Reflection
Again Advent, the time of grace, has arrived. We use this time to prepare for the coming of Christ. To prepare well, we need to think what we do when we prepare for the arrival of an expected guest. We first consider the person who is to come, their importance. The second thought is of the relationship in which we stand to them. Jesus, whom we expect, is the King of kings, the Lord of hosts, to whom all power in heaven and upon earth is given. Let us cleanse our hearts, especially in this holy season. Let us fill them with thoughts of love, so that we may say with David: “My heart is prepared!”.
The Pastoral Plan
On this 1st weekend of Advent, the beginning of a new Church year, we are delighted to be able to receive the pastoral plan. As the Archbishop has said: “This is to chart the way forward for the archdiocese in the years to come.” The Plan will be available online at the link below:
or you can arrange to purchase it from Pauline Books and Media, 84 Church Street, Liverpool at a cost of £2 per copy.
There is a summary document for you at Mass this weekend and a postcard for you to take home containing some of the key words from the plan and details of how to access the pastoral plan online.
To find out more, you are welcome to any of these open meetings:
Saturday 4th Dec 11.00am – 12.30pm in St Mary’s Church, Leyland
Tuesday 7th Dec 7.00pm – 8.30pm in Holy Rosary Church, Aintree
Thursday 9th Dec 7.00pm – 8.30pm (on Zoom).
For the Thursday meeting clink the link below:
JOIN THE ZOOM MEETING
Meeting ID: 864 2151 2557 Passcode: 132667
SVP Foodbank
In the lead up to Christmas, our SVP are asking for donations of dried food and toiletries etc for those who are struggling in our locality. If you could place your donations in the box at the back of Church, we would be very grateful.
Nugent Charity
Nugent has a number of festive initiatives including: Christmas cards; Light up a Life services at the Cathedral and at St Teresa’s Church Upholland; BTR Liverpool Santa Dash; Christmas Jumper day and Christmas Appeal.
For more details please visit:
CHRISTMAS WITH NUGENT
Funeral
The Funeral Service for William Vogel will take place here in St James’ on Friday 3rd December at 11.45am. Please remember William and his family in your prayers.