Parish NEwsletter

Each week a Parish newsletter is written and distributed at Sunday Mass. 

Misplaced your copy or unable to attend this week? Look no further, the newletter is below!

PARISH PRIEST. Fr. Paschal Byrne. 644 7530. PARISH SISTER. Sr. Brigid Kelly 652 5655.

PARISH SAFEGUARDING OFFICERS

K. Woodward 343 9457. L. Davies 364 1935. Norrie Inglis 645 4809.

TODAY

is the 18th Sunday in ordinary time Year 1.

THE POPES INTENTIONS FOR AUGUST ARE,

for all those who work and live from the sea, among them sailors, fishermen and their families.

AUGUST

The month of August is dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

Please observe the following Legal Restrictions agreed by the Bishops and the Govenment:

• Wear a face mask – masks will be available, or if possible, bring your own.
• Sanitize your hands in the church porch.
• Make your way to the seats, which are not restricted.
• Stewards will direct you, spaced and in single file to receive Holy Communion and return to your place by the side aisles.
• Exit the church from the front door and to the right. Sanitize your hands if you wish.
• St. John’s Church is designated to seat 70 plus (where a household of adults and/or children count as one) If a greater number of people than this turn up – they will be encouraged to hear Mass from the church forecourt, weather permitting, or to attend evening Mass at Christ the King at 6pm. I hope it won’t come to this.
• We are most grateful to our parishioners who have been so faithful with their financial support during these weeks of lockdown we are not permitted to organise a collection so a basket will be available at the entrance to the Church to receive your offering or donation. Many thanks. Fr. Paschal.

R.I.P.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Jill Evans whose funeral will take place this Thursday 6th August. This will be a Requiem Mass at St. John’s Church at 10.30 am followed by cremation at Landican. After the Funeral you are all invited for refreshments at Brook House, Thornton Common Road. CH63 OLU. For catering purposes could you please let Pat Davies know if you wish to come, on 334 5709. Please keep Jill and her family in your prayers.

A VIRTUAL PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES.

The Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2020 will begin ‘on line’ from Thursday 30th July. A full programme will soon be available on the Pilgrimage web site with more detailed information including the joining instructions. Pilgrimage web site = https://shewsburylourdes.com

NOVENA

A monthly Novena to our Lady of Perpetual Succour is restarting this Tuesday 4th August at 7.00pm at St. John’s New Ferry.

TODAY:

STEWARDS : David Harries, Sue Meadows, Margaret Morris, Liz Elliot and Joan Turner.

READER: Val Chapman.

NEXT SUNDAY:

STEWARDS : Sue Davies, Kathy Small, Ged Small, Sophie Small and Sue Carr.

READER: Roger Davies

Volunteers are required to act as Stewards. If you are interested, please see Fr. Paschal or leave a note at the parish house.

50/50 DRAW.

The first draw will be this month the week starting 10th August, and there will be two prizes of £50 each. I will ask Fr. Paschal to give me two numbers, and the prize winners will be announced in the News Letter.

Those in the 50/50 who pay by cash or cheque are requested to contact me as your contributions may now have gone and I cannot put you in the draw. My telephone numbers are as follows; 07802353869 or 0151 334 9822. Peter Howard.

WIRRAL FOOD BANK.

The next collection will be sent to the food bank on the week commencing 10th August. Please note that donations can be brought and left in the porch at any time.

ST. LUKE’S S.V.P,

during the ‘lockdown’ we have been making personal telephone calls to people living alone and in addition, during the good weather have been able to make face to face calls carried out at a safe distance door to pavement/path. We provide a ‘listening ear’ and a friendly chat. If you have a relative, friend or neighbour who would like to be contacted in this way please leave their details at the Parish House.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY.

The smartest person we know is the one who asks our advice.