Reflection
On this great feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ we renew our gratitude for this precious gift. In our celebrations of this Holy Sacrament we are the witnesses of the self-giving love of God revealed in the death and resurrection of Jesus. The presence of Christ within us is renewed and we become more deeply the members of the Body of Christ alive and at work in our world. Our Synod is just two weeks away now. Once again we ask for God to bless the work of the Synod. We are the Body of Christ. Through the work of the Synod may our Church reflect more faithfully the beauty and mercy of Christ in all that we do in His name.
We humbly thank you for the love you have revealed in the precious gift of the Body and Blood of your Son. May our Synod be an instrument in your hands. As you have fed us, so may we work to feed our hungry brothers and sisters. As you have blessed us so may you make us a blessing to the people you call us to serve. You have shown us your great mercy, help us to bring your forgiveness and love into the world today. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen
Fr Albert Shaw
Some of you may remember Fr Albert Shaw who served this parish alongside Canon Casey and Fr Peter Kelly from 1975 to 1979. Sadly he passed away, peacefully, in Southport hospital on 25th May, aged 91.
His funeral will take place at St Helen’s Church, Alexandra Road, Crosby on Tuesday 8th June at 12noon
Gap Year Opportunities
Our Salesian Retreat House in Bollington, Cheshire, is looking to recruit Gap Year students or school leavers for their Retreat Team next Academic year.
You would join a Team of young people and Salesians giving retreats to school groups. You would live in the house in Bollington and be trained for the job you will be asked to do. This would be a year of service and a wonderful opportunity. If anyone is interested please get in touch with Fr Brian or Fr Jim.