What’s On & Features
Solemn Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
9:00am – 9:00pm
Saturday 31st October and Sunday 1st November
During this time, the Church will remain open for visits to the Blessed Sacrament and private prayer.
Holy Mass
will be celebrated at
08:30am on Saturday 31st October prior to Solemn Exposition and at
10:30am on Sunday 1st November, as usual,
Saturday will conclude with a Holy Hour and Benediction at 8:00pm.
Sunday will conclude with Night Prayer at 8:30pm.
There is a list of hourly slots for ‘Watching’ at the back of church, where you can append your name,
or you can contact us by clicking the button below.
Veiling with the Virgin Mary
We’re now have a supply of Mantillas for sale at the back of church. Very competitively priced at £15.00, we have both black and white, hand made by the nuns at Tyburn Convent.
Inside the Tyburn gift box is information about why women veil, a mantilla with bag, a Saint Benedict Medal and leaflet.
To arrange a purchase click button below.
All proceeds go to Tyburn Convent nuns. Ask a priest to bless your Mantilla, so it becomes a sacramental!
Relic of Our Lady’s Veil at Chartres
The theology of the mantilla, or chapel veil, centres on the idea that what is sacred, is veiled, serving as a physical, outward sign of an internal spiritual reality.
Historically, this practice is rooted in 1 Corinthians 11:2-10, where Saint Paul instructs women to cover their heads in church to signify reverence, modesty and submission to God.
Key theological themes surrounding the mantilla:
Reverence to the Eucharist: the primary purpose is to show awe and respect for the real presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament;
The Woman as a sacred vessel: just as the chalice and tabernacle are veiled because they hold the Boy and Blood of Christ, a woman, as a bearer of life and image of the Church, wears a veil to signify her holiness and dignity;
The Church as the bride of Christ: the veil symbolises the Church’s submission to Christ, who is the head of the Church;
Imitation of the Virgin Mary: it serves as a sign of modesty and humility, modeling the virtues of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Early Notice of Christmas Services
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October 2026 Edition
Archdiocese of Liverpool Events
Our Lady of Parbold
Marian Banner
Curious about our banner displayed outside the Lady Chapel in our Church?
“Look carefully at the intricate detail and tiny stiches – a labour of love.”
Article written of personal recollections by a couple of parishioners, with thanks!
Please read on…..
In his New Year’s Day message on 1st January 1987, Pope John Paul II declared a Marian Year aimed at strengthening devotions to the mother of Christ. This would start on June 7th 1987 Pentecost Sunday and conclude on 15th August 1988.
This was only the second Marian Year in the Church’s history.
This would start on June 7th 1987 Pentecost Sunday and conclude on 15th August 1988. This was only the second Marian Year in the Church’s history.
As part of the celebrations in the Liverpool Archdiocese, Archbishop Derek Worlock asked each parish in the archdiocese dedicated to Our Lady to produce a banner, which would be blessed at a special celebration in the Cathedral.
Each such parish was given a nominated title of Our Lady and because Parbold was a Benedictine parish the Diocese thought it would be suitable for the parish to produce a banner dedicated to Our Lady of Buckfast, a Benedictine foundation.
The actual blank banner was given to the parish by the archdiocese and under the direction of Sister Agnes Bernadette SND, our parish sister, a group of ladies and young people from the parish began to design and produce the banner.
This took many hours spent mainly in the Notre Dame Convent in Parbold – designing, cutting sewing and embroidering both sides of the banner.
One side has the statue of Our Lady of Buckfast displayed and the other side the red rose of Lancashire with the image of Our Lady of Parbold in the rose.
If you are in Church, look carefully at the intricate detail and tiny stiches – a labour of love.
A few years ago the banner was altered and the title of Our Lady of Buckfast was removed and replaced by Parbold.
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
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
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’