175 YEARS OF THE REDEMPTORISTS AT BISHOP ETON
On the 1st July the St Mary's and Bishop Eton Women's Group listened to a a talk by Fr Andree Burns on 175 Years at Bishop Eton.
Before the talk there was a chance to visit the organ loft and view the restored Last Judgement stained glass window by C E Kempe.
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GOOD NEWS FROM OUR PARISHES - A HOLIDAY AT HOME
For a week in August, parishioners of Holy Rosary, Aintree Village were treated to a week of events – especially for those who cannot afford or cannot have a holiday each year.
The timetable included:
- Monday: Barbeque + Games
- Tuesday: Ice cream and the parish Olympics
- Wednesday: Coffee morning
- Thursday: Bingo + Quiz night
- Friday: Summer lunch
WINE TASTING QUIZ
📅 Date: Friday 9th October 7.45pm
📍Meet: Mossley Hill Church
£15 per person
5 Blind Wines Wine Quiz, Bring your own nibbles
To buy your ticket please visit https://mossleyhillchurch.churchsuite.com/events/inww3nhg
ST OSWALD & ST EDMUND ARROWSMITH
On Friday 7th August , you may have spotted that St Oswald and St Edmund Arrowsmith was in the Times and on Granada Reports. That's because the church has been elevated to Grade II* Listed Status!
Completed in 1930 and "one of the finest early 20th Century churches in England" according to Jack Blackburn, the church is now among the top 8% of listed buildings. Congratulations!
50 YEARS OF LOURDES MEMORIES CAPTURED IN ONE BEAUTIFUL SCRAPBOOK:
From iconic photos to quirky facts and the stories that shaped our pilgrimage family, this anniversary edition is something truly special, priced at £10 or £15 with commemorative badge.
Every penny raised supports our Youth Pilgrimage, helping the next generation make their own memories.
To purchase, contact: admin @animateyouth.co.uk or 01744 740461
PILKINGTON CHOIR CONCERT
📅 Date: Sunday 4 October 2026 at 6pm
📍Meet: St Francis of Assisi Church Garston
As part of the celebration of the 800th anniversary of St Francis of Assisi on Sunday 4 October, the Pilkington Choir will be giving a concert in the church at 6.00 pm. This will be followed by refreshments in the Meeting Room.
The Pilkington Choir was founded in St Helens in 1956, and I was recently privileged to attend their Platinum Jubilee Concert at the church of St Austin, Thatto Heath. They have long performed extensively in St Helens and the surrounding area (e.g. Ashton-in-Makerfield).
Tickets will be available at St Francis of Assisi from the weekend of 22/23 August at the price of £5 each and can be bought from Fr David Potter or bought with cash at the door.
There will also be a raffle as part of the proceedings. Further details to follow about ticketing and the raffle.
ARCHDIOCESAN GOOD NEWS - LOURDES PILGRIMS RETURN HOME
The pilgrims have returned from Lourdes, safe and sound and spiritually refreshed. A big thank you to everyone who took part in the pilgrimage this year, both in Lourdes and at home, and a special congratulations to the Youth Pilgrimage for 50 years of helping sick pilgrims get the most out of their pilgrimage. Look forward to coverage of this year's pilgrimage in September's issue of The Pic!
AUGUST 2026 CATHOLIC PIC
August's Catholic Pic is available. To read the electronic version click here
SVP:
We continue to support the foodbanks and would be grateful for your donations of pasta, tinned meat, tinned spaghetti, small packs of tea, small jars of coffee,cordial, laundry washing capsules and shampoo. Please drop your donations into the boxes in the porch. Thank you!
MAKE THE CATHEDRAL BLOSSOM
As part of the Cathedral Diamond jubille flower festival you can help make our Cathedral bloom for the Flower Festival by making a £30 donation to sponsor an orchid for a pew-end display.
As a thank you for your generosity, you will be invited to write a short personal message, dedication, or remembrance. Your note will be attached to your orchid, creating a meaningful and personal part of the festival display, and best of all you can take it home once the festival is over.
To register your interest, please contact Claire in Cathedral House at
Details of how to make the payment will be sent to you, or you can pop the cash in an envelope with your message enclosed and post to Cathedral House.
IRENAEUS WOMEN'S HUB TASTER
Womens welcome Hub - Learning and sharing, Relaxation methods healing/joy, affirmation, meditation starting 14th September 2026
COME & SEE AT IRENAEUS - NEW SEASON
A new series of Come and See reflecting on the Church in our times will start in September.
STAY CONNECTED WITH THE ARCHDIOCESE
Keep up to date with the latest news from the Archdiocese of Liverpool by joining their WhatsApp Channel here: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb8B5Hu2f3EJJwDzn72z
FLAME – MARCH 2027
📅 Date: 15 March 2027
📍 Location: OVO Arena Wembley
The archdiocese is organising a trip to FLAME - the largest Catholic youth event in the country where 10,000 young people gather together at Wembley Arena to listen to speakers, pray and praise.
It is open to young people in Year 9 and above. If you’re interested in bringing a group of young people, please contact Sarah McGeehan on or 07415099048.
Please note: young people must be accompanied by a teacher, youth leader or chaplain.
More information: FLAME 27 – CYMFED
JULY 2026 CATHOLIC PICTORIAL
The online version of July's Catholic Pictorial can be found at CATHOLIC PIC JULY 2026 by CPMM Media Group - Issuu
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