- THE POPE’S INTENTION FOR AUGUST:
For evangelisation in the city.
Let us pray that in large cities often marked by anonymity and loneliness we find new ways to proclaim the Gospel, discovering creative paths to build community.
Please also refer to the Events page and individual newsletter pages for more
- Guild of St Stephen Pilgrimage to Lourdes
The Liverpool Archdiocesan Council of the Guild of St Stephen, will be doing their annual pilgrimage to Lourdes in October. It is open to everybody—prices start at £650 per person, and £750 for solo travellers. For more information, contact Rose Curry on 07932 729896 - Assisted Suicide—Contact your MP
A Private Members Bill has been reintroduced to parliament seeking to legalise assisted suicide— the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. There will be a crucial vote on Friday 11th September. Please contact your MP to make your voice heard to oppose this Bill. - Sleeping Bag Appeal
With your help the parish SVP helps Barnabus, a charity that helps homeless people. We are asking for your help again in buying sleeping bags. Winter is around the corner and people will be in need. Whether they are new or unused Barnabus will give them out to our homeless community. Decathlon sells sleeping bags for around £10. If they are unused could you ensure they are rolled up to aid pick up and delivery. Thank you for your help and assistance. - Pilgrimage Mass in Honour of Blessed Dominic Barberi
Monday 31 August 12:00pm at St Anne & Blessed Dominic Church, Sutton, Bishop Tom Neylon will celebrate this annual Pilgrimage Mass in honour of Blessed Dominic Barberi. All are welcome to attend. - Evening Prayer with the Apostolic Nuncio
Sunday 13 September at 3pm All are invited to assemble as our archdiocesan family at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King on Sunday 13 September at 3pm for the culmination of the Apostolic Nuncio’s visit to the archdiocese. This date coincides with the 175th anniversary of the establishment of the Metropolitan Chapter of Liverpool.
The celebration with take the form of Evening Prayer sung in the Cathedral. There will be a drinks reception following in the Cathedral crypt. The Apostolic Nuncio will also celebrate the Solemn Mass at 11am in the Cathedral on that date. - Mama And Me is Coming to Boothstown
We're delighted to be launching a brand new Mama And Me Mindful Babywearing Dance class at Holy Family Community Hall this September. Please refer to the St Margaret Clitherow Newsletter for further details. - Children's Liturgy
The various Children's Liturgy groups are now on their Summer Break. They will restart in September.
If anyone would like to volunteer to help run the sessions on a rota basis, please speak to one of the Children's liturgy leaders. Wishing everyone a wonderful summer break! - Baby & Toddler Group -
Holy Family Baby & Toddler are now having their Summer break and will be back on Wednesday 9th September. - Summer Mass Schedule – Sacred Heart Church – Hindley Green
As usual during the summer months and as people take holidays and are away from church, numbers at Mass at weekends are fewer. Therefore, from SUNDAY 12th July to the beginning of September the 11:00am Mass will be cancelled. The 5:00pm Mass on Saturday evenings will take place as normal. Thank you for your understanding. - Afternoon Tea Dance - Saturday 15th August
We wish to invite you, Seniors in our parish (St Margaret Clitherow), to an afternoon ‘Get Together’ on Saturday 15th August at St Ambrose Barlow Church Hall. We will commence with Mass at 2pm in church, followed by entertainment from our renowned singer Stephen Green. Later we will serve sandwiches and cakes and a glass of wine or two. We can cater for a maximum of 90 persons. We ask that any seniors who wish to attend contact either Steve Cooper 07952 152371 or Bernie McDonald 0161 799 1703 as soon as possible no matter which Mass you attend in the parish. Please note we need to be advised of special dietary requirements. We look forward to your company. If there are any volunteers willing to help on the day please contact us. - Confession and Exposition this week
Confession and Exposition at St Richards is cancelled this week. - The Pilgrimage Mass to the Holy Hand of St Edmund Arrowsmith
Sunday 30th August at 3pm The Principal Celebrant will be Fr. John Hogan of the Diocese of Meath, Ireland.
He is the author of the most recent CTS booklet on the life of St Edmund Arrowsmith. All are welcome!
If you would like to volunteer, there will be a meeting at the Canon’s Hall after 11am Mass on the 2nd August - The Trippers
In 2025 a group of elderly parishioners launched a new group for social trips - a chance to meet and chat with new and old friends. We use the Mini-bus belonging to the charity at St Ambrose-Barlow House. Our Summer Trips have started again. Our next two trips have 2 buses (driven by Andy Scott and Father Francis. Cost per person £12.50 and payment is required on booking. We try to keep the price to £12.50 (i.e. £100 for Charity).
Next Trips, Tues - 1st September to Nantwich Market Town, 8 seats available.
Mon - 16th November to Oswaldtwistle Mill - 8 seats available.
Departures from St Ambrose 9:30-10am and we aim to be back for Tea-Time(ish). If you want to book a place
please see Chris Bousfield after 11am Mass at St Ambrose in Hall after Mass or ring 07414 615398
- 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 yo 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.