Reflection
There is a way of losing by gaining. You can win an argument but lose a friend. Through competition and promotion I may advance in my profession but in terms of relationships I am impoverished. My energies are so focused on efficiency and success that I haven’t time to grow emotionally and to develop my capacity for relationships. In one’s drive to attain power, a person may sacrifice friendship and loyalty, so much so that one ends up alone. Lord, let me never forget your haunting words: “What good will it do you to gain the whole world if you lose your soul?”
New Community Member
We welcome Bro Dominic Nguyen, from Vietnam, who is joining our community for this year. Bro Dominic is working in both school and Parish, so you will see him around. I know you will give him a warm Bootle welcome!
Urgent: Stop assisted suicide - postcards available
The vote on assisted suicide is on 11 September.
Not Dead Yet UK have provided postcards you can send to your MP to ask them to vote NO to assisted suicide in the vote in the House of Commons on 11 September.
Please take action now - collect a red and white postcard, fill out your details, add a stamp and post it to your MP today!
A Concert for the Nuncio
To be held at St Francis De Sales Church, Hale Rd, Walton L4 3RL on Saturday 12 September at 7:30pm. Performing are Anna Callacher, Soprano and the Hope Street Consort. This will be followed by a light supper. There will be a retiring collection.
All are welcome