Our Lady of the Annunciation, Bishop Eton,
Woolton Road, Liverpool L16 8NQ
Served by the Redemptorists.
Archdiocese of Liverpool. A charitable incorporated organisation Registered Charity No. 1199714
Tel: 722 1180
Parish Priest: Fr T Buckley C.Ss.R.
Shrine Website www.ourladyshrine.org
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SUNDAY 12 MAY 2024
SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER, YEAR B
MASS TIMES AND SERVICES THIS COMING WEEK:
| MON |
13th MAY |
FEAST OF THE DEDICATION OF THE METROPOLITAN CATHEDRAL
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12.00 NOON |
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| TUE | 14th MAY |
FEAST OF ST. MATTHIAS, APOSTLE |
ST MARY'S |
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| WED | 15th MAY |
OPTIONAL MEMORIAL OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA
NOVENA SERVICE |
12.00 NOON 7.30pm |
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| THU | 16th MAY |
WEEKDAY OF EASTER |
ST MARY'S |
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| FRI | 17th MAY | WEEKDAY OF EASTER |
MASS 12:00 NOON |
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| SAT | 18th MAY | WEEKDAY OF EASTER |
ST MARY'S |
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| SUN | 19th MAY |
PENTECOST YEAR B
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8.30AM; 10.00AM; 6PM |
Sacrament of Reconciliation: On Saturday from 3.45pm to 4.30pm and at call.
PLEASE NOTE: ALL MASS INTENTIONS WILL BE
SAID PRIVATELY BY THE CONFRERES. THE
INTENTIONS REQUESTED ARE PUBLISHED BELOW.
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK:
All parishioners, Intentions of donors, Eunice Stulberg RIP, Jean Doyle RIP, Recently deceased, Margaret R (happy birthday)
MASS INTENTIONS SAID OVER LAST WEEK
Intentions of donors, Solbella’s father RIP, George Rice RIP, Anthony N (thanks for successful surgery), Terry Connor RIP (anniversary), Special intention—Monica G, Eunice Stulberg RIP, Hannah—exam success, Joan D (birthday wishes), Bernadette N (birthday wishes), Patsy F SI, Bridie Byrne RIP, Jean Doyle RIP
THOSE WHO HAVE DIED RECENTLY
George Rice RIP, Eunice Stulberg RIP
PLEASE REMEMBER THOSE WHO ARE SICK, THOSE WHO HAVE DIED RECENTLY AND THOSE WHOSE ANNIVERSARIES OCCUR AT THIS TIME.
| FOR THE SICK OF THE PARISH |
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Irene H, Angela W, Sofia W, Eva J, Justine S, Richard A, Anne McE, Bella D, Andrew J, Chris R, Malcolm P, Rosa S, Tony A, Mike C, Bernard A, Evonn I, James McG, Doris T, Bertha F, Paul McM, Evelyn A, David L, Ted B, Jim J, Hilary K, Mavis D, Fr Laurence M, John B, Joyce R, Cormac L, Monsignor Dick A, Fr Dunstan H, Rebecca P, Desmond H, Bernard F, David F, Maria H, Bridie G, Eunice S, Bob C, Baby Tereza, Joan L, Kay W, Archbishop Emeritus Patrick, Michael L, Elena V, Terry B, Josie S, Catherine McN, Rose S, Sara E, Joanna K, Margaret M, Eileen G, Phil F, Pat O'P, Irene McL, Evelyn W, Monica G |
| ANNIVERSARIES THAT OCCUR AT THIS TIME |
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Norman Russell RIP, Pamela McCole RIP, Terry Connor RIP Fr. William Burke CSsR, Fr. Douglas Bickle CSsR, Br. Thomas Robinson CSsR, Br. Ambrose (James) Waring CSsR |
FR TIM
THE NOVENA:
Once again, we have entered those NINE DAYS (NOVENA) between the Feasts of the Ascension and Pentecost, when we think of the apostles “together with several women, including Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers”, waiting “in continuous prayer” for the coming of the Holy Spirit. Our Redemptorist Provincial, Fr Richard Reid, has reminded us of what a special time this was for our founder, Saint Alphonsus. So, may I propose that during these days, ALL OF US simply say several times each day: “COME HOLY SPIRIT.” Jesus promised that the Spirit would lead us to the truth. Amidst so much duplicity and deceit, especially among those entrusted with leadership in our world, we need to know the truth. Accordingly, we recall how Jesus responded to Thomas’s confusion about what way he was to follow: “I am the WAY, the TRUTH and the LIFE.” The Spirit leads us to Jesus, makes Jesus present for us. You know that I repeatedly ask you to think about the significance of the laying on of hands in the sacraments: the symbol that points to the descent of the Spirit, filling us with the life (the new resurrected life) of Christ. In recent times I have been able to share with you some powerful personal experiences of the providence of God, of the Spirit moving among us, strengthening us and comforting us. Let us pray that we will all experience an outpouring of the Spirit in these days. We all need strengthening, we all need comforting, we all need the peace that only comes when Jesus is truly living in us.
