Talitha kum—little girl get up
Posted: Sun, 2 Oct 2022 13:11
In Mark's Gospel we have the two amazing miracles as Jesus walks to the home of a local religious leader, Jairus. We see the cure of a woman and child (see Mk 5:21-43). Jesus meets Jairus, a synagogue official; he faces the dilemma of any parent with a dying child. On his bended knees, he begs Jesus to cure her; this loving father sees, in Jesus, one who wants the very best for humanity—one wants... Read More »
Sunday Reflection - 27th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year C)
Posted: Fri, 30 Sep 2022 10:27
Today we meet my favourite Old Testament prophet, Habakkuk who has a very honest relationship with God. He has a faith that is tangible and humbling. He is able to praise and honour God in the most difficult of situations. In our own lives, there have been times when our faith has been tested in the most severe ways. We have been hurt and let down, often by those closest to us—those we thought... Read More »
Together, we go green!
Posted: Thu, 29 Sep 2022 10:49
Young people in Savio Salesian College take action to protect the environment with the Bosco Green Club.
Who we are
Bosco Green Club was inspired firstly by Sefton Schools Mock UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) which took place in November 2021. A few weeks later, we joined Don Bosco Green Alliance, an international environmental organisation in the Salesian world. It is present in more than 86 countries.... Read More »
New Missionaries to the GBR Province
Posted: Wed, 28 Sep 2022 08:37
Brothers Jean Marc Quetzal Mukala and Andre Nobel Kankwenda, new missionaries for our Province, have received their Missionary Crosses from the Rector Major. Jean Marc and Andre are both from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
We are absolutely delighted to be welcoming them into the Province. Keep an eye out for them!!
Sunday Reflection - 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year C)
Posted: Fri, 23 Sep 2022 12:29
The parable of Dives and Lazarus presents the extremes of great poverty and wonderful wealth in sharp contrast. In these past few months, we have seen the effects of global warming, as temperatures in the UK peaked at over 40c for the first time since records began. We saw how the infrastructure could not cope: rail journeys were cancelled, airport runways melted, some schools having to close early,... Read More »
Shrigley Old Boys Reunion 2022
Posted: Thu, 22 Sep 2022 15:05
A group of former past pupils of the Salesian Missionary College, Shrigley Hall, Macclesfield held a successful reunion in the premise which is now a golf resort and hotel. Fr Michael Winstanley SDB, himself a past pupil of the College, celebrated mass for the group
We Will Meet Again!
Posted: Tue, 20 Sep 2022 10:32
During the last great world war, it was popular entertainers, what we would call 'pop stars', who kept spirits up and offered light in gloom. Their enthusiasm helped to rally the troops fighting in cruel theatres of conflict—these superstars thought nothing of performing for the armed forces with real battles raging nearby. One of these was the ever-popular, Vera Lynn—nicknamed, 'the forces'... Read More »
Bootle Parish Summer Camp
Posted: Tue, 20 Sep 2022 09:09
The Summer Holidays might be finished, but the happy memories remain ever vivid and heart-warming. Many amazing memories were made last summer at our Summer Parish Camp in Bootle. In July and August, we invited 14 young people to join us for a week of fun, prayer and reflection in a Salesian style. It was definitely the highlight of our summer.
The plan was very simple: each day we would gather for... Read More »
VIDES Anima August 2022, what a week!
Posted: Thu, 15 Sep 2022 13:16
From the 21st-26th August 2022, VIDES UK held a camp for Young People 13 to 15 years old at Pentrenant Hall in Wales. The term Anima is directly translated to 'soul' and an individual's true inner self. This idea of soul and finding your inner self was really displayed throughout the week through the inputs and general atmosphere of the camp. Through the different inputs and activities we, as the volunteers,... Read More »
Savio Volunteers 2022-23
Posted: Wed, 14 Sep 2022 10:36
For 2022-23, Savio House will have 5 volunteers on its team, taking their total up to 12 people in their community from 10 different countries.
Here is a little bit about each of the volunteers in their own words:
My name is Bettina, I come from Budapest, Hungary.
I like hiking and cycling. Every year, I cycle around Lake Balaton with my friends. I like cooking and baking. I like to read in my free time... Read More »