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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
4thOCTOBER 2026
TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME YEAR A
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SUMMER MASS SCHEDULE IN EFFECT UNTIL FRIDAY 30 OCTOBER |
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| Day | Date | Times are for Masses unless stated otherwise | Time | Location |
| Sat | 3rd |
Twenty-Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time Year A CAFOD Sunday |
5.15pm | Holy Family |
| Sun | 4th | 9.15am | St Mark's | |
| 11.00am | St Mary's | |||
| Mon | 5th | St Faustina Kowalska | ||
| Tue | 6th |
St Bruno |
12 noon |
St Mary's |
| Wed | 7th |
Our Lady of the Rosary |
12 noon | Holy Family |
| Thur | 8th |
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6.30pm | St Mark's |
| Fri | 9th | St John Henry Newman | ||
| Sat | 10th |
Twenty-Eighth Sunday of Ordinary Time Year A Prisoners' Sunday |
5.15pm | Holy Family |
| Sun | 11th | 9.15am | St Mark's | |
| 11.00am | St Mary's | |||
Confessions: Sunday10:40am (20 minutes before Mass).
Funerals: None
ST MARY’S NEW BLUE BUSY BAGS!:
Please let your little ones enjoy the resources in our New Blue Busy Bags. These bags have been beautifully decorated by Katie and David D. The knitted items have been lovingly made and donated by Angela R. We also want to say a huge thanks to Kate C who has taken on the job of filling them and who also recruited a team of children from Much Woolton to decorate the new pencil cases, so special thanks to Marina, Lake, Mila, Charlie and Ava, Rosie, Evie, Alexander, Ava and Arya.
WAR MEMORIAL:
Last year we received some biographical information on Lance Corporal Austin Malone, who is commemorated on our War Memorial, and included it on our website Church History. If you have a family member commemorated on the War Memorial and would like to provide a short biography, please email the parish office and we will share it on the website.
ANNUAL MASS COUNT FOR PASTORAL STATISTICS:
The annual Mass count will take place over the next two Sundays.
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 .
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
LOURDES YOUTH PILGRIMAGE: 21-30 JULY 2027
Aged 15 (or in Year 10) to 22? Join the Archdiocesan Youth Pilgrimage, deposit £100. Total price is £730. Apply before 9:00am on 19th October? Qualify for a £50 reduction.
Completed Faith in Action Gold Award this year? Qualify for a further £100 reduction. Apply now at: https://www.liverpoollourdesyouth.co.uk/
Coach One is Liverpool. Coach Two is Knowsley.
PRAYER & MASS INTENTIONS
Mass Intentions this week
Frank & Thérèse Nocetti (A); Les & Rose Ashton (A); John M (Sick); Julie K (Sick); Lisa C (sick)
We pray for those who have recently died:
Sheila Reade
Also those whose anniversaries occur around this time including:
Frank & Thérèse Nocetti and Les & Rose Ashton
We pray for all those who are housebound and sick including:
John M, Tony M, 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, 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.
MASS INTENTIONS:
If you would like a Mass intention for a specific date, please provide as much notice as possible when you submit your request and we will do our best to accommodate you.
CONGRATULATIONS BEN W:
Many congratulations to Ben, who has been an altar server at St Mary’s for many years and has been elected President of Liverpool Hope Catholic Society.
LOVE TO MOVE-AGE AND DEMENTIA FRIENDLY SEATED MOVEMENT PROGRAMME:
📅 Date: Tuesday 13 October
📍 Location: Parish Hall
The next session is on Tuesday 13 October 2026 from 1:00pm-3:00pm. For more details see the image below
SVP:
We continue to support the foodbanks and would be grateful for your donations of pasta, tinned meat, spaghetti, small packs of tea, small jars of coffee, cordial, laundry washing capsules and shampoo.
If you would like to donate any Christmas items (biscuits, chocolate, sweets etc) please ensure that the best before date is no earlier than the end of January 2027. Please leave your donations on the shelves in the porch. Thank you!
ST FRANCIS: CELEBRATING 800 YEARS
📅 Date: Sunday 4 October 2026 at 6pm
📍Meet: St Francis of Assisi Church Garston
Pilkington Choir will be performing a special concert, followed by tea and coffee and a raffle, to mark the 800th anniversary of the death of St Francis of Assisi. The event will be held at St Francis of Assisi, Garston L19 1RT and all are welcome to attend. Tickets are £5 and can be bought with cash at the door.
WOMEN’S GROUP:
📅 Date: Wednesday 7 October at 12:30pm
📍Meet: Fisher- More Hall
Wednesday 7 October at 12:30pm in the Fisher-More Hall. There will be a talk about the ‘Homeless in Liverpool’. Donations of small packs of toiletries and warm clothes will be gratefully accepted. Bring a packed lunch, tea and coffee will be provided.
