Children are prepared from the age of 7 for their First Confession and First Holy Communion, young people from the age of 12+ for Confirmation and adults received into the Church.

In discussing the Sacraments of Reconciliation and the Eucharist, topics are covered such as basic prayers, why we need to pray, why we need to be forgiven, what is grace, the difference between the Eucharist and other breads, our closeness to Jesus in receiving Communion. In the Sacrament of Confirmation subjects are discussed such as attaining maturity as a Christian, the gift of the Holy Spirit, how to face up to the demands of living a Christian life, involvement-to-serve. For adults an explanation is given into what is involved in being part of the Catholic Church, what are the Sacraments, what is the Mass, the Rosary, and how our parish works.

For more information please contact the Parish Priest.

Churches together in Heswall is a exists to bringing local Christians together spiritually and socially, and to witness our faith in the area. There are representative of each organisation on a committee which meets every two months. A number of events are organised each year, to which all are welcome.

For more information Contact Fr Stephen, Vivien Sharp or Suzy Smallwood

Second Saturday of every month in the Meeting Room at OLSJ. The morning starts at 8.30 am. Please come along to enjoy a time of prayer, fellowship and a lovely breakfast. Everyone welcome.

The weekly collection is counted by a number of teams on a rota basis. Volunteers are always welcome to join to spread the load. Contact Bernard Larkin for more information.

The group meets from time to time to plan flower arrangements for the major celebrations – Easter, Christmas, First Communions and Remembrance Sunday etc. If you are interested in helping – no experience necessary – or you want to discuss flowers for a wedding, funeral or other occasion – please contact Veronica Clarke.

For more information please contact Bernard Larkin on 0151 342 5517.

If you completed a Gift Aid form in the past and you no longer pay any tax please contact Bernard Larkin. This also applies if the amount of tax you pay may be less than the amount we will seek to reclaim on your Offertory gift.

Missio is the Catholic Church’s official charity for overseas mission. It funds the Church of the future in mission dioceses overseas. They build Church infrastructure and support those in need, regardless of background or belief, in 157 countries.

Parishioners have red collecting boxes in their own homes, emptied at regular intervals.  For more information please contact Ian Butler.

Monday morning teas and coffees, after morning mass, 9:30-10:30am in the Meeting Room at OLSJ. Everyone welcome.

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Music plays an important part in worship within the parish.  The choir currently has around 20 members and sings from the beginning of September until the end of July at the 11.15 Sunday Mass. The main role of the choir is to lead the singing of congregational hymns, both in unison and in parts, to lead the singing of a number of settings of the proper of the mass and to perform a variety of motets, anthems, etc. typically at the communion.

New members are always welcome. There are no auditions – a singing voice and enthusiasm are all that is required!

Organist and Choirmaster: Rachel Belderbos (email: r.belderbos99@gmail.com)

Organ

The organ’s present specification . . . .  coming soon

Music History

Click here to read an extract about music at the church from the History of the our Lady & St John.

Our piety stall can be found in the church porch. There is a wide selection of cards for all occasions, eg. Baptism, Communion, Confirmation, Weddings and Sympathy. Also available are gifts such as rosary beads, candles, bibles, mass books, baptism gifts etc.

All items are priced and payments should be placed in the wall box labelled ‘Piety Stall/Cards’.

We are 7th Heswall Rainbows, meeting at OLSJ Meeting Room every Monday during term time between 5.00 – 6.00pm. We have lots of fun doing craft sctivities, games, trips out and learning new things! Anyone interested in joining please go to Girlguiding.co.uk and follow the links to register an interest.

The St Vincent de Paul Society was founded in France in 1833, and spread throughout Europe, coming to England in 1844. The first meeting of the SVP at Holy Cross took place on 4 May 1930. The group has continued to the present day, its main activities being to offer help and support to the poor and needy members of our local community.  For more information please contact Peter Ryan.

Our weekly group takes place in the Meeting Room on Tuesday mornings, 10am – 12.30pm. If you are interested please come along and join us.