Fr David Takes to the Air

Fr David will be flying out of Bogotá in Colombia on Monday 6th October on his way to us in St Werburgh’s. We are so looking forward to welcoming him here at St Werburgh’s on the weekend of 11th/12th October. I know we will give him a Wonderfully Warm Werbies Welcome! (= 4 W’s!)  Please keep him in your prayers as he travels.

 

Skip Day  - Friday 3rd October – 9.00 am

Can you come along  and give a hand, loading a skip with all the unwanted rubbish from the house, old bottles of wine, paper, cardboard boxes, parishioners… 
Let’s see how quickly we can fill that skip!

 

Banners Old and New

Helen’s St Werburgh Goose Banner is now on display next to her statue. Stunning, isn’t it? Thanks, Helen!

 

Chester Bible Month in October

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

 

Can You Help Rob Pilliner Help the Poor Clares?

“For a number of years, I have been in contact with the Sisters of Poor Clares and have recently become involved in their proposed building works at the convent in Hereford. Whilst I will be offering my services as Contract Administrator and Quantity Surveyor on a gratis basis, we are now at the stage where an Architect and Structural Engineer are also required. Such personnel would have to carry the requisite Professional Indemnity Insurance. Can anyone help out? robpilliner@rjp-commercial.co.uk ”

 

Two Catholic High School Kitchen Vacancies

School website www. christofidelis.org.uk/vacancies  for more details or contact Mr Kilcoyne, School Business Manager on 01244 952788 for an informal discussion.

 

Pilgrimage of the Jubilee Icon of 'The Visitation' 

This depiction by Margaret Rope visits The Catholic High School. You are welcome to venerate this icon and to join the Celebration of the Word taking place in the school Hall on Thursday 2nd October at 2 pm. Please book your place by email to Ana at gasparinia@christofidelis.org.uk

 

Old English/Anglo-Saxon Books: Anyone Interested?

A real niche interest! Who’d like these books, from when I was 18 and first introduced to Beowulf and fell in love with this fascinating language and culture?

 

Two Antique Mirrors Looking for a Good Home: Free!

Inherited from the Old Nuisance looking for a good home. Just take: perhaps put something in the Hospice Bucket?

 

Our Parish Caritas Collection

Thank you for your generous donations which have so far raised £534.49p. If you would like to become a regular donor, you can do so via a collection box in which to put any loose change, or by setting up a standing order. You can also donate anytime via a QR code or online at www.caritasshrewsbury.org.uk where you can also find out more about the work of this diocesan social action and social justice agency. Boxes, S.O. forms and poster with QR code can be found at the back of church.

 

Blessing of Fortmer Parish Priests Graves

One of our 150th Year projects has been the renovation of the graves of Canon Chambers (PP 1902-24) and Canon Welch (1948-59). Blackwells have done a marvellous job, and we’re going to bless both on Tuesday 7th October at 4.30 pm. Please sign up if you’d like to join us.

 

Welcome Wednesday Last Week – 36 Werbies!

Fantastic talk from Gordon Vickers recalling his “Childhood Memories of Chester’. Thanks to Liz Aiello for arranging this.  He was sparkling! See you all this Wednesday, Tea/Coffee and chat from 10.00. 

 

Parish Prayer Book: Send those suggestions in!

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

 

My Apple Mac

25 Years Old Excellent Working Order 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

Launch meeting for Parents: Tuesday 30th at 6.30 pm

 

150th Thanksgiving Youth Mass This Sunday

Another wonderful celebration of our youngsters, the Church of tomorrow. Our future – and the only future we’ve got! Let’s make sure we nurture them.

 

House Mass: Wednesday 24th September 5.00 pm 

22 of us relished a lovely Mass and refreshments afterwards. Thanks, Lyn, Richard and Billy!

 

RNLI 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

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 

 

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

Now Out!

 

SVP Welcome Mass Last Sunday Afternoon

Almost fifty came to the SVP Welcome Mass on 21st September, followed by tea and tabnabs. Huge thanks to Marco & SVP team for such a lovely event.

 

Parish Safeguarding Training Sept. 22nd 7.00 pm.

A record number turned up: thanks Liz and Chris!

 

Photo of the Week: Wells-Next-the-Sea

Our Lady’s church in this beautiful village, next door to Walsingham. Thanks, Tony!