ST. MARY'S LOWE HOUSE AND ST. THOMAS OF CANTERBURY PARISHES: Fr. Tom would like parishioners requesting Masses to be said to contact him directly on 01744 735802 please so that he can discuss details directly with you.
Important information
about about the
re-opening of
St. Mary's Lowe House
Please note when attending holy mass:
Please bring a mask!
68 People are allowed in the church.
Please observe social distancing guidelines at all times if queueing or anywhere in church.
Please follow the instructions of the stewards when you attend holy mass.
Do not attend if you have any symptoms of covid-19.
Think carefully about attending if you are at risk clinically or have been advised to shield.
The sunday obligation has not yet been re-instated.
Please avoid bringing shopping or other large personal items into church.
The piety shop will remain closed.
Toilets will not be in use. In case of a genuine emergency speak to a steward.
The SACRED HEART MESSENGER is a monthly Catholic magazine enjoyed by people of all ages. If you would like to subscribe to it at a cost of £1.85 a month, please ring Margaret on 07716152552
FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO ST. MARY'S LOWE HOUSE PARISH AND ST. THOMAS OF CANTERBURY:
Please use the links below if you wish to contribute financially to either parish (for those who do not have a Standing Order payment):
Lowe House – Offertory envelopes
if anyone wishes to continue with their Gift Aid envelopes for this tax year, please let Marilyn know (either by email or phone) during this week so that we can get the boxes out as soon as possible.
Telephone 01744 22077
Fr. Tom will be saying masses privately at St Thomas of Canterbury next week for the following intentions:
Week Commencing 10th August 2020 – Masses celebrated at 9.00 am
Monday 10th Aug Special Intention
Tuesday 11th Deacon Michael McGlynn (Lately Dead)
Wednesday 12th Aug Paul Lowery (Lately Dead)
Friday 14th Aug Mary Gallagher (Sick)
Saturday 16th Aug Jane Pigott (Birthday Remembrance)
St Mary’s Lowe House
Wednesday 12th Aug 11.00am Funeral Service for Sarah Drought
Thursday 13th Aug 7.00pm. Mass for Betty Wall (Lately Dead)
Sunday 16th Aug 11.00am People of the Parish
4.30pm Tracey Honey (Lately Dead)
If any parishioner would like a mass said, please contact
Fr. Tom at the presbytery on 01744 735802.
Fr. Tom continues to say Mass privately whilst plans are progressing for opening Lowe House for Holy Mass.
The Office remains closed this week.
NEW DAWN IN THE CHURCH
Virtual Conference
31 July - 2 August 2020
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Click on the magazine cover to view Issue 4 in your browser. From there you can download the current issue.
Together In The Spirit magazine
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Fr. Tom will commence saying the 11.00am
Holy Mass on Sunday 16th August celebrating the Feast of the Assumption of Our Lady then on subsequent Sundays. Masses in Lowe House Parish are therefore:
Sunday 11.00 am and 4.30 pm
Thursday 7.00 p.m.
The Holy Hours have also recommenced on the 1st Friday of every month at 3.00 p.m. Next one Friday 4th September.
Celebrate Together Online
June 26, 2020
We feel, in the midst of these uncertain circumstances, God is giving us all an opportunity to connect with Him and others in different ways. This is why we are delighted to announce:
The CELEBRATE Online Conference
27th - 28th June 2020
Click on the link to view a pdf with more details
SYNOD 2020 UPDATE
Dear friends,
In the light of the changes COVID-19 has brought to our lives, we reflect on the kind of Church God is calling us to be.
During these days of isolation and social distancing we are experiencing different ways of being Church. Our prayer and worship has become transformed as we gather remotely, online, from our own home. Our sense of community is challenged as we find creative and new ways of coming together to meet, to socialise, to work, or to check in on each other.
Today begins our extra period of reflection as we consider what our Synod can learn from the experience of living through these difficult and different times. We have produced a short film and a leaflet to help guide your reflection. Please use them and encourage others to reflect too as we continue to discern the Church God is calling us to be. If possible, share these on your personal and parish social media.
Visit our website, reflect on the materials, and submit your proposals for action to the Parish Office by email using the button below . We will close the online submission form on Monday 4 May 2020.
With best wishes
Fr Philip, Fr Matthew, Jacqui, and Matt
The Synod Office Team
OFFERTORY GIVING - ST. MARY'S LOWE HOUSE PARISH
If anyone would like to set up a standing order for their offertory gifts, this can set up with their bank using a mandate form. The form can be completed electronically and then sent to their bank. If anyone is interested please email Marilyn Roberts and she will email a form back to you for you to complete and submit to your bank. Marilyn's address is: m.roberts@rcaolp.co.uk.
