Parish Newsletter

 

All Saints and All Souls

Friday 1^st November is All Saints, and a Holy Day of Obligation. Usual three Masses, 7.30 am, 12.15 pm and 7.30 pm, and, as you know, you are all expected… The following day, Saturday, is All Souls, and whilst not a Holy Day of Obligation, is a day on which many Catholics like to come to Mass. So, two extra Masses on that day, 7.30 am and 12.15 pm.

 

Away Last Week

Good four days Study Leave, Sunday to Thursday, and then the drive into the deepest Hertfordshire countryside for Friday’s Wedding. St Edmund’s, now a top Catholic co-educational Boarding School, is steeped in Catholic History, with many reminders of Oscott and our lovely visit there. When all Seminary Training was driven abroad after the Reformation in England, Cardinal Allen founded colleges in France (Douai) and Rome. The former was where the first systematic Catholic English Translation of the Bible was produced – the famous Douai-Rheims Bible, as we saw in our recent Bible Talks. When the French Revolution drove the college out of France, it came (1793) to Ware, and priests were trained there throughout the 18^th and 20^th century until 1975, when they moved to Allen Hall in Chelsea. The college then became a school, as it is today. Well worth a visit if you find yourself in that part of the world. Many thanks to Frs Colin and Neill for looking after Masses while I am away, and to Syd for minding the shop.

 

Liturgy Group Meeting on Thursday

7.00 pm, starting planning for Advent and Christmas. All warmly welcome.

 

October Bible Exhibition

Finishing on Thursday. We’ll have the church open this afternoon, Sunday, if anyone would like to join me welcoming wizziters.

 

Parish Safeguarding Information

Now displayed on the Notice Board in the Porch. It will soon also be on the Sunday Newsletter. Plus, the link to Diocesan Website: do have a look to see what we as a Diocese are doing to make our churches as safe as possible, and how you can contact if you need to:

www.dioceseofshrewsbury.org/safeguarding

 

Tesco November Foodbank Collection

Both Frodsham Street and Sealand Road stores; Thurs-Sat 21^st to 23^rd Nov. If you are interested in helping out, please ring 0151-355-7730 or email volunteer@westcheshire.foodbank.org.uk 

 

Choir Practices for Confirmation

Just a reminder, Choir, that we’re down at St Clare’s for Confirmation Choir Practices on Thursday 7^th November and Thursday 14^th November, in preparation for the great day on Tuesday 19^th November. Choir Practices at 7.30 pm, Confirmation itself at 7.00 pm.

 

November’s “First Friday” Recital

Cathedral Nave Choir on Friday 8^th November, 7.30 pm. (Not 1^st Nov, as that’s All Saints!)

 

No Confirmation Class This Week

Half Term! But we meet again Tuesday 5^th Nov (Penitential Service in St Werburgh’s), 12^th Nov (Rehearsal in St Clare’s) and 19^th Nov (the big night – Sacrament of Confirmation St Clare’s). All at 7.00 pm

 

Bishop Brian Noble R.I.P.

We were all saddened last week to hear news of the death of Bishop Brian, who led our Diocese from 1995 to 2010. He was 83 and had enjoyed a good retirement on the Wirral after battling so amazingly serious ill health earlier in his time with us. His Vigil Mass will be at the Cathedral in Shrewsbury on Tuesday 5^th November at 7.00 pm, and his Requiem Mass the following day, Wednesday 6^th, at St Michael and All Angels, Woodchurch, Birkenhead, at 12.00 noon. May He Rest in Peace.

 

November Holy Souls Book

Time now to start getting those names in – email is preferred, but if you write them out by hand, please use Capital Letters to avoid misspellings!

 

November Month of the Holy Souls

• Wednesday 6^th November, 7.30 pm: Mass for the Recently Bereaved – All welcome.
• Sun 17^th Nov, 2.00 pm: Blessing of Graves Blacon
• Sun 24^th Nov, 2.00 pm: Blessing of Graves Overleigh
• Tuesday 26^th November, 7.30 pm: Mass of the Holy Souls (every name read out) – All welcome.

 

Caritas Boxes Collection This Weekend

Dominique and Nathalie will be available at all Masses on 26^th / 27^th October to collect the contents of your Caritas boxes. Please bring monies in a strong plastic bag or envelope, clearly marked with your name. Opportunity to sign up if you wish to join.

 

Course on Parenting at the Catholic High School

Another of the popular free courses for parents has started at the High School on Wednesdays at 7.00 pm. It will help you to help your children to develop strong emotional wellbeing and resilience.  See a little more about the course. https://youthconnect5.org.uk/.  Like all our courses it's free to parents.  The course will run over 5 weeks with a break for half term in the middle and is suitable for parents of children aged 8-18 yrs. Please get in touch if you're interested in taking part by contacting Claire on 07743-704-383. 

 

Requesting a lift from Great Barrow

Many thanks to the Parishioner who’s offered!

 

Annual Diocesan Mass for Grandparents

12 noon, Saturday 2^nd November at St Alban’s, Mill Lane, Liscard, CH44 5UD.  Please bring your family to celebrate and give thanks for the part you play in the lives of your grandchildren. Refreshments afterwards. Nearest car park: shopping precinct opposite the Parish Hall in St Alban’s Road.

 

Calling all Catholic Students for Sunday Evenings!

Shared Table Supper tonight, so do leave goodies in the Kitchen before Mass. 2.00 am for me…

 

Photo of the Week: McGeever Family Grave

In Overleigh (old) Cemetery. One of two Priest brothers, Andrew was ordained in St Werburgh’s on 21^st May 1905, and was PP over in Stockport.