Can You Be A Steward?

We have so many exciting events coming up over the next couple of months for which we are going to need Stewards – just people to be in church or house to keep an eye on things. I’ve never been confident leaving the church open when there’s no-one in: probably wrong on my part, and I should have had more nerve. But it’s such a precious building I would never forgive myself if anything happened. So-oooo… History Week (1st – 8th June), Summer Fete (21st June),  Open Week of Faith (13th – 20th July). Today there’s a giant Sign-Up List for everyone to put their name down for all these events. The History Week list is already open, every afternoon Sunday 1st June to Sunday 8th June, two Stewards needed each day. Parish Fete, Saturday 21st June, 12.00 to 3.00 pm: the whole church, house and garden will be open, so we do need a good team to keep an eye on everything. Then we have an exciting Week of Faith, Monday 14th July - Friday 18th, plus the weekends either side, church open 1.00-7.00 pm. Do please sign up – it’s also a great way to meet other parishioners.

Two “Day Pilgrimages” to Shrewsbury Cathedral

As part of this 2025 Jubilee Year, we are organising two day trips to our own Cathedral in Shrewsbury, there and back by train (a beautiful one-hour ride from Chester). 25 places on each trip, Tuesday 24th June and Thursday 31st July. Please sign up on the list at the back of church: I’m offering this first to our own folk, then to other Chester Parishes. First come, first served!

Next Thursday: Holyday of the Ascension

Usual three Masses: 7.30 am, 12.15 pm and 7.30 pm (with choir and hymns). You must, of course… 

Today: Practice Fire Evacuation at End of Mass

Remember our Five-Point Fire Drill?

1. When you hear the alarm, leave immediately.
2. Top third leave by either House Door or Organ Exit, bottom two-thirds through the Porch Doors.
3. Solo? Go home. Group? Assemble in Park Entrance and when all present, go home.
4. Wheelchairs and assisted mobility? Wait to the end, please, to avoid obstructing exits. 

First Holy Communion Programme This Year and Next

This year’s programme came to a superb climax last Saturday and the one before with two beautiful FHC Masses. Enormous thanks to Louise and her team for their excellent preparation of the Parish Group and to Mrs Oates and her team for their equally impressive Primary School work. Thanks to Tom and the Choir for accompanying each Mass, and for all the parents and family members who came along to support their youngsters. All that remains for this year’s group is their lovely Thanksgiving Mass on Sunday 8th June at 10.45. Now for next year… For children not attending our Catholic Primary School in Year Three or above in the next school year, there will be an introductory meeting for parents in October, and our classes will begin in November.  First Forgiveness takes place in January and First Holy Communions  in May. The closing  date for applications is Monday 1st September. Names are coming in already: email is our preferred method. Thank you!

Readers at Weekday Masses

A rota will be published each month, so do please sign up in advance if you would like to read. 

Next Young Adults Gathering – Friday June 6th 6.30

Following the great success of our first gathering last month, we’re excited to invite all young adults (18+) to our next meetup in the Day Chapel. Come along for an evening of connection, conversation, community and prayer. Whether you came last time or are joining for the first time, you’re very welcome!

Hospice Fundraising: Halfway is in Sight

A wonderful £438 came in this week, £371 of that from your orders for the Lego Model of the Church. Do keep those orders coming in as they make superb presents and great mementos of this 150th Celebration. Our Total is now £6,669 towards our goal of £15,00, an extraordinary 44.47%. Huge thanks to everyone.

Primary School Summer Fair Raffle Tickets

Raffle tickets will be on sale to support the Primary School next two Sundays (1st  and 8th June) at the back of church between Morning Masses. Thanks, everyone!

Primary School – Catholic Inspection – “Outstanding”

Heartfelt congrats to our wonderful Primary School

On Offer for our Hospice Fundraising

A set of two wooden ladders with metal rungs approximate total height 4 metres and a Black and Decker workmate - a folding work bench. If interested in either, make an offer to FP.

Our Next Youth Mass – 6.00 pm Sunday 25th May

All welcome to come along to support our youngsters. 

Romeo & Juliet at Hillbark

Tuesday 24th June 7.30 Venue - Royden Park, Frankby, Wirral. Tickets £16.50. Minibus from Chester (£5 on the night). It’s going to another lovely Werbies Theatre Night. List now closed.

T’areet, Welcome Wednesdayers?

Over to Yorkshire and Bradford with Rachel Curtis and her fascinating forthcoming City of Culture. All of our Werbies and Wizziters welcome to hear this talk. 

‘The 39 Steps’ at Gladstone Theatre

7:30 pm Wednesday 11th June – tickets £10. All proceeds in aid of the Wirral SVP Children’s Camp in North Wales. Please contact Stephen Perry for tickets on stephen.perry12@btopenworld.com or 07775781204.

SVP Summer Second Collection 17/18 May

The 2nd Collection raised £1,239.73, which will rise to approximately £1,378.48 with Gift Aid. Envelopes still available if you missed it. Great thanks to everyone.

Christleton Churches Together AGM

Thanks, Techies (Chris P & Steve H) for great support.

Talk by Michael Merrick on Young Catholics Today

Thursday, June 5th 7.30 pm. The pressures they face today, and the support that Church and Parish Communities might offer. Michael is a Catholic parent himself, Director of Education for Lancaster Diocese.

Sponsored Domino Challenge: Forms Back of Church

Welcome Wednesday’s Grumpy Old Men are proposing to hold a six-hour sponsored domino challenge on Saturday 21st June, during the Summer Fete.

Photo of the Week: Military Pilgrimage to Lourdes

British Troops ready to march. A powerful photo sent in by Marie Cunniff. Thanks, Marie!