What’s On & Features

Coming soon!
Crafting the Word of the Lord
at
Our Lady and All Saints Church

A unique handcrafted exhibition of biblical stories will be held in our church, starting Monday 7th until Friday 11th September.

Entrance is free but donations welcomed.

“A unique, visual and tactile presentation of biblical stories” created by Francesca Vause.

Francesca has previously held this exhibition in other parishes in the Archdiocese and we are pleased to welcome her to Our Lady and All Saints!

Thank you Students from
West Lancashire
Community High School

Thank you to the students from West Lancashire Community High School, who have worked for an afternoon every week since September,
in our church and grounds .

Assisted by school staff, members of the grounds team and parish staff, the sessions have been varied and full of fun!
Thank you students for your service!

West Lancashire Community High School in Skelmersdale is an establishment for students aged 11-19 with a range of learning difficulties. The visits have formed part of their work experience, helping them to develop skills for the workplace. 

To find out more, click on the link:

West Lancashire Community High School

Message from the school staff, “The students have enjoyed working at the church and would love to welcome anyone from the parish to visit our community cafe The Hub, on Sandy Lane Precinct, Skelmersdale”

The Hub is located opposite the Co-op, postcode WN8 8LQ. The cafe is entirely operated by Key Stage 5 students, helping prepare them for life outside the classroom.

Click on image to view.

Magnifica humanitas:
On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of  Artificial Intelligence

Much has been written and debated about Pope Leo’s first encyclical Magnifica humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of  Artificial Intelligence, which addresses one of the principal challenges of the contemporary age: artificial intelligence.
Pope Leo’s first encyclical has given us much to think about. But what does it all mean?
Liverpool Archdiocese has some resources breaking down the Pope’s message, and what it means for us:
Magnifica Humanitas: A Reflection by Mgr Peter Fleetwood
Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical broken down  (includes a video and some useful graphics from the Vatican)
The Catholic Truth Society have shared explainers from Sr Carino and Prof. Jacob Phillips, as well as a video of their roundtable discussion about the encyclical.
CAFOD has given a quick primer  on what Magnifica Humanitas is about and what it means for the Catholic community.
If you want to delve in deeper, Ascension Press has written a comprehensive overview of the key points and themes of Magnifica Humanitas. 

In his book, ‘Hail Holy Queen’, Scott Hahn, a former Baptist minister, now a Catholic explains the solid scriptural roots of the title of ‘The Queen Mother’, assigned to Our Lady. 
He also talks about Mary, the ‘New Ark of the Covenant’.  If you would like us to order you a copy of the book, just pop £10 in an envelope, together with your name and telephone number and hand it in asap. Thanks. 

Flame 2027

The archdiocese is organising a trip to FLAME – the largest Catholic youth event in the country where 10,000 young people gather together at Wembley Arena to listen to speakers, pray and praise.

It is open to young people in Year 9 and above. If you’re interested in bringing a group of young people, please contact Sarah McGeehan on s.mcgeehan@rcaol.org.uk or 07415099048.

Please note: young people must be accompanied by a teacher, youth leader or chaplain.

For more information: https://cymfed.org.uk/flame/

Pilgrimage for Young Adults Assisi
29th November – 2nd December 2026

You will spend time in the hometown of Saint Francis of Assisi and resting place of Saint Carlo Acutis.

The first 15 from the Archdiocese of Liverpool to book will pay only £799.
Interested?
Click on brochure to view.

For further enquiries, please contact Moses at m.mui@rcaol.org.uk

Catholic Pic
July 2026 Edition

Archdiocese of Liverpool Events

Ampleforth Abbey
Parish Retreat 2027

Monday 22nd – Thursday 25th February 2027       

Cost approximately £330 en-suite, full board.

Please sign up on the list at the back of church.
A £25 deposit, which will secure your place, can be posted through the Priory letter box or placed in an envelope in the offertory basket.

The retreat will be lead by Fr Bede, a member of the Monastic Community at Ampleforth Abbey.
Take a look at some photos of last year’s retreat on our gallery page!

Adult Faith Formation:
Bible Study: The Chosen

Saint John the Evangelist, Burscough
Sessions start at 11:45am and although the sessions are sequential, don’t worry if you can’t attend every week.

Adult Faith Formation:
Ampleforth Abbey

Offering spiritual and sometimes challenging reflections, Home Retreats are released on Saturdays at 11.00am and last between 10 and 30 minutes.
An example can be found by clicking this link:
Fr Abbot Robert ‘A LIFE WORTH FIGHTING FOR’

You can watch them on Youtube:
‘Ampleforth Abbey Liturgy’
www.youtube.com/@ampleforthabbeyliturgy4569
or
you can listen to them on their podcast
‘Ampleforth Abbey Podcast’

A Mother’s Warmth:
Icon Exhibition at the Metropolitan Cathedral

30th June – 30th August

The cathedral will be hosting A Mother’s Warmth,
an exhibition by Bulgarian artist and iconographer Dian Kostov.
Admission free.
If you are interested in going with others from the parish, please put your name on the list at the back of church or email the office: parbold@hotmail.com