All Saints’ Day

1st November 2026

The Parish Eucharist

Welcome to Liverpool Parish Church. This has been a place of Christian worship since the 1200s. We still proclaim the love of God in the heart of Liverpool.

All are welcome at the Eucharist All baptised people are invited to receive communion.

Babies and children are welcome in this church. If you feel they are unsettled, there is a small play area for them at the back of the north aisle. You would still be able to see, hear and participate in the service. Please rejoin the rest of the congregation when you are ready.

Sunday School meets in Termtime. Parents are welcome to stay with their children or to reclaim them at the end of the service.

Donations and Giving. We rely on generous individual giving for much of our income. If you are a UK taxpayer donations can be Gift Aided to provide additional benefit to the Church. If you worship here regularly then please consider joining the Planned Giving Scheme. There is also a contactless donation point in the Narthex.

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Calendar for the Week

Monday 02 November
09.00 Morning Prayer

Tuesday 03 November
09.00 Morning Prayer

Wednesday 04 November
09.00 Morning Prayer
12.15 Eucharist

Thursday 05 November
09.00 Morning Prayer

Friday 06 November
09.00 Morning Prayer
12.15 Eucharist
13.05 RC Mass
19.30 Bells

Saturday 07 November

Sunday 08 November
09.00 Morning Prayer
10.00 Parish Eucharist
11.30 Fire alarm test

Before the service

Organ: Berceuse – Noel Rawsthorne (1929-2019)

Opening Hymn

The bell rings and we stand, as we are able, and sing:

O happy band of pilgrims,
If onward ye will tread
With Jesus as your fellow
To Jesus as your Head!

O happy if ye labour
As Jesus did for men;
O happy if ye hunger
As Jesus hungered then!

The cross that Jesus carried
He carried as your due;
The crown that Jesus weareth,
He weareth it for you.

The faith by which ye see him,
The hope in which ye yearn,
The love that through all troubles
To him alone will turn,

What are they but forerunners
To lead you to his sight?
What are they save the effluence
Of uncreated light?

The trials that beset you,
The sorrows ye endure,
The manifold temptations
That death alone can cure,

What are they but his jewels
Of right celestial worth?
What are they but the ladder
Set up to heaven on earth?

O happy band of pilgrims,
Look upward to the skies,
Where such a light affliction
Shall win you such a prize.

Words: John Mason Neale (1818-66)
Music: ‘Knecht’ Justin Heinrich Knecht (1752-1817)

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

The Lord be with you. And also with you.

Confession

Most merciful God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, we confess that we have sinned in thought, word and deed. We have not loved you with our whole heart. We have not loved our neighbours as ourselves. In your mercy forgive what we have been, help us to amend what we are, and direct what we shall be; that we may do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with you, our God. Amen.

We receive an absolution, assuring us of God’s forgiveness.

When Sunday School is meeting, a prayer is said with our young people at this point before they leave for their session.

The Gloria and Collect

Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth. Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory.

Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer.

For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

(Music: Dom Gregory Murray (1905-92))

God of holiness, your glory is proclaimed in every age: as we rejoice in the faith of your saints, inspire us to follow their example with boldness and joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Readings

(We sit)

First Reading (Revelation 7:9-17)

This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

The Saint Nicholas Cantors sing Psalm 34:1-10, 22:

Please repeat the response after the Cantors and after each section:

O taste and see that the Lord is gracious.

1 I will bless the Lord at all times : his praise shall ever be in my mouth.
2 My soul shall glory in the Lord : let the humble hear and be glad. [R]
3 O magnify the Lord with me : let us exalt his name together.
4 I sought the Lord and he answered me : and delivered me from all my fears. [R]
5 Look upon him and be radiant : and your faces shall not be ashamed.
6 This poor soul cried, and the Lord heard me : and saved me from all my troubles. [R]
7 The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him : and delivers them.
8 O taste and see that the Lord is gracious : blessed is the one who trusts in him. [R]
9 Fear the Lord, all you his holy ones : for those who fear him lack nothing.
10 Lions may lack and suffer hunger : but those who seek the Lord lack nothing that is good. [R]

Second reading (1 John 3:1-3)

This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

(We stand)

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own people, called out of darkness into his marvellous light.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.

Please turn to face the Gospel reading (Matthew 5:1-12)

The Lord be with you. And also with you.

Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. Glory to you, O Lord

This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.

Sermon

Fr Steven Shakespeare

The Nicene Creed

(We stand)

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate from the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshipped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.

We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

Prayers of Intercession

(please kneel or sit)

Any of the following may be used:

Lord, in your mercy hear our prayer.
Lord, hear us. Lord graciously hear us.

At the end:
…may we, like them, be made perfect in your love.
Blessing and glory and wisdom, thanksgiving and honour and power, be to our God for ever and ever. Amen.

The Peace

(We stand)

The Peace is introduced, followed by:

The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you.

Let us offer one another a sign of peace.

Offertory Hymn

For all the saints, who from their labours rest,
Who thee by faith before the world confest,
Thy name, O Jesu, be for ever blest. Alleluya!

