St Werburgh's Roman Catholic Parish, Chester
Parish Newsletter
SUNDAY 18th NOVEMBER: THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (YEAR B)
Memorial Blessing Booklets
A few Booklets left over from 6th November if anyone would like one as a souvenir.
John Manifold Legacy
We were very touched and grateful to be remembered in the Will of John Manifold, a Parishioner for many years. His last address here was Steven Court, behind the Crossed Foxes, where Pauline faithfully brought him Holy Communion for so long. His Bequest will just about cover the cost of the Great War Memorial, very appropriate as so many of those men came from the Steven Street area. Thank you, John, and God reward you in the Life Eternal.
Plaque, Lectern and Leather-Bound Book
Do give them a good look, in the War Memorial Chapel, and both produced by local Craftsmen.
Christmas Coffee Morning Friday 30th Nov
At Festival Church, Queen Street, 10.30-2.00 pm, to raise funds for the Hospice. Anne Collier is organising this, and she’d be very grateful for offers of help (313409).
University Mass on Monday
Slightly earlier time, 12.30 pm, owing to 2.00 pm Funeral at Pentrebychan.
Waste Bin in Church
Under the Newspaper Table, for any non-renewable waste, eg used paper handkerchiefs…
Music Group – Christ the King
Playing Sunday 25th, for the First Holy Communion Enrolment Mass, 10.45 pm.
Liturgy Group Meeting
Moved from Wed 21st to Mon 26th, 7.00 pm, as I have an afternoon Graduation Ceremony on Wednesday in Sheffield for one of our former High School Students. Always a joy to see them graduate, cap and gown, cheesy photos…!
Visiting Edward in Edinburgh
Just over a year since his climbing accident, and he has performed miracles, in his wheelchair, in his specially adapted car, back in Edinburgh to complete his fourth and final year of Uni. I’m going up for a visit on Thursday – he doesn’t want me to, but that’s tough. Delighted to take any cards or small gifts with me.
CAFOD Christmas Gift Catalogue
Now on the table at the back of Church, if you fancy giving Aunt Maisie a Goat this year.
Diocesan “Voice” Magazine – Free!
Also on the Table at the back of church.
Nursing Home Services – Pinetum Next
Services at Grosvenor Manor (Heath Lane) and Crabwall Hall (Mollington) really up and running now. Next plate to be set spinning: Pinetum!
Next meeting of the Readers' Group
Monday next (tomorrow) at 7-00 pm for about an hour, in the Parish House. We look at the Mass Readings for the next four weeks. Everyone very warmly welcome to join us!
Mass for the Recently Bereaved Last Tuesday
Beautiful Mass last Tuesday for the families for whom we’ve conducted Funerals over the last three years. This seems to be really appreciated, as we write to them all personally, especially those who do not attend here regularly and may not have any other public way of marking their friend or family member’s anniversaries.
CathSoc Sunday Shared Table Supper
Tonight, 7.00 pm. Remember, “Made, not Bought!” It’ll mean another 2.00 am start for me, but aren’t our Students just so worth it?
Poor Clares Departure Date
Looks as if, at long last, they may have a departure date. It’ll be on our Newsletter, for those who’d like to wave them farewell.
November Month of the Holy Souls
- Sunday 18th Nov: Blessings at Blacon
- Sunday 25th Nov: Blessings at Overleigh
- Friday 30th Nov: Mass of the Holy Souls
Refreshments after Mass Last Wednesday
2.00 am once again, but seeing those little faces wreathed in smiles as they tucked into my Chicken and Bacon sandwiches made it all so worthwhile. Lemon Drizzle Cake? To die for.
St Werburgh’s Great War Books on Sale Now
£10 sb, £20 hb. Ideal Christmas Presents.
SVP Elderly & Housebound Reconciliation Service
Sat Nov 24th at 10.30. Transport provided, all welcome. For further information contact Stephen Perry on 07775 781204.
Switching Off Radiators in Church
Whoever’s doing this, would they please stop? We can’t have a warm church with them off!
October Mass Count 2018
Another top year: average 636 over the 4 Sundays
Sat 6.00 pm Av = 59; Sun 9.00 am Av = 183;
Sun 10.45 am Av = 235; Sun 6.00 pm Av = 159.
Total Average for the Four Sundays = 636
2011 = 589; 2012 = 594; 2013 = 624; 2014 = 636; 2015 = 617; 2016 = 601; 2017 = 642; 2018 = 636.
Wilfred and Susan – Sunday 11th Nov 3.00 pm
Thanks, everyone - another super dramatic production, based on the Letters between Wilfred Owen and his mother, Susan.
Photo of the Week: Cancun, Mexico
Chapel of the Immaculate Conception – and just look at that view behind the altar! Thanks Steve, Diane, Ronan and Madam.
Results of Recent Collections and Wall Boxes
- Clergy Education and Training: £1,073.36
- Annual Mission Appeal – The Spiritans: £1,545.02
- CAFOD Family Fast Day: £134.70
- Wall boxes June – Sept:
- CAFOD £246.26, CATH £203.73,
- Hospice £362.14,
- Brother Kimpton £198.20
Many thanks, everyone, for your generosity.
Parish Council Meeting on Tuesday
Any items, please, to any Council Member.