- THE POPE'S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR NOVEMBER 2025:
For the prevention of suicide:
Let us pray that those who are tempted to commit suicide might find the support, care and love they need in their community, and be open to the beauty of life.
Please also refer to the Events page and individual newsletter pages for more social activities in the area.
- The Sacrament of Reconciliation (St Edmund Arrowsmith)
There will be an opportunity to celebrate this beautiful sacrament on Saturday 14th December. It will begin at 10.00am and conclude at 11.45am. Exposition will take place while the sacrament is being celebrated followed by Mass at midday. This Advent, please come and celebrate this powerful sacrament before our celebration of Christmas. - Archbishop Malcolm McMahon
Archbishop Malcolm will celebrate his Silver Jubilee of Episcopal Ordination in the coming weeks. He will celebrate Holy Mass at 12.00noon on Saturday 6th December at the Metropolitan Cathedral - all are welcome. - The Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral Choir Presents A Celebration of Christmas – Saturday 13 December
A Celebration of Christmas returns this year on Saturday 13 December with a night of musical cheer, guaranteed to get you into the festive spirit. Join the Metropolitan Cathedral Choir and some very special guests for what promises to be a magical event for all the family. Sing along to classic carols, enjoy traditional readings and celebrate Christmas in the glorious surroundings of the Metropolitan Cathedral. Tickets: £10 each/ £18 family, available from www.ticketsource.co.uk/metcathedral - Legion of Mary – Reunion
Legion of Mary members and praying members are invited to a reunion at St Patricks Social Centre Newton-Le-Willows on the 8th December. Rosary at 6:45pm with Mass at 7:15pm followed by refreshments. Bring a friend! If transport is needed, please contact Susan Mines (0795288440) Cost for the evening is £6:00 - Anniversary 27th November
Please remember in your prayers Fr Arthur Mulcahy who died in 2008 (late Parish Priest of St Ambrose Barlow Parish). - Upcoming social events in St Margaret Clitherow Parish
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Wed 26th November - venue St Ambrose Barlow Church Hall immediately after the 7.00pm Mass, which will be celebrated at St Ambrose Barlow Church this week.. The main agenda item will be adult religious formation and discussions will be about the sorts of things that parishioners would be interested in. Fr Francis is open to people's suggestions and ideas. - PARISH CHRISTMAS FAIRS - See Events for news of these and other future events.
- Can you help?
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. Thank you for your help. - First Holy Communion (St Margaret Clitherow)
We will shortly be starting the First Holy Communion sacramental programme. Application forms can be found at the back of both churches for Children in Year 4 and above who don't attend one of our three primary schools and returned to church office - Sacrament of Confirmation :
Dates have now been arranged for the preparation meetings for the Sacrament of Confirmation for all who have registered, meetings will be held at St Ambrose church Thursday 13th November 6pm-7pm / Thursday 20th November 6pm -7pm / Thursday 27th November 6pm -7pm
- Pilgrimages
- SVP
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 -
Sacred Heart Church – Hindsford
Parishioners may be aware that after 20 years of being empty, we are now in discussion with the Diocese and The Charity Commission on hopefully being able to sell the site at Sacred Heart Church (Hindsford). This work is complicated and takes time, however, more recently rumours are circulating about the site having already been sold, these rumours are unhelpful and are untrue. As soon as we are able, we will provide information to our parishioners and all involved of any changes that affect the site, in the meantime please don’t listen to gossip that can caus - 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.