Prayer
Become a Community of Prayer
BECOME A COMMUNITY OF PRAYER
RESOURCES FROM THE REDEMPTORISTS
Click on the links below to access the pdf file or website
Other online resources
Meditation before the Blessed Sacrament (Adoration is streamed daily from the National Shrine at Walsingham https://www.walsingham.org.uk/live-stream/)
MASS IN HONOUR OF VENERABLE ELIZABETH PROUT
📅 Date: Saturday 12 September 12.00pm
📍Location: Anne & Blessed Dominic Church, Monastery Road, Sutton, St Helens WA9 3ZD, St Helens WA9 3ZD
Bishop Tom Neylon will celebrate this Mass in honour of Venerable Elizabeth Prout, foundress of the Sisters of the Cross and Passion.
All are welcome to attend.
CERTIFICATE IN ALTAR SERVER STUDIES
Applications are now open for the Certificate in Altar Server Studies, a six-month distance learning course offered by the Guild of St Stephen in partnership with the Maryvale Institute. The registration deadline is 15 September.
Designed for adult altar servers (18+), the course explores the liturgy, sacraments, Scripture, leadership, communication and the theology of service. It is delivered through monthly online evening sessions, with an optional study day at Oscott College.
The course costs £500 per student, and parishes may wish to support those interested in undertaking this formation.
For full details, visit guildofststephen.org/certificate or email
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.
FEAST OF ST ALPHONSUS
August 1st marks the Feast of the founder of the Redemptorists St. Alphonsus. If you wish to learn more about St Alphonsus visit https://www.redemptorists.co.uk/who-we-are/our-founder-st-alphonsus.html
A selection of the prayers written by St Alphonsus can be found at https://www.redemptorists.co.uk/preaching-and-prayer/words-of-saint-alphonsus.html
COME & SEE AT IRENAEUS - NEW SEASON
A new series of Come and See reflecting on the Church in our times will start in September.
WEEKEND OF PRAYER AND RENEWAL ST JOSEPH’S PRAYER CENTRE - FORMBY:
📅 Date: 25-27 September, 2026
📍Location: St Joseph's Prayer Centre
Keynote speaker Ros Powell. Residential stay available.
GUILD OF ST STEPHEN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES
📅 Date: 25–31 OCTOBER 2026.
The Liverpool Archdiocesan Council of the Guild of St Stephen is organising a pilgrimage to Lourdes.
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.) T
he 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.
QUIET RETREATS FOR ADULTS OCTOBER 2026
During October half term, Castlerigg Manor is running a quiet retreat for individual adults who want to spend a few days of peace, relaxation and prayer in the Lake District. Each day there will be a talk, Mass, and evening prayer, and then a lot of time to explore the area, pray, or just simply relax. Book at castleriggmanor.com/events or contact
PAPAL PRAYER INTENTION JULY 2026
In his prayer intention this month, Pope Leo invites us to pray so that the unique and unrepeatable value of every human being might be recognized and that our societies be open to protecting life through love, tenderness and responsibility.
KINGDOM OVER NATION RESOURCES
Kingdom over Nation is a new ecumenical resource developed through Churches Together in England (CTE) to help churches engage thoughtfully and prayerfully with the rise in Christian nationalism and the growing challenges surrounding identity, discipleship, and public life. Through eight Bible studies and theological reflections, the resource explores discernment, empire, ideology, justice, nationhood, and Christian witness in a divided age.
You can download your copy here: Kingdom Over Nation Resource
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
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