Heritage Open Days

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Heritage Open Days are almost upon us again and this year, Ss Peter & Paul and St Philomena has two events that we hope you will find of interest. They are free of charge, although we will not refuse a donation toward the restoration of this unique Wirral landmark church.

Heritage Open Days at the Dome of Home feature Scaffolding tours and the Organ recital. We also seek volunteers to help make the events a success.

Scaffolding Tour – Saturday 18th September

Explore the inside of the Church in a unique way – using the scaffolding! Also meet the Architect overseeing the current interior refurbishment works.

High level tours 2pm, 3pm, 4pm & 5pm – Accessible to physically able with alternative low level discussion
Low level discussion 1.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm & 4.30pm – for the less physically able.

A display of the works programme and a film by Liverpool TV on our project will be available to watch in the narthex.

Due to the limited number of people being permitted on a tour, free tickets must be reserved via Eventbrite here:

Organ recital – various dates below – all performances start at 4pm

19 September 2021   French Organ Mass (F. Couperin Messe pour les paroisses)
17 October 2021   Italian Organ Mass (Frescobaldi Fiori musicali)
14 November 2021   Lutheran Organ Mass (J. S. Bach Clavier-Übung III)
12 December 2021   Bach & Daquin for Advent & Christmas
23 January 2022   Gregorian Chant in Lutheran Liturgy & Organ
27 February 2022   Music for Lent
27 March 2022   Magnificat: Music for Our Lady
24 April 2022   Music for Easter
22 May 2022   Lutheran Hymnody
19 June 2022   Veni, Sancte Spiritus: Pentecost

Featuring:

Mr. Christian Spence (organist)
the Canons of the ICKSP and the Sisters Adorers of the Royal Heart of Jesus (singers)

Free of charge.

All followed by a National Lottery ‘thank you’ cuppa!

Volunteers

Volunteers are required to help with these events, if you can help with :

Refreshments
Preparing the hard hats between tours
Welcoming visitors and answering questions about our church
Distributing posters and flyers to the local area

To volunteer, contact us here.

Publicity posters:

Scaffolding Tours flyer click here.
Organ Recitals flyer click here.

November Pious Lists

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You may also submit your lists of the faithful departed to one of the priests. The pious lists will be placed at the altar throughout the month of November. Envelopes will be available from next Sunday 18th October onwards.

Catechism opportunities this Autumn

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Catechism for catechumens and candidates

  • Instruction given by Mr. James Hinchcliffe
  • Every Thursday at 7.10pm following the evening Mass.
  • The class is directed particularly towards the formation of converts to the Catholic faith or non-Catholics interested in learning more about Roman Catholicism.

Catholic Morality (Adults)

  • Led by Canon Post
  • Next instruction is Saturday, 14th November at 11am.
  • Focus on moral doctrine and examination of conscience through the Ten Commandments.

Catechism of the Mass

  • New series by Canon Montjean
  • Begins after completion of the Eucharist course
  • First class will be Saturday, 17th October at 11am

Catechism for Children

  • Next lesson will be on Saturday, 31st October in preparation for the Feast of All Saints. Children will learn about the English Martyrs then do a short activity. For planning purposes, please let Canon Post or Tasha Bartle (07772 892153) know in advance if your children will be attending.

Grave blessings in November

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Grave blessings in November: If you would like to have the graves of loved ones blessed in November, please contact a Canon.

Times will be organised by cemetery.

General Chapter of the ICKSP

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Canon Montjean and Canon Post will attend the Institute’s General Chapter in Gricigliano, near Florence from 24–28 August therefore there will be no Mass or Adoration Monday–Friday that week

Church open during the day for private prayer.