Birkdale Catholics

05/06/2026

Greetings from church 😇

This Sunday we celebrate Corpus Christi. Jesus Christ is truly present, body, blood, soul, and divinity, under the appearances of bread and wine.

In June, the month of the Sacred Heart ❤️, we continue to celebrates his presence, not by looking at an organ, his heart alone, but by recalling who he is and what he stands for: The person of Jesus of Nazareth, God and man. May we reflect in our humanity his presence, true and real, the presence of his love that can be seen in what we say and do 🙏

The newsletter, Together has a piece on the churches in Birkdale formally (or canonically) becoming one parish. Your thoughts and ideas are invited. They will be listened to👂and considered 🤔 What we act on will be a shared decision. There will be no winners or losers. There are, however, limitations and a reality that we will have to face up to! I am grateful to Archbishop John Sherrington for allowing the process of us becoming one parish to begin. It will involve every aspect of parish life being looked at and evaluated. I am grateful for the support and understanding shown. I know that you will work with me towards a happy outcome. There will be updates on the process and an open dialogue. Just remember we are all friends. In the challenges ahead, remember: we belong to the same family of faith and are committed to handing on what we have received in a way that is sustainable and fair.
The Church is made of living stones. Together we keep the Church alive.

On Wednesday, the first holy Communion children who attend Our Lady of Lourdes School had a Mass with the other juniors marking this milestone. The theme of the Mass was: We bring the simple gifts we have - through God's power they become great!

On Sunday 21 June, there will be a family Mass at St Teresa's at 11am.

Special thanks to the catechists, the children's liturgy leaders, and the altar servers.

With my best wishes and prayer for you and your loved ones,

Fr Atli 💕

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New newsletter for Catholics in Birkdale is live: Our Lady of Lourdes, St Joseph, St Teresa of Avila, Corpus Christi + Week 10 Sundays Year A + Week Days Year II. This edition covers 7 June 2026 and is for two weeks — next edition: Sunday 21 June. Read it here: https://wix.to/MPGHbjC

7 June 2026This Newsletter is for two weeks! Next edition will be Sunday 21 June

23/05/2026

Greetings from church ⭐

Please click on the image to view the newsletter for Pentecost.

Have a great bank holiday!

Fr Atli 🙏

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Newsletter: Pentecost Sundays (Year A) + Week Days (Year II) — Our Lady of Lourdes, St Joseph, St Teresa of Avila, Birkdale. New update for 24 May 2026: readings, Mass times and parish notices. Read the full newsletter here: https://wix.to/BmPmnmq

24 May 2026

16/05/2026

Greetings from church 🌞

Today at 11am is the second First Holy Communion Mass at St Joseph's.
We keep the children in and their families in our prayers 🙏

🚶‍♀️An easy walk is being planned for Saturday 6 June. Details to follow next weekend.

I hope you are enjoying the sun.

Best wishes,
Fr Atli

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New newsletter: Seventh Sunday of Easter — Sundays Year A + Week Days Year II. Read the latest updates and parish news for Our Lady of Lourdes, St Joseph and St Teresa of Avila (17 May 2026). Stay connected with the community. Read more: https://wix.to/eECSD7J

17 May 2026

01/05/2026

Greetings from church 🙏

Today, Friday 1st of May we celebrate St Joseph the worker.

Joseph's hands carried wood, but also responsibility. He did not work for bread alone, but for meaning. He shows us that work is not only about production, for it is also about relation; to God, to people, to oneself. Every hammer, every nail, every breath in the workshop was part of something greater. Likewise, our work can become part of God's work: a service for the common good, a way to grow as a human beings, a prayer in motion. In Joseph's silence, we learn that work can be sacred when done with love and faithfulness. He reminds us that dignity does not lie in status or success, but in faithfulness and responsibility. That everyone's work , whatever it may be, has meaning for us all. Let us on this day pray for all workers: for those who toil, and for those seeking work, for justice in the work place and respect for human dignity. Let us learn from Saint Joseph that through work we not only shape the world – but we too are being formed in how we see things and in what we value.

With every good wish for the week ahead (will it ☔ rain on Monday?? It is a bank holiday 🤪)

Fr Atli

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Newsletter for Catholics in Birkdale — Fifth Sunday of Easter (Sundays Year A + Week Days Year II). New post up for 3 May 2026: readings, parish notices and Mass times for Our Lady of Lourdes, St Joseph and St Teresa of Avila. Read it here: https://wix.to/aTY6yT0

3 May 2026

24/04/2026

😇 Greetings from church

With warmth in the sun 🌞 we approach another week.

