WE’LL CARE COMMUNITY TEA DANCE
In partnership with Halewood Town Council, We’ll Care will be hosting a Tea Dance for all Halewood residents, in particular, residents who are isolated or lonely and would like to socially engage with others.
The Tea Dance will be held on the last Thursday of every month, 12noon-3pm. Entrance is free and tea, coffee and soft drinks will be provided. Venue: Hollies Hall, Hollies Road, Halewood, L26 0TH. Limited parking is available. For further info or to confirm your attendance please contact Ria on 07707 620 544 (9am-4pm).
J&PYG THANKYOU:
The Justice and Peace Youth Group were amazed by the wonderful contributions to their ‘Christmas Warm Coat Appeal’. There was so much that we managed to distribute to Share Knowsley, the Irenaeus Centre and Asylum Link. Many thanks for your generous donations!
MERSEYSIDE DEMENTIA FRIENDLY RADIO MAY 2025 Newsletter.
May's edition of Merseyside Dementia friendly radio is now available. Click here to read it.
Amongst the items this month.
- Apologies about the schedule issues but all will be restored in June
- Information on how to listen on Alexa
- The launch of Merseyside Dementia Friendlt Radio on DAB. Free tickets to the event are available at MERSEYSIDE DEMENTIA FRIENDLY RADIO (D.A.B RADIO) LAUNCH PARTY. Tickets, Tue, Jun 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM | Eventbrite
- A report on Dementia Action week
- News of a National lottery grant
- A collaboration with Everton in the community.
To learn more about Merseyside Dementia Friendly Radio click here
STAY CONNECTED WITH THE CATHEDRAL
Keep up to date with everything happening at the Cathedral by signing up for the Metropolitan Cathedral newsletter. From upcoming events and special services to the latest news and updates, it’s the easiest way to stay in the loop. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3ZKJby3
ARCHDIOCESAN STATEMENT ON THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF POPE LEO XIV
ARCHBISHOP MALCOLM MCMAHON OP, APOSTOLIC ADMINISTRATOR OF LIVERPOOL SAID:
Dear brothers and sisters,
It is with a profound sense of joy and thanksgiving to God that we welcome the news of the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as the Holy Father Pope Leo XIV, the 267th successor of St Peter.
The Cardinal Electors, inspired by the Holy Spirit, have chosen a gifted and prayerful pastor to walk in the shoes of the fisherman to be a focus of unity for the Church today.
After the call and legacy of the late Pope Francis calling the Church to be missionary disciples and proclaim the joy of the Gospel, we as the Catholic community of the Archdiocese of Liverpool pledge our closeness in prayer and our support to Our Holy Father the Pope.
Read more: Archdiocesan statement on the announcement of Pope Leo XIV
JACK TRAYNOR CASE DECLARED A MIRACLE
On December 8th 2024, the Archdiocese of Liverpool announced that Archbishop Malcolm McMahon has declared the case of John (Jack) Traynor a miracle.
Jack Traynor (front centre) during the 1925 pilgrimage to Lourdes following his miraculous cure
THANK YOU FROM SOUTH LIVERPOOL FOODBANK
A message from South Liverpool Foodbank
On behalf of South Liverpool Foodbank, we want to pass on our sincere thanks to you and all the parishioners at St Mary's, Woolton for supporting our food bank. We’re incredibly grateful.
The essential items you donated via our Netherley food bank centre will make their way into our emergency food bank parcels for local people who need our help.
It's hard to believe that people in our community are going without food and other essentials, but sadly it's true. One in seven people face hunger across the UK because they simply don’t have enough money. Low levels of income combined with increasing costs are forcing people to have to turn to our food bank.
Your support is invaluable, making a big difference to local people struggling to afford life's essentials. People like grandparents Sandra and Alan, who were referred to us by Citizens Advice.
Due to a family crisis Sandra and Alan took over custody of their two grandchildren. They tried to cope, but found it impossible to make ends meet and were struggling to put food on the table. We were able to provide them with three days' emergency food and hook them up with their local food pantry, where they can now buy food at reduced prices.
We want a future where no one in South Liverpool needs a food bank to survive. Until that happens, with your help, we can continue to provide emergency food and practical support to people in their hardest moments.
With our heartfelt thanks and very best wishes
POLITE NOTICE:
Please do not touch any of the electrical sockets at the back of church or in the church porch. Some parishioners have attempted to switch off the heaters at the back of the church and have inadvertently switched off the SumUp contactless donation machine, preventing parishioners from making a donation. Please see a member of parish staff or a church volunteer if you need assistance with anything in the church. Thank you.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT AT ST MARY’S - LAETARE SUNDAY 2025
On Laetare Sunday 2025 Fr Tim addressed parishioners with an appeal about parish finances. You may be aware that we can offer various methods of donating, including a contactless machine at the back of church. However, if you need any further information about making a one-off donation or increasing your monthly donations, please don’t hesitate to contact us at the parish office.
If you missed the appeal, please watch the clip below
PARISH HALL:
Will all groups who use the hall please make sure that all the rubbish and recycling has been put into the correct bins outside before you leave. Thank you
CATHOLIC NEWS PODCAST
Why not listen to the Catholic News Podcast. It has episodes on many diverse topics. Click here to take a look.
PENSION CREDIT
Up to 850,000 pensioner households may be entitled to Pension Credit, but do not claim it. Some pensioners think because they’ve got savings or own their home they would not get any Pension Credit - but this is not the case.
The Department of Works and Pension have produced some videos to explain pension credit and how to use the pension credit calculator.
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