June 2012

Crypt Crypt Chapel

STV St. Vincent de Paul Parish Church

SS - 55 Seel St, Missionaries of Charity

RLUH - Royal Liverpool University Hospital

CLERGY:

PRIESTS: Canon Anthony O’Brien Dean

Mgr Peter Cookson

Fr Dominic Risley

Fr Stephen Lee

DEACONS: Rev Noel Abbott Rev Paul Mannings

The Funeral of the late Cardinal Cormac Murphy O’Connor will take place this Wednesday, 13

th September, at Westminster

Cathedral. Please pray for the repose of his soul. This was the statement issued by The Most Reverend Malcolm McMahon OP, on the news of his death last week. It was with great sadness that I heard of the death of Cardinal Cormac Murphy O’Connor this afternoon. I will remember him for his humanity, his sense of humour and for the great care which he showed to his brother bishops, priests, the people he served and all who he met. He was always approachable, willing to give his time to listen to anyone and to offer any help he could. We will miss him greatly here in Liverpool as he was a frequent visitor to our archdiocese sharing in many of our celebrations. He was a holy and spiritual man who I am sure will now be praying for us all in the presence of his Lord. May he rest in peace. With all the children now back at school for the start of the new academic year, sadly the holidays are over for another year for most people and the Cathedral is back to full strength with the normal full schedule of worship. We mark this new beginning with an act of renewal and rededication to our various ministries and involvement in Cathedral life at the Solemn Mass this Sunday. We ask for the Lord’s blessing on the Cathedral as we begin this new academic year. Not everyone’s holidays are over yet and we waved goodbye to Claire Hanlon at the end of last week who was off to walk the last section of the Camino of Santiago de Compostella which should take a week to complete. Her final duty was to visit the hairdressers before setting off – not what I would consider the most important last minute preparation for a

trek but then again I don’t have to worry about hairdo’s! For the last three months we have had to cope with the closure of the section of Mount Peasant adjoining Oxford Road and Hope Street. It hasn’t been easy for all who frequent the Cathedral having to negotiate different routes when driving to or from the building for services and other occasions, especially at morning and evening rush hour times. Thankfully I have some good news having met with the estates manager from the University. The crane is due to be moved in about one weeks time and the road will be opened from 19

th September. The

refurbishment work to the corner building is however behind schedule hence the scaffolding and closure of the pavement on the opposite side to the Cathedral could possibly remain in force until December. Next Sunday afternoon there will be a special Choral Evening Prayer with Archbishop Malcolm presiding. In our Cathedral Jubilee Year a number of long serving members of the Cathedral Community representing different aspects of Cathedral life will receive a Bene Merenti in recognition of their long service and dedication to the life of the Cathedral. Looking ahead the 8.30am Mass on Sunday 24

th September will be transferred

to the Crypt Chapel due to there being an early morning service of morning prayer being broadcast live from the Cathedral on Radio 4 that morning. Canon Anthony O’Brien Cathedral Dean

10 September 2017 Twenty-Third Sunday of Ordinary Time

Mass Intentions Received

Welcome Back

WEEK COMMENCING: 10 September 2017 Mass & Service Times All services take place in the cathedral unless marked otherwise

Sandra and Anthony (Thanksgiving), Anayo (Thanksgiving), Marianne Hayes (Get Well), Mary Rose Tarpey, Eddie O’Neill (Birthday Remembrance), Mr Varghese, Gerard Webb (RIP), Holy Souls, Marie Yates (RIP), Freya William (RIP), Lawrence and Honora Brown (RIP), Christine and Jeremy Dowling (25

th Wedding Anniversary), Mrs

Morris (RP), Special Intention, Maria Galbraith (RIP), Lilian and Joseph Rabbitt (Special Intention), Rebecca Marie Hammond (RIP), Ellen Norris (Get Well), Patricia Ryan (RIP), Yolanda Viola Dimeo

(RIP), Patrick Owens (Get Well), Joy Chicken (RIP), Freda Spry (RIP), Mary Stephenson (Intentions), Margaret Mary Docherty (Get Well), Susan Quantrell (Special Intention), Lesley Ann Austin (Special Intention), Maria Powell (Get Well), John Dwyer (RIP), Lorraine Jacob (Anniversary), Margaret Law (Happy Birthday), Eileen Riley (RIP Anniversary), Louisa Chiarlton (RIP), Carol Carbonaro (Speedy Recovery), Margaret McGregor (Get Well), Chris Hodgkins (Special Intention), Bridget Murphy (Birthday Remembrance).

