“BEYOND THE FOOTLIGHTS”  BENTLEY OPERATIC SOCIETY

📅 Date: 7th November 2026; 7.30pm

📍Location: Allerton URC 7.30pm

Bentley Operatic Society are presenting a concert entitled " Beyond the Footlights" -a celebration of the very best in musical theatre. Tickets priced at £10, are available by contacting David Jones on 07981 044280 or will be available on the door on the evening of the show.  Please do come along for a very enjoyable musical evening

CHRISTMAS IS COMING TO STRAWBERRY FIELD!

Strawberry Field have a number of events in the run up to Christmas.

• Christmas Craft Fair | Saturday 28 November 10am - 4pm
• Celebrating Christmas with Strawberry Field & All Hallows Church | Saturday 28 November 7.30pm | Tickets available at ticketsource.co.uk/strawberryfield
• Santa Dash 5K | Sunday 6 December 9.30am | Donate at strawb.co/santadash
• Festive Menu Launch | From Friday 11 December
• Christmas Community Carols | Wednesday 16 December
• Storytime with Father Christmas | Friday 18 December | Tickets available soon

For full details visit Strawberry Field's Website or Facebook page.

GOOD NEWS: ORDINATION OF FR DAN HOWARTH

Congratulations to Father Daniel Howarth, who was ordained on Saturday! Fr Dan was ordained in St Oswald's Church in Padgate, and also celebrated his first Mass there the following day.

We pray for our newest priest Fr Dan to have a long, rich ministry. Congratulations!

YOUTH SUNDAY NOVENA

In the days leading up to Youth Sunday on the 22nd November, the Archdiocese will be sharing a Novena by Fr Mark Beattie and Fr Simon Gore, posted on the archdiocese's social media in the days leading up to the event - please do keep an eye out for this on Facebook and Instagram.

 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!

 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!

GABRIEL FAURÉ’S REQUIEM

📅 Date:Monday 2 November 5pm–6pm

📍Location:  Online

The Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral Youth Choir will sing Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem as part of the Requiem Mass in the Crypt Chapel.

Composed in 1888, Fauré’s Requiem is known for its peaceful and contemplative character, offering a sense of hope through beautiful passages including Pie Jesu and In Paradisum.

All are welcome to attend.

FCJ AUTUMN FAIR

📅 Date:14^th November  2-4pm

📍Location:  St Hughes

Join the FCJ community for cakes, jams, crafts and companionship

GOLDEN BOOK

The Golden Book offers a lasting way to remember loved ones, both living and deceased, at Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral. More than half a million names have been inscribed across its 17 volumes over almost a century.

Each name is included in the intention of a Mass celebrated at the Cathedral on the first Friday of every month. For £15 per entry, donors also receive a numbered certificate confirming the enrolment.

To add a name to the Golden Book, visit the office on Tuesdays between 10am and 3pm, call 0151 707 2107 or email .

DISCOVER LUTYENS CRYPT

Hidden beneath Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral is an architectural treasure with a remarkable story to tell.

Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens in the 1930s, the Crypt is all that remains of his ambitious vision for a cathedral that would have rivalled St Peter’s in Rome. Today, its deep purple brickwork and soaring vaulted ceilings offer a glimpse into what might have been.

Often described as Liverpool’s third cathedral, the Crypt is well worth exploring for its striking architecture and fascinating place in the city’s history.

Opening hours: Monday–Saturday, 10am–4pm (last entry 3.30pm)
Tickets: £5 per person | £12 family ticket

GOOD NEWS – YOUTH MASS

The Young Adults who attended the recent Youth Mass were asked "What future hopes do you have about the young adult ministry in the church?"

Some of the responses received were

‘To continue to bring young adults together and help people grow in faith and know there's other young adults who love their faith’

‘To help nurture vocations and help people find their place in the church and get closer to Jesus’

View full pictures at Young Adults Mass 03 10 26 | Flickr

COP 31

COP31 will begin next month (November) in Türkiye while Australia oversees negotiations.

Out of commitment to care for our common home, we and other Catholic organisations join to raise our voices.

More about COP and why it matters to our faith

https://cafod.org.uk/news/campaigning-news/why-cop31-matters-to-our-faith?

ARCHDIOCESAN JOB OPPORTUNITIES:

CHOIR CHAPERONES 

The Department of Music within the archdiocese of Liverpool are seeking Choir Chaperones to support the music department in their work by supervising choristers and other young people under 18 under our care, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.

For the full job specification visit https://www.liverpoolcatholic.org.uk/careers?

Closing date: November 13 2026

PROPERTY AND COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR

For the full job specification visit https://www.liverpoolcatholic.org.uk/careers?
Closing date: November 6, 2026

ARCHDIOCESAN GOOD NEWS - A CELEBRATION OF CULTURE

Our Lady Queen of Martyrs & St Swithins Church recently held a wonderful celebration of culture, diversity, community and faith, Following a fantastic Mass, the community stayed together and shared a feast, with food from cultures the world over, where they learned about each other's home cultures.

Parishioners greatly enjoyed the day, commenting "what a beautiful celebration!" "I really enjoyed the service today".