23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Reflection

Dear Lord, thank you for the gift of Catholic education. Thank you for all those who have given their talents to educating our young people. Through the challenges they encounter each day, lead them to an ever deeper appreciation of the sacred duty to which you have called them. Thank you for all those who contribute to the efficient running of our Catholic education sector: chaplains, support staff, kitchen staff, maintenance staff, governors and trustees. We thank them for all their hard work and dedication. Thank you for all the leaders of Catholic education. May they be people of integrity so that they can be witnesses as well as teachers. We pray that the schools they lead will become places where our young people can experience your love in their lives. Thank you for our pupils and students. May your love strengthen and nurture them through the influence and example of those who care for them. We pray that through their time at school and university they will flourish and grow to discover who you have called them to be. We make this prayer through your Son, Jesus Christ, our teacher and our Lord.
Amen

Pray and Picnic in the Park 

This event, in support of Aid to the Church in Need, will be held on Sunday 15th September at St John’s gardens, William Brown Street, L1 1HF
It starts with Rosary at 1:30pm and Mass at 2pm celebrated by Bishop Tom Neylon followed by Liverpool Irish choir and dancers and Chinese dance display and workshop.
Entry is free but if you wish to reserve a place contact Rachel Buckley on 07496 443736 or email
Rachel.buckley@acnuk.org
Bring a picnic and something to sit on.

Open Evening at the Salesian Academy of Saint John Bosco 

The next Open Evening at The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco will include a welcome from our Headteacher, a tour of school and the chance to explore our excellent facilities, with exciting activities on offer across all departments. 
Come along for a full tour of school, find out about the new build, and take part in exciting activities on offer across all departments. Thursday, 19th September 2024, 4pm-7pm.
Click the link below to register.

Could you be a Deacon? Diaconate Information Evenings 

The Archbishop will be hosting two Diaconate Information Evenings during the next few months: Thursday 5th December at Bishop Eton in Liverpool and Thursday 23rd January at St John’s in Wigan. Each evening will begin at 7.30pm, with refreshments available from 7.00pm and will end by 9.00pm.

The evenings are open to anyone who would like to find out more about the diaconate, especially men who are wondering if they may be called to this ministry. Wives and supporting priests and deacons are also very welcome. For more information email Deacon Paul Rooney, p.rooney@rcaol.org.uk.