What’s On & Features
Rosary Procession
Feast of
Our Lady of the Rosary
Wednesday 7th October
This is for both school children and parishioners.
All welcome to join us!
In case of inclement weather, the procession will take place inside church.
“The Return of the Prodigal Son, through the
Eyes of Rembrandt”
Saturday 10th October
Join us at 3:00pm on Saturday 10th October,
when this well-known painting by Rembrandt,
“The Return of the Prodigal Son” will be the focus of Mary’s Talk.
This event will take place in Our Lady and All Saints School, Brandreth Drive, Parbold. WN8 7HD, in an informal, cafe style setting, with refreshments and a community feel. All welcome!
Parish Meal
Sunday 18th October 2026
SIGN UP FOR THE PARISH MEAL
This has been booked for 12:15pm,
Sunday 18th October, at
The Wayfarer, Parbold.
No deposit is required but they do need to know
numbers attending.
Please add your name to the sign-up
sheet at the back of Church or
click the link below.
The Wayfarer will send menus in advance
and a pre-order is needed.
It’d be great to see you!
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.
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
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October 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
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’