Reflection
Jesus’ last testament is that his followers be brought into a loving union with the Father that he shares. Jesus knows that the apostles will meet rejection, opposition and persecution, but in spite of this, he sends them into the world to be his witnesses. Father, we pray for unity and your grace to enable us however difficult it may be that we work for the unity that our Lord and Saviour wanted in his Church and in the world. We pray for the strength and courage to achieve this ‘Pearl of Great Price’.
World Communications Day
The Pope's message for World Communications Day follows the theme Artificial Intelligence and the Wisdom of the Heart: Towards a Fully Human Communication . See the full message online at the Bishops’ Conference website.
First Communions
At the two Masses this weekend, the following children will be making their First Communion: Alice Billows, Darren Crampton. Kourtney O’Brien, Lottie Fairchild, Timothy Ifionayi and Hollie Gerrard. Please pray for the children and their families.
Funerals
The Funeral Mass for Joe Kerwin will take place here in St James’ on Friday 17th May at 11.30am. Please remember Joe and his 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.
Two Cathedrals Celebration
This year Pentecost Sunday 19th May 2024 will mark 100 years of Liverpool Cathedral and the 2 Cathedral Pentecost Service will be a family friendly event of celebration. The event starts at 3pm at Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral where Monsignor John Devine OBE will be preaching. Then everyone will be taking a pilgrimage walk down Hope Street and will receive a final blessing at Liverpool Cathedral. It will be a family friendly event with live music and giant games.