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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
1stNOVEMBER 2026
SOLEMNITY OF ALL SAINTS
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SUMMER MASS SCHEDULE IN EFFECT UNTIL FRIDAY 27 NOVEMBER |
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| Day | Date | Times are for Masses unless stated otherwise | Time | Location |
| Sat | 31st |
SOLEMNITY OF ALL SAINTS
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5.15pm | Holy Family |
| Sun | 1st | 9.15am | St Mark's | |
| 11.00am | St Mary's | |||
| Mon | 2nd | All Souls Day |
12 noon 6pm - Adoration 6.30pm Mass |
St. Mary's Holy Family Holy Family |
| Tue | 3rd |
St Winifride |
12 noon Requiem |
St Mary's |
| Wed | 4th |
St Charles Borromeo |
12 noon | Holy Family |
| Thur | 5th | 6.30pm | St Mark's | |
| Fri | 6th |
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| Sat | 7th |
Thirty-Second Sunday of Ordinary Time Year A Remembrance Sunday |
5.15pm | Holy Family |
| Sun | 8th | 9.15am | St Mark's | |
| 11.00am | St Mary's | |||
Confessions: Sunday10:40am (20 minutes before Mass).
Requiem 12noon Tuesday 27 October: Margaret Walsh (RIP)
THE FUTURE OF HOLY FAMILY CHURCH: A NOTE FROM FR. PETER MCGRAIL:
Dear all, a couple of weeks ago 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.
A WORD OF THANKS FROM FR PAT O’BRIEN:
Fr Pat would like to express his sincere thanks to everyone who sent messages of sympathy and prayers following the recent loss of his sister, Mairéad. He explains that your kindness and support have been a great comfort to him during this difficult time, and he is most grateful to all of the parish community. Fr Pat adds that St Mary’s will always hold a special place in his heart.
PRAYER & MASS INTENTIONS
Mass Intentions this week
Angela Mullen (B/A); Gerry McBride (A); Sean Martin (A); Len Meyer (A); Stephen Flattery (A); Peter Stranack (A); Ann Cullen (A)
We pray for those who have recently died:
Also those whose anniversaries occur around this time including:
Gerry McBride, Sean Martin, Len Meyer, Stephen Flattery, Ann Cullen and Peter Stranack
We pray for all those who are housebound and sick including:
Gerry A, 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.
LOVE TO MOVE-AGE AND DEMENTIA FRIENDLY SEATED MOVEMENT PROGRAMME:
📅 Date: Tuesday 10 November
📍 Location: Parish Hall
The next session is on Tuesday 10 November 2026 from 1:00pm-3:00pm. For more details see the image below
WOMEN’S GROUP:
📅 Date: Wednesday 4 November at 12:30pm
📍Location: Fisher-More hal
Margaret C will give a talk on ‘Interesting People in Smithdown Road Cemetery’.
Bring a Packed Lunch. Tea & coffee provided! All welcome!
LIVESIMPLY
We aim to live more simply, sustainably and in solidarity with others.
The Feast of All Saints is an excellent opportunity to be thankful for our worldwide church. Among the saints we remember this month are: St Martin de Porres (Peru), St Charles Borromeo (Italy), St Winifride (Wales), St Faustina Kowalska (Poland), St Josaphat (Ukraine). St Margaret (Scotland). St Andrew Dung Lac (Vietnam), St Catherine of Alexandria (Egypt). Can we also and be thankful for the present-day Saints, from all over the world and from every ethnic group, who use their variety of gifts and experience to bring healing, peace and justice.
“True progress always stems from a heart open to others… and a will that seeks what unites rather than what separates.” — Magnifica Humanitas, 15
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
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.
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!.
SVP HEALING MASS AND REFRESHMENTS:
📅 Date: Saturday 14th November
📍Location: St Mary's Church and Hall
Mass for the Sick and Housebound of the parishes of St Mary’s and St John Vianney will be held at St Mary’s on Saturday 14 November at 12 noon. Followed by refreshments in the parish hall. Transport to and from the event will be available. If you wish to attend, please contact one of the SVP Group: Roy Bellmon 07917 755758; Jim Carson 0151 428 1108; Bernard Kean 07891 771584.
We look forward to seeing you there. If you, or anybody you know, is facing financial difficulty or needs support, please contact us and we will do our best to help
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.
YOUTH SUNDAY CELEBRATION:
📅 Date: Sunday 22 November
📍 Location: LACE
Join us at LACE on Sunday 22 November for our Youth Sunday Celebration, hosted by the fabulous One Hope Project, with guest speakers exploring the theme “Take Courage, I Have Overcome the World.” Workshops will focus on the Courage to Listen, Pray and Act. The day runs from 10:00am, concluding with Mass with Archbishop John Sherrington at 5:00pm.
The event is free and open to all secondary school young people.
Please bring a packed lunch.
Young people must book a ticket and attend with a chaplain, teacher, youth leader or catechist. Appropriate adult-to-young-person ratios apply, and parental consent is required.
To book, please scan the QR code or use the link https://archdioceseofliverpool.churchsuite.com/events/cpncorjb
We look forward to seeing you there!
NUGENT’S LIGHT UP A LIFE SERVICES:
📅 Date: Wednesday 25 November, 6:00pm
📍Location: St Mary’s Church, Leyland
and
📅 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
NOVEMBER PIOUS LISTS:
November Pious Lists are available at the entrances to the church, please put them in the box by the altar. Please do not put donations in. Thank you!
