AMENDMENT OF DONATIONS BY STANDING ORDER:
We would like to thank all parishioners who have already increased their regular donations following Fr. Tim’s appeal in April. We have been asked recently how one changes the amount donated by Standing Order. The easiest way to do so is by online or telephone banking.
If you are not using any of these, you can visit your bank branch in person or give instructions in writing. At the back of the church, you will find a short form which you can complete and send to your bank for this purpose. Also available are forms for setting up a new Standing Order or for Gift Aiding your donations, which allows the parish to claim an additional 25% of your donations from the taxman (if you are a taxpayer) at no cost to yourself. One of the team will be available after all masses this weekend should you have any questions.
MISSION APPEAL – SPIRITANS THANK YOU:
Thank you to everyone who kindly donated, we raised £915.00 for the appeal.
DEMENTIA PRESENTATION AND LINKS TO LOCAL MEMORY SERVICES
On Monday 22nd September, we hosted a variety of speaker on the subject of dementia. If you were unable to attend or did attend and require a refresher click here to access the slides.
To learn what support is available in Merseyside - visit Merseycare's website https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/our-services/liverpool/dementia-services
SOUTH LIVERPOOL CATENIAN CIRCLE
The South Liverpool Catenian Circle meet every second Monday of the Month at the Liverpool Cricket Club from 7.30 pm. followed by dinner at 8pm
Several times per year they are joined for dinner by wives, partners and guests.
And social events provide further opportunities for all.
You can learn more about the South Liverpool Catenians at southliverpoolcatenians.org.uk
WORLD ALZHEIMER’S DAY THANK YOU
A huge thank you to everyone who supported our World Alzheimer’s Day events last week. Our fundraiser event on Saturday was a great success raising more than £3000 in aid of Alzheimer’s UK and our own dementia friendly fund. We are extremely grateful to the many local businesses who made donations and to our fantastic entertainers and helpers. Our Dementia Information Session on Monday was well attended. We are grateful once again to the NHS Memory service professionals, Jill Pendleton and Emma Stafford, for their informative presentations and to their care navigators and Gill Phelan, our local Dementia Advisor, who were available for one-to-one questions.
It’s still not too late to make a donation if you wish, please click the link https://www.justgiving.com/page/dancethenightaway?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=WA or you can donate using the Sum Up machine (Dementia fundraiser category) at the back of the church.
If you were unable to attend or did attend and require a refresher click here to access the slides.
To learn what support is available in Merseyside - visit Merseycare's website https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/our-services/liverpool/dementia-services
SUPPORT FOR THE DIVORCED AND SEPARATED
The Restored Lives course is run over six weeks, one evening per week. The talks cover the key issues to help you to move on and highlight the practical steps and tools to enable you to tackle the issues that arise from separation and divorce. For more information contact Maureen 07967 753471 or Jacqui Sellek 07938 25815.
FAMOUS ARCHDIOCESAN ALUMNI
To mark the first day of the summer holidays the Archdiocese of Liverpool published a list of famous alumni from our schools. You can learn more at Famous Alumni from our schools | News They would appreciate it if people could email them at .
A MESSAGE FROM FRIENDS OF THE HOLYLAND
FHL have forwarded a joint statement from the Greek Orthodox Patriarchtate and the Latin Patriarchtate of Jerusalem. You can read it by clicking here.
They are also calling for "A CALL TO PRAYER AND PUBLIC WITNESS FOR PEACE IN THE HOLY LAND"
We are witnessing the devastating escalation of violence in Gaza and the West Bank with Israel’s latest decision to mount a new offensive in Gaza City threatening hundreds of thousands with further forced displacement. The cries of Palestinian church leaders for peace and solidarity have echoed across the global Church, urging us to respond with clarity, compassion, and conviction.
As Christian agencies rooted in faith and justice, we believe the gravity of this moment demands a visible, united Christian witness—one that speaks to our shared commitment to peace, reconciliation, and the dignity of all people.
In response we are calling on churches across Britain to pray for peace on Sunday 21st September, coinciding with UN World Peace Day and the global call to prayer from the World Council of Churches.
Prayer could include holding a minute’s silence; or the prayer from Archbishop Hosam of Jerusalem; or joining the #FastforGaza action. Your prayers might focus on one or more of the issues below:
- An immediate ceasefire in Gaza
- Unfettered access to humanitarian relief.
- An end to violence in Israel and Palestine.
- The release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian detainees.
A meaningful peace process
To support these actions, we are working with Churches Together in Britain and Ireland and Churches Together England to create an accessible online hub of resources for prayer and action.
YOUR UNWANTED GIFTS:
Do you have any gifts that you might want to regift? We are running short of gifts for the prize draws at our Dementia Friendly Afternoon Tea and Singalong sessions and would really appreciate your kind donations. If convenient, please drop your unwanted gifts off at the parish office. Thank you.
SOCIAL MEDIA WARNINGS
The Vatican has issued a warning about Fake Facebook profiles of Pope Leo XIV
Please be aware
There is NO official Facebook page for Pope Leo
Also the Facebook page for Worlfd Youth Day 2027, warns "Recently, a fraudulent website imitating the official homepage of the 2027 Seoul World Youth Day (WYD) has been created, spreading false information and raising concerns about possible financial damage."
The OFFICIAL website is https://wydseoul.org/en
PHISHING EMAILS
Please be aware that we have received reports of phishing emails that purport to be from Fr Tim. Please forward any such emails to , and let the office know.
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