THE FUTURE OF HOLY FAMILY CHURCH: A NOTE FROM FR. PETER MCGRAIL:
Dear all, last week I announced the Archbishop’s decision to remove Holy Family Church from sacred use. I know this will have been difficult news for many of you, as Holy Family Church has been the spiritual home of generations of parishioners, and its walls are filled with memories, both happy and sad. I also appreciate that those who moved to Holy Family from St. Andrew’s are facing a second move, which I’m sure no-one welcomes.
The FINAL MASS to be celebrated at Holy Family will take place at 5:15pm on Saturday 21 November.
I also announced last week that the weekend of 21/22 November will mark the end of Fr. Peter Murphy’s time as assistant priest at St. John Vianney and St. Mary’s. We are all deeply grateful for Fr. Peter Murphy’s ministry among us over the past years, and I especially have cause to say ’thank-you’ to him for the help and support he has given me since I arrived here as your parish priest.
Fr. Murphy’s departure and the closure of Holy Family Church mean that we urgently need to review the times and locations of Sunday Mass. From the First Sunday of Advent, we will be down to one priest serving both parishes. I am working on the presumption that we will aim to have one Mass on Saturday evening and two on Sunday morning; it is therefore important to gauge people’s preferences, so we have launched a questionnaire. This obviously can’t be a simple project of taking a ‘democratic vote’ - in making the final decision, we will need to keep in mind factors such as bus timetables and the time it will take for me and Deacon Peter to travel between the churches.
The questionnaire is available in two ways. If you are tech-savvy, please scan the QR Code or use the link to complete the questionnaire online Questionnaire on Mass Times
Alternatively, paper copies will be available in Church at all Masses this weekend. We need to move quickly, as the new timetable will start on the First Sunday of Advent; the closing date for submissions is Wednesday 11 November.
This is a huge change for all of us, so please keep these matters in your prayers. With prayers for God’s blessing on you and your families, Fr. Peter McGrail
All SOULS’ DAY MASSES & SERVICES
St. Mary’s: Mass at 12noon followed by Grave Blessings.
Holy Family: Adoration 6:00pm with Mass at 6:30pm.
PARISH SIGNAL BROADCAST GROUP
WHY DO WE HAVE A SIGNAL BROADCAST GROUP?
The parish Signal broadcast group has been set up to share important updates, Mass times, community news etc. Only the group administrators can send messages.
Yes If you would like to join the group, then click here and follow the instructions.
You will need to download the signal app from https://signal.org/download/ and then follow the group link or scan the QR code.
Please ensure you configure your privacy settings.
Please note that no one will automatically be added to the group, you will need to be added by a group administrator.
CAN I USE SIGNAL ON MY LAP TOP / DESK TOP COMPUTER?
Yes, but you must also have it installed on a Smart phone.
I'M HAVING TROUBLE JOINING THE GROUP - CAN YOU HELP?
Please contact the Parish Office.
How can I amend my standing order?
The easiest way to do so is by online or telephone banking.
If you are not using any of these, you can visit your bank branch in person or give instructions in writing. At the back of the church, you will find a short form which you can complete and send to your bank for this purpose. Also available are forms for setting up a new Standing Order or for Gift Aiding your donations, which allows the parish to claim an additional 25% of your donations from the taxman (if you are a taxpayer) at no cost to yourself.
If you have any more questions contact the parish office
How can I leave money to the Archdiocese ?
After providing for your loved ones in your will, you may wish to leave a gift to the Church.
If you would like to remember the Archdiocese in your will, you will need to provide information to your solicitor. Full guidance on making a bequest can be found at https://www.liverpoolcatholic.org.uk/how-do-i/how-do-i-leave-a-gift-to-the-church
STREAMING INFORMATION AND
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT STREAMING
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
The streaming schedule must be set in advance, and the length of the stream set to ensure the whole Mass is streamed/recorded. In addition, the streaming begins 5 minutes before the Mass/Service is scheduled to start as in the early days sometimes the beginning of the Mass was not being streamed.
As a guide
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Daytime Masses |
11:55 am to 12:40 pm |
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Requiem Masses (assumes a noon start) |
11:55 am to 1:10 pm |
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Saturday 5:30 pm Mass |
5:25 pm to 6:35 pm |
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Sunday 11:00 am Mass |
10:55 am to 12:05 pm |
Please note that the streaming camera uses the PA system, and whilst the PA system is active, noises, can be picked up. The sacristans endeavour to turn the PA system off as soon as possible after Mass but it would be prudent to avoid loud conversations particularly in the vicinity of the microphone during the times that the camera is in operation.
WHAT AREA OF THE CHURCH DOES THE CAMERA CAPTURE?
Below are screenshots from all the positions the camera can take. By default, the camera is set to position 2.
It may occasionally be set to the other positions. E.g. the Lectern if we wish to record a specific homily.
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Position 1 - Altar |
Position 2 - Sanctuary |
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Position 3 - Arch |
Position 4 - Chair |
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| Position 5 - Font | Position 6 - Lectern |
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| Position 7 - Sanctuary wide | Position 8 - Tabernacle |
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| Position 9 - Whole Church | Position 10 - Window Cross |
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| Position 11 - Funeral Wedding | |
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CAN I WATCH RECORDINGS OF THE STREAMED MASSES?
Yes – to watch recording go to https://www.churchservices.tv/woolton and navigate to the bottom of the screen. Recordings are kept for 90 days. The latest 30 recording appear by default, if you wish to view an older recording you can use the search facility.
CAN I DOWNLOAD A RECORDING OF A MASS?
By default, downloading of Masses is disabled. However, it is possible that for specific events such as a funeral limited (password protected) access to download the funeral could be given.
I DON’T WISH TO APPEAR ON THE LIVE STREAM WHERE CAN I SIT?
None of the camera settings cover the side chapel. When the camera is in its default position, the side aisles and the back of the church are not picked up by the camera. However, if you walk up the central aisle or turn to face the back of the church in the first few rows of benches you will be seen on the stream.
IS THE CHURCH BEING STREAMED 24 HOURS A DAY?
No – outside of scheduled streaming, we display an indication that no streaming is taking place.
ARE ALL FUNERALS STREAMED?
No. Requiem Masses that take place during the weekly scheduled Masses are normally streamed. Other Requiem Masses and Funeral Services are streamed if specifically requested by the Family. Funerals can be password protection so that only family members are able to access the stream.
ARE BAPTISMS STREAMED?
We do not normally stream baptisms, to protect the privacy of all the families at the services. There may be exceptional circumstances where a stream would be considered but all the families at the baptism would have to be agreeable.
ARE WEDDINGS STREAMED?
Weddings are not currently streamed unless they are taking the place of the public Mass for the day. As per funerals these streamings can be password protected.
WHAT IS THE DEADLINE FOR NEWSLETTER ITEMS?
If you would like a notice to go in the newsletter, please ensure it has been sent to the Parish Office by Wednesday. Thank you!
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