THE PRAYER:
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth.
O God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations, Through Christ Our Lord. Amen.
THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION:
This leads me neatly to the preparation of our young people wishing to be Confirmed this year. I realise that in my efforts to reach out and support them that I have created some confusion with regard to the preparation programme. In the next few days we will have some definite dates for those who have not attended the sessions at St Julie’s. I also hope, during the coming weeks, to be able to check with each family personally and ensure that everything is now in order.
WORLD COMMUNICATIONS DAY:
There will be a retiring collection at each Mass today. Thank you for your generosity.
J&P YOUTH GROUP
The J&P Youth group will meet today at 4.30pm in the Fisher-More Hall.
YEAR OF PRAYER:
Join us in exploring a variety of modes of prayer—Monday 13 May the meeting will take place at 7.00pm at St Mary’s (not Bishop Eton as previously advertised). The topic will be: The Holy Spirit.
SCRIPTURE SESSIONS WITH FR TONY CASSIDY
PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF DAY. The Scripture Sessions will now take place every Tuesday, starting this week on 14 May at 7.00pm in the Fisher-More Hall
CTMH SOCIAL WALKING GROUP—CHESTER WALLS
Monday 13 May: Meet at Central Station outside Ethel Austin’s to catch the 10.30am train to Chester. Return—between 4.00 and 5.00pm. (Please note that walking the Walls involves several stone stairways which are very worn and uneven.) Please bring your travel pass, coffee money and a packed lunch. For more information please email or ring Ken or Jenny on 0151 722 5153.
ST MARY’S AND BISHOP ETON WOMEN’S GROUP
VISIT TO LLANGOLLEN FRIDAY 31 MAY
Transport will leave St Mary’s at 9.00am and Bishop Eton at 9.20am. The cost will be £15.00 for the Market visit and £10.00 for the trip on the barge. Please make payment to Fiona prior to the trip, which may be left in an addressed envelope at the Monastery or St Mary’s Presbytery.
ALSO...
Wednesday 5 June 12.30pm in the Fisher-More Hall we will hold our monthly meeting; please bring a packed lunch. Tea and coffee will be provided. We will be sharing our experiences of school life as students and teachers, all welcome.
Wednesday 3 July at 12.30pm in the Fisher-More Hall Mrs Joan Horley will speak about Japanese culture and there will be an opportunity to try your hand at origami. Bring a packed lunch; tea and coffee provided.
LIVESIMPLY IN BISHOP ETON AND ST MARY’S
Save the date: 2.00pm Saturday 8 June.
Our two parishes will celebrate achieving the CAFOD LiveSimply Award on the afternoon of Saturday 8 June.
We will meet in the peaceful grounds at Bishop Eton and, after reflection, will walk together - or travel by other means, as appropriate – to Woolton, where we will continue our celebration with a further short reflection and share a simple picnic in St Mary’s beautiful gardens.
ADORE ONLINE MINI RETREAT MORNING
18 May 10.00am -1.00pm: “Temples of the Holy Spirit, Surrendering to God’s Will”. Please register in advance at bit.ly/adoremay2024.
For further information please go to: www.altonrenewal.com.
ECUMENICAL CELEBRATION / TWO CATHEDRALS WALK
PENTECOST 2024 LIVERPOOL,
Sunday 19 May, 3.00pm-5.00pm.
