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St Mary’s, Church Road, Woolton, Liverpool L25 5JF Parish Priest: Fr Peter McGrail Assistant: Fr Peter Murphy Deacon: Peter Renwick Parish Administrators: Ann O’Neill & Karen Beardwood |
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Archdiocese of Liverpool Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) Charity Number 1199714
Archdiocesan Website: www.liverpoolcatholic.org.uk
11th & 12thJULY 2026
FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR A
| Day | Date | Time | Times are for Masses unless stated otherwise |
| Sat | 11th | 5.30pm |
FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR A SEA SUNDAY |
| Sun | 12th | 11.00am | |
| Mon | 13th | St Henry | |
| Tue | 14th |
12 noon |
St Camillus of Lellis |
| Wed | 15th |
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St Swithin |
| Thus | 16th |
12 noon |
Our Lady of Mount Carmel |
| Fri | 17th |
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| Sat | 18th | 5.30pm |
SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR A |
| Sun | 19th |
11.00am |
Confessions: Saturday 4:45pm-5:20pm
Funerals: none this week.
SUMMER MASS SCHEDULE:
This schedule will be in place from Saturday 25th July until Friday 30th October:
SUNDAY MASSES
Saturday 5.15pm Holy Family
Sunday 9.15am St Mark’s
Sunday 11:00am St Mary's
WEEKDAY MASSES
Tuesday 12noon St Mary’s
Wednesday 9.15am Holy Family
Thursday 6.30pm St Mark’s
The priest will be available to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) 20 minutes before each Sunday Mass.
PILGRIMAGE TO ASSISI 26-30 OCTOBER 2026:
The Parishes of St Mary’s Woolton and St John Vianney invite you to join us on this wonderful Pilgrimage to Assisi Monday 26 - Friday 30 October 2026, led by Fr Peter McGrail and provided by Joe Walsh Tours.
The cost is £1165.00 per person. Travel Insurance required at the time of booking.
Please note that online bookings are now closed and you will need to contact Joe Walsh Tours directly to book, UK Freephone:0808 1890468, email
Pilgrimage Itinerary can be found here:
2026_-_ASSISI_Itinerary_-St_Marys_Woolton__St_John_Vianney.pdf
DIOCESAN LOURDES PILGRIMAGE:
There is a petition box on the altar for parishioners to leave a written intention which will be taken to the Diocesan Lourdes Mass on Sunday 19 July at 3:00pm at the Cathedral. Petitions will then be taken to Lourdes on 23 July and will be remembered at each Mass and placed at the Grotto at the end of the pilgrimage.
REINTRODUCTION OF THE TERMINALLY ILL (END OF LIFE) ADULTS BILL:
Archbishop John has asked parishioners to write to their MPs to oppose this Bill, please click the link to see his recent statement: Statement on the re-introduction of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - Catholic Bishops' Conference
PRAYER & MASS INTENTIONS
Mass Intentions this week
Patrick Connor Jr (RIP); Lil B & Jimmy S; Neil Woof (LD) & Joan Lynch (LD); Rose Bickerstaff (A)
We pray for those who have recently died:
Also those whose anniversaries occur around this time including:
Rose Bickerstaff
We pray for all those who are housebound and sick including:
Sara L, Faye, Gill O,Margaret M, Colin E, Linda R, Jenny D, Patrick P, John M, John C, Mary K, Paul W, Ann W, Fr Tom CSsR, Anne M, Jane R, Nick Y, Hugh W, Dilys P, Maura B, Doreen R, Frank M, Carol W, Shelagh B, Karen O’H, Margaret M, Maureen O, Christopher T, Imelda McV, John T, Jennifer G, Catherine S, Joan G.
LOVE TO MOVE-AGE AND DEMENTIA FRIENDLY SEATED MOVEMENT PROGRAMME:
📅 Date: Tuesday 21 July
📍 Location: Parish Hall
The next session will be this Tuesday 21 July 2026 1:00pm-3:00pm
For the dates of the sessions from now to the end of the year click below
SVP:
We continue to support the foodbanks and would be grateful for your donations of pasta, tinned meat, tinned spaghetti, cordial and shampoo. Please drop your donations into the boxes in the porch. Thank you!
CAFOD VENEZUELA EARTHQUAKE APPEAL:
As part of the UK Disasters Emergency Committee, CAFOD is launching an appeal to raise vital funds for communities affected by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela. We are already working with trusted Church partners in Venezuela who are the first responders and are working closely alongside communities and Church leaders.
To donate please click the link DEC Venezuela Earthquake Appeal or scan the QR code.
UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL DEMENTIA RESEARCH PROJECT:
📅 Date: Wednesday 22 July 12:30pm to 3:00pm
Are you an unpaid carer of someone living with dementia?
Do you work in a care home or domiciliary setting, supporting people living with dementia?