🚶‍♀️Tomorrow morning, Saturday 25 April - A Parish Walk. 🚗 Meet in the carpark at the Punchbowl in Sefton L29 7WA at 11am.
The walk is a circular, flat route approximately three miles in length
with some slightly muddy parts (appropriate footwear). 👟

Tuesday, the first holy Communion preparation continues in OLOL school.
On Saturday 2 May, for the children attending other schools at 11am at St Joseph's.

Click the image to view the newsletter.

Best wishes for the week ahead,
Fr Atli ⭐

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Newsletter: Fourth Sunday of Easter (Year A) — Birkdale Catholics (Our Lady of Lourdes, St Joseph, St Teresa of Avila). New bulletin for 26 April 2026 is live: Mass times, prayers, and parish updates. Read more: https://wix.to/15qPINE #

26 April 2026

18/04/2026

Greetings from church on this beautiful sunny Saturday as we continue to celebrate Easter 🐥🌻

The first communion children who are not at Our Lady's will be here at 11am for a lesson. Myself and the catechists are looking forward to meeting them.

MISSIO - RED BOX. Deacon Bill will be at the back of Church with envelopes for those who signed up for the missionary RED BOX. (OLOL + St Joseph).
Please collect after Mass.

Please have a look at the details for the walk on Saturday 29 April and the day of recollection at Hyning Hall on Friday 29 May.

With good wishes for the week ahead,
Fr Atli 🙏

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New newsletter for Catholics in Birkdale: Our Lady of Lourdes, St Joseph, St Teresa of Avila — Third Sunday of Easter (Sundays Year A + Week Days Year II). Read the latest parish updates, Mass times and reflections for 19 April 2026. https://wix.to/gEpDt6C

19 April 2026

04/04/2026

😇 Easter Weekend 2026 😇
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Easter is a time of hope, renewal, and celebration 🎉

Thank you to everyone who has joined us and helped make the weekend special.

We are going to create a photo gallery for our website, so please feel free to send any photos you would like to add to: [email protected].

A very blessed Easter to you all ✝️

02/04/2026

Greetings from church as we are getting ready for the Triduum, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and the Easter Vigil.

Thanks to all who make our celebrations possible!

Hoping that the weather doesn't affect us severely and that all who want to attend can safely be with us.

The three Triduum celebrations will also be available on line through Churchservicestv.com

The Masses on Easter Sunday will be as on Sundays:
St Joseph's 8.30am and 9.30am
St Teresa's 11am.

Looking ahead:
QUIZ NIGHT in aid of Lourdes Pilgrimage Fund (Parish) will be on Friday 17 April at 7.45pm in the Meeting Rooms at Our Lady of Lourdes, 56 Arundle Road. £5 adults £3 Students. All welcome!

A Parish Walk will take place on Saturday 25th April. Meet in the car park at the Punchbowl in Sefton L29 7WA at 11am. The walk is a circular, flat route approximately three miles in length with some slightly muddy parts (appropriate footwear). Organiser: Mary Sim [email protected] or message on 07875696575.

First Holy Communion Preparation continues for the children at Our Lady of Lourdes on Tuesday 28 April. The children from other schools on Saturday 18 April at 11am at St Joseph’s.

The next Family Mass is Sunday 19 April at 9.30am, St Joseph’s.

With good wishes and Easter Blessings,
Fr Atli and Deacon Bill

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Easter Sunday newsletter for Our Lady of Lourdes, St Joseph, and St Teresa of Avila — find Mass times, events, and parish news for 5 April 2026. Read the full newsletter and stay connected with our parish community: https://wix.to/9urKOUJ

5 April 2026

29/03/2026

❤ Palm Sunday Prayer ❤

Heavenly Father,
As we remember the day Jesus entered Jerusalem,
welcomed with praise and waving palms,
we open our hearts to receive Him again.

Lord Jesus,
You came in humility, riding on a donkey,
not as a king of power, but a king of peace.
Teach us to follow Your example—
to choose love over pride,
service over status,
and faith over fear.

As the crowds shouted “Hosanna,”
may our lives also praise You,
not just in words, but in how we live each day.

Help us to walk with You this Holy Week,
to understand Your sacrifice,
and to prepare our hearts for the joy of Easter.

Strengthen our faith,
guide our steps,
and fill us with Your peace.

Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.

Amen.

28/03/2026

Greetings from church 🌻

You will find in the newsletter the times of the Holy Week and Easter Masses and Services.

For those on holiday 🏝️ I hope you have a good time away.

We look forward to welcoming those visiting Southport for Easter 🐥

With thanks to all who support the parish.

Best wishes,
Fr Atli

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Palm Sunday newsletter is out: Mass times and updates for Our Lady of Lourdes, St Joseph and St Teresa of Avila — Sundays Year A & Week Days Year II. Read the full newsletter for 29 March 2026 and stay connected with our parish community. https://wix.to/HKMz9KW

29 March 2026