Can You Be A Steward?

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.

Catholic Enquiry Course and Sycamore 

This Autumn we will be running our usual Catholic Enquiry Course for those who are not Catholic but would like to find out more about our Church, with a possible view of joining. We’re also hoping to run a Sycamore Course, an informal course on the Christian faith and its relevance for life today. If you think you might be interested in either, please contact FP for a chat.

Donations for the 150th Fundraising Fete

Please bring them into Church on a Sunday and leave them in the Library corner: Bottle Tombola (Bottles please, no beer); Chocolate Tombola - Packs of small chocolate bars; Bric a Brac - Good quality only (no jumble); Winted Vinted - Good quality, nearly new clothing, adults and children and coat hangers! Toy Stall - Good condition toys and children’s books; Cake Stall - cakes, traybake and scones (Please contact the Repository); Books in good condition; Craft Stall - handmade, new knitted items. Can you lend: Camping tables, Gazebo / Awnings, Bunting?? Needed: First Aider & Stewards, 12-3.00 pm. Sign up at the back of Church.

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!

Upcoming House Masses

• Tues 17th June, Evening; Tues 22nd July, Lunchtime.
• Thursday 14th August – Lunchtime or Evening

Would anyone like to host any of these House Masses?

Practice Fire Drill Last Sunday

Many thanks to everybody for a very successful fire-drill. You evacuated the Church calmly and speedily and well within the prescribed time limit. Remember: the capacity of any building is not how many you can get in, but how many you can get out! Huge thanks to Marian for masterminding the whole project and all our wonderful Fire Marshals. We have had a lot of very useful feedback already and would value any reactions from anyone who was there last Sunday.

First Holy Communion Programme This Year and Next

Thanksgiving Mass: Sunday 8th June, 10.45. We are now collecting names for next year for Children who will be in year 3 and above and not at Catholic primary schools. The closing  date for applications is Monday 1st September; email is our preferred method. 

Bereavement and Loss Group 

Come for a cup of tea and chat on Wednesday 11th June between 1.15 and 2.45 pm, Day Chapel. All welcome.

Next Young Adults Gathering – Friday June 6th 6.30

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. Everyone very welcome!

Hospice Fundraising: Another Great Week!

A wonderful £403 came in this week. We are sincerely grateful to David and all the Kluths for donating the retiring collection after Jane’s Memorial Mass: £258.
Total now £7,072.90, an extraordinary 47.2%. Thanks!

Primary School Summer Fair Raffle Tickets

Sun 8th June at the back of church between Morning Masses. Today (1st June) books available to take from Repository. Bring back on 8th. Thanks for your support!

Next Parish Walk Together

Wednesday 2nd July, 7 pm. Along the canal to the Cheshire Cat at Christleton to pause for a glass of something. A gentle stroll. (“You said that last time, and it turned into a 7½ mile hike!”). All welcome.

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.

Last Sunday’s Youth Mass – 25th May

Another lovely Youth Mass, full of the vitality and enthusiasm of our youngsters. Before the end of the school year, we hope to get together to review our Youth Masses. Watch this space for details.

Werbies Theatre Trips

All ready to go for R&J at Hillbark on 24th June! Now the booking opens for Cabaret in London’s West End. 
Wed 13th August 2pm. Tickets £65 each & we will cut a deal with Avanti for a group rail booking.

Welcome Wednesday, Last Week and This

Many thanks to Rachel for a fascinating talk about her hometown, Bradford. This week Ann Marie will be talking to us about the history of our Church, and then we will all go next door for a guided tour!

Merry Widow Chester Operatic Society: Town Hall

7.30, 19th-21st June, matinee performance 2 pm on Saturday. Seating at tables around the hall, and tickets £22 each, or £200 for a table of ten. Nibbles included in the ticket price. chesteroperatic.co.uk   productions@chesteroperatic.co.uk

CHS Parent / Carer Tours on Monday 30th June

Catholic High School will be holding a number of scheduled tours of the school for parents and carers of Year 5 students, led by our Headteacher, Mrs McKeagney, the chance to see our school in action. 10:00 am, 11:15 am, and 1:00 pm. To book a place WelcomeTo@christofidelis.org.uk.

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.

Photo of the Week: “Catholic House of Prayer" 

On Iona. Many thanks, Jane, for sending it in. 

150th Anniversary Hospice Fundraising Progress