What’s On

what’s on October

Sunday 2 October Rosary Sunday ‘Pause for Hope’ for all those affected in any way by cancer. 3.00 pm in the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King. A service led by Bishop Tom Williams, Auxiliary Bishop of Liverpool; Canon Crispin Pailing, Rector of Liverpool and Major David Taylor, Salvation Army. Speaker: Maria Breslin, Editor Liverpool Echo. Homily Canon Crispin Pailing. Music by SingMeMerseyside choir.

‘History of St Patrick’s.’ Archbishop Malcolm McMahon OP will visit St Patrick’s, Park Place, Liverpool, L8 5RA at 4.00 pm for the press launch of Michael O’Neill’s new ‘History of St Patrick’s, 18212021’. Over 7,000 people have been buried below and beside St Patrick’s since 1827 and are commemorated in the book. They will be remembered at Mass celebrated before the book launch. Refreshments will be served afterwards.

Wednesday 5 October ‘Do not be afraid’ A fresh look at the Book of Revelation led by Father Chris Thomas. 7.00 pm on zoom. Details: jenny@irenaeus.co.uk

Thursday 6 October Agape Mass 7.00 pm at the Irenaeus Centre, 32 Great Georges Road, Waterloo, Liverpool, L22 1RD.

Friday 7 October Cafod Harvest Fast Day

Saturday 8 October ‘Come and See’ Day 10.00 am to 4.00 pm at the Irenaeus Centre, 32 Great Georges Road, Waterloo, Liverpool, L22 1RD. Keynote Speaker Father Eamon Mulcahy. Bring a packed lunch – tea and coffee provided. Suggested donation £10. Details - email: jenny@irenaeus.co.uk

Sunday 9 October Day of Prayer for prisoners and their dependants Details from the Prison Advice and Care Trust (PACT). www.prisonadvice.org.uk Email: parish.action@prisonadvice.org.uk Tuesday 11 October Time out on Tuesday Enjoy some personal quiet time to deepen your relationship with God. 10.00 am at The Cenacle, Tithebarn Grove, Lance Lane; Liverpool, L15 6TW. Please bring your own lunch, tea/coffee are provided. Suggested offering for the day is £10.00. No booking required. For more information contact Sr Winnie Tel: 0151 722 2271 email: morleywinifred6@gmail.com

Film Night Belfast – a chance to discuss the challenges of the film Belfast. 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm at the Irenaeus Centre, 32 Great Georges Road, Waterloo, Liverpool, L22 1RD. Hot pot supper available at 6.00 pm. Details Tel: 0151 949 1199 email: jenny@ irenaeus.co.uk

Wednesday 12 October ‘Do not be afraid.’ A fresh look at the Book of Revelation led by Father Chris Thomas. 7.00 pm on zoom. Details - email: jenny@irenaeus.co.uk

Saturday 15 October Exploring Gospel Non-Violence A Pax Christi day of prayer, reflection and sharing, to explore how we might 'live in the Light of Christ's peace' in these troubled times. There will be information about developments in the Catholic understanding of nonviolence and justpeace. 9.45 am for 10.00 am at the Irenaeus Centre , 32 Great Georges Rd L22 1RD. Please bring your own lunch; tea and coffee are provided. Suggested offering £10 or £5 unwaged. Information and booking: Jan Harper Tel: 07591 082195. Email : janharper1@yahoo.co.uk

Wednesday 19 October ‘Do not be afraid.’ A fresh look at the Book of Revelation led by Father Chris Thomas. 7.00 pm on zoom. Details - email: jenny@irenaeus.co.uk

Thursday 20 October Newman Circle Talk ‘It’s God’s Will’. Speaker: Monsignor Peter Fleetwood. 7.30 pm at St Helen’s Parish Centre, Crosby, L23 7TQ. Tea and coffee will be available at the start of the meeting. Details from Secretary, John Potts Tel: 07889 841096. Saturday 22 October ‘Come apart and rest awhile’ Quiet Day 10.00 am at The Cenacle, Tithebarn Grove, Lance Lane; Liverpool, L15 6TW. Please bring your own lunch, tea/coffee are provided. Suggested offering for the day is £10.00. No booking required. For more information contact Sr Winnie Tel: 0151 722 2271 email: morleywinifred6@gmail.com

Sunday 23 October World Mission Day Liverpool Bach Collective. Johann Sebastian Bach Cantata 179 ‘Sieh zu, dass deine Gottesfurcht nicht Heuchelei sei’. (‘Take care that your fear of God is not hypocrisy.’) 6.30 pm at St Edmund of Canterbury, Oxford Road, Waterloo, L22 8QF. Singers and Players directed by Philip Duffy. www.liverpoolbach.com Email: liverpoolbach@icloud.com

Saturday 29 October Book launch of ‘Lights for the Path’ (Veritas, 2022) and public lecture ‘Credible Christian Communication Today’ by John Sullivan, Emeritus Professor of Christian Education, Liverpool Hope University and author of nine books and more than 100 articles and chapters in the field of religion and education. The book provides an introduction to the Catholic intellectual and spiritual tradition for teachers in Catholic schools and universities. Each chapter brings out how the life and work of key men and women across the centuries has continuing relevance for teachers in the 21st century, but also for all adult Christians who want to know more about their faith tradition. 2.00 pm at St John Stone church hall, Sandbrook Way, Woodvale, Aindsale, Southport PR8 3RN.

Website at www.liverpoolcatholic.org.uk

Sunday 30 October Newman Circle Celebration Lunch West Lancs Golf Club,Hall Road West, Blundellsands. L23 8SZ at 12.30 pm for 1.00 pm. Details from Secretary, John Potts Tel: 07889 841096.