We want to hear from you! Join us for our in person co-production workshop on Wednesday 22 July 12:30pm to 3:00pm, to discuss a potential novel wellbeing intervention for those who care for someone living with dementia. Registration and refreshments will be available from 12:30pm, please click the link to reserve a place: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/co-production-workshop-for-unpaid-paid-carers-in-person-tickets-1988848086164?
More details below
LIVESIMPLY
We aim to live more simply, sustainably and in solidarity with others.
Sea ice serves as the earth's 'air conditioner'. It reflects sunlight away from our planet and regulates the global climate. As well as this, it provides a vital hunting ground for polar bears, supports marine life ranging from algae to beluga whales and acts as a highway for northern indigenous communities. It's important!
The Arctic is warming up much faster than the rest of the world and we need action to put the brakes on this trend. ‘Arctic Sea Ice Day’ is intended to highlight this crucial part of our world, and what needs to be done to save and protect it. Check out the 'Arctic Sea Ice Day Toolkit', by simply typing that phrase into your search engine, and find out more. Remember, we only have this Planet; there is no Plan B.
CALLING ALL GARDENERS!:
To mark the Season of Creation in September, there will be a free plant and seed giveaway in both St Mary’s and St John Vianney parishes. More details will be given closer to the time. It would be brilliant if you could start collecting seeds (store them in a paper bag in the fridge) or rooting cuttings now, in time for September. Have a think about any indoor or outdoor plants that might need a new home. If you have plants like poppies, foxgloves or marigolds and would like to know how to collect seeds, please speak to Lydia. It might be fun as a project for the school holidays. Thank you!
CATHOLIC HOLIDAYS IN THE LAKE DISTRICT THIS SUMMER:
During August and September, Castlerigg Manor in Keswick is opening its doors to families, groups of friends, or private individuals who are looking for an affordable stay in the Lake District. Breakfast and evening meal are provided, and Mass is celebrated on site. For more information check out castleriggmanor.com/stay-with-us or contact / 017687 72711
QUIET RETREATS FOR ADULTS THIS OCTOBER:
During October half term, Castlerigg Manor is running a quiet retreat for individual adults who want to spend a few days of peace, relaxation and prayer in the Lake District. Each day there will be a talk, Mass, and evening prayer, and then a lot of time to explore the area, pray, or just simply relax. Book at castleriggmanor.com/events or contact
SAFEGUARDING
If you are concerned about the safety of a child or vulnerable adult and feel they are in immediate danger, please call the police.
If you wish to report any non-urgent concerns, please contact your local social services or our safeguarding team direct by scanning the QR code or contacting Mark Robson 0151 522 1013 / 07585761965 Claire Newton 0151 522 1043 / 07384643237 or
ANNUAL ARCHDIOCESAN LOURDES MASS:
📅 Date: Sunday 19 July 2026
📍 Location: The Metropolitan Cathedral
The annual archdiocesan Lourdes Mass will take place on Sunday 19 July at 3pm at the Metropolitan Cathedral.
All are welcome - whether you are travelling on this year’s pilgrimage, have joined us in previous years, or are simply a supporter of the pilgrimage. Archbishop John Sherrington will be the celebrant.
“LOURDES AT HOME” AFTERNOON:
📅 Date: Tuesday 28 July 2026
📍 Location: St Mary's Church, then the parish hall
Tuesday, 28 July 2026 at St Mary’s, Woolton, all are welcome.
Fr Peter McGrail will start the afternoon by celebrating Mass at 12 noon. There will be a short procession to and prayers at the Lourdes grotto in the grounds and we will then continue to the Parish Hall. After lunch we will say the Rosary and finish with a hymn. Please bring your own packed lunch. Tea and coffee will be available in the Parish Hall. It would be wonderful if you could join us for this afternoon of Prayer and Fellowship.
CAFOD PETITION – GLOBAL DEBT CRISIS:
Money is flowing out of countries that can least afford it. Funds that should be spent on essential public services is instead paying huge debts to rich foreign banks. Often the countries have paid their original debt back several times over but will never clear it because of sky-high interest. We need to keep up the pressure on the UK government, who can take some very real and practical steps which would make a big difference to the world’s poorest countries who are being devastated by this crisis. You can read more here about the case of South Sudan.
Please sign our petition to the Prime Minister and help us call for a debt system that is fair and works for everyone. You can either sign online by scanning the QR code or the petition will be available to sign after the 11:00am Mass this Sunday and next Sunday 12th July.
RETREAT DAY – FRANCIS: A SAINT FOR TODAY?:
📅 Date: Saturday 1 August
📍 Location: St Joseph's Prayer Centre
With Hazel Bradley of the L’ Arche Community Saturday 1 August 9:30am for a 10:00am start, finishing 4:00pm. At St Joseph’s Prayer Centre, Blundell Avenue, Freshfield, Formby, L37 1PH.
Sign up here: https://forms.office.com/e/r1T8RkZshD
PRIESTS IN RETIREMENT:
There will be a retiring collection after all the Masses next weekend 18/19 July for retired Priests of the Diocese.