What’s On & Features
Afternoon of Recollection
for Women
2:00pm Saturday 2nd May 2026
Starts at 2:00pm in church with Adoration, then two talks by Father O’Shea and concludes with Benediction.
Afterwards in The
Priory for tea, coffee and home made cakes.
All ages welcome!
Deanery Novena and Consecration to the
Sacred Heart of Jesus
Wednesday 3rd – Friday 12th June 2026
A Novena of Holy Hours culminating in the consecration of the West Lancashire Deanery to the Sacred Heart of Jesus will take place at the beginning of June.
There will be a daily Holy Hour at one of nine churches in the Deanery,
with Holy Mass and the Act of Consecration celebrated by Bishop Neylon at Our Lady and All Saints Church at 7:00pm on Friday 12th June.
Details of Churches to follow……
This famous image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus was painted by Pompeo Batoni (1708-1787). It was inspired by the apparition of Jesus, under the title of the Sacred Heart, to St Margaret Mary Alacoque (1647-1690).
The saint describes His Sacred Heart with the following words:
“The Divine Heart was presented to me in a throne of flames, more resplendent than a sun, transparent as crystal, with this adorable wound. And it was surrounded with a crown of thorns, signifying the punctures made in it by our sins, and a cross above signifying that from the first instant of His Incarnation, […] the cross was implanted into it […].”
Catholic Pic
April 2026 Edition
Archdiocese of Liverpool Events
An Evening Talk
by Mary Hardiman
‘Walking with Jesus’
7:00pm Wednesday 20th May 2026
Do come along at 7:00pm on Wednesday 20th May, to hear Mary Hardiman present her talk entitled ‘Walking with Jesus’.
A captivating and thought-provoking speaker, Mary will be presenting her thoughts on the gospel story of The Road to Emmaus.
She will be asking searching questions and helping us see its relevance in our faith journey.
Her ability to inspire people about the love of God for each one of us knows no bounds. She has written many articles and is the author of a book called “My Name is Beloved” in which she brings to life an assortment of gospel stories.
A former school teacher, Mary is now a counsellor working in North West prisons with men and women who have suffered trauma. She also does voluntary work for a charity that supports inmates on Death Row in the United States.
This event will take place at Our Lady and All Saints school in an informal, café style setting with refreshments and a community feel.
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
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Adult Faith Formation:
‘The Creed in Slow Motion’
7:30pm -9:00pm, Wednesdays,
22nd April – 15th July
in Saint John the Evangelist Parish Hall
Sessions are open to all, whether you are new to the faith or cradle Catholic.
We shall discuss the meaning of the Creed and how we can respond to it.
Although it is sequential don’t worry if you cannot attend every week.
Adult Faith Formation:
Bible Study: The Chosen
Back after a break!
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
Ampleforth Abbey bring the prayerful, peaceful atmosphere of the abbey into daily life, wherever you happen to be, with their Home Retreats.
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’