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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
18thOCTOBER 2026
TWENTY-NINTH 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 | 17th |
Twenty-Ninth Sunday of Ordinary Time Year A World Mission Day |
5.15pm | Holy Family |
| Sun | 18th | 9.15am | St Mark's | |
| 11.00am | St Mary's | |||
| Mon | 19th | St Paul of the Cross | ||
| Tue | 20th |
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12 noon |
St Mary's |
| Wed | 21st |
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12 noon | Holy Family |
| Thur | 22nd |
St John Paul II |
6.30pm | St Mark's |
| Fri | 23rd | St John of Capistrano |
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| Sat | 24th |
Thirtieth Sunday of Ordinary Time Year A |
5.15pm | Holy Family |
| Sun | 25th | 9.15am | St Mark's | |
| 11.00am | St Mary's | |||
Confessions: Sunday10:40am (20 minutes before Mass).
BISHOP TOM NEYLON PARISH VISITATION:
Bishop Tom is making a formal Parish Visitation of St Mary’s and St John Vianney this weekend 17 and 18 October and will celebrate all the Masses.
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY:
Falls on the penultimate Sunday in October every year and will be celebrated on Sunday October 18 2026 marking its 100th Anniversary. It is the one Sunday in the year when the Mass is celebrated exclusively for Missionary activity. Donations are collected and go, in their entirety, to support churches, hospitals, schools and vocations in countries where the Church is new, young or poor. Missio is responsible for coordinating World Mission Sunday and works through local bishops, churches and missionary congregations to ensure that resources are distributed equitably and justly on the basis of need.
There will be a retiring collection after Mass today. For more information and to donate online see What is World Mission Sunday? - Missio
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.
LOVE TO MOVE-AGE AND DEMENTIA FRIENDLY SEATED MOVEMENT PROGRAMME:
📅 Date: Tuesday 27 October
📍 Location: Parish Hall
The next session is on Tuesday 27 October 2026 from 1:00pm-3:00pm. For more details see the image below
PRAYER & MASS INTENTIONS
Mass Intentions this week
Stephen Ruane (A); Doug B (Sp/Int); Moira Helbert (LD); Joseph Haughey (LD); Miller family
We pray for those who have recently died:
Margaret Walsh and Pauline Fearon
Also those whose anniversaries occur around this time including:
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.
SVP:
We continue to support the foodbanks and would be grateful for your donations of small jars of coffee, fruit cordial, pot noodles, pasta sauce, instant mashed potato, tinned fruit, custard, rice pudding, jam, washing up liquid, toilet rolls, ladies’ deodorant, shower gel 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!
WARM COAT APPEAL:
The Irenaeus Project are looking for donations of ‘Warm Coats’ for those who are vulnerable, in need or short of finances. Coats should be suitable for use by another person, clean, and in good repair. Donations of new or nearly new scarves, hats and gloves are also very welcome. Due to space constraints, the Project is unable to accept donations of any other types of clothing. Please take your donations to the Irenaeus Centre, L22 1RD Monday – Thursday from 10:00am – 4:00pm.
Thank you for your kindness and support.
IRENAEUS TOY APPEAL:
The Irenaeus Project are appealing for donations of new or nearly new toys and games suitable for children of all ages. Donations can be dropped off at the Irenaeus Centre Monday – Thursday from 10:00am – 4:00pm. Please ensure that donations are in good repair and able to be used by others (no missing pieces in jigsaws!). All of the games and toys donated will be used to provide presents for children who will not be as fortunate as others may be. Thank you for helping with this valuable appeal.
LIVESIMPLY
We aim to live more simply, sustainably and in solidarity with others.
October is Walk to School Month
Do you usually drive your children to school?
Is walking a possibility?
Can you join with a few other parents and take turns to walk with a group of children?
Fewer car journeys helps to reduce pollution, helps the climate and helps children make healthy choices as they grow older. Try it once or twice and see if you can build it into your routine.
THANK YOU! - FAIRTRADE WINE TASTING
Profits and donations from the Fairtrade wine tasting on 26 September have been combined with donations made at the plant giveaways on 5-6 September and a total of £260 has been donated to Friends of the Holy Land. They work in the West Bank, East Jerusalem, Gaza, Jordan and Israel, providing immediate relief and long-term practical support, particularly (but not exclusively) to the Christian communities there.
NEARLY NEW FASHION SHOW:
Thank you to everyone who contributed in any way to our latest nearly new fashion show. We have raised £771 so far for CAFOD and the South Liverpool food bank and a great time was had by all. We couldn’t do it without your generous donations, our fantastic models and helpers and everyone who comes along on the day and digs deep. Absolutely everything donated finds a new home. We have made clothing donations to Barnardo’s and Asylum Link and will be taking warm coats to the Irenaeus project. It’s still not too late to donate and add to the total. Please use the link to see images and collages from the fashion show:
https://www.stmaryswoolton.org.uk/en/living-simply/livesimply-events/7483-fashion-show-october-2026
RCIA – A JOURNEY OF FAITH, A PLACE TO BELONG:
📅 Date: Mondays 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 continues each Monday 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: St Mary's 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.
CHRISTMAS IN OCTOBER SALE:
📅 Date: Friday 23 October 1:00pm to 4:00pm
📍Location: The Annexe, St Mark’s Church
Free entrance.
St John Vianney Ladies Group invite you to their Christmas sale, all items are £5 or less, including gift boxes, Christmas gifts and decorations. Everyone is welcome!
NUGENT CHRISTMAS TOY APPEAL:
Nugent’s Christmas Toy Appeal is back! We are welcoming donations of new, unopened toys and gifts for primary ages (4-11) and secondary aged (11-16) children, suitable for both girls and boys.
If you would like to donate, you can drop toys off at the St Margaret Clitherow Centre, Croxteth Drive, Liverpool L17 1AA during November.
LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMS:
📅 Date: Friday 6th November 7.00pm
📍Location: Our Lady of the Assumption Club, Gateacre, L25 2RY.
A Last Night of the Proms themed social night with the Liverpool Male Voice Choir.
Tickets are £5 and can be ordered by scanning the QR code or using the link Last Night of the Proms at Our Lady's Club
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/
NUGENT’S LIGHT UP A LIFE SERVICES:
📅 Date: Wednesday 25 November, 6:00pm
📍Location: St Mary’s Church, Leyland
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📅 Date: Thursday 3 December, 12 noon
📍Location: Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King
Join Nugent’s Christmas remembrance services across the Archdiocese and dedicate a star to a loved one:
Wednesday 25 November, 6:00pm – St Mary’s Church, Leyland, led by Fr Joe Bibby, followed by refreshments. Thursday 3 December, 12 noon – Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, Liverpool. Led by Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus Tom Williams, followed by refreshments.
For more details or to dedicate a star to a loved one, please scan the QR code or visit: Nugent Events
SVP COLLECTION:
There will be a retiring collection on Sunday 25 October. Thank you for your continuing generosity.
