Community News - last updated 30.7.26

COMMUNITY NEWS   

 

COMMEMORATION OF HIROSHIMA AND NAGASAKI

📅 Date:   August 6th 2026

📍Location:  Peace Garden - St John's Gardens

Pax Christi invites you to join with CND in a commemoration of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima ,  in the Peace Garden, St John's Garden, (behind St. George’s Hall) on August 6th. (Gather at 10.30 for 10.45 start.)


On Sunday, August 9th, the anniversary of the bombing of Nagasaki. Pax Christi will be leading a ‘Lanterns for Peace Service ' on the steps of St. Luke's Bombed Out Church (top of Bold St) at 2 p.m.

At a time when the nuclear threat has once again become a tangible reality, this commemoration is not only a moment of mourning but a genuine call to conscience.

Enquiries:  

CTMH WALK AUGUST 2026

📅 Date:   August 10th 2026

📍Location:  Liverpool South Parkway at 10.10am to catch the 10.25am train to Brunswick.


The walk is just under 4mile. Walking along the historic South Liverpool Docks proceeding on to Otterspool Promenade ending in Walk to St Ann's Aigburth  Church. We expect to arrive at the church between 12.30pm and 1pm. where your packed lunch can eaten tea and coffee will be provided.
 
Throughout the walk various historical facts will be provided, and in the church a brief history of the church and its organ will be given followed by an organ recital.
 
For those going straight to church by train Aigburth Station is near to the church. Upon leaving the station turn right up Mersey Road then left on Aigburth Road 5 min walk. Or the 82 bus stops right outside church. 
 
For those wishing to do a short walk after lunch, there will be an opportunity to walk to Sudley House.
 
NB. For more info email   or ring Ken or Jenny Holden on 0151 722 5153.   If you use the email Ken and Jenny can add you to the walking group mailing list, for the latest information on walks including last minute cancellations if the weather is bad.
 

ASYLUM LINK CLOTHES APPEAL

Clearing out your closet? Asylum Link are in need of clean, unwanted adult clothes in good condition, especially men’s clothing and would gratefully receive any items that you would be happy to donate!

Some of the service users at here at Asylum Link arrive with just the clothes on their backs, some of which are not even suitable for our ever-changing British weather

By donating your unwanted clothes to Asylum Link you can help to give someone the gift of choice.  Your donation can make a real difference.

ASYLUM LINK INSTRUMENT APPEAL

 
Do you have any spare musical instruments to donate?
 
Asylum Link have recently restarted a weekly music group. 
 
They are looking for old/unwanted instruments.
 
They  are looking for melodic instruments, such as: Xylophones, Glockenspeils, Keyboards, Steel drums
 
If you can help please take any donations along to thei centre (7 Overbury Street, L7 3HJ). We are open Monday-Thursday, 9:30am-4pm.
 
Thank you in advance

INVITATION TO JOIN THE CATHOLIC HOSPITAL VOLUNTEER TEAM

Due to the growing need to support Catholic patients at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital and Broadgreen Hospital, the Chaplaincy Management invites kind and caring individuals to join the Catholic hospital volunteer team. This apostolate involves listening, praying, bringing Holy Communion to patients, and offering a comforting Catholic presence.

To get started: Contact the Catholic Chaplaincy at the Royal Hospital via the Chaplaincy Office on 0151 706 2828 or email the Lead Chaplain at . We look forward to welcoming you!

IRENAEUS WOMEN'S HUB TASTER 

 Womens welcome Hub - Learning and sharing, Relaxation methods healing/joy, affirmation, meditation starting 14th September 2026

OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION FEAST DAY AND 15TH BIRTHDAY OF THE PARISH:

Anyone with connections to OLA Gateacre may be interested to know the following

To mark this occasion there will be a Mass on Saturday 15th August at 5pm and ONE outdoor Mass at 10.30am on Sunday 16th August. They hope to have a Marian Procession at 11.30am with food afterwards. 

AUTUMN AT OUR LADY'S GATEACRE

ANNOINTING MASS AND PRAYERS AT THE SHRINE OF ST PEREGRINE 

Saturday 19th September: 12:00noon

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WORSHIP AFTERNOON WITH ONE HOPE PROJECT.

Sunday 20th September: 4pm

Music, adoration, faith sharing and hospitality to follow. 

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NETHERLEY INITIATIVE :

Friday 25th September 7pm:

Mass for those who live in Netherley at Netherley Youth and Community Initiative, the former St Gregory’s Church. If you live in Nertherley the church is coming to you!

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CATHOLIC DEEP DIVE:

7pm-8.30pm Tuesday 29th September, Tuesday 13th October, Tuesday 27th October, Tuesday 10th November, Tuesday 24th November.

Ever wanted to delve deeper in your faith in and open friendly atmosphere, five evening sessions are planned just for you.

NETHERLY YOUTH AND COMMUNITY INITIATIVE NEEDS YOU!

The NYCI need volunteers for Wednesday's food pantry service. This service provides pantry essentials and fruits and veg to around 50-60 households, and volunteers are needed for logistics, assisting shoppers, distribution and making all feel welcome. For more info email:

WHAT'S ON JULY TO SEPTEMBER AT THE IRENAEUS CENTRE

MOSSLEY HILL CHURCH HOLIDAY CLUB:

10th - 14th August
1pm – 4pm each day, for children aged 5 -11   

Go MAD – (Make A Difference): We will be exploring what it means to live with kindness, courage and compassion with material from Christian Aid.  A week of fun, thought and action for children. You can now register here online.

GENTLEMEN’S BREAKFAST CLUB

The last Saturday of the month at Christ the King Church there is a Gentlemen’s Breakfast at 8:30am. Talk to Deacon Peter to find out more about coming along to the Club.

 WARM SPACE COFFEE MORNINGS

Each Tuesday St Anthony of Padua 9.30am- 12 noon

SUNDAY MASS AT LIVERPOOL HOPE UNIVERSITY: 

Mass will take place at 5:30pm in the Chapel on Hope Park Campus each Sunday during term time

All members of the university community are welcome to attend. Contact Fr Peter Murphy for more information at: )

SOUTH LIVERPOOL CATENIAN CIRCLE

 

The South Liverpool Catenian Circle  meet every second Monday of the Month at the Liverpool Cricket Club from 7.30 pm.  followed by dinner at 8pm

 

Several times per year they are joined for dinner by  wives, partners and guests.

And social events provide further opportunities for all.   

You can learn more about the South Liverpool Catenians at southliverpoolcatenians.org.uk

LOVE TO MOVE-AGE AND DEMENTIA FRIENDLY SEATED MOVEMENT PROGRAMME:

📅 Date: Tuesday 4 August

📍 Location: Parish Hall

The next session will be on  Tuesday 3 August 1:00pm-3:00pm. 

For details of the rest of the year see below

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SUMMER 2026 EVENTS AT IRENAEUS

 

DIVINE LITURGY IN LIVERPOOL

The Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church has a parish in Liverpool. It is currently based in St Sebastian's Times for Divine Liturgy and Confessions will be advertised on

a) their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Ukrainian-Catholic-Church-in-Liverpool-1864679287112879
b) their website https://sites.google.com/site/ukrainianparishinliverpool

or you can join the churches whatsapp chat https://chat.whatsapp.com/CMpLT50ZxKd2H5Uk4aVZhh