

Thank you for the simple pleasures of time spent together.

Thank you for time to enjoy the beauty of creation all around us.

Thank you for fun times lifting everyone’s spirits.

Thank you for the strength to juggle work and childcare

Thank you for not expecting perfection.

Thank you for time to relax to recharge.

ADDITIONAL NEWS ITEMS

For the latest CTMH bulletin (15.7.2026) click here   (No newsletter this week)

Parish (last updated 10.7.2026)

"Yes we remember" a poem marking Bishop Ralph's Golden Anniversary of Ordination added.

Archdiocese (including Nugent) (last updated 30.7.2026)

Link to the august edition of the Catholic Pictorial added, information on a prayer evening with the A[ostolic Nuncio and the centenary celebration for the opening of St Patrick added.

National (last updated 30.7.2026)

Information on a prayer evening with the A[ostolic Nuncio and the centenary celebration for the opening of St Patrick added.

Community  (last updated 30.7.2026)

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Prayer and Spirituality(last updated 31.7.26)

Papal prayer video for August added

General Interest (last updated 30.7.2026)

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