Thou wast their rock, their fortress and their might;
Thou, Lord, their Captain in the well-fought fight;
Thou in the darkness drear their one true Light. Alleluya!

O may thy soldiers, faithful, true, and bold,
Fight as the saints who nobly fought of old,
And win, with them, the victor’s crown of gold. Alleluya!

O blest communion! fellowship divine!
We feebly struggle, they in glory shine;
Yet all are one in thee, for all are thine. Alleluya!

And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long,
Steals on the ear the distant triumph-song,
And hearts are brave again, and arms are strong. Alleluya!

The golden evening brightens in the west;
Soon, soon to faithful warriors cometh rest:
Sweet is the calm of Paradise the blest. Alleluya!

But lo! there breaks a yet more glorious day;
The saints triumphant rise in bright array:
The King of glory passes on his way. Alleluya!

From earth’s wide bounds, from ocean’s farthest coast,
Through gates of pearl streams in the countless host,
Singing to Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Alleluya!

Words: William Walsham How (1823-97)
Music: ‘Sine Nomine’ Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)

The Eucharistic Prayer

A prayer is said over the gifts on the altar, to which we respond Amen.

The Lord be with you
and also with you.

Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give thanks and praise.

The seasonal part of the prayer follows and at the end the Saint Nicholas Cantors sing:

Holy, holy, holy Lord,
God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.

(Communion Service – Christopher Dearnley (1930-2000) and Allan Wicks (1923-2010))

We pray for the Holy Spirit to transform us and the gifts, and then the words of Jesus at the Last Supper are recalled:

The following acclamation is then used:

Jesus Christ is Lord:
Lord, by your cross and resurrection you have set us free. You are the Saviour of the world.

The prayer continues with oblation and intercession, ending:

…all honour and glory be yours, almighty Father, for ever and ever. Amen.

With saints and martyrs through the ages, let us pray with confidence as our Saviour has taught us:

Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come;
thy will be done;
on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation;
but deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory,
for ever and ever. Amen.

Every time we eat this bread and drink this cup,
we proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.

The Saint Nicholas Cantors sing:

Jesus, Lamb of God: have mercy on us.
Jesus, bearer of our sins: have mercy on us.
Jesus, redeemer of the world: give us your peace.

Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Blessed are those who are called to his supper.
Lord, I am not worthy to receive you, but only say the word, and I shall be healed.

All baptised Christians are welcome to receive communion here, or you may prefer the priest to pray for God’s blessing on you. There are three standing stations for Communion, two in the centre and one on the right side. If you would prefer to kneel to receive Communion then please use the rail in the south aisle on the congregations’ left side.
Indicate if you would rather receive a blessing. Gluten-free hosts are available on the left side. Please do not dip the consecrated bread into the wine.

During Communion

Blest are the pure in heart,
For they shall see our God,
The secret of the Lord is theirs,
Their soul is Christ’s abode.

The Lord, who left the heavens
Our life and peace to bring,
To dwell in lowliness with men,
Their pattern and their King;

Still to the lowly soul
He doth himself impart,
And for his dwelling and his throne
Chooseth the pure in heart.

Lord, we thy presence seek;
May ours this blessing be;
Give us a pure and lowly heart,
A temple meet for thee.

Words: John Keble (1792-1866) and others
Music: Malcolm Archer (born 1952)

Post-Communion Prayers

(We stand at ‘Let us pray’)

After the post-communion prayer we say together:

Father of all, we give you thanks and praise, that when we were still far off you met us in your Son and brought us home. Dying and living, he declared your love, gave us grace, and opened the gate of glory. May we who share Christ’s body live his risen life; we who drink his cup bring life to others; we whom the Spirit lights give light to the world. Keep us firm in the hope you have set before us, so we and all your children shall be free, and the whole earth live to praise your name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Notices (please sit)

Final Hymn

Rejoice in God’s saints today and all days!
A world without saints forgets how to praise.
Their faith in acquiring the habit of prayer,
Their depth of adoring, Lord, help us to share.

Some march with events to turn them God’s way;
Some need to withdraw, the better to pray;
Some carry the gospel through fire and through flood:
Our world is their parish: their purpose is God.

Rejoice in those saints, unpraised and unknown,
Who bear someone’s cross, or shoulder their own:
They shame our complaining, our comforts, our cares:
What patience in caring, what courage, is theirs!

Rejoice in God’s saint’s today and all days!
A world without saints forgets how to praise.
In loving, in living, they prove it is true:
The way of self-giving, Lord, leads us to you.

Words: Fred Pratt Green (1903-2000) Music: ‘Hannover’ A supplement to the New Version of the Psalms (1708)

Blessing and Dismissal

(please stand)

The Lord be with you. And also with you.

…and the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always. Amen.

Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
In the name of Christ. Amen.

Organ: Prelude ‘The New Commonwealth’ – Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958).

Common Worship: Services and Prayers for the Church of England, material from which is included in this service, is copyright © The Archbishops’ Council 2000. Hymns and other texts are reproduced under CCL licence number 556443 or One License licence number A-632593.