The Mass
As Pope John Paul II said in his the Apostolic letter Novo Millenio Ineunte, issued at the end of 2000, the celebration of Eucharist is the “source and summit” of our Catholic faith.
Each Sunday, Mass is celebrated at 10.30am. It is at this Mass that the Children’s Liturgy of the Word is celebrated, providing an opportunity for the younger children (aged from 3 to end of year 6) ideally attending on their own, to engage in activities based upon the Gospel for that week, away from the main body of the church. There are 3 separate groups to ensure that children can access age appropriate activities and they can hear the Gospel in a way that they can understand, they are also encouraged to discuss how they can help put this into action.
The team of volunteers who support this follow safeguarding procedures and share responsibility for planning and delivering activities each week.
There is no children’s liturgy on the 3rd Sunday when the uniform groups are present at Mass.
Each Saturday we also celebrate the vigil Mass at 5pm. Reconciliation takes place at 4pm until 4.45pm each Saturday.
Weekday Masses as follows:
Mon, Tue, Weds, Thurs, Fri – 9.30am beginning with Morning Prayer at 9.15am.
Mass times may need to change so please consult the weekly Bulletin for up to date information.
Links
01695 572168
Mass is streamed on Sunday at 10:30am via our Facebook page.
Sacraments and Sacramental Programmes
Below you will find information explaining how the Catholic sacraments can be received in our Parish.
Baptisms are held by appointment and are usually at 12 noon on a Sunday. Before the baptism can proceed the parents or guardians need to complete a short programme of preparation. To enquire about having your child baptised and starting this process please download the baptism form and return to the parish office at the priests house, not the church.
Reconciliation is usually available on Saturdays from 4pm to 4.45pm before Mass or by request. During Advent and Lent a Service of Reconciliation is held in church. Children make their first Reconciliation as part of their preparation for First Holy Communion.
As a parish we follow the Liverpool Archdiocese sacramental preparation programme – With You Always. This programme is for Year 4 children at St Anne’s and other primary schools. If your child does not attend St Anne’s Primary and lives within the parish of St Anne’s, and would like to make their communion, please email the parish office paxorm@btconnect.com for an application form. The closing date for applications is 1st October 2024.
A new course of preparation for Confirmation has been started in the Archdiocese. Please contact the parish office for further information.
Marriages are by appointment and at least six months’ notice is required. Please ensure that the Church is available before booking the venue for the Wedding Reception. Couples preparing for this sacrament are requested to attend the Archdiocese Marriage Preparation course. To enquire about getting married at St Anne’s and starting this process please download the marriage application form and return to the parish office.
The priests are available to celebrate the Sacrament of the Sick. The Church no longer refers to Extreme Unction or The Last Rites because the sacrament is for all those who are sick and in need of the Lord’s healing presence. Please phone the parish on 01695 572168 to arrange a visit.
The names of those who are sick are recorded in the parish bulletin every week so that we can pray for them. If you would like your relative to be included in the bulletin or on to the Prayer Line, please contact the parish office either by phone 01695 572168 or by email paxorm@btconnect.com.
Have you ever thought of becoming a Catholic?
Have you ever thought of becoming a Catholic?
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) at St Anne’s Ormskirk.
This Journey in Faith is for adults who are considering becoming Roman Catholics.
A few points about how the journey can progress, through to Reception into the Church at Easter:
· This starts with an opening evening to learn more about RCIA, with opportunities to ask questions.
· Weekly sessions follow which are themed but conducted in an informal way with ample chance for discussion.
· Opportunities are also provided for one-to-one sessions, where questions and areas of interest can be discussed.
· The team aims to help you consider becoming a Catholic, but we understand that you may decide at any stage that this very personal commitment is not right for you.
· You do not have to be a Baptised Christian to join the group, as adult Baptism can be part of your Reception into the Church.
· If you are interested in joining the next group or would like more details, please contact the Parish Office: email paxorm@btconnect.com.
Prayer is many things including
- a conversation with God
- paying loving attention to God
- being in God’s presence
- a request for help from God.
Fr Boniface shared an insight into the life of a monk and priest in 2012. This can be viewed using the link below:
Our life as a Benedictine parish community encourages us to
- Search for God through personal prayer and lectio divina (prayerful reading of the scriptures).
- Place the liturgy at the centre of parish life.
- Develop a strong sense of community, making hospitality a key feature as well as finding concrete ways of valuing the gifts of everyone.
- Promote on-going theological and spiritual formation for all through courses, study days and talks.
- Build a vision of ‘church’ which transcends the local diocese and fosters a concern for Christian unity
Vocations to the Religious Life Is Jesus inviting you?
The following links will provide more information regarding vocations:
The first is to the vocations page at Douai Abbey – the Benedictine monastery which is home to our parish priests click here.
For vocations to the priesthood, permanent diaconate and religious life the second is a link to the vocations page at Liverpool Archdiocese click on:
http://www.liverpoolcatholic.org.uk/department/vocation
For information about a vocation to the permanent diaconate please contact Rev Canon Christopher Fallon at the Archdiocesan Office
For information about a vocation to the religious life please contact the Episcopal Vicar for Religious Fr Godric Timney OSB
Participating in the Liturgy and the life of the parish
There are a number of ways in which you can become involved in the liturgy and the life of the parish, these include:
If you are interested in any of these, you would be most welcome to join the existing teams. Please contact the parish office for more information:
- paxorm@btconnect.com
Eucharistic Ministry
Flower Arrangers
Readers
Church Cleaning
Choir
Grounds Maintenance
Welcoming
Writing Bidding Prayers