LIVESIMPLY
We aim to live more simply, sustainably and in solidarity with others.
Our parish always contributes generously to CAFOD Family Fast Day. CAFOD helps those in poorer countries where people frequently go hungry. War and climate change are adding significantly to these problems. Please remember on this day to simplify your meals, donate saved money and think about and pray for those who are hungry; help CAFOD help those in need.
FASHION SHOW:
📅 Date: Sunday 11 October from 2:00-4:00pm
📍 Location: Parish Hall
Our nearly new fashion show in aid of CAFOD and the South Liverpool food bank will be next Sunday 11 October from 2:00-4:00pm in the parish hall. We are looking forward to an afternoon of fun, fizz, fashion and some fantastic cakes! Tickets are £6 and will be on sale after Sunday Mass or from Mary Monkhouse. All welcome.
You can drop clothes at the presbytery during working hours or in the hall after Sunday Mass.
RCIA – A JOURNEY OF FAITH, A PLACE TO BELONG:
📅 Date: Monday 5 October at 7.00pm
📍Location: St Mary's parish hall
Exploring faith? Thinking about becoming a Catholic? Baptised Catholic and thinking about Confirmation? Please join us on the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) programme which starts on Monday 5 October at 7:00pm in St Mary’s Parish Hall. This is an opportunity to ask questions, share, learn and grow together in faith There will be refreshments at 7:00pm and the main session is 7:30-8:30pm. The programme will run every Monday until the Easter Vigil at the end of March. For more information, please contact
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION:
📅 Date: Thursday 22 October at 6.00pm
📍Location: The parish hall
Parents and Carers of children in Year 4 and above are invited to join us at 6:00pm on Thursday 22 October in St Mary’s parish hall to register for this year’s Preparations for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. This is a meeting for Parents/Carers only (no children) to register, meet our team and to outline the programme. Please contact for more information.
JUSTICE AND PEACE YOUTH GROUP:
📅 Date: Sunday 11 October 4:00pm
📍Location:St Anthony of Padua parish Hall
It's still not too late to join! We will be meeting in the Parish hall at St Anthony of Padua on Sunday 11 October 4:00-6:00pm. For Year 6 and above, you will need a parent or guardian to sign a registration form - any questions please contact Sarah McGeehan on 07415099048 or
ADOREMUS
📅 Date: Saturday 10 October 9:00AM – 6:00PM
📍Location: Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral
The theme this year is “How we are Eucharist”. Come and join us. The event itself is free and available to all. There will be Eucharistic Adoration throughout the day, Holy Mass, opportunities for confession, a variety of workshops and a shared time of prayer during the day for all. Celebrated with Archbishop John Sherrington, this is an event not to be missed!
Sign up for workshops here: archdioceseofliverpool.org/adoremus2026
KNIGHTS OF ST COLUMBA – SPONSORED WALK:
Took place last Sunday and the proceeds will be in aid of St Joseph's Hospice. You can still make a donation; there are envelopes at the back of the church. Last year we raised £4000 and hope we can even improve on last year's effort.
RETREAT- BE STILL AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD:
📅 Date: 20–23 November 2026
📍Location: The Christian Heritage Centre at Stonyhurst.
Step away and rediscover the stillness in which we become attentive to God. Led by Fr Roger Dawson SJ, Liz Lord and Steve Noone, this residential retreat explores mindfulness, psychology and the Christian spiritual life. The weekend includes talks, contemplative prayer, Mass, Adoration and time to walk, rest and reflect in the peaceful surroundings of the Stonyhurst estate. Find out more and book: https://christianheritagecentre.com/events/be-still-and-know-that-i-am-god/
THE CHAPLAINCY TO THE UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL, JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY AND THE LIVERPOOL INSTITUTE OF PERFORMING ARTS:
Based at St Philip Neri Church on Catharine St, L8 7NL, we offer a place of welcome and hospitality for students and staff. There is a student Sunday Mass at 6:00pm during term time, and many events through the week and the academic year, helping students to explore their faith, develop their prayer life and, importantly, socialise with each other and have fun. The chaplain is Fr Neil Ritchie and he is always available to help and support students and staff, whether they are Catholic, are interested in the church or just like what we have on offer. If you are interested, please contact Fr Neil. Our website is www.cathchap.org.uk
Fr Neil’s email: Phone: 0151 709 3858
MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING:
Denise King would like to thank everyone who contributed to her Coffee Morning last Friday. Total raised stands at £750!
CAFOD HARVEST FAST DAY:
The CAFOD Harvest Fast Day was Friday 2 October and there will be a retiring collection for CAFOD this Sunday 4 October. Please donate to the parish collection, donate online at cafod.org.uk/envelope or call 0303 303 3030.
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY:
There will be a retiring collection on Sunday 18 October for the APF Missions