Thursday, October 15, 2009
World Mission Sunday
May the mission of Jesus be our constant hope
May the Lord help us to reach out with love
May he grant us the strength to proclaim his Good News
Eucharistic Ministers
There will be a Day Retreat for all Eucharistic Ministers in the Pastoral Area on Saturday 21st November, 10.00 am - 4.00 pm, at Holy Family Parish Hall, Boothstown. The day will be led by Maureen Knight (from the Archdiocesan Pastoral Formation Team) together with the Irenaeus Team (http://www.irenaeus.co.uk). The aim of the day is to support parishioners in their ministry and will afford some time out for reflection, prayer, input, discussion and relaxation. Lunch will be provided. If you hope to attend the day, please sign the list at the back of church. Thanks.
Thursday, October 08, 2009
SOLEMN EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Friday 16th to Sunday 18th October
Holy Family, Boothstown
Come to me, all you who labour and are overburdened,
and I will give you rest (Mt 11: 28)
Friday 16th October
1.00 pm Children’s Service (and start of Exposition)
Exposition will continue throughout the day
3.00 pm Praying for Peace in the World
7.00 pm Taize Evening Prayer
(especially suitable for Young People)
9.45 pm Night Prayer (and close of Exposition)
Saturday 17th October
10.00 am Morning Prayer & Mass (start of Exposition)
Exposition will continue throughout the day
3.00 pm Praying with Cardinal Basil Hume
7.00 pm Praying with Mary (The Rosary)
9.45 pm Night Prayer (and close of Exposition)
Sunday 18th October
8.00 am Morning Prayer (and start of Exposition)
Exposition will continue throughout the day except during Mass
9.00 am Mass
11.00 am Mass
3.00 pm Praying with St Therese of Lisieux
6.00 pm Evening Prayer & Benediction
(and conclusion of Exposition)
POOL OF DEPUTY/ASSISTANT HEADTEACHERS
This successful initiative within the Archdiocese is intended to identify senior leaders in schools who would wish to gain experience in another school or authority. Successful applicants would join a list that will be the first for consideration in the event that we need to fill a vacancy on a temporary basis within one of our schools. There is a copy of the advertisement displayed at the back of church. Alternatively the information can be found on our website: http://www.archdiocese-of-liverpool.co.uk Under ‘Departments’, follow the link to Schools and then to Notices.
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY
Next Sunday, Catholics everywhere unite in celebrating World Mission Sunday. This year’s theme is “Reach Out with Love”. Our prayers and donations on World Mission Sunday help to support mission projects and Catholic communities across the world to grow towards self-sufficiency. Through Missio, the Holy Father invites every Catholic in the world to contribute to a special collection next Sunday; your help will bring hope and new life to people thirsting to hear of God’s love for them. You will be able to Gift Aid all donations by using the envelopes provided.
Thursday, October 01, 2009
ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS
MUSIC-A-THON
More than 24 hours of continuous music at Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral, Friday 9th to Saturday 10th October. Come and sing with the choir, play the organ, request a hymn or piece of music, hear the choristers and organs as never before. All funds raised will directly benefit the Cathedral Choir. Further details from the Cathedral Music Office (0151 708 7283).
JUSTICE & PEACE ANNUAL ASSEMBLY
Saturday 10th October, 10.00 am - 4.00 pm, at LACE. For more information: 0151 522 1080/81
MUSIC FOR ADVENT
Saturday 10th October, 10.30 am - 1.00 pm, at St Oswald’s, Old Swan, Liverpool. Cost: £3 per person. If you would like to attend, please contact Anne Preston (01925 631833).
A PAUSE FOR HOPE
An Ecumenical Service For All People Affected By Cancer: Sunday 11th October at 3.00 pm at Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral.
http://www.pauseforhope.org.uk
MUSICAL EVENING WITH MARTY HAUGEN
Friday 16th October, 7.00 - 9.30 pm at LACE. Marty Haugen is a liturgical composer, workshop presenter, performing recording artist from Minnesota. To reserve a place, phone 0151 522 1040.
CATHOLICS IN HEALTHCARE
Address by Rt Hon Andy Burnham MP: Sunday 18th October at 2.00 pm in Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral Crypt, followed by Mass at 4.30 pm with Bishop Tom Williams.
THANKS BE TO GOD
Celebrating the Word of God in Worship
You are invited to join those studying this module of the CCRS at Christ the King, Queens Drive, Liverpool, on Saturdays 3rd & 24th October, 10.00 am - 3.00 pm (bring a packed lunch).
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Song for St Therese
Mike Stanley of CJM Music has written, recorded and produced two special tracks to mark the visit of the relics of St Thérèse of Lisieux to England and Wales: Child of Grace (Thérèse) and My Song of Today.
My Song of Today
1 O how I love thee Jesus; my soul aspires to thee;
And yet for one day only this simple prayer I pray.
Come reign within my heart. Smile tenderly on me,
Today dear Lord, today, today dear Lord, today.
2 What care I for tomorrow? Whatever it may bring;
Let not your love forsake me and worries have their way,
But let my heart stay pure; enfold me in your wings
Today dear Lord, today, today dear Lord, today.