This year Pentecost will mark 100 years of Liverpool Cathedral. The theme of the celebration is Building God's Church Together. Starting at Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral join us for a service with Monsignor John Devine OBE preaching before taking a pilgrimage walk down Hope Street to finish at Liverpool Cathedral for a final blessing. Then join us for a thanksgiving picnic at Liverpool Cathedral, bring you own picnic or dine in the Welsford Bistro.
LAY CHAPLAIN VACANCY
St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy, Whiston are looking to appoint a Lay Chaplain. Details can be found at www.pfcmat.org/Lay-Chaplain. Applications close on Wednesday 22 May at noon. Visits to the Academy are welcomed.
FAITH IN ACTION AWARD MODERATORS WANTED:
This Award has been part of our Archdiocese for 7 years, and is a chance for young people to be rewarded for the good work that they do in their local school and parish communities. We are looking for people to act as Moderators between 23 May-14 June.—no experience required. For more information please call 07144 740463.
THE BIG CHRISTIAN AID QUIZ
This is a family-friendly event which takes place on Friday 24 May starting at 7.30pm in Greenall’s Social Club, Alder Hey Road, St. Helens WA10 4DN. Tickets: £10 per person including Hot Pot Supper. To book please contact Janice Watkins on 01744 27425 or 07947 743219.
THE MARIAPOLIS
A Summer Gathering organised by Focolare for people of all backgrounds and ages, provides an opportunity to build a small, temporary society based on the life of the gospel, mutual respect and understanding. The programme will include moments of worship, reflection, workshops, games, outings and activities for all ages. Focolare is an international movement that seeks to bring about unity through putting the words of the Gospel into practice in daily life, drawing together people of all Christian traditions and many other religions. Further information, including a booking form can be obtained by visiting the website: https://www.focolare.org/gb/mariapolis-bookings-are-open-now/
Please feel free to contact , or phone Margaret Wilkerson on 07769 819565 for further information. Please see poster in the porch for more information.
SOUTH LIVERPOOL FOOD BANK
Nicky Simon, on behalf of South Liverpool Food Bank, sends his sincere thanks to the Parishioners of Bishop Eton and the SVP for the generous response in donating food and goods to those in need. “Your donation will make a big difference to local people in crisis.”
LIVESIMPLY IN BISHOP ETON AND ST MARY’S.
We aim to live more simply, sustainably and in solidarity with each other.
We aim to live simply, sustainably with creation and in solidarity with the poor. Each month we share ideas to encourage each other to actively adopt a LiveSimply lifestyle. If you have thoughts / ideas / activities that you would like to share, please contact .
DON’T FORGET!
Contactless Card Machine—you can always make your donations for weekly offerings, votives etc on our card machine in the porch.
USED SPECTACLES:
If you have old spectacles which you no longer need please drop them in to the sacristy after Mass.
GIFT AID
DID YOU KNOW? If you pay income tax, you can gift aid your donation. For every £1 donated, the parish can reclaim 25p! An easy to use form relating to the gift aid scheme is available via the parish office.
Thank you for your generosity and continued support!
DONATIONS FOR SOUTH LIVERPOOL FOOD BANK
Donations can be made at the Monastery Monday-Friday, 9.00am—4.00pm.
They particularly need tinned meat, fish, fruit juice, long-life milk, custard and rice pudding.
REDEMPTORIST COMMUNITY & VOCATIONS NEWS
Website: www.redemptorists.co.uk
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ADDITIONAL NEWS ITEMS
For the latest CTMH bulletin (7.05.2024 ) click here.
Items below ma y be updated over the weekend
Parish (last updated 9.5.2024)
Link to the latest Women's Group Newsletter added
Archdiocese (including Nugent) (last updated 10.5.2024)
Link to the Latest Edition of the Catholic Pictorial, Events at Irenaeus, St Philip Neri, the Cathedral and St Dominic Huyton added
National (last updated 10.4.2024)
Items deleted
Community (last updated 10.5.2023)
Whitechapel Centre Fundraisers added, plus regular events at Irenaeus added
Prayer and Spirituality (last updated 2.5.2024)
Events at Irenaeus and Adore online morning retreat added
General Interest (last updated 3.5.2024)
Addition of informarion on the DOJUSTICE campaign and a link to Bishop Sherringham's statement on the Criminal Justice Bill have been added
