Why not join the Friends of St Mary's ?
The Friends are active and share in the life of the Church and parish.
The village of Little Crosby is steeped in history, and the Friends pay particular attention to the maintenance of the special Catholic heritage associated with the Church, Crosby Hall, and the village by talks, visits and other activities.
The Friends organise all sorts of events :For 2011 :-
- Thursday 2nd June - Ascension Day - AGM of the Friends in the parish Hall.
- Sunday 31st August - Mass at the Halkirk at 6pm
- Friday 5th August - Summer Evening at the Barn House - 7.30pm, £7.50
- Sunday, September 4th, Annual Outing : This year we visit Browsholme Hall, Nr Clitheroe, where there is also a farmer's market
- September - Harvest Festival - Mass at 11.15am
- Friday 15th October - "A Murder Mystery Evening" in the CHET centre in Little Crosby - 7.30pm, £tba
- Friday 3rd December - We may again hold an evening of Mulled wine & Carols in the Parish Hall.
In previous years :-
- In 2003 we visited Hoghton Towers in Lancashire.
(Click here to see photographs of our visit to Hoghton Towers) - In October 2002, the Friends hosted a "Murder Evening" produced by the Deadenders. This was a very "hands on" evening, and great fun.
- In September 2002, the friends visited Sizergh Castle in Cumbria. There was a splendid lunch at a local Public House, followed by a guided tour of the castle, Benediction and tea. (Click here to see photographs of our visit)
- The Friends celebrate Mass each year at the Harkirk chapel in the
woods of Little Crosby.
(Click here to see photographs of the Mass in July 2002) - In 2001 we visited Holywell & Pentasaph.
(Click here to see photographs of our visit to Holywell & Pentasaph in 2001
Friends also receive a Newsletter which is published at regular intervals.
Yes, I would like to become a Friend of St Mary's