The Catholic Parishes of Our Lady & St. Werburgh, Clayton & Our Lady & St. John the Baptist, Ashley

Tel: 01782 613023 | Email: olstwerburgh.clayton@rcaob.org.uk

The parishes are part of the Archdiocese of Birmingham: Registered Charity No: 234216

Our Church in Ashley and Our Church and School in Clayton

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Our Lady & St. Werburgh Catholic Church

Seabridge Lane,
Clayton,
Staffordshire,
ST5 4AG
Tel: 01782 613023

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Our Blessed Lady & St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

Church Road,
Ashley,
Market Drayton,
Shropshire,
TF9 4JY
Tel: 01782 613023

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Our Lady & St Werburgh Catholic Church Primary School

Seabridge Lane,
Clayton,
Staffordshire,
ST5 4AG
Tel: 01782 973888
Website: ourlady-st werburghs.staffs.sch.uk

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Parish Priest: Father Anton Madej

I belong to the Congregation of the Priests of the Sacred Heart of Betharram. Betharram is a small village and shrine to Our Lady about nine miles outside of Lourdes.

Mass Times

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Mass Times at Clayton

Sundays at 8.15 a.m.
10.00 a.m. (Lived Streamed)

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Mass Times at Ashley

Wednesdays with Adoration at 6.45 p.m. followed by Mass at 7.15 p.m.
Saturdays at 6 p.m.

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How to watch Mass at Clayton live using Zoom™

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Confessions

Saturdays at Clayton: 10.30 a.m. - 11.30 a.m.
Saturdays at Ashley before the evening Mass.

 

News

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Father Anton's Weekly Message

Father Anton's weekly message including church notices.

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Latest News

The latest updates including website updates, notices, and events.

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Latest News

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By Father Anton - Parish Priest
19th October

Father Anton's Weekly Column

This weekend we welcome the Sion Community into our midst. They have been working all week with our children and now turn to the adults among us to offer some additional spiritual nourishment. It has been a very full and enjoyable experience, and the children have been fully engaged. The Zion community have also appreciated the welcome that they have received and the willingness of our children to play their part in the week’s endeavours. A big thank you to the people of our parishes who have given of their time and effort to make the Mission happen so fully and vibrantly.

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By Adam Grannell - Parish Website Administrator
19th October

This Weeks Newsletter

The parish website updates include Fr. Anton's weekly message and the newsletter for two weeks. The next issue will be on Sunday 1st November.

Coming up is the North Staffs Area Pastoral Council Social Gathering.

The Fearless Retreat at Alton Castle takes place between 7th – 9th November.

The Winter Fayre is on 29th November.

Have a great week.

Parish Office
By Parish Office
11th October

We are pleased to confirm generous grants that have been awarded for the external decoration of Ashley Church

Grants have been received from:

  • Benefact Trust: £2,500
  • Staffs Historic Churches Trust: £1,800
  • National Churches Trust: £3,000

These will be a great help towards the fundraising campaign

Church & Parish Events

Next Meeting of Father Hudson's Caritas Young at Heart Group

Father Hudson's Caritas Young at Heart Group

Last Friday Of The Month

At St. James's Clayton for the over 55’s. Meetings take place on the last Friday of each month between 1.30 and 3.30 pm.

Mission Preparation Meeting

Parish Mission – Save the Date!

17th - 19th October

We are excited to announce a Parish Mission weekend, taking place from Friday 17th to Sunday 19th October 2025. The mission will be led by the Sion Community and promises to be a time of spiritual renewal, reflection, and fellowship for our entire parish family during this Jubilee Year. Throughout the weekend, there will be opportunities for prayer, inspiring teaching, and time to come together socially as a community of faith. Whether you are a long-time member of the parish, or just beginning your journey, you are warmly invited to come along with family, friends, and neighbours!

North Staffs Area Pastoral Council Social Gathering

North Staffs Area Pastoral Council Social Gathering

Saturday 1st November

North Staffs Area Pastoral Council are organising a social gathering for people who have been received into the Catholic Church during 2024 and 2025. This will take place on Saturday 1st November at Holy Trinity Newcastle.

The morning will start at 10am with Mass and then we will gather in the Centre next to the church for light refreshments and the chance for us to meet each other. We hope to finish by 12/12.30pm.

This invitation is open to those who were fully received or baptised with their direct families and sponsors. Please can you let Clayton parish office know if your will be attending by Sunday 13th September.

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Our Lady & St. Werburgh Catholic Church in Clayton

Our Blessed Lady & St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Ashley