- THE POPE'S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR FEBRUARY 2026:
For Children with Incurable Diseases:
Let us pray that children suffering from incurable diseases and their families receive the necessary medical care and support, never losing strength and hope.
Please also refer to the Events page and individual newsletter pages for more social activities in the area.
Please refer to St John Rigby's Newsletter for information regarding St Richard's One Hundred Years Celebration and
Important news regarding Sacred Heart Church, Hindsford
- St Joseph's Mother’s Prayer Meeting
The next meeting for Mother’s Prayers will be on Monday 9th February, at 10.30am, in St Joseph’s Presbytery. All Mothers and Grandmothers welcome. - The Annual World Day of Prayer - 6th March 2026
Two Services will held this year at Christ Church Pennington, 12.00pm and 7.00pm. It has been prepared by the Christian women of Nigeria. All are very welcome!
For those who enjoy singing, please come to a practice at Christ Church, Monday, 23rd February at 12.00pm or 7.00pm - Family Walk during Lent :
At the last Parish Council meeting of St Margaret Clitherow parish, it was discussed having a family walk during Lent. This will take place after the 11am Saturday morning mass at Holy Family Church and will be for about an hour. We would then have tea and coffee in the Parish Hall. Everybody is welcome. - Tyldesley and Astley Churches Together :
invites everyone to a prayer meeting on Thursday 12th February 7pm for 7.30pm in meeting room of St Stephen's Church. - Foundation Governors:
We are hoping to appoint new Foundation Governors to Sacred Heart Primary School at Hindsford and at Hindley Green. If you are interested in the management and care for the children in our primary schools this could be a great opportunity, as a practising Catholic, to contribute to the well being of our schools. In the first instance please contact Fr Carl if you have any questions or are interested. - Quiz Night at St. Richard’s Parish Club:
Everyone is invited to a quiz night on THURSDAY 26TH FEBRUARY. Doors open 7pm for 7:30pm start in support of Hannah who is running the London Marathon in support of Pancreatic Cancer UK. Tickets are £15 per team (maximum 6 per team) Over 18s only. Free cake for all team members! Please sign up in the club or at the back of church or contact Kate 07446159548 to register your team. Payment taken on the night. - The Sacrament of Confirmation
Any young person who is in year 8 or above, have made their First Holy Communion and would like to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation can register for Sacramental preparation at www.liverpoolcalled.co.uk/confirmation
The website for registration is open and will close on 13th February - CARLO ACUTIS
There are several opportunities to visit Our Lady and All Saints Church, Parbold which will be hosting a Saint Carlo Acutis Eucharistic Miracles Exhibition. For more details, please refer to https://www.liverpoolcatholic.org.uk/events or contact details: 01257 463248 Email:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Or via the Parish website: www.ourladysparbold.org.uk - Social Events Meeting – Sacred Heart Church, Hindley Green
A meeting will take place on Monday 2nd February at Sacred Heart (Parish Centre) at 7:00pm. All interested in helping are welcome. - Sacred Heart Primary School, Hindley Green, Play Group
Come along to our playgroup! Come with your little ones to play and chat. Enjoy a cup of tea, coffee or juice and a snack. Parents, grandparents, child minders and carers are all welcome. £1 donation suggested. - Catenian Bursary Fund
Lourdes Awards of £100—£200
If you are going to Lourdes to work as a helper, either on your own or with a HCPT or Diocesan Pilgrimage and are between 18 and 25 years old, then apply for financial help at: la.catenianbursary.com
Applications must be submitted at least 6 weeks prior to your pilgrimage departure date. - CATHOLIC PICTORIAL
The January edition of the Catholic Pic may be viewed here: https://issuu.com/catholic_pic/docs/catholic_pic_january_2026 - St John Rigby First Holy Communions 2026 –
First Communion preparation session will begin on Sunday 8th February at both St Richards and Sacred Heart (both in parish centres) We look forwards to greeting all those children registered and keep them in our prayers as they prepare to receive the Eucharist for the first time. - Civic Mass—Sunday 15th February
The Dean of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, Liverpool, Monsignor Anthony O’Brien, Has pleasure in inviting you to attend the Annual Civic Mass, celebrated by Archbishop John Sherrington. Light refreshments will be served in the Gibberd Room after Mass. If you are able to attend, please RSVP toThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. We look forward to welcoming you to the Civic Mass to celebrate all that is good in our City. - Can you help S.V.P.
To provide for those living on the streets by donating warm winter clothing, eg. socks, hats, gloves, jumpers etc. Donations will be passed on to the charity Barnabus. Also small (new books and toys) as Christmas presents for the children [aged 6 and below ] who come with struggling parents to the Food Bank Thank you for your help. - Pilgrimages (opens in new page)
- St Margaret Clitherow SVP - Click the link to find out more!
The weekly meeting of the older men in the parish for lunch and a chat will be at the Boundary Stone at 1.00pm on WednesdaysThe SVP may be able to assist you or someone you know who needs help. We could help by providing people in our parish with supermarket food vouchers, essential furniture and home items and energy top ups where these are needed. For more information contact our dedicated SVP number 07566725590 - Facebook
St John Rigby Parish now have a Facebook page with information and details of future events and things going on in the Parish. If you have anything you would like to be uploaded or photos from parish events, please just send them over to the Parish office. Check out – St John Rigby Parish on your Facebook page. - Food Bank:
Please give generously if you are able. Food donated at church is taken to support our local food bank.