Reflection
It was late spring and the buds still refused to open. Tightly wrapped up in themselves, they were as hard as stones. The wind shook them. The hail beat them. The frost squeezed them in a fist of iron. All three shouted, “Open up! Open up!” Instead of opening up, the buds reinforced their shells, and retreated even more deeply into themselves. Then along came the sun. It issued no threats and made no demands. It just created a more friendly climate. And what happened? Almost overnight the buds began to soften and expand. Then their shells cracked, and they burst out. If you love, you are gentle. And there are certain tasks which only gentleness can accomplish.
Feast of Blessed Lawerence Johnson our Deanery patron
To celebrate our Deanery patron, Blessed Lawrence Johnson, Rt Rev Bishop Tom Neylon will celebrate Mass on Friday the 29th May, 7pm at St Marys church Little Crosby. Mass will be followed by refreshments in St Mary’s hall. Fr Ged has offered the chance to go there by bus. The bus will pick people up on Marsh Lane at 6.20pm and bring them back afterwards. Please let Fr Brian know if you wish to go in the bus.
Two Cathedrals March
Celebrate the Christian festival of Pentecost at the annual Two Cathedrals March.The Two Cathedrals Walk will take place on Sunday 24th May from 3pm until 5pm. All are warmly welcome to join us in gathering at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King for a walk down Hope Street to Liverpool Cathedral finishing there with family friendly activities and numerous stalls from local charities advertising their work. For more information, visit:https://www.ctmr.org.uk/Groups/341586/Pentecost.aspx
Paul, An Apostle Of Our Time
Scripture sharing with strawberries and cream. Tuesdays 7pm, 23, 30 June, 7, 14 July 2026 at the Irenaeus Centre, L22 1RD. zoom link available centreirenaeus@gmail.com
Funeral
The funeral service for Frankie Berry will take place here in St James’ on Tuesday 26th May at 12.30pm. Please remember Frankie and his family in your prayers.