What’s On

Tuesday 2 November Requiem Mass for All Souls Day. 5.00 pm in the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King with the Cathedral Choir singing music from Faure’s Requiem. Those attending are welcome to bring photos of loved ones who they wish to pray for which can be placed on the sanctuary during Mass.

Wednesday 3 November 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: Cardinal Michael Fitzgerald MAfr

Diaconate information evening 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm (refreshments from 7.00 pm) at English Martyrs Parish Hall, School Lane, Litherland, Liverpool L21 7LX. As we prepare to receive our Synod Pastoral Plan, which will set out concrete actions to change our ways of working, so that our Church becomes more inclusive, more welcoming and more engaged with those on the margins, the ministry of deacons will continue to evolve alongside the presbyteral ministry in the service of the priesthood of all the baptised. If you would like to hear how this is working out and you feel this may be your calling too, please join Archbishop Malcolm and the diaconate team in an evening meeting for men who may be wondering if they are called to serve as deacons and what the formation involves. Wives and supporting priests or deacons are also welcome. If you are interested in the diaconate but unable to attend this evening, please email diaconate@rcaol.org.uk for more information.

Sunday 7 November Mass for all those who have died in the pandemic, and in thanks for the medical staff, care workers and family members who have accompanied and assisted them in the last moments of their lives 11.00 am in the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King. Celebrant: Archbishop Malcolm McMahon OP.

Newman Circle Celebration Lunch and Talk on the Second Anniversary of Canonisation of St John Henry Newman West Lancs Golf Club at 12.30 pm for 1.00 pm. Cost £20. Contact John Potts on 07889 841096

Tuesday 9 November 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

Conference on Food Insecurity and the launch of the ‘Good Food Plan’ for Merseyside 7.00 pm to 8.30 pm at the Metropolitan Cathedral. Keynote Speaker: Emma Revie, Chief Executive of the Trussell Trust. Tickets free through Eventbrite.

Mass for all our priests who have died since the beginning of the pandemic. 7.00 pm in the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King. Celebrant: Archbishop Malcolm McMahon OP.

Sunday 14 November Remembrance Sunday Solemn Mass 11.00 am in the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King.

Liverpool Bach Collective Johann Sebastian Bach Cantata 116: ‘Du Friedefürst, Herr Jesu Christ.’ (‘O Prince of Peace, Lord Jesus Christ.’) 6.30 pm at St David’s Church, Rocky Lane/Queen’s Drive, Childwall,

Liverpool L16 1JA. Singers and Players directed by Philip Duffy. www.liverpoolbach.com Email: liverpoolbach@icloud.com

Tuesday 16 November Metropolitan Cathedral Chapter Mass 12.15 pm in the Blessed sacrament Chapel of the Metropolitan Cathedral.

Thursday 18 November to Sunday 21 November Cursillo 3-day weekend A residential short course in Christianity at St Joseph’s Prayer Centre, Blundell Avenue, Freshfield, Formby, L37 1PH. For details visit: www.liverpool-cursillo.co.uk Tel: 07947 271037. All are welcome to attend the Celebration Closing Mass at 2.30 pm on Sunday 21 November.

Newman Circle Talk: ‘A Priest for the Vikings.’ Speaker: Monsignor Peter Fleetwood, Parish Priest of the Faroe Islands. 7.30 pm at St Helen's Parish Centre, Alexandra Road, Crosby, L23 7TQ. Details: John Potts Tel: 07889 841096

Sunday 21 November Feast of Christ the King – Patronal Feast of the Cathedral Solemn Mass 11.00 am in the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King. Celebrant: Archbishop Malcolm McMahon OP.

Wednesday 24 November 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: Father Sixtus Adejo CSSp Thursday 25 November Classical Guitar Concert by John O’Connell 12.00 noon – 1.00 pm in the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King. Admission free.

Saturday 27 November Quiet Day 10.30 am to 4.00 pm at the Cenacle, Tithebarn Grove, Lance Lane, Liverpool L15 6TW. Time to be quiet, reflect and pray. Tea and Coffee provided (bring your own lunch). No booking required. Please wear a face covering indoors. For further details contact: Sister Winifred. Tel: 0151 722 2271, Email: winniecenacle@mail.com

Sunday 28 November First Sunday of Advent Launch of Archdiocesan Pastoral Plan Solemn Mass for the First Sunday of Advent 11.00 am in the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King. Celebrant: Archbishop Malcolm McMahon OP.