What’s On

Wednesday 1 December Mass for the Annual Novena in honour of the Immaculate Conception offered for peace in the world 7.00 pm at St John the Evangelist, Fountains Road, Kirkdale, Liverpool L4 1QL. Celebrant: Archbishop Malcolm McMahon OP

Thursday 2 December Newman Association Talk: ‘Becoming Synodal: Implementing the Pastoral Plan.’ Speaker: Helen Jones, Pastoral Development Adviser, Liverpool Archdiocese. 7.30 pm at St Helen's Parish Centre, Alexandra Road, Crosby, L23 7TQ. Details: John Potts Tel: 07889 841096

Friday 3 December Friday lunchtime Mass 1.05 pm at Liverpool Parish Church of Our Lady and St Nicholas, Old Churchyard, Chapel Street, L2 8TZ.

Saturday 4 December Open meeting for anyone wishing to learn more about the Pastoral Plan 11.00 am to 12.30 pm at St Mary’s Church, Broadfield Drive, Leyland PR25 1PD

Sunday 5 December LGBTQ+ Mass 12.30 pm at All Saints, Oakfield, Anfield, Liverpool L4 2QG. All LGBTQ+ Catholics, their family and friends as well as all parishioners across the archdiocese are invited to the Mass which will be followed by a social gathering. Those wishing to attend should contact Canon Stephen Maloney (for catering purposes) Tel: 0151 287 8787 Email frsmaloney@aol.com

Tuesday 7 December Open meeting for anyone wishing to learn more about the Pastoral Plan 7.00 pm to 8.30 pm at Holy Rosary Church, Aintree, Liverpool L10 2LG

Thursday 9 December Open meeting for anyone wishing to learn more about the Pastoral Plan 7.00 pm to 8.30 pm on Zoom. Email communications@rcaol.org.uk for the link.

Friday 10 December Friday lunchtime Mass 1.05 pm at Liverpool Parish Church of Our Lady and St Nicholas, Old Churchyard, Chapel Street, L2 8TZ.

Saturday 11 December Prepare a way for the Lord A day of prayer for Advent led by Sr Moira Meeghan. 10.00 am to 4.00 pm at Irenaeus Centre, 32 Great Georges Road, Waterloo, Liverpool L22 1RD. Bookings: email jenny@irenaeus.co.uk

Sunday 12 December Liverpool Bach Collective Johann Sebastian Bach Cantata 626: ‘Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland.’ (‘Come now, O Saviour of the Gentiles, Child of the Virgin.’) 6.30 pm at Holy Family Church, Back O’ Th’ Town Lane, Ince Blundell L38 1JJ. Singers and Players directed by Philip Duffy. www.liverpoolbach.com Email: liverpoolbach@icloud.com

Monday 13 December Meet our Church leaders - young people’s meeting with regional Church leaders 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm in the Liverpool ONE Quaker Meeting House, 22 School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BT. Conversation, friendship and refreshments for young people between 18 and 35 with Merseyside’s Church leaders and other young Christians. Details: Elisabeth at the CTMR office Tel: 07394 075951 (WhatsApp is fine) Email: office@ctmr.org.uk Voice message Tel: 0151 709 0125.

Tuesday 14 December Time Out on Tuesdays 10.00 am to 4.00 pm at the Cenacle, Tithebarn Grove, Lance Lane, Liverpool L15 6TW. An opportunity for quiet time, away from the daily rush of life. Please wear a face covering indoors. Offering £10 per person (bring your own lunch). For further details contact: Sister Winifred. Tel: 0151 722 2271, Email: winniecenacle@mail.com

Wednesday 16 December Irenaeus Christmas Carol Service 7.00 pm to 8.30 pm online. For a link email jenny@irenaeus.co.uk

Friday 17 December Friday lunchtime Mass 1.05 pm at Liverpool Parish Church of Our Lady and St Nicholas, Old Churchyard, Chapel Street, L2 8TZ.

Monday 20 December Cursillo Christmas Ultreya 2.00 pm at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King. Carols and Mass celebrated by Archbishop Malcolm McMahon OP, followed by a social in the Gibberd Room. All welcome. For details visit: www.liverpool-cursillo.co.uk Tel: 07947 271037.

Website at www.liverpoolcatholic.org.uk

Advent and Christmas at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King:

Wednesday 1 December 7.00 pm Luke, an Advent Gospel - a series of talks ‘Luke, a Gospel of Inclusion’ with Sr Bridget Folkard SSMN Admission free.

Sunday 5 December 3.00 pm Evening Prayer with J S Bach’s cantata ‘Wachet auf’ (‘Sleepers Wake’)

Tuesday 7 December 7.00 pmCarols by Candlelight A festive concert of carols and choir performances in aid of the NSPCC. Tickets £9. Children under 16 free when accompanied by an adult. Available at www.bit.ly/CarolsByCandlelight71221

Wednesday 8 December 12.30 pm ‘Light up a Life’ Service led by Bishop Tom Williams Dedicate a light and receive a star at the service to write a personal message. The star will be placed on the tree in memory of your loved one and their name will be entered in a Book of Remembrance. Details Tel: 0151 261 2023.

7.00 pm Luke, an Advent Gospel - a series of talks. ‘Luke, a Gospel of Prayer’ with Canon Anthony O’Brien Admission free.

Sunday 12 December 3.00 pm Evening Prayer with Britten’s ‘Ceremony of Carols’

Wednesday 15 December 7.00 pm Luke, an Advent Gospel - a series of talks. ‘Luke, a Christmas Gospel’ with Archbishop Malcolm McMahon OP Admission free.

Sunday 19 December 5.00 pm Festival Carol Service A mix of seasonal music and readings and congregational carols.

Christmas Eve: Friday 24 December 3.00 pm First Vespers of Christmas and Blessing of the Crib 12.00 am Midnight Mass of Christmas Celebrant: Archbishop Malcolm McMahon OP Please be seated by 11.45 pm. Mass will begin at midnight.

Christmas Day: Saturday 25 December 9.00 am Mass (Cathedral) 10.00 am Family Mass (Crypt) 11.00 am Solemn Mass (Cathedral)

Feast of the Holy Family: Sunday 26 December 9.00 am Mass (Cathedral) 10.00 am Family Mass (Crypt) 11.00 am Solemn Mass (Cathedral) 7.00 pm Mass (Crypt)