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

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Latest News

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By Father Anton - Parish Priest
4th January

Father Anton's Weekly Column

2nd Sunday Of The Year A

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

May I begin by wishing you all a Very Happy and Blessed New Year. Also, I hope that Christmas has gone well and that you continue to enjoy the season which officially ends next Sunday with the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. If you enjoy your Christmas decorations then you can celebrate up to the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, Monday, February 2nd.

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By Adam Grannell - Parish Website Administrator
4th January

This Weeks Newsletter

The parish website updates include Fr. Anton's weekly message and the newsletter for this week.

Tuesday 6th January is the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord. There will be a 9.15am Mass at Clayton and a 7.15 pm at Ashley.

Prayer Life Workshop starts on Thursday 15th January 10.15 am – 12.15 pm in the upper room at Clayton. All welcome.

Happy New Year.

Parish Office
By Parish Office
11th October 2025

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

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Prayer Life Workshop

Thursday 15th January

10.15 am – 12.15 pm

Meeting in the upper room at Clayton. All welcome. Next weekend we welcome Jo Kirkham who will speak to us about the workshop.

Walsingham Pilgrimage 2026

Walsingham Pilgrimage 2026

From Saturday 29th – Monday 31st August (Bank Holiday Weekend)

Please see poster on noticeboard with further details or contact Mary Shirley to book a place on 07910 605984 or maryroseshirley@gmail.com.

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Our Lady & St. Werburgh Catholic Church in Clayton

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