Four Parishes News

In addition to the general news below, each parish has it's own weekly updated news page: St Saviour's . Our Lady Star of the Sea . St Bernard's . St Mary of the Angels

last updated : 5/3/10

LPA LENTEN RETREAT

A day of recollection for Lent at Pantasaph Sun 21st March. Commening 10am & finish 4pm.
Father Peter will celebrate Holy Mass and as in previous years we will also walk the Way of the Cross. Tea & Coffee provided. Please bring a pack lunch. Transport provided pick up points at the Churches. Please sign the list at the back of church, if you are interested.

LPA Lent Events:

During Lent we have several Events to help us reflect on the meaning of this time.

Tues 9th March 7.30pm St Saviours
‘Walk with us’ A contemporary Stations of the Cross from CAFOD takes us on a prayerful journey of transformation in solidarity with people living in poverty in the global South through a mixture of stories, Scripture and prayer.
Friday, 12th March 7.30pm Our Lady’s,
Stations of the Cross led by SVP
Thurs 18th March 6pm St Saviours
Penance Service for Older Children & Young People
Fri 19th March 7.30pm St Saviours
The Pilgrim Troupe presents ‘Journeying to ‘Easter Readings’ , Drama, Music & Reflections.
Tues 23rd March 7.30pm St Saviours
Penance Service with Confession
Wed 24th March 7.30pm St Mary’s
Mass to mark 30th Anniversary of the Assassination of Archbishop Oscar Romero
Friday, 26th March 7.30pm Our Lady's.
Stations of the Cross led by SVP
Saturday 27th March at 11am St Saviours
SVP sponsored Mass of the Sick. All are welcome. If you require transport please ring the LPA Office & the SVP will arrange transport.
Mon 29th March 7.30pm Our Lady’s
Penance Service with Confession

Candidates for Reception and First Sacraments:

Please keep those across our LPA who are preparing for reception into the Church this Easter, and the Children preparing for their First Holy Communion this spring in your prayers during this time.

Diocese of Shrewsbury Chrism Mass

Towards the end of Holy Week each Diocese holds its ‘Chrism Mass’ when the Bishop blesses the ‘Holy Oils’ – The Oil of Baptism, the Oil of Chrism and the Oil the Sick that will be used in Service and Ministry to God’s people, and the Priests of that Diocese with the Bishop and Deacons reflect on the Call to Service. This year our Diocesan Chrism Mass with Bishop Brian and Bishop Mark will be at 7.00pm on Wednesday, 31st March at Sacred Heart in Moreton. It always hoped that Parishioners from each of our Parishes will attend. If you would like to come please get in touch with your Parish Clergy or call our LPA Office on: 347 9342, e-mail: parishesoff@rcchep.co.uk for details.

Altar Servers - Liverpool Cathedral:

As mentioned above, some of our Altar Servers have been invited to the Liverpool Archdiocesan Chrism Mass in the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King at 6.30pm on Wednesday 31st March. If any Altar Servers wish to take part, please contact Chris Duke or our LPA Office or-e-mail: parishesoff@rcchep.co.uk for details. Parental Consent Forms are essential and are available from the LPA Office; any Altar Server wishing to take part MUST have these forms filled in and signed.

CAFOD ‘Give it Up’ Lent 2010 Campaign:

To quote CAFOD’s words: “This year is the 50th anniversary of Lent Fast Day and we’re asking you to give it up! Most of us usually give up something for Lent like biscuits, wine, a big dinner on a Friday. This year why not create some amazing changes for people who live in the developing world by giving the money saved to CAFOD? The money you save by missing out on your favourite biscuits each day, for example, could go towards a bicycle to help a health volunteer take food to orphaned children.” We will not have a ‘Fast Day Collection’ as such, but this will be ‘spread’ across Lent. Boxes and Envelopes are still available, and as there is an opportunity to ‘Gift Aid’ these gifts. We have seen with the Haiti and Retired Priest’s Collections the difference Gift Aid can make, so do please help in this way if you are a UK Tax Payer.

SVP February Collection

thank you to all who gave so generously to this essential work in our town.

Cafod Social Afternoon

St Saviour’s Church Sunday 18 April 2-5pm. Irish music by Michael Coyne. Refreshments. Tickets £5 Donations for Auction, Tombola & Bottle Stall most welcome.

St Patrick's Night Celebration

This will take place at St Saviour's Parish Hall during the evening of Friday 12th March 2010. 7.30pm till late. Live music by Caubeen (Joe Connally) and Irish stew will be available. Bring your own liquid refreshments. Tickets £5 see Tony Hunt or Sandra or ring 347 342.All funds raised will be in support of our 'LPA Lourdes Youth Ministry.'

LPA September 2011 Trip to New York

This trip is in the very early stages of planning. At present we have an estimated price of £750.00 for direct return flights via Manchester and four nights accommodation at a hotel close to Times Square, Manhattan. The last trip (2006) proved to be a great success and this is
another opportunity for us to share Holy Mass in St Patrick's Cathedral and experience the sights and sounds of New York City. The final cost will not be known until flight details are released, about 10 months prior to our departure.
Please note that due to the way hotels operate in New York the cost for a single room can carry a significant increase, consider sharing if possible. In order to assess the interest and chase the best price possible, please let us know if you are interested in joining this trip. Speak to Deacon Tony or the Four parishes Office.