"Welcome to St Mary’s, Lowe House and St Thomas of Canterbury website. We have a wonderful opportunity for sharing in the life of our parishes through our website. Here you can find out what is going on and how to get involved.
May this facility bring about many new opportunities for caring and sharing, developing our Christian life throughout the St Helens area and beyond."
Fr. Tom Gagie
Parish Priest
WELCOME - WITAMY - BIENVENUE - WILLKOMMEN
BENVENUTO - BEM VINDA - 欢迎
NEWS AND WHAT'S ON
AT ST MARY'S, LOWE HOUSE
26/01/2020
FAMILY WALKING GROUP
Join us on our next family friendly walk on Sunday 26th January.
Lowe House Choir
For information regarding masses the choir will be singing at, practice times, or if you are interested in joining us, please visit the choir page via the link.
ST HELENS FOODBANK
Donations can be placed in the box at Lowe House church during mass times or at the parish office during office hours. Thank you.
Tea and Buiscuits
We welcome you to enjoy a chat over a cup of tea or coffee after the 11.00am mass every Sunday. A great way to meet people if you are new to the parish.
Letter From Fr Denis
Click on the link below to read the latest news from Fr Denis.
17/03/2020
IMPORTANT SUSPENSION NOTICE
Thursday Together in the Spirit/Holy Hours at St. Mary's Lowe House and St. Thomas of Canterbury/Life in the Spirit Seminars/Saturday Seeds: Given the current situation and advice from Government, we have taken the decision to suspend the above activities until further notice.
We are really heartbroken to do this but there is little else we can do. Please continue to pray with us in spirit - the Lord is with us and perhaps this is a time we can use just to be still and quiet and listen to what God is saying to us. Hopefully, God willing, we can soon continue to share and praise the Lord together again. Please do continue to send in prayer requests as we can still prayer for those! God bless xx
Thursday Together in the Spirit
You are welcome to join us for prayer and praise on Thursdays at 7.30pm in St. Mary's Lowe House Hall (entrance off Crab Street).
This also includes Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, intercessory prayer, healing prayer ministry for those requiring this and teach ins, information and education sessions (watch this space for further details.......).
We usually have some rather nice refreshments on offer too! Come along, you will be made very welcome and its a great opportunity to make new friends.
Healing Prayer Ministry
Healing Prayer Ministry is available on Thursday evenings following the Prayer and Praise meeting which starts at 7.30pm till about 9.00pm, and also on request after Mass or after Holy Hours in St. Mary's Lowe House and St. Thomas of Canterbury. Team members will also come out to visit and pray for the sick on request.
PASTORAL CARE AT PATRICIA COURT SHELTERED HOUSING
St. Mary's Lowe House looks after the pastoral care at Patricia Court sheltered housing. If you are a resident, or have a relative who is a resident and would like to receive Holy Communion and/or prayer, please contact Deacon Dave on 07523 425 540.
"Our parishes and communities must be a place of welcome."
These words come from the Catholic Safeguarding Advisory Service and help to sum up the purpose of a small, but significant, department of people working under the auspices of Liverpool Archdiocese.
If you would like to join any of the church ministries please contact Paul Seddon to make an application to the DBS.
NEWS AND WHAT'S
ON AT ST THOMAS OF CANTERBURY
MASSES & SERVICES at
ST THOMAS OF CANTERBURY
Saturday Vigil 5.00pm
Sunday 8.30am
Mon, Wed Fri 9.00am
Eucharistic Service
Tue & Thur 9.00am
CONFESSIONS
Saturday 4.00pm - 4.45pm
or on request Telephone
01744 735802
KNITTERS AND STITCHERS
The Knitters and Stitchers are back. In St Thomas of Canterbury church hall on the first and third Wednesday of each month. A friendly informal group who welcome everyone.
7.30pm - 9.30pm
ADORATION AND BENEDICTION 2020
Adoration, short Benediction and healing before the Blessed Sacrament (based on the Scripture reading of the woman with the haemorrhage) will be held on the first Tuesday of the Month in St. Thomas of Canterbury at 7.00 pm.
4th February
3rd March
7th April
5th May
2nd June
7th July
4th August
1st September
6th October
3rd November
1st December
For further information please contact Deacon Dave
on 07523 425 540.
Everyone is welcome.