Parish Mission Statement
St. Gregory's Community, growing in faith, will love and support each other as followers of Jesus.
A Place Of Welcome
Do not let your hearts be troubled; trust in God still and trust in me
John 14, 1
Address
94 Liverpool Road, Lydiate
L31 2NA
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Fr Smith
Parish Priest
Fr Smith entered the junior seminary at Upholland in 1960, where he continued his studies until his ordination in Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral in 1973.
His first appointment was to All Saints in Anfield. After five years he was posted to Holy Angels parish in Kirkby where he stayed for three years before being assigned to Christ the King Parish in Childwall.
After five years working as curate and chaplain to Broadgreen Hospital , he was asked to become parish priest of St Gregory’s in Lydiate, where he succeeded Fr Godfrey. (November 1987)
At the beginning of 2005 he was also asked to accept the duties of parish priest of Our Lady’s in Lydiate as well.
Parish Schools
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Sandy lane, Lydiate, L31 2NA
Head Teacher: Mrs D AlbonTel: 0151 526 5856
Fax: 0151 288 6583
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School
Green lane, Maghull, L31 8BW.
Head Teacher: Mr D MacAreavy
Tel/Fax: 0151 520 2628
Social Club
The Social Centre is adjacent to the church.
The hall which seats 100 people is available for functions. To make a booking please telephone Jim or Joanne, evenings only.
0151 526 2601
Mass Times
Sunday:
1st mass of Sunday 6.30pm (Sat evening) and Sunday 8.00am and 11.00am.
Holydays:
7.30pm (previous evening). 9.00am
Weekdays:
Monday – Friday 9.00am, Saturday 10.00am
Confessions:
Saturday 10.30 – 11.00am
for Easter Services see Events Page
Events
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Palm Sunday Service of Reconciliation at 4 pm At St. Gregory's
Maundy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supperat 7.30 pm at St. Gregory's
Good Friday Ecumenical Service at 11 am at Our Lady's
The Passionof Our Lord at 3 am At St. Gregory's
Holy Saturday Easter Vigil at 8 pm at St. Gregory's
Easter Vigill at 8pm at Our Lad's
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Fr. Smith wishes everyone a Happy, Holy and Hopeful New Year
He also thanks all who have helped in the parish in any way during 2011
God Bless you all
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Wednesday May 2nd Bi-monthly Mass at St. Annes's, Ormskirk
Wednesday May 9th Meal out
Wednesday May 23rd Irish Fun night
Tuesday Jun 5th Business meeting at Cathedral
Wednesday Jun 6th Queen's Diamond Jubilee pitch in
Wednesday Jun 20th Open Forum
Wednesday jun 27th UCM Annual Mass at Cathedral
Wednesday July 4th Guest speaker
Wednesday Jul 11th Bi-monthly Mass at St. George's Maghull
Wednesday Jul 18th Strawberry tea
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Wednesday May 2nd Guest Speaker
Wednesday May 16th Open Forum
Wednesday May 30th Committee Meeting at 12 noon followed by Quiz at 1.30 p.m.
Wednesday Jun 13th Jubilee celebration afternoon tea
Wednesday Jun 27th Day Out
Wednesday Jul 11th Buffet/Bingo/ Raffle
Sacraments
Baptisms
To arrange for a child to be baptised please print and fill out the application form or see Fr Smith after Mass.
Weddings
To arrange a wedding please telephone, or see Fr Smith after Mass to arrange an appointment.
Funerals
Please telephone, or see Fr Smith after mass, and arrangements can then be made with the bereaved family and the undertaker.