SCRIPTURE FOCUS.
What do we want to change in our life? Maybe Jesus can bring us salvation as he did to Zacchaeus.
DATE THIS WEEK’S SERVICES
Monday 4th November 10.00 am Mass – Marie & Gordon Counihan /
Intentions of Mary Dillon
Tuesday 5th November 9.30 am Mass – Parishioners
Wednesday 6th November 10.00 am Mass – Stan Hemingway
Thursday 7th November 10.00 am Mass – Stephen White
Friday 8th November
12 Noon Mass – Pious List
Saturday 9th November
11.15 – 11.45 am – Confessions
12 Noon Mass – Leonard Rudd
Rosary prayed after Mass.
MASS INTENTIONS FOR 2nd / 3rd NOVEMBER 2019
Saturday 5.15 pm – Pious List / Joseph & Elizabeth Reynolds & Mary Dean
Sunday 10.00 am – Pious List
RETIRING COLLECTIONS: This Sunday: S.V.P. Next Sunday: Buildings Fund
FEAST DAYS: Monday : St Charles Borromeo. Ordained priest in 1564 he later became Bishop. Twice
when famine struck Milan he was prominent in feeding the hungry and nursing
the plague-stricken.
Saturday : Dedication of the Lateran Basilica. Called the Mother and Head of all
Churches of the City of Rome and the world, it stands on the Celian Hill.
The feast is celebrated as a sign of unity and respect for the Holy See.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR:
THOSE SICK: Louis Marshall, Jacob McCann, Albie Brandwood, Sheila Bradshaw, Carl Zeigler,
Hannah McCann, Sharon Gilmour-Glover, Ceara Judge, Lorna Gibson, Bill Leary,
Doreen Woods, Tony Lawler, and a sick teenager.
LATELY DEAD: Heather Mann, Harry Shaw.
ANNIVERSARIES: Joseph Reynolds, Marie Counihan, Stan Hemingway, Dolly Wilson, David Leary.
NEXT SYNOD LISTENING MEETINGS “ALL CALLED AND GIFTED BY GOD” will be this Sunday 3rd November after 10am Mass in the “Room with a View” and Monday 4th November at 7pm in the Lisbonian Room. Please do try and attend one of the meetings. A box will be stationed at the back of the church for you to leave proposals.
THE ANNUAL MEMORIAL MASS will take place at 5.15pm next Saturday 9th November.
PARISH CHRISTMAS FAYRE will take place after Mass on Sunday 24th November. Donations may be left in the box provided at the back of church or handed in to the Parish Office. Toys, white elephant, fancy goods, jewellery, tombolas most welcome
BONFIRE NIGHT FIREWORKS St Edmund & St Thomas’s Primary School PTA are holding a firework display on Tuesday 5th November. Doors open 5.30pm, fireworks start at approximately
QUIZ NIGHT 7.30-8pm on Friday 15th November in the Lisbonian Room. £3 entrance. Come along and enjoy the evening.
LOVE TO SING DAY WORKSHOP Sunday 10th November after 10am Mass until 5pm. Bring your own lunch for a shared table. Vocal workshop and a chance to meet others who also love to sing.
BONFIRE NIGHT FIREWORKS St Edmund & St Thomas’s Primary School PTA are holding a firework display on Tuesday 5th November. Doors open 5.30pm, fireworks start at approximately
NOVEMBER PIOUS LISTS are available at the back of church. Those names you send in will be placed in the memorial cabinet in the front of the church. Masses during November will be offered for all those whose names you list. It is customary to send a donation with your Pious List.
ANNUAL RETREAT / HOLIDAY TO NODDFA, PENMAENMAWR. 26th- 29th March 2020. There are a number of places available. Application forms are available in the Parish Office. Cost £260 all inclusive. Deposit £25, payable to St Edmund of Canterbury in an envelope clearly marked
“Noddfa Deposit”.
WHY DO WE NEED MORE DEACONS? An evening led by the Archbishop for men interested in serving as deacons. Wives and deacons are welcome. Tuesday 19th November 7.30-9.30pm in Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Community Room, Stonebridge Lane L11 9AZ.
FAMILY GROUPS. Saturday 7th December Advent/Christmas arts & crafts with mulled wine and mince pies in Lisbonian Room.
ARCHDIOCESAN SYNOD TALKS. In view of the current phase of our Synod Journey, the next monthly talk at Liverpool Hope University Chapel at 7 for 7.30pm on Monday 11th November with optional night prayer at 9pm. The talk is entitled “Faith and Theology in Later Life” and will be given by Dr Ros Stuart-Buttle.
PRAYER AND REFLECTION ON THE SYNOD THEME “ALL CALLED AND GIFTED BY GOD” at St Philomena’s, Sparrow Hall Rd L9 6BU on Wednesday 6th November from 7.30-9pm.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY.
Saturday 9th November at 5.15pm – Annual Memorial Mass.
Friday 22nd November – Sunday 24th November – Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
Sunday 7th December – 1st Sunday of Advent – Mass for Healing at 4.30pm.
Sunday 15th December – Christmas Concerts at 2.30pm and 7.30pm.
Monday 16th December at 7pm – Service of Reconciliation at St Edmund’s.
Saturday and Sunday 21st and 22nd December – Blessing of the Child Jesus for the cribs.
SAFEGUARDING is everyone’s responsibility.
For safeguarding issues concerning children, young people or vulnerable adults within the parish of St Edmund’s ring 0151 928 3629 or email stedmund@rcaol.org.uk
However, if there is an immediate risk of significant harm, contact the Police (999) right away.
‘How do I become a Catholic?’
Listen, I am standing at the door knocking!
The parish of St Edmund’s can offer you a chance to meet like-minded people… to share conversation together, in a warm and friendly atmosphere…to provide a place where some of the questions that may puzzle you can be explored… to have time and space to discern if you are being called to a Catholic way of life.
For more information ring Fr John on 928 3629
A PRAYER FOR HEALING
God of endless love, ever caring, ever strong, always present, always just; you gave your only Son to save us by the blood of his cross. Gentle Jesus, shepherd of peace, join to your own suffering the pain of all who have been hurt in body, mind, and spirit by those who betrayed the trust placed in them.
Hear the cries of our brothers and sisters who have been gravely harmed and the cries of those who love them. Soothe their restless hearts with hope, steady their shaken spirits with faith. Grant them justice for their cause, enlightened by your truth.
Holy Spirit, comforter of hearts, heal your people’s wounds and transform brokenness into wholeness. Grant us the courage and wisdom, humility and grace to act with justice. Breathe wisdom into our prayers and labours. Grant that all harmed by abuse may find peace in justice. We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen.