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  PARISH NEWS  

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LIVESIMPLY

We are now a LiveSimply Parish. Just to remind you this is an initiative for all parishioners across both parishes who care about Creation and care for people living in poverty. Please join us and get involved. We will continue to provide information regularly in the Newsletter.

To contact the team email  

Please checkout the LiveSimply section of the website - click here. A sample of the articles you will find are given below.

• BISHOP ETON LAUNCH
• CREATION WALK
• CALLING BE GARDENERS
• CAFOD FUN RUN
• FAIR4ALLVISIT
• WOMEN'S GROUP LIVESIMPLY TALK
• LIVESIMPLY FAIRTRADE COFFEE MORNING 
• SPRING CREATION WALK 
• LIVESIMPLY FASHION SHOW APRIL 2023 
• LIVE SIMPLY AT OPEN GARDEN EVENT
•  CAFOD FIX THE FOOD SYSTEM 
• RECYCLING CENTRE VISIT 
• WATERAID TALK   
• FASHION SHOW NOVEMBER 2023   QUESTION TIME:
• CLIMATE CRISIS WHAT CAN I DO? 
• LIVE SIMPLY AWARD CERTIFICATE 
• APRIL FASHION SHOW 2024
• LIVESIMPLY CELEBRATION JUNE 2024 
• HOME ENERGY EVENING JULY 2025

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3×20 + 10×2 - A POEM FROM OUR RESIDENT POET

 To mark Fr Tim's 80th Birthday, our resident poet has created a new poem

3×20 + 10×2

So -

 Another milestone reached

On Life’s serendipitous Journey -

And still around!

Still able to enjoy the simple pleasures

That link you with a Past

Redolent with people, places, occasions,

Which moulded, influenced, polished

The Entity celebrating this Special Day.

It is a time for Nostalgia,

A time for Thanksgiving,

A time to know

That a plethora of Love, Prayers, Best Wishes,

Surround you on your Path

To a future, as yet, unknown,

But hopefully,

Bright with all the Blessings

That you hold close, in your heart.

Eileen Murray © 19 September 2026

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 FR MICHAEL’S PAINTINGS.

Fr Michael has been at his easel again.  12 Paintings were added on the 17th September.

Please visit http://www.bishopeton.org.uk/fr-michael-s-paintings.html    to peruse Fr Michael's paintings. 

All money raised from the sale of the paintings will go to Project Zimbabwe.  

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WOMEN'S GROUP SCHEDULE UNTIL CHRISTMAS

7th October - A speaker, David, based at St Anne's Overbury St, discussing homelessness locally. You are invited to bring along donations of small items of new clothing or toiletries.  

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175 YEARS OF THE REDEMPTORISTS AT BISHOP ETON

 

On the 1st July the  St Mary's and Bishop Eton Women's Group listened to a a talk by Fr Andree Burns on 175 Years at Bishop Eton.

Before the talk there was a chance to visit the organ loft and view the restored Last Judgement stained glass window by C E Kempe.

 

 

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OUR FATHER -  BY MAL 

A version of the Our Father composed by Mal one of our 6pm music group.

Main vocals Paul & Claire for the 6pm Group. Backing vocals and harmonies Jax, Susan and Margie form 6pm and Dave from the 10am group. Musicians - Mal, Dave & Pat

We hope to sing at 6 in the near future.

 

 

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DAY TO MARK 300 YEARS SINCE THE BIRTH OF ST GERARD.

Please visit  A day celebrating St Gerard for photos and articles about the day including the Archbishop's homily and the background to the new hymn to St Gerard, St Gerard pray for us.

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 THANKYOU FROM SOUTH LIVERPOOL FOODBANK (VIA SVP) MAY 2026:

Wow - what can we say? Except that we're totally blown away by your kindness and your latest donation.

The £500 you donated will make a real difference, enabling us to continue to be there for people day after day - providing emergency food when the cupboards are bare, a listening ear when things feel overwhelming, and advice to help people take control with dignity.

We know that severe levels of hardship still prevail in our communities and while falling inflation has helped some, many are still struggling to cope. Thousands of people and families are having to face impossible choices: heating or eating, bills or food.This is so sad and it’s why hundreds are being forced to turn to our food bank every month.Last year alone we were able to provide 6,816 local people with emergency food and toiletries - 2,204 of those were children.  In addition, everyone who turned to us had access to a dedicated Citizens Advice Adviser. She helped over 200 people gain, on average, an extra £1,750 in their pockets - making it less likely they’ll need to use our food bank again.

This would not have been possible without your continued support.And for that we’re truly grateful.

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HAIL MARY BY MAL

A version of the Hail Mary composed by Mal one of our 6pm music group.

Vocals by Dave from the 10am group

An alternate arrangement has been sung at 6pm Mass a couple of times.

 

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 PHISHING EMAILS

Please be aware that we have received reports of phishing emails that purport to be from Fr Tim.   Please forward any such emails to , and let the office know.