Reflection
God’s inspiration is at work in everyone. However, there are people in whom divine inspiration seems to have no effect; people who commit crimes cold-bloodedly and who never rejoice at the sight of the true and the beautiful. Even though they may seem to prosper, their punishment is assured even in this world. The anxieties and fears that assail them make their prosperity a bitterness to them. As for the just, even though their passage through life is often dogged by misfortune, the inward satisfaction of obeying divine inspiration gives them great strength and is sufficient reward for them.
First Communion
Our First Communion programme for children in Year 5, will begin again this month. The preparation is done in All Saints school. If your child is not in our school and you live in the Parish, and want them to make their First Communion, then please get in touch with either Fr Brian or Rita Shannon. Arrangement will be made for them to do their preparation in the Parish.
Pause for Hope — 22nd September
The Metropolitan Cathedral will host a special Pause for Hope service on Sunday 22 September at 3pm, dedicated to supporting those affected by cancer. The event is open to all, with no tickets required. Catherine Jones, Chair of North West Cancer Research, will be the main speaker, and music will be provided by Billy Hui and Singme Merseyside. The service will be led by Rev Canon Bill Addy, Rev David Goodwin, and Bishop Tom Williams. This ecumenical and reflective gathering includes hymns, prayers, and the lighting of candles to remember loved ones lost to cancer and to pray for a future free from the disease.
Second Collection
Apparently, last Sunday was “Evangelii Gaudium“ Sunday, (formerly known as Home Mission Sunday) and we should have had a Second Collection for the work of the Bishops’ Conference. It means we will have to have the collection this week. Sorry for the short notice.