350th Anniversary: Liverpool Mass Invitation
Dear Friend of St Vincent’s School,
Below is a copy of a letter received from the Daughters of Charity who are co-ordinating this celebration event. You are welcome and encouraged to attend, hopefully we will see you there.
Yours Sincerely
S Roberts
Principal
350th Anniversary: Liverpool Mass Invitation
2010 marks the 350th anniversary of the deaths of Saint Vincent de Paul and Saint Louise de Marillac. The Vincentian Family worldwide intends to mark the year in three special ways:
1. Liturgical celebrations
2. Events to foster the formation of its members
3. The setting up of specific projects which will benefit vulnerable people
One of the Liturgical events being held in Britain is the celebration of Holy Mass at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, Mount Pleasant, Liverpool L3 5TQ on Saturday, 24th April 2010 at 2pm.The chief celebrant at this Mass will be Archbishop Patrick Kelly.
The Cathedral can hold 2,400 people and we want to fill it with all who are connected with the Vincentian Family. It promises to be a wonderful event – an opportunity to celebrate and witness to our shared Vincentian spirit in the great northern city of Liverpool (the 2008 European Capital of Culture).
Besides booking the main Cathedral space we also have the use of the Crypt underneath it from 11a.m. until 1.00 p.m. Teas and coffees can be purchased here and there will be an audio visual presentation as well as exhibition stands showing the work of the various organisations connected with St Vincent de Paul and St Louise de Marillac. It’s also a place for socialising with other Family members before Mass begins.
The Cathedral church is magnificent inside, a truly spiritual, prayerful space: Outside it there are The Piazza, Visitor’s Centre and Gift Shop - so there’s plenty to see and enjoy. You can find out more about these by visiting: http://www.liverpoolmetrocathedral.org.uk/visiting.html
The VMP office is sending out this mailing (which includes the invitation card, this explanation letter, parking information, a display materials questionnaire and an RSVP return slip) to VMP trustees, VMP Justice Group members; VMP Spirituality members and SVP Central Council Presidents and others.
Please check with your colleagues, friends, family members and parishioners to see if they know about this special Mass and if not invite them along. Please feel free to photocopy this mailing. It can also be downloaded from our website http://www.vmp.org.uk/350th/liverpool-mass
So please start planning as soon as you can and complete the enclosed reply slip.
Yours in St Vincent de Paul,
Maureen Tinkler
Sister Maureen Tinkler DC
(On behalf of the 350th Liverpool Planning Group)