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Liverpool Archdiocesan Mission Mass
at
Our Lady & All Saints Church, Parbold
You are cordially invited to celebrate Missionaries of Hope at the annual
Liverpool Archdiocesan Mission Mass, with Bishop Tom Neylon,
at 3:00pm, Sunday 28th September,
in our church.
Mass will be followed by refreshments and an opportunity to chat with members of Missio. There is plenty of parking onsite and for more information about the Mass please email: redbox@missio.org.uk
About Missio
Missio is the Pope’s Charity for World Missions.
In 2009, four Pontifical Mission Societies in England & Wales changed their name to ‘Missio’ and Missio continues their work:
The Pontifical Missionary Union (PMU)
The Association of the Propagation of the Faith (APF)
The Society of St Peter the Apostle (SPA)
Holy Childhood (Mission Together)
In England and Wales, Missio and the Mill Hill Missionaries (MHM) have worked together through the Red Box partnership since 1935.
They jointly make parish appeals for prayers, donations and support through regular giving.
The income from the Red Box is shared 60/40 between Missio and the Mill Hill Missionaries.
Missio’s share supports faith communities and the sharing of the Gospel message in dioceses where the Church is still young or poor overseas.
The Mill Hill Missionaries’ share goes towards the formation of young men studying to become Mill Hill Missionaries, and also to support the society’s missionary works in Asia and Africa.
Find out more about Missio, its history and work by clicking the button below.
Latest Edition of the Catholic Pic
September Edition – click on the picture below.
Douglas Valley
Outreach
DVO is a local charity based in Parbold, which provides a welcoming, befriending and practical support, including English language skills to asylum seekers and refugees living in the local areas of Skelmersdale and Wigan.
We have over 20 volunteers working with families supporting them as they settle into our community.
Supporting Asylum Seekers
and Refugees to volunteer and work
Only this week …..
…..through volunteers at The Ask Club, at the Ecumenical Centre, an Ethiopian refugee was successful in gaining employment. DVO provided him with a reconditioned bike, lights and a lock to enable him to get to work.
DVO Volunteers met with West Lancashire Council for Voluntary Services and interested service users. As a result 4 will start volunteering, one with computer experience is assisting in the translation and redesign of WLCVS leaflet and web page.
An Iranian refugee who DVO funded to have his qualifications translated through support from Family Forge has gained employment as an electrical engineer. Jalal spoke to us at our AGM in March.
If you are interested in volunteering or becoming a trustee please get in touch for an informal chat with Janet Decamp via the button above.
Lent
Parish Retreat
Ampleforth Abbey
When: Mon 23rd – Thurs 26th February 2026
Cost: £295 per person full board for 3 nights
Itinerary will include planned sessions lead by a monk, and activities throughout each day, including praying the Divine Office with the Monastic Community
For queries or to let us know your interest,
click on the button below.
Archdiocese of Liverpool Events
Parish
Social Events
Saturday 11th October
PARISH FAITH WALK
Back by popular demand!
A family friendly walk around our beautiful
surroundings, with reflections, prayers and faith-based activities, followed by pizza served in the Priory after the walk.
The walk will be about 3 miles and off road.
It will be hilly and could be muddy in parts.
Meet at 2:00pm, in the Church Carpark.
Please click the button below if you’d like to attend.
CONCERT
Songs of Love and Praise
– An Evening with
David Massam
Our Lady & All Saints Church
7:00pm Sunday 26th October.
David is a local singer who will lead us through songs from the musicals, hymns and contemporary pieces
aimed to stir reflection and thought.
Tickets are now on sale – £10 each and may be bought in advance by emailing: parbold@hotmail.com, phoning (01257) 463248 or via the ‘Get in touch’ button above.
Funds are towards Bebe’s Hive CIC and Our Lady and All Saints Church Building Fund.
For your Diary…
…later in the Year
Advent
Men’s Evening in the church, followed by refreshments in the Priory.
Saturday 18th April
Haydock Male Voice Choir, performing in Church.
Saturday 2nd May
Women’s afternoon in the church followed by refreshments in the Priory.
June
A Pilgrimage (day) to Holywell, North Wales