Sunday 10 September 23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time 8.30am Mass 10.00am Family Mass Crypt 11.00am Solemn Choral Mass 1.00pm Polish Mass Crypt 4.00pm Mass RLUH 7.00pm Mass Crypt

Monday 11 September 7.45am Morning Prayer 8.00am Mass 12.15pm Mass Crypt 5.15pm Mass

Tuesday 12 September 7.45am Morning Prayer 8.00am Mass 12.15pm Mass Crypt 5.15pm Sung Mass

Wednesday 13 September St John Chrysostom 7.45am Morning Prayer 8.00am Mass 9.00am Mass STV (Eileen and Veronica Keatley) 12.15pm Mass 5.15pm Mass 5.45pm Choral Evening Prayer

Thursday 14 September Exhaltation of the Cross 7.45am Morning Prayer 8.00am Mass 9.00am Mass SS 12.15pm Mass Crypt 5.15pm Mass 5.45pm Choral Evening Prayer

Friday 15 September Our Lady of Sorrows 7.45am Morning Prayer 8.00am Mass 9. 00am Mass (Tony Naylor) STV

12.15pm Mass 4.00pm Exposition 5.15pm Mass 5.45pm Choral Evening Prayer

Saturday 16 September Saints Cornelius, Pope and Cyprian

8.45am Morning Prayer 9.00am Mass 6.00pm Vigil Mass (Ellen Barry) STV 6.30pm Vigil Mass Crypt

RECONCILIATION (Confession) Monday - Friday: Following the 12.15pm Mass

Saturday:11.00am – 12noon & 3.30pm - 4.30pm

Tel: 0151 709 9222

Email: enquiries@metcathedral.org.uk @LiverpoolMet ww.facebook.com/Liverpoolmetrocathedral

ST VINCENT’S LOTTERY NUMBERS For week commencing 2 September. Winning numbers are 4, 5, 8, 10, 11 and 14. The prize was £550. There were no winners so the prize is now £600. Please speak to a member of staff in Cathedral House if you would like to join up.

NEW ORGAN SCHOLAR Daniel Mansfield began his training as a chorister at St Mary’s, West Derby, later becoming Head Chorister under the direction of Peter Miller. He started organ studies at school, and in 2012 moved to Holy Trinity, Southport as Organ Scholar, continuing studies with Ian Wells. From 2014-2017 he was Organ Scholar at Liverpool Cathedral, studying with Professor Ian Tracey. During this time, he was also Organist of St Margaret of Antioch, Toxteth. From this September, he has taken up the post of Organ Scholar at Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral. Currently, he is in his second year of studying for a degree in Music at Liverpool Hope University, and is director of the St Margaret’s Singers, a choir which he founded whilst organist of St Margaret’s.

WITH YOU ALWAYS Application forms for this years With You Always sacramental programme for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion, are available from the Cathedral Office.

BOOK CLUB The date for the next meeting of the Cathedral Book Club will be on Tuesday 19 September at 7pm in the Gibberd Room when we shall be meeting to discuss

Eleanor Oliphant is completely fine by Gail Honeyman. All welcome. Any queries just get in touch with Claire at c.hanlon@metcathedral.org.uk

JOURNEY IN FAITH This is a group process for anyone who may wish to become a Catholic. We meet at the Cathedral for a series of Mondays (6pm) between the end of September and Easter. Journey in Faith is for those who are practising Christians of different denominations. It is for those who belong to other faiths and religions. It is for those who may be searching for faith. The content is all about exploring Catholic belief and practice through Scripture and Church Teaching. This is not a series of classes and assessments, rather occasions to share experiences and to learn from each other. The plan is to gather a group together any time from now so that we are ready to start in the autumn. Then at the Easter Vigil we shall receive those who desire full reception into the Church. We have three enquirers already. Be confident that a warm welcome awaits you. Contacts: 0151 709 9222 ext 201 or 203 enquiries@metcathedral.org.uk

