Tuesday 2 September

Film Screening – “Love Reaches Everywhere” (Mary’s Meals)

1:00pm at Pauline Book Centre, 84 Church Street, Liverpool, L1 3AY

There will be a film screening of the Mary’s Meals film Love Reaches Everywhere in the upstairs room. This event is free, and those attending will receive a complimentary copy of their founder’s book, The Shed that Fed 2 Million Children, which tells the story of how the charity came to exist.

 

Saturday 6 September

Diaconate Ordinations

12pm at Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, Mount Pleasant, Liverpool, L3 5TQ

Archbishop John Sherrington will celebrate the ordination of new deacons for the archdiocese. All are welcome to attend this special liturgy as we pray for those being ordained and their future ministry.

 

Sunday 7 September

Benediction and Evening Prayers for Bl. Carlo Acutis and Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati

3:00pm at St Stephen’s Church, Sandy Lane, Orford, Warrington, WA2 9HS

You are invited to Benediction & Evening Prayers to celebrate the canonisation of Bl. Carlo Acutis and Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati, presided by Bishop Tom Neylon. There will also be an exhibit of Eucharistic Miracles designed by Bl. Carlo Acutis on display in the church. All are welcome.

 

Saturday 13 September

Annual Pilgrimage Mass to the Shrine of Venerable Elizabeth Prout

12:00pm at St Anne & Blessed Dominic, Monastery Road, St Helens, WA9 3ZD

Join the Sutton Shrine Trust for their annual pilgrimage Mass for Venerable Elizabeth Prout. The chief celebrant will be Bishop Mark Davis (of Shrewsbury Diocese). All are welcome to attend.

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Sunday 14 September

Bach: Herr Jesu Christ Wah’r Mensch und Gott – Evening Prayer and Cantata

6:30pm at St Francis Xavier, Liverpool, Salisbury Street, Everton, L3 8DR

The Liverpool Bach Collective will be performing Herr Jesu Christ Wah’r Mensch und Gott at St Francis Xavier Church. Large-print Orders of Service are available. If you would like one, please email at least seven days before the service: liverpoolbach@icloud.com.

 

Saturday 20 September

Care for Creation Walk and Mass

11:00am at St Mary’s Public Oratory, Prescot Road, Aughton, L39 6TA

There will be a pilgrim walk at St Mary’s Public Oratory in Aughton, following a 3.5 mile circular route from the church and back again, including three prayer stops. Mass will be celebrated upon the return of the walking pilgrims at 1:30pm. All are welcome.

 

Saturday 20 September

Heritage Open Days at St Patrick’s and St Vincent de Paul Churches

2:00pm–4:00pm at St Patrick’s, Park Place, Liverpool & 4:00pm–5:00pm at St Vincent de Paul, St James Street, Liverpool

Join us for two Heritage Open Day events, beginning with St Patrick’s (built 1827 by Slater) and followed by St Vincent de Paul (built 1857). Each will feature a talk from Michael O’Neill on the architecture and history of the church, a question-and-answer session, and the opportunity to purchase copies of Michael’s books on both churches. At St Vincent’s, the Gray and Davison pipe organ will be available for demonstration. Due to parking restrictions, visitors are advised to park near St Patrick’s and walk to St Vincent’s.

 

Sunday 21 September

Mass of Celebration – Mary’s Meals

3:00pm at St Teresa’s Catholic Church, Church Road, Upholland, Wigan, WN8 0PY

All are invited to a special Mass of celebration for the work of Mary’s Meals, the global charity providing school meals to children in some of the world’s poorest communities. Archbishop John Sherrington will preside at the Mass. Light refreshments will be served in the church hall after Mass.

 

Saturday 27 September

Day for Catechists – Formation & Reflection

9:30am – 4:00pm at St Margaret Clitherow Centre, Croxteth Drive, Liverpool L17 1AA

Are you a catechist looking for spiritual refreshment? No matter what kind of ministry you are serving, there is a good opportunity for you to refresh your vocation of being a catechist. With the facilitation of Sr Carino and Sr Hyacinthe from the Dominican Sisters of St Joseph, there will be spiritual input and practical discussion on the mission of catechesis. For more details visit: archdioceseofliverpool.org/ DayForCatechists or contact m.mui@rcaol.org.uk.

 

Saturday 27 September

Annual Mass for the SVP (St Vincent de Paul Society)

1:30pm at St Luke’s, Whiston, L35 5AT

Join us for our annual Mass of thanksgiving for the work of the St Vincent de Paul Society across the archdiocese. The principal celebrant will be Bishop Tom Williams. This special celebration is an opportunity to thank our members for their dedicated service in accompanying those in need. The Mass will include a renewal of commitment to the SVP, a blessing of hands, and will be followed by refreshments and a time to reconnect and share encouragement. All are welcome.