Responsible Giving

Following Fr Chris’ homilies last weekend about the generosity of our support for the parish, this weekend John O’Brien, a member of our Finance Committee, will outline the weekly gap between income and expenditure in the parish accounts for 2016 and will invite each of us to think about how much we are contributing to the costs of maintaining our beautiful church and of funding the many activities that take place in our community.

Please take away the leaflet and give some thought, in the light of your personal circumstances, to how much you are giving and the way you are giving it. Next week we will all be invited to fill in a pledge card: this will help each of us to arrive at a responsible decision about our contribution, enable our parish to plan more effectively and at the same time update our parish records.

Reflection on the Care of the Sick and Dying

The morning for Eucharistic Ministers, Bereavement Teams and Funeral Ministers in our Pastoral Area, will now take place on Saturday 11th March, 10.00am-1.00pm, in the extended and refurbished Russell Room at St Philomena’s Church, Sparrow Hall Road, L9 6BU.

It will be led by Mgr Peter Fleetwood and Fr Steve Cooper from the Chaplaincy Team at Aintree University Hospital and will include information about how the Catholic community supports the sick and the dying and their families at home and in our local hospitals. The morning will end with the celebration of Mass and those who attend will receive a booklet of prayers and resources for use with the sick and the dying.

PARISH LOTTERY WINNING NUMBERS for draw on 8th February 2017

1; 2; 5; 25

NO WINNER of the Jackpot of £1090 (subject to re scrutiny) Estimated Jackpot for the next draw on 15th February 2017 is £1323

Two consolation prizes of £25 each:

517523; 517513

Many thanks to all who support our Parish Lottery and to the Team who run it for us. Your support is really appreciated!

“Don’t forget to buy your ticket! You’ve got to be it to win it!!”

Liverpool Archdiocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage “A Place for All” Our Aim is Simple… We will do all we can to make it possible. Each year our dedicated team of healthcare professionals and Hospitalité team of volunteers help people to realise their hope of time spent at Our Lady’s Shrine. Whatever your needs, our expert team will do all they can to try and ensure that no physical, mental, personal or social needs hold anyone back from this life changing experience.

Friday 21 – 28 July 2017 tel: 07484911623 web; http://www.liverpool-lourdes.org.uk Pick up a leaflet at the back of church for more details.