Maureen Finnegan, Archdiocesan vice-president

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I hope everyone is well and looking forward to our Holy Week services. 

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I remember as a child walking in procession through the streets of Liverpool wearing my new white dress and carrying a posy of flowers. We assembled in a square of tenements where Our Lady was crowned with flowers, and we all sang ‘Bring Flowers of the Rarest’.

 
The other night I watched Sir Paul McCartney in concert, which I thoroughly enjoyed. He sang all his old songs to a packed audience and it was very entertaining. When he sang ‘Let It Be’, I immediately thought of Our Blessed Lady: 

 

“When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me 
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be.” 

This is so true of Our Lady: whenever I am in need or trouble, I always ask her to help me and she does. So especially this month of May, put your trust in Mary. She won’t let you down. 

Can I remind you of our AGM on 9 May in the Gibberd Room at the Metropolitan Cathedral? We pray to Our Lady that we find new officers to take over from the present committee. 

Finally, 13 May is the date for our bi-monthly Mass at St John Fisher, Widnes (St Wilfrid’s parish), while 18 May is when our National Council will meet.