Parish Newsletter

Sunday Evening Mass 10th March

I shall be taking 14 of our CathSoc Students over to Manchester on Sunday afternoon, to visit the Catholic Chaplaincy for Mass and Supper. Delighted that our good friend Fr Emeka from St Clare’s is coming to say the 6.00 pm Mass here. Welcome, Your Eminence!

Building Work Next Door and Passageway

Many thanks for your continued patience. We think we’re getting there with the Party Wall. Completion Date for the whole project: 17th May!!

Ash Wednesday Imposition of Ashes

The definitive guide to what the various crosses mean is now on the Notice Board…

Home / Hospital Eucharistic Ministers

Meeting Liz Sunday 10th March at 10.00 am.

First Holy Communion Parish Group Meetings

The next Parish Group meeting for parents and children takes place in the Parish House on Tuesday 12th March at 6.30 pm. The children will need their pencil cases and folders with their new 1st Holy Communion Preparation Book.

The next Parents' Meeting is in our Primary School on Monday 18th March at 7.00 pm. This is an important meeting for all FHC parents. At the meeting you will be asked for the return slip indicating your child's choice of First Holy Communion date and Mass time.

Chester Catenians St Patrick’s Night Ceilidh

Sat 16th March. 7 for 7:30, Catholic High School. Hot pot supper, dessert, Bar. Dancing with Caller and raffle. Tickets £20 from Francis Coxhead fcoxhead@yahoo.co.uk or 07816 958627.

Easter Ministries Volunteer Rota

Now at back of church – please sign up!

Forthcoming Diocesan Talks

“Called to Holiness, Gifted for Mission”. The first will take place on Wed 13th March, 7.00-9.00 pm, Our Lady’s, Ellesmere Port. Fr Tom Cunnagh will address the title: "We're in this together!" The other 3 talks will take place on the following Wednesdays.

Music Group

Playing at 10.45 am Mass Sunday 17th March. Usual practice in Church, Monday 11th March 7.00 pm.

Gift Aid & Envelopes: Three Important Notices
(a) Tax Status: If you no longer pay income tax, please let Fr Paul or Denise Jones know by 5th April, otherwise it will be assumed that you have paid sufficient income tax for the Parish to claim Gift Aid on your donations for the tax year 2018/19. Thanks.
(b) Offertory Envelopes: If you have not yet collected your box, please collect asap. Thanks.
(c) Joining the Gift Aid Scheme: If you pay income tax, joining the Gift Aid scheme increases the value of your donations to the Parish at no extra cost to you. If you are interested in joining the scheme, please contact Fr Paul or Denise Jones.

SVP Afternoon Tea for Elderly & Housebound

Hosted by students at the Catholic High School on Wednesday 20th March at 2.30 pm. Transport will be provided. For further information contact Fran Waldie on email: fran.waldie@gmail.com

Visit to Oscott: Wednesday 27th March

Arrangements now been finalised for what will be a very special day. Coach departs from the lay-by outside St John’s Church (by the Amphitheatre) at 8.45 am. PROMPT. As you know we cannot wait for any latecomers! Back in Chester by 5.30 pm.

Caritas at Rowton – Saturday 16th March

Our friends from Caritas were not able to come Saturday Evening on their recent visit, so we are pleased to welcome them next Saturday evening.

Catholic Women’s League Chester Section

Annual Review Monday 11th March 1.00 pm St Francis’s Hall. Meeting & light refreshments. All welcome to come and see what we are all about.

CWL Shrewsbury Diocesan Branch Annual Review Saturday 23rd March. St Columba’s Church Hall. Mass at 12 noon followed by lunch and Meeting.

Friday Evenings in Lent: 7.00 pm

• Friday 8th March: Stations
• Friday 15th March: Stations
• Friday 22nd March: Stations
• Friday 29th March: Devotions (Lectio Divina)
• Friday 5th April: Devotions
• Friday 12th April: Stations

Followed by Exposition until 9.00 pm.

Tesco Supporting Val’s Fencing Club

Val Scipanovs has been running the club for over 12 years now and as part of their school programme they deliver fencing sessions in Chester and Cheshire schools involving over 200 pupils per term. His Club has been selected for Tesco Bags of Help scheme, for customer vote March - April 30th in all of Chester’s Tesco main and Convenience stores. If you shop there, please give Val’s Club your support! Liels paldies!

Catholic Enquiry Course Last Session

Wednesday 13th, 7.30 pm. Then we break into individual chat sessions! Special thanks to the seven Werbies who have joined the seven Enquirers this time.

CathSoc Bake Sale: £330.51 for CAFOD!

Parish Health and Safety Group Meeting

Room for another two or three volunteers on this Group if anyone would like to join us. Next Meeting: Wed 20th March at 7.00 pm.

Photo of the Week: St Mary’s Cathedral, Sydney

With the Christmas Tree in a prominent position! Taken by Brian and Bury Convent on their recent Antipodean Gad and Gallivant. Do please keep these wonderful photos coming, folks!