Reflection
Peter has been called a stumbling saint. He is a great consolation to us because courage fails us all. All of us are mere mortals who are inconstant in our beliefs. We must learn to forgive ourselves momentary weaknesses and failures. We need to surmount these things and see the world in less rigid terms. We must not judge ourselves, or others, by momentary inconsistencies but rather by commitment given over a long time. Jesus was well aware of Peter’s faults but he saw that, in spite of everything, his heart was sound. Which meant he had the ability to love and in the long run, love is what counts.
Lourdes Reunion Mass
St Mary's Church in St Helens will be holding a Lourdes Reunion Mass on Sunday 10th September. The Mass is open to everyone and all are welcome, but it is aimed at those who went to Lourdes this year. Please share the details with your congregation: It's on Sunday 10th September 2023 at St Mary’s Church, Lowe House, St Helens WA10 2BE at 5pm.
RCIA
All RCIA coordinators are invited to a meeting with the RCIA core group for training, updates and a general catch-up. Dates and locations:
18 September: 6.45pm - 8pm - St Joseph’s Church, Wrightington, WN6 9PA
25 September 6.45pm - 8pm - St Bede’s Guild Hall, Widnes, WA8 6EL
30 September 11am -12.30pm - Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral, L3 5TQ
Please email rcia@rcaol.org.uk to sign up for the event. We have 5 candidates for this year’s course. There is still time to join if you wish to. See Rita or Fr Duggan for details
Two new community members
Fr Provincial sent word today that two new brothers will join our community in the next few weeks. Bro David Maric from Croatia and Bro Solomon Tivlumum from Nigeria.