150th Anniversary Celebration Meal in the High School

Thanks, everyone, for your lovely cards and messages and we are so glad you enjoyed this fantastic occasion. 

 

Mass Diary for 2026 Now Open

Ideal chance to send in a list of all your 2026 Intentions.

 

Parish Council – Wednesday 17th at 7.00 pm

Great meeting, finalising the Handover File for Fr David and making sure he’ll be well looked after for his first few months. Please keep him in your prayers. 

 

Banners Old and New

Now hanging in church, including one specially crafted by Helen Lydon. Helen writes: “Miracle of the Goose. Created to celebrate 150 years of St Werburgh’s, Chester, this layered lace collage was inspired by her miracle of bringing a goose back to life and the geese design on her medieval pilgrim badge. The collage layers selected pieces of handmade and vintage bobbin lace, crochet lace, and tatting, generously donated by parishioners, plus the artist’s own crochet.”

 

Jacob’s marriage in Guildford Saturday 27th September

We have been blessed with some wonderful CathSoc Presidents over the years, and none more so than Jacob Hutchinson. I’ll be coming back Saturday evening.

 

Chester Bible Month in October

Lots of events taking place: do please take a brochure.

 

2 New Members of our Altar Servers Guild of St Stephen

We are delighted  that Matthew  Reynolds and Francesco Carlucci will be enrolled as members during the 10.45 am Mass on Sunday 21st September.

 

Drop In Social Friday 26th September, 7.00-9.00 pm

An open invitation and a very warm welcome awaits all our parishioners at our "Drop In" social. To be held in the Day Chapel, and particularly if you are new to our Parish, come and make new friends or renew old acquaintances.  Chat and a cuppa for all and perhaps a glass of something?! Do please come and join us.

 

Welcome Wednesday This Week

We all look forward to hearing Gordon Vickers recall his “Childhood Memories of Chester’. Thanks to Liz Aiello who will introduce Gordon and support him.  Everyone Welcome. Tea/Coffee from 10.00, Talk at 11.00 am. 

 

Annual Syd Jones Memorial Workshop

Saturday 27th September (12.30 – 4.00 pm) in church. Led by ex-Chester Cathedral chorister, Thomas Coxhead, currently Director of Music, Newport Cathedral, previously at Christ Church (East Sheen), Ripon Cathedral and Brecon Cathedral. The focus will be on plainchant singing at Mass. All are welcome. Please register your interest: (email: music@stwerburghchester.co.uk).

 

Parish Prayer Book: Please send those suggestions in!

By the end of Sept: Liturgy@stwerburghchester.co.uk.

 

Apple Mac – 25 Years Old but Excellent Working Order

As part of my chuck-out, I’m getting rid of my old Apple Mac computer. Still works beautifully. Anyone like to be introduced to the wonders of Apple Operating System? Sealed bids by Sunday 5/10. On table at back of church.

 

First Holy Communion Parish Group 2025-6

List now closed, and a wonderful 18 names submitted. 

 

150th Thanksgiving Youth Mass Next Sunday

Sunday 28th September 6,00 pm. Sign-up sheet at back of Church. All are welcome. We need welcomers, readers, singers, youngsters for the offertory procession. If you play an instrument at any level, come and join us: leave details on the sign-up sheet.

 

House Mass: Wednesday 24th September 5.00 pm 

Lyn & Richard are hosting at their home in Hawarden, starting our new year of House Masses. Do please sign up if you’d like to join us. Everyone welcome.

 

RNLI Fish and Chip Supper

Chester Branch of RNLI is holding a Fish and Chip Supper, with The Port Sunlight Shanty Band, 7.00 pm -10.30 pm on Friday 17th October, at St Mary’s Creative Space, Chester. Tickets are £20 from Eventbrite at  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/

 

Charity Concert for Hospice of the Good Shepherd

Saturday October 11th 7.30 pm Vicars Cross URC. Tickets Adults £10. Children £5. QR code on the poster. For tickets, contact Consilia 07813 284860

 

Castlerigg Manor Retreat Centre in the Lake District

Owned by the Diocese of Lancaster, they are opening their doors to family groups, individuals and other small groups once again during October Half Term (Oct 27-31). A good option for anyone looking for a budget get-away in a beautiful part of the country. Book at https://castleriggmanor.com/stay-with-us/ or contact director@castleriggmanor.co.uk

Parish Secretary Wanted at St Clare’s Parish Chester

4 hours per week @ £14 per hour. Closing date 17/10. https://www.dioceseofshrewsbury.org/latest-vacancies/

 

Anne Marie Tait Running Chester Metric Marathon

I will be running on 5/10/25 in memory of Patrick and we are raising funds for Papyrus.
www.justgiving.com/page/anne-marie-tait-2 

 

Heritage Open Doors 12- 21 Sept: “Architecture”

Finishing Sunday Afternoon if you haven’t been yet!

 

Autumn Mass Count: 21/9, 28/9, 5/10.12/10

Counters please enter totals on list in Sacristy. 

 

Parish Diary September 2025 - July 2026 Out Today!

 

150th Planning Meeting Next Thursday 25th

7.30, Day Chapel, looking back and looking forward! 

 

SVP Welcome Mass This Sunday Afternoon

You are all warmly invited to the SVP Welcome Mass on 21st September at 2.30 pm at St Werburgh Church. It will be followed by a tea/coffee party. Like to come? Contact svpchester@gmail.com or 07778 392816

 

Parish Safeguarding Training Sept. 22nd 7.00 pm.

Parishioners who’d like to continue working with children and vulnerable adults, ensuring our parish is a safe and welcoming place, are required at this Safeguarding session, a repeat of previous ones.

 

Photo of the Week: Jan ‘25, Opening the Holy Door

The traditional start to every Holy Year, the pilgrims pouring in to St Peter’s, including our own Keith Richards. Thanks, Keith!