Parish Newsletter

Holywell Pilgrimage Last Weekend

What a great success this was! Everyone has come back enthusing about the beauty of the Pilgrimage: the chance to make this religious journey to the historical shrine of Holywell as well as enjoying the social company of so many other Werbies. And then again, it was a beautiful walk in lovely countryside in amazing weather. All these factors make for a great Pilgrimage, almost thirty Pilgrims on the journey and only possible by the incredibly efficient organisation of the leaders. We cannot thank you enough for making this wonderful part of our 150th celebrations not only possible but such a triumphant success. Please, Pilgrims, keep those photos coming in for the write-up that our Bishop has requested for the Diocesan Yearbook.

 

Day Pilgrimage to Shrewsbury – Tuesday 24th June

Another beautiful day, twenty-five of us from various Deanery Parishes on the train down, enjoying the walk through this fantastic medieval town with coffee on the way at the old Salop Royal Infirmary. Once at the Cathedral we had Mass, lunch, a guided tour and the whole day finishing with Stations of the Cross. Many thanks to everyone at the Cathedral for making it possible! The next Day Pilgrimage to Shrewsbury is Thursday 31st July, so do sign up on the list if you’d like to come.

 

Romeo and Juliet and Cabaret

Many thanks to Mommalat for another fantastic theatre trip, the open-air Shakespeare at Hillbark on the Wirral. A few showers of rain didn’t put our hardy thespians off one jot, and we all enjoyed a beautiful production of this classic play. Next show: Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club!

 

Dates for Next Year’s Parish Diary

These are coming in rather slowly! Could all groups get their dates in asap so that we can start plotting them on a enormous spread-sheet and seeing where the clashes are?

 

What St Werburgh’s Means to Me?

Halfway through our 150th year of celebrations: so much achieved and enjoyed, so much to look forward to. Can you share your response to the question of what St Werburgh’s means to YOU? Contributions that can form part of our record of this exciting year, plus any offers of help with collecting and collating the answers, can be made to stuart.murray103@googlemail.com

 

Our next Drop-in Social: Friday 11th July 7-9 pm.

Come and join us for an informal time of chat and laughter, coffee and wine in the Parish Garden from 7-9 pm on Friday, 11th  July. Come and meet parishioners both new and old. All are very Welcome, especially New Arrivals.

 

Lourdes Hospitality Pilgrimage Pre-Departure Mass

11.00 am, Sunday 20th July at St Mary's Church, Gatefield Street, Crewe. This will be followed by light refreshments in the Caritas Centre and a Hospitality Meeting starting at 1.15 pm. All Hospitality members are invited to attend.

 

Caretaker Vacancy at Catholic High School

Shift pattern 4 days on 4 days off 6.30 am to 4.30 pm or 1.30 pm to 9.30 pm. Weekend and Evening Enhanced pay, basic salary £12.27 rising to £12.65. Closing date: 12 noon Friday 11th July. Interviews will take place W/C 15th July. For further information, www.christofidelis.org.uk Contact: Mr. Kilcoyne - email: recruitment@christofidelis.org.uk

 

Final Fête Total £3,812.40

We Can’t Thank You Enough And we’ve smashed our £15,000 Hospice Target. Wow!

 

SVP and CHS Music Night, Friday 18th July 7.30 pm

A night of Music, Dance and Songs in support of the SVP Holiday Home in Talacre. Tickets £12. Please contact svpchester@gmail.com or Marco 0778392816

 

Governor Vacancy at our Primary School

Must be filled by community members affiliated with the Catholic Church, not related to any children in our school. Particularly welcome from those with a financial background. For an informal chat, contact Sarah: 01244 478954 or admin@lovelearnlaugh.org.uk

 

Books left over from the Fête

Before and after Masses please pop into the Day Chapel and help yourself from the great selection.

 

150th Anniversary Thanksgiving Celebration

You are warmly invited to the Thanksgiving Celebration Meal, Friday 12th September, 7.00 pm at the Catholic High School. Please sign up at the back of the church, including the size of your party (including yourself). First come first served. There are only 150 places. Those who have signed up within the first 150 places will be contacted and an invitation issued. 

 

St Werburgh’s “Open Week of Faith”:

13th-20th July  1-7 pm Monday-Friday; 2-4 pm at the weekends. Still a few vacancies for Stewards if anyone can help out.

 

Welcome Wednesday – Last Wednesday and This

Huge thanks and congratulations to our Grumpy Old Men for their amazing Sponsored Domino game, raising over £830! We look forward this coming Wednesday to hearing Denise Jones recall her memories of the "Round the World Journey” she went on with Syd. Chat, coffee and dominos from 10 am and Denise's presentation will begin at 10.45 am.  All Welcome!

 

American High School Concert: Sunday 29th June

A wonderful concert from some amazing youngsters – and a fantastic £400 raised for our Hospice Appeal.

 

Bereavement and Loss Group

Come and have a chat and a cuppa on Wednesday 
9th July 1.15 pm to 2.45 pm. All welcome.

 

Diocesan Priesthood Ordinations This Summer

In the first two weeks of July, we look forward to the ordination to the Priesthood of Adam Bamber and Joseph Fawcett Wood at the Cathedral. 

 

Lourdes by Jumbulance: 14th – 23rd August

Vacancies for sick and disabled pilgrims and for nurses and helpers. Please contact Tony Murphy on 07881-656-974 or tonymurphyefc2002@yahoo.co.uk

 

Names for First Holy Communions Parish Group

Children who will be in Year 3 and above and not at Catholic Primaries. Closing date: Monday 1st September. Please email us the names if interested. 

 

Parish Walk Together: Wednesday 2nd July

28 of us enjoyed a lovely stroll along the canal bank to the Cheshire Cat. Any ideas for the Autumn?

 

Photo of the Week: Our Amazing Lego Church

Rosie down in Holt has been busy assembling her Lego Church with an amazing light inside and a menacing FP outside. Not too late to order yours!

Deadline for Newsletter Entries

Thursday, Please.