Closure of Saint Sylvester's

The church of Saint Sylvester's first mass was said in April 1875 in a large old shed in Silvester Street. The influx of: Irish, Italian and Polish Roman Catholics led to a necessity for a church to be established in the area. Funds were raised from various sources to buy the site on which the shed stood. A gothic style Church of red brick was later built on the site and the first mass was said there on 2nd September 1889, dedicated to Pope Sylvester the 1st, who was Bishop of Rome in the years from 314 - 335 by Bishop Bernard O'Reily. During the May Blitz of 1941, the church was hit by German bombers. The Church, although struck, received little damage. The following morning, however, the Junior and Infants school connected to the church was hit and gutted by another German bomber. It is sad to see the Closure of Saint Sylvester's. Through the people it served and brought together along with what it has been through, the Church will be remembered fondly, forever.

Congratulations Knowsley South!

Knowsley South have been an unrivalled success this season, they have won three Trophies in the Scotland Road League this season. They have won the League Cup, The Jim Donohue Shield and also The Hardacre Cup. They also won the League last season along with one cup. They also play in the Anfield League on Saturdays were they finished fifth and also played in two semi finals. The team is managed very successfully by John Brady.

Sporting Memories - Holy Cross 1952 - 53

Back Row: Brian Redhead, Poynton, Tommy McGee, Tommy Clisham,
Charlie Thompson, John McNulty, Teddy McGuinness

Front Row: Mr. Platt, Pat Hayes, Joe Burton, John Moran,
Peter Percival, Mr Dan Murray

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