Parish Newsletter

Dear brothers and sisters, peace be with you! 

I will use this space moving forward for updates. You will notice that I will be offering Mass on Saturday, November 1. This will be a fixed feature on the first Saturday of every month at 9 a.m., 
I will, where possible, take Tuesday as my day away from parish activities. This is rather tricky to get in place in the first few weeks, due in part to the calendar and various meetings at which my presence is required. In the new year, this will be a constant. In the meantime, where Tuesday is impossible, I will take time on another day. I am grateful to Father Neill Robb for his generous cooperation to ensure that my absence in no way affects public mass times. I have had some more meetings this past week to give me a better idea of the task that lies ahead. I am very happy to be here in this parish and grateful for your support. You and your loved ones are  remembered daily in my prayer. Please keep me and my mission in your prayers, too! 
God bless you! Fr David +

 

November list – Month of the Holy Souls.

You are invited to submit names to be included in the list of the deceased for whom Mass will be offered once a week during the month of November. You may take an envelope for this purpose from the back of church or write to admin@stwerburghchester.co.uk

 

Music for Remembrance and Reflection 

7.45 pm., Tuesday, 11th November St Werburgh’s Church with Chester Cathedral Nave Choir. Free entry with a retiring collection towards the work of the choir and the Hospice of the Good Shepherd.

 

O, come, let us adore Him!

A reminder that exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, is now happening each week, on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, from 11 a.m., till 12 p.m. Why not come and spend some prayerful time in the presence of the Lord? We are really encouraged by the initial response to this initiative. Spread the word!

 

Two Catholic High School Kitchen Vacancies

School website www.christofidelis.org.uk/vacancies. For more details or for an informal discussion, contact Mr Kilcoyne, School Business Manager on 01244 952788.

 

Foundation Governors Wanted for the Catholic High

You do not have to be a parent of a child in the school, but you must be a practising Catholic. For further information or for a visit: www.educationshrewsbury.org/governance.  

 

Chester CathSoc

CsthSoc meets after the 6 pm Mass every Sunday at St Werburgh’s Church for a time of faith, fellowship and refreshments for University students and other young people who wish to come along. 

 

Our Parish Caritas Collection

If you would take a collection box in which to put any loose change, or by setting up a standing order, just let Dominique know. You can donate anytime via a QR code or online at www.caritasshrewsbury.org.uk 

 

Welcomers at Mass – Please Sign Up for October!

A  lovely ministry, welcoming both our Werbies and Visitors. Do please join us if you can.

 

Sale of Christmas Cards and other items for the Hospice of the Good Shepherd

Will be on sale at all the Masses, 09.00, 10.45 and 6.00 pm. 
All proceeds to the 150th Hospice Appeal.

 

Dementia Group  

Will meet on Thursday 30th October 10.45am  in the Day Chapel. All are very welcome for a time of quiet prayer and  reflection , coffee and a chat. For details email Lyn liturgy@stwerburghchester.co.uk 

 

Calling all daily mass goers… as well as others who might be available!

I am hoping to organise a small team of weekday sacristans to help with the setting up for and clearing away after the 12:15 mass, Monday to Friday. We can set up a rota, and some simple training can be provided. Thank you! Fr David.

 

God’s Design for Fertility

Ira Winter, of Fiat Fertility Care, will deliver a talk on to which all are welcome on Thursday, 30th October at 7pm at St Mary's Caritas Centre, Delamere Rd, Crewe CW1 2JX. More details available on request.

 

St Werburgh’s Young Adults Prayer Group

You’re Invited. 
We’re excited to welcome you back for our next meet-up on Friday, 7th November, from 6:30 pm onwards at St Werburgh’s Church Day Chapel. Whether you’re a student, a young professional, or a couple starting out, this is a space for anyone aged 18+ to feel welcome. 

 

Books

The books in the Day Chapel will be taken to a charity shop next  week. Please come and help yourself before or after Mass this weekend.

 

Keyholders: Important Notice 

As I continue to meet everyone and get to know the parish, I will be asking for assistance and support in different areas to help me do this. One area is to maintain an up-to-date list of keyholders. If you are a keyholder, please let me know: Your name and what role(s) you undertake in the Parish. Which key(s) you have e.g. Presbytery front door, garage. When you would generally require access. If you have a key or keys that you no longer use.  
Please send in the information by email to admin@stwerburghchester.co.uk please put ‘Keyholder’ in the subject field. Thank you. Fr David

 

Sycamore Course 

The final two sessions of this are planned for the Wednesday evenings of 12th and 19th November at 7.30 pm (on "The Bible" and "The Gift of Faith". 

 

Welcome Wednesdays

We enjoyed an informative Talk this week about “The Joys of Fishing”.  David Huxley shared his memories from when he started at age nine to the times he fished with Joan and on to the present day.  
Thank you, David for sharing a lifetime passion. 
Next week more coffee, tea, craft and dominos. 
ALL are Welcome!

 

Photo of the week: 

Thank you to Barbara Turner for sending in this photo of Our Lady of the Isles (Bana Thighearna nan Eilean) at West Gerinish, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, erected in 1957.