Leigh Pastoral Area

Thursday, October 15, 2009

SR HELEN PREJEAN

Sr Helen Prejean is a Catholic sister, educator, anti-death penalty activist and author. Her book ‘Dead Man Walking: An Eyewitness Account of the Death Penalty in the United States’ tells her story about walking to Death Row with inmates sentenced to death, and was made into the film ‘Dead Man Walking’. She is a very inspirational speaker and speaks movingly about this subject which is close to her heart.  There will be two events in the Archdiocese:

An Evening with Sr Helen Prejean
Sunday 15th November at De La Salle School, Mill Brow, St Helens WA10 4QH.  Doors open 4.00 pm, Mass 5.00 pm.  Tickets £10 – send a SAE to:  IRENAEUS, 110a Alexandra Rd, Crosby, L23 7TG.  Tel: 0151 924 5127.

A Day for Yr 11, 12 & 13 with Sr Helen Prejean
Monday 16th November: 10.00 am - 12.30 pm at St Mary’s, Lowe House, Crab St, St Helens, WA10 2BE.  Tickets £3.  Further details from:  http://www.animateyouth.org

Boyce and Stanley in Concert

Sunday 1st November at 6.00 pm at St Mary’s, Leyland.  Boyce & Stanley are fantastic performers, well known on TV, their songs and hymns are used in churches throughout the country.  See notice board for further details.  Website:  http://www.cjmmusic.co.uk

Visit of His Beatitude Archbishop Fwad Twal

The Latin Patriarch for Jerusalem, Archbishop Twal, will be visiting Liverpool on Sunday 15th November.  He will be the principal celebrant at the 11.00 Mass in the Cathedral.  During his visit, the Friends of the Holy Land will be launched in support of the critically small Catholic presence in the Holy Land.

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.