3 O sweetest star of Heaven, O Virgin spotless blest;
Shining the light of Jesus guiding him my way.
O Mother ’neath thy veil, let my tired spirit rest,
For this brief passing day, for this brief passing day.
4 Soon shall I fly away to praise you my desire;
Then shall be mine the joy that never knows decay,
And then my lips shall sing with Heavn’s angelic choirs
The eternal glad today, the eternal glad today.
Music and adapted words of St Therese of Lisieux
by Mike Stanley © CJM Music Ltd 2009.
Litany of St Therese of Lisieux
The response after invocation: “Pray for us”
St Thérèse, who wanted to be like Jesus: R.
St Thérèse, who wanted people who suffer to know the
kindness of Jesus: R.
St Thérèse, who forgot herself to make others happy: R.
St Thérèse, who wanted to love others
as Jesus loves them: R.
St Thérèse, who praised and thanked God
for the beauty of creation: R.
St Thérèse, who tells us of the gentleness of Jesus: R.
St Thérèse, faithful in the littlest things: R.
St Thérèse, full of joy and laughter: R.
St Thérèse, patient and courageous: R.
St Thérèse, who loved to read the Word of God: R.
St Thérèse, who loved to receive Holy Communion: R.
St Thérèse, who came before God with empty hands: R.
St Thérèse, who when in great pain
asked Jesus to help her: R.
St Thérèse, everyone’s sister: R.
St Thérèse, close to those who are afraid: R.
St Thérèse of Lisieux: R.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
National Prayer for the Visit of the Relics of St Therese of Lisieux to England and Wales
God our Father, you reveal to us the depth of your love
in the holy face of Jesus Christ your Son.
As we honour St Therese of the Child Jesus
may we have the confidence and love
to stand fully in the light of your presence
so that the beauty of the Gospel may expand our hearts
and open us to the gifts of your Holy Spirit.
We make this prayer through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
St Therese of Lisieux: Pray for us.
WELCOME BISHOP TOM
Bishop Tom Williams will continue his visitation to the Pastoral Area this weekend. He will preside at the 6.00 pm Mass at St Gabriel’s and the morning Masses at Holy Family. All the Masses will be followed by refreshments and an opportunity to meet and chat with the Bishop. In the afternoon, he will meet with the Pastoral Area Forum at 2.00 pm in St Ambrose Barlow Parish Hall.
HOME MISSION SUNDAY
As we celebrate Home Mission Sunday today, the theme of which is ‘They will know Him by the good works that you do,’ we are invited to reflect on ways in which we can share our faith with others through service and acts of charity. Resources are provided by the Catholic Agency to Support Evangelisation (CASE), which is an agency of the Bishops’ Conference; some leaflets are available at the back of the church with additional materials available from: http://www.caseresources.org.uk. There will be a second collection in support of the work of CASE today. CASE also runs the Catholic Enquiry Office, offering free and confidential information about the Catholic faith to enquirers: http://www.life4seekers.co.uk and for non-practising/resting Catholics: http://www.comehomeforchristmas.co.uk. It has also developed an evangelistic site for 11 – 13 year olds: http://www.yfaith.co.uk.
COACH TO THE CATHEDRAL
Visit of the Relics of St Therese of Lisieux
A coach will be going to the Cathedral for a special Mass at 7.30 pm on Thursday 24th September. If you would like to reserve a place, please sign the list at the back of church. Departure times:
5.45 pm Our Lady of the Rosary
5.55 pm Sacred Heart, Leigh
6.05 pm St Richard’s, Atherton
6.15 pm Holy Family, Boothstown
Don’t forget the All Night Vigil at Holy Family (see earlier posts).
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Visit of the Relics of St Theresa of Lisieux
ALL NIGHT VIGIL
Thursday 24th - Friday 25th September
When the relics are at Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral, there will be an all night vigil for the Pastoral Area at Holy Family, Boothstown, to join the Sisters of Carmel who will be watching and praying throughout the night in the Cathedral. The vigil will be mainly silent prayer and will include:
10.30 pm Night Prayer
12.00 am Midnight Mass
1.30 am Reflection on the Life of St Therese
2.00 am An Hour for Young People
3.00 am Office of Readings
4.30 am Reflection on the Writings of St Therese
6.00 am Morning Prayer
7.30 am Mass (and conclusion of vigil)
Please SIGN UP if you think you could come for part of the vigil. There are sheets at the back of each church broken down into half-hour slots. It would be good if every parish could be represented. The Youth SVP hope to join the vigil at 2.00 am for an hour. Bring a sleeping bag!
There’s an excellent website giving full details of the visit: http://www.catholicrelics.org,uk
Also, see previous posts for further details.
Dreams & Visions
Pastoral Planning to Start & Sustain Lifelong Faith Formation
Led by Bill Huebsch from the USA
Saturday 26th September 2009
10.00 am - 3.30 pm at LACE
See noticeboard for further details
Home Mission Sunday Lecture & Workshop
“Sharing Faith in Today’s Culture”
Led by Fr John McLoughlin
Sunday 20th September, 3.00 - 5.00 pm
St Teresa’s, Upholland