Reflection
If only the heart was right we could give so much more. But alas the heart is often empty. It is often cold and unwelcoming. It is often hard and unyielding. It is often weighed down with worry. It is often sad and lonely. It is often in darkness. It is often wounded. And it is sometimes broken. We have to heal the wounds of the heart in order to be able to love. Lord, touch our hearts and heal them, so that we may be able to bear the fruits of love. Amen.
Feast of the Ascension
Thursday of this week, 9th May, is Ascension Thursday and is a holyday of obligation. Masses that day will be at 10am and 7pm.
First Communions
Children from the Parish will be making their First Communion in the next two weekends: Saturday 11th at 6.30pm Mass; Sunday 12th at the 10.30am Mass; and Sunday 19th May at the 10.30am Mass. Please say a prayer for the First Communicants and their families.
Funerals
The Funeral Service for Philip Kelly will take place here in St James’ on Tuesday 7th May at 1.30pm. Please keep Philip and his family in your prayers.
The Funeral Mass for Pat Cumiskey will take place here in St James’ on Friday 10th May at 12.30pm. Please remember Pat and her family in your prayers.
Deanery Retreat Day
Dear parishioners/ friends, you are all warmly invited to a Deanery retreat day, Saturday 18th May, The Academy of St. John Bosco - formerly Savio High school, Netherton Way, L30. 9.30am-3.00pm. The theme for the day is ‘One Body in Christ: Unity and Diversity in the Family of Parishes’. The day will be led by Deacon Mike Bennett ( St James’s Bootle). Please bring a packed lunch. Hot and cold drinks available throughout the day. This is an excellent opportunity to come together as a Deanery to spend time together not only in prayer but also socially. I do hope you’ll make a special effort to come along. Contact Fr Ged Callacher to book a free place g.callacher@rcaol.org.uk / 0151 525 3483.