Saturday 6.00 pm: Rowton Methodists: Magda & Pete Rimmer Diamond Wedding
Sunday 9.00 am: St Werburgh’s: Stella, Marie, Belle and Steven (RIP)
Sunday 10.45 am: St Werburgh’s: Francesco Palmieri (2nd Anniversary)
Sunday 6.00 pm: St Werburgh’s: Kenneth Vranch (L.D.)
Monday 20th October: St Peter of Alcantara: Isaiah 52:7-10; Psalm 95; Matthew 13:47-52
12.15 pm: St Werburgh’s: Fazey / Boulton family
1.15 pm: University Chapel: For our Parish Community.
Tuesday 21st October: Ferial: Romans 5:12-21; Psalm 39; Luke 12:35-38
12.15 pm: St Werburgh’s: Patrick O’Connell
Wednesday 22nd October: St John Paul II: Romans 6:12-18; Psalm 123; Luke 12:39-48
12.15 pm: St Werburgh’s: Intentions of Marian Curtis.
Thursday 23rd October: Ferial: Romans 6:19-23; Psalm 1; Luke 12:49-53
12.15 pm: St Werburgh’s: Peter Meredith
Friday 24th October: Ferial: Romans 7:18-25; Psalm 118; Luke 12:54-59
12.15 pm: St Werburgh’s: Anne Proctor (L.D.)
Saturday 25th October: Ferial: Romans 8:1-11; Psalm 23; Luke 13:1-9
10.30 –12.00 noon: St Werburgh’s: Confessions
6.00 pm: Rowton Methodists: For the people of the Parish
N.B. Don’t forget to put your clocks back! (daylight saving time begins)
SUNDAY 26th OCTOBER 2025: THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (YEAR C)
Ecclesiasticus 35: 12-14, 16-19; Psalm 32; 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18; Luke 18:9-14
Saturday 6.00 pm: Rowton Methodists: For the people of the Parish
Sunday 9.00 am: St Werburgh’s: Mike and Jo Griffiths (40th Wedding Ann. & 5th Anniversary)
Sunday 10.45 am: St Werburgh’s: Celia Murphy (B.R.)
Sunday 6.00 pm: St Werburgh’s: Jane Swales (L.D.)
Your prayers are asked for the following who are sick: Mark Fuller, Wendy O’Brien, Jimmy McCahy,
Kath Stanton, Brian Boardman Jnr, Bill Hackett, Stuart Clark, Ruth O’Kane and Kevin Maguire, and for all the sick of the Parish.
We also remember our beloved dead, in particular those who have died recently, including Manuel Cernada, Brendan Dillistone, Sam Marsden Sister Jacinta Davenport, IBVM, and Tess Constantin; and those whose anniversaries occur about this time: Bishop Brian Noble (10th Bishop of Shrewsbury), Michael Barry, Mario Vitelli, Eddie Downey, John Dryhurst, Catherine Aygun, Aileen Greenan, Winifred Ankers, Krystina Evans, Gordon Smith, Jack Nuttall, Barbara Wilson, Michael Doyle, Gertrude Hague, Alan Owen, Michael Murphy, Mark Simpson, Sara White, John Parry, Iain Sutherland, Jean Farrell, Susan Williams, Anne Tasker, Conor McMullan, Pauline Martin, Jessica Baker. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Live Streaming Link: www.churchservices.tv/stwerburghchester
SVP: svpchester@gmail.com Countess of Chester Chaplaincy: 01244 364543.
St Werburgh’s is part of the Diocese of Shrewsbury: Registered Charity No 234025.
Safeguarding: safeguarding@stwerburghchester.co.uk Liz Aiello: 07813743723 and Chris Proudfoot: 0771149507
Christ’s peace be with you! By the time you read these lines, I’ll be getting ready for the second round of Sunday masses since my arrival on October 10. It really is a joy for me to be here, and I have already begun to meet with some of you, and I look forward in due time to getting to know you and the parish much better. As I mentioned last Sunday, I consider that my number one priority, as your parish priest, is to lead you to Christ, through the proclamation of the Word and the celebration of the sacraments, especially the Eucharistic sacrifice. As of Monday, October 20, there will be exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, each week, on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, from 11 a.m., till 12 p.m. At noon, on those days, we will pray the Angelus, followed by a simple blessing and reposition. Hopefully, over time, we can further increase the times when our beautiful church is open for moments of personal prayer. Please do come and join us if you can, as together, we present our parish to the Lord to draw strength from his love, to grow in his grace and in the service of others. Fr David+
Was held recently in St Columba’s Hall and raised £152 which will be donated to the Hospice of the Good Shepherd. Many thanks to all who supported this event.
School website www.christofidelis.org.uk/vacancies For more details or for an informal discussion, contact Mr Kilcoyne, School Business Manager on 01244 952788.
You do not have to be a parent of a child in the school, but you must be a practising Catholic. For further information or for a visit: www.educationshrewsbury.org/governance
Meets after the 6 pm Mass every Sunday at St Werburgh’s Church. All parishioners especially students and young adults, are invited to join us for a time of faith, fellowship and refreshments.
If you would take a collection box in which to put any loose change, or by setting up a standing order, just let Dominique know. You can donate anytime via a QR code or online at www.caritasshrewsbury.org.uk
A lovely ministry, welcoming both our Werbies and Visitors. Do please join us if you can.
Cards, stocking fillers and gifts from the Hospice of the Good Shepherd, will be on sale at all the Masses, 09.00, 10.45 and 6.00 pm. All proceeds to our 150th Hospice Appeal.
Please submit names to be included in the Celebration of the Mass and in the prayers of the Parish during the month of November to admin@stwerburghchester.co.uk
Please send in photos from the meal to admin@stwerburghchester.co.uk
I am hoping to organise a small team of weekday sacristans to help with the setting up for and clearing away after the 12:15 mass, Monday to Friday. We can set up a rota, and some simple training can be provided. Please speak to me after Mass or send an email to the parish office with the days you might be able to help. Thank you! Fr David.
The first meeting both for children and their parents will take place on the 21st October at 6:30 pm at St Werburgh’s. Parents and children arrive via the door of the Parish House. The parents will meet with Father David in the dining room, and the First Holy Communion children will meet up with the catechists in church.
THINGS TO REMEMBER!
The children will need a folder or wallet for their workbook, a pencil case containing coloured pencils and a handwriting pen or pencil for each session.
If your child is unwell, please could you email, Father David and Louise. If you have not already completed the Application Form, Prayer Sponsor Form, GDPR Form and Medical Consent Form, please could you bring them along or email them to robertshaw499@btinternet.com before 21st October. If you would like your child, to be included in the First Holy Communion display, please would you bring a photo of them that is not too large. We look forward to seeing you all on 21st October.
Ira Winter, of Fiat Fertility Care, will deliver a talk on to which all are welcome. She will focus on the wonders of procreation and she will also explain the potential of Natural Reproductive Medicine for couples struggling to conceive or wishing to space pregnancies. The talk will take place on Thursday, 30th October at 7pm at St Mary's Caritas Centre, Delamere Rd, Crewe CW1 2JX.
This coming week at 10.45 am we welcome back David Huxley. No not about poaching this time but David will share his fishing knowledge and a few of his Fishing Experiences. As always everyone is Welcome!
Thank you to Ana Gasparini for sending in this photo of a stained-glass window in Shrewsbury Cathedral, with the legend ‘These waters shall not fail’.
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A word of thanks and tribute to Fr Paul, composed on behalf of the parishioners, has been attached to this newsletter.