14th December

Father Anton's Weekly Column

3rd Sunday of Advent

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

The word “Gaudete” is an imperative, which means it is a word that gives a command, makes a request, offers instruction or even issues a warning. It is a Latin word meaning “rejoice” or “be joyful.” And it is with good reason, firstly, we are over halfway through Advent and getting close to the Incarnation when Jesus is God born into humanity. It is a wonder to savour; it is a wonder to behold in the Christmas Celebration.

14th November

This Weeks Newsletter

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

Coming up on Tuesday 16th December is the Advent Penitential Service at St. Werburgh’s at 7.15 pm.

On Christmas Eve we invite children to come to the 5pm Christmas Eve Mass in nativity costumes.

Lastly, support the CAFOD World Gifts campaign and give a life-changing gift this Christmas. See worldgifts.cafod.org.uk and the cards and brochures available in the porch.

Have a great week.

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.