Reflection
Jesus warned those who would lead the little ones astray, but he blessed those who care for them. One of the most touching things about children is their openness. But this same openness leaves them extremely vulnerable. They may not say much but they feel everything. They are like crocuses which appear in the open in February—frail, delicate, beautiful creatures—innocents abroad in an unpredictable climate. If they are embraced by the sun, they will bloom to their full potential. But if they are assailed by hail, they will die a premature death. Love is to a child what sunshine is to a flower.
Youth Active Summer Trips 2021
A big thank you to the Youth Active team for organising a week of trips for the young people of our parish in August. The week commenced with a day in Croxteth Park, playing games, visiting the farm and being together. Great fun was had by all. One of the trips featured a day at the seaside and a visit to New Brighton. The group really enjoyed the time on the beach, making sandcastles, and digging moats to be filled by water that was gone in a second.
Click the link below for the full report and plenty of photos!
Brownies are back
Our Brownies have returned. Here are some who have recently made their promise. If you would like your daughter to join the Brownies, contact Sue McCormick. There are still a few places available.
First Communions
The First Communion Programme for children in Year 5 is about to begin. The lessons for the children involved will be during class time in All Saints and will not take place during after school sessions as we have done in the past.
If you have a child in Year 5, who does not attend All Saints school, and you want them to make their First Communion next year, please contact Fr Brian at St James’ for an application form. Please note: this only applies to families living in St James’ Parish.
The Little Church
As the numbers at Sunday Mass are increasing, we felt it was time to bring back the Little Church for the children. So starting on Sunday 3rd October, we will re-introduce the Little Church for the children during the readings and homily at Mass.
Funerals
The Funeral Service for Andy Stenson will take place here in St James’ on Tuesday 28th September at 11.45 am. Please remember Andy and his family in your prayers.
Cafod’s Harvest Fast Day
As we enter the last week of the Season of Creation, we are invited to give thanks to God for the gift of creation and the fruits of the earth which sustain us. Many churches and schools do this through Harvest Festivals – bringing the fruits of the earth and the work of human hands and sharing these offerings with those in need.
In the UK, for the last sixty years, the Catholic Church has marked harvest time by observing CAFOD’s Harvest Fast Day on the first Friday in October. So, this coming Friday, 1 October, we are invited to give thanks by going without a meal or some form of amusement and giving what we save in this way to CAFOD. CAFOD uses our offerings to help those across the world who don’t have access to the fruits of the earth because of extreme poverty, food shortages, conflicts and natural disasters.
To contribute to CAFOD’s FAMILY FAST COLLECTION, please take an envelope from the back of Church and bring it back next Sunday. (Or some time soon!)