I asked for prayers for John last week and now he has died pray that he may rest in peace. We had his funeral here yesterday, Thursday.
Life goes in the parish. I came back from the funeral to be called out to the hospice where I Anointed and gave Holy Communion to a parishioner.
Earlier in the week I went to a Serra meeting. Serra is an organisation that supports and prays for vocations to priesthood. They are very supportive and have Holy hours of prayer every month at the Don Orione Centre nr Upholland and are keen to support promotion and prayer for priesthood.
Our parish school had an open day on Wednesday and while I was there the new computer for the parish which I was waiting for arrived at school not the parish. Good job I was there so I put it in my car and brought it back. It is now up and running thanks to John the seminarian who is staying here. He has just had a guided retreat at Loyola Hall, the Jesuit centre nr Liverpool and is now back in the parish.
Last Sunday we had a unity service at the local C of E church to mark unity week. We do a lot of things together through the year which is good and is a sign of our working together where we can.
More next week
God bless
Fr Steve

Many thanks to the UCM (Union of Catholic Mothers) Liverpool
just been to Mass at Litherland where they gave out charitable donations. I received one on behalf of the Vocations and Priests Training Fund which is a great help to the work we do for vocations in the Archdiocese
Earlier today I was out with Holy Communion to some of the sick in the parish and then went to a hospice to visit one of my parishioners, named John. He has been a geat friend to me and has always looked after Monty my dog when I have been away on holiday or vocations visits.
Being with the sick and those coming to the end of their lives is a great privilege and part of priestly life. Pray for John.
The parish has started a youth group today for 11-15 year olds. There was a good turnout of young people so I hope they continue to meet and develop as part of parish life.
Monday to Tuesday I went down to Oscott college in Sutton Coldfield, the seminary in the midlands to visit one of our students. There where warning signs saying the M6 was congested and to use the Toll Road which I didn't and the road was pretty clear there and back, a saving of £7.00. Had a good visit and as always was made very welcome.
A quiet couple of days coming up but you never know what will happen as a priest. watch this space
God bless
Fr Steve

Welcome!

Hi I am Fr Steve Maloney the Vocations Director forLiverpool Archdiocese

I live in Standish nr Wigan where I am the Parish Priet of St Marie'sand my other job is vocations work.
There is a student staying in the parish who is training to be a priest and having parish experience. He set the blog up so blame him. His name is John Poland.
I also have a faithful companion and friend called Monty. He is Red Setter and is 7 years old. He will be a feature of future posting s no doubt and you can see his picture on the screen.
Here's hoping Liverpool hold out for the win.
Cheers
Fr Steve