VIANNEY MISSION FOR PRIESTS The aim of this mission is to strengthen Priests all over the UK through prayers, in order to empower them with the Holy Spirit and guide them in their beautiful vocation. This is done by Vianney Mission groups in different cities, who conduct prayer sessions in front of the

Blessed Sacrament at local Churches on a monthly basis. Currently at the Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral, there is Vianney Mission prayer taking place on the 3rd Saturday of every month, beginning from 16th September 2017 from 10am to 11am. We invite you to partake in this gathering. All are welcome.

MEETINGS The next series of support meetings for the Divorced and Separated start in September 2017. The course is for those who are separated, those who are currently going through a divorce, or those who are already divorced, whether recent or at any time in the past. To book a place on the Aintree course: Contact Maureen O’Brien 07967 753 371. To book a place on the South Liverpool course: Contact Frances Trotman 0151 727 2195.

CAKE DONATIONS Would you please consider donating some cakes and/or biscuits for the forthcoming visit of the Pilgrim Statue and Relics. We will be serving them for refreshments by way of a small donation in the Gibberd Room for the duration of the visit. Please drop them in anytime to Cathedral House. Your generosity is much appreciated. For details of the timetable for the Visit please see the notice at the back of the Cathedral and the Crypt.

PLEASE NOTE That due to the BBC Radio 4 live broadcast taking place in the Cathedral on Sunday 24 September from 8.10am-8.50am the 8.30am Mass will take place in the Crypt Chapel.

CATHEDRAL GOLDEN JUBILEE PARTY An invitation is extended to the wider Cathedral parish, staff, volunteers and Friends community to attend the Cathedral Golden Jubilee Party which will take place in the Crypt Concert Room on Saturday 21 October from 7.30pm onwards. TICKETS ARE FREE from Cathedral House or by emailing enquiries@metcathedral.org.uk but you do need to apply for a ticket so we can keep an eye on numbers. There will be home cooked food available on the night to purchase, and a cash bar will also be available. Live music and dancing will be the entertainment for the night. Families are welcome, though accompanying children will need to be supervised. Entrance to the Crypt will be via Brownlow Hill only and the Car Park will be closed. We expect tickets to go quickly so apply for yours now. Tickets are going fast so order yours this week! See you there!

RECEPTION AND MASS OF THE PILGRIM STATUE OF FATIMA AND VENERATION OF RELICS OF SAINTS JACINTA AND FRANCISCO Friday 6 October at 2.00pm – Saturday 7 October at 12noon. If anyone would like to volunteer to help out during this time you must register your interest and attend a meeting on Tuesday 26 September at 2.00pm at the Cathedral. The statue and the relics will come with 5 guardians who need accommodation for the night of 6 October. If anyone is willing to host one of the guardians please get in touch with Claire in Cathedral House c.hanlon@metcathedral.org.uk who will let the organisers know.

Last week’s collection: £728.00

PIAZZA CAFÉ 0151 707 3536

Fine Food, Speciality Coffees, Continental Beers and Wines

Monday – Saturday 9.00am – 5.00pm Sunday 10.00am – 4.00pm

Located in the Cathedral Visitor Centre

GIFT SHOP Inspirational Gifts and Souvenirs to choose from. Monday – Sunday 10.00am – 4.00pm Located in the Cathedral Visitor Centre

0151 707 3525 giftshop@metcathedral.org.uk

Giftshop@metcathedral.org.uk

GOLDEN BOOK OFFICE 0151 707 2107 t.lundbeck@metcathedral.org.uk

The 5.15pm Mass on the first Friday of every month will be offered for all those who are recorded in the Golden Book.

Monday – Friday 10.00am – 3.30pm

Open Monday-Saturday: First Admission: 10.00am Last Admission 3.30pm

Crypt Admission Charges: £3 Adults, £8 Family (2 adults + 2 children) £2 School Parties (per person)