Tel: 01782 613023 | Email: olstwerburgh.clayton@rcaob.org.uk
The parishes are part of the Archdiocese of Birmingham: Registered Charity No: 234216
14/07/2024
Dear Parishioners,
The parish website updates include Fr. Anton's weekly column and the newsletter.
Today is Sea Sunday. Also, the Youth Group's will be joining the 'Edge' group at Alton Castle.
Happy Holidays!
14/07/2024
Sea Sunday is when the Church prays for all those who live and work at Sea. You can donate in Church or by visiting www.stellamaris.org.uk/donate.
07/07/2024
Dear Parishioners,
The parish website updates include Fr. Anton's weekly column, the newsletter, parish events.
Next Sunday is Sea Sunday.
Coming up this week is North Staffs Area Pastoral Council's evening talk on Divine Revelation by Father Eamonn Mulcahy.
The Youth Group's last meeting of the year joins the 'Edge' group at Alton Castle on Sunday 14th July.
Have a great week.
07/07/2024
Thank you for the parish’s solidarity with the people of Sudan. We wanted to share the amazing news that our Sudan appeal has so far raised an incredible £769,871 for our response to this unprecedented crisis. The collection in our parish raised £400 towards the appeal. Your donations are giving food, water & shelter to families who have fled war and are facing extreme hunger. We are thankful. Don't get tired of supporting us when we are facing these challenges until we are able to stand alone". Sarah, 30 year old mother of four.
Donations are still urgently needed, if you are able to help please visit cafod.org.uk/SudanAppeal - call 0808 58 588 85 - or scan the code on the poster in the Church porch.
23/06/2024
Dear Parishioners,
The parish website updates include Fr. Anton's weekly column, the newsletter, parish events.
The next meeting for The Potteries Theological Society is on 3rd July. Also, North Staffs Area Pastoral Council have organised an evening talk on Divine Revelation by Father Eamonn Mulcahy.
Have a great week and enjoy the nice weather.
16/06/2024
Dear Parishioners,
The parish website updates include Fr. Anton's weekly column, the newsletter, and parish events.
Congratulations to the children in Year III who are making their First Holy Communion.
Happy Father's Day to all dads!
Today is also a “Day for Life” a reminder to us of the gift of life from God and its sacredness from conception to its natural end.
Coming up next Saturday is the Summer Fayre. Prizes for the main raffle are required aswell as donations of books, toiletries, toys, bottles and chocolate. Raffle tickets now available for you to take from the porch.
Have a great week.
09/06/2024
Dear Parishioners,
The parish website updates include Fr. Anton's weekly column, the newsletter, and parish events.
Newcastle Foodback urgently need donations and several items in particular listed in the newsletter.
Coming up on 22nd June is the Summer Fayre. Prizes for the main raffle are required aswell as donations of books, toiletries, toys, bottles and chocolate. Raffle tickets now available for you to take from the porch.
Have a great week.
26/05/2024
Dear Parishioners,
The parish website updates include Fr. Anton's weekly column, the newsletter for two weeks. Check out the parish events.
Next weekend we welcome Father Noah to our parishes to give a Red Box Appeal.
Newcastle Foodback urgently need donations and several items in particular listed in the newsletter.
Coming up on 22nd June is the Summer Fayre. Prizes for the main raffle are required aswell as donations of books, toiletries, toys, bottles and chocolate.
Have a great week.
26/05/2024
Next weekend we welcome Father Noah to our parishes to give a Red Box Appeal. Thank you to parishioners who already give to Missio, the Pope’s charity for World Mission. Your generous donations either through the Red Box or Direct Debit support the Church around the World where it is young or in need. There will not be a second collection as the appeal is for membership to the Red Box scheme. Please keep the work of Missio and the Mill Hill Missionaries in your prayers. To find out more: www.missio.org.uk
19/05/2024
Dear Parishioners,
The parish website updates include Fr. Anton's weekly column, the newsletter for this week, and parish events.
Coming up on 22nd June is the Summer Fayre. Prizes for the main raffle are required aswell as donations of books, toiletries, toys, bottles and chocolate.
Also, the next meeting for the Potteries Theological Society in on 22nd May.
Lastly, the youth group meets on Saturdays from 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm. The Youth Mass is on 19th May at 10am Mass.
Have a great week.
12/05/2024
Dear Parishioners,
The parish website updates include Fr. Anton's weekly column, the newsletter for this week, and parish events.
Newcastle Staffs Foodbank send their thanks for all the recent donations.
Coming up is the Open Day and Classroom Blessing at Our Lady & St Werburgh Primary School, and the North Staffs Vocations Promotions Group - An evening of prayer and reflection for vocations.
The next meeting for the Potteries Theological Society in on 22nd May.
The youth group meets on Saturdays from 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm. The Youth Mass is on 19th May at 10am Mass.
Have a great week.
05/05/2024
Dear Parishioners,
The parish website updates include Fr. Anton's weekly column, the newsletter for this week, and parish events.
Coming up in May are lots of events including: The St John of the Cross – Talks by Father Matthew Blake, Reconnect by Kenelm Youth Trust, and the Open Day and Classroom Blessing at Our Lady & St Werburgh Primary School.
The next meeting for the Potteries Theological Society in on 22nd May.
Lastly, the retiring collection this weekend is for the Sudan crisis appeal 2024. Find out more at www.cafod.org.uk/SudanAppeal.
Have a great week.
28/04/2024
Dear Parishioners,
The parish website updates include Fr. Anton's weekly column, the newsletter for this week, and parish events.
Coming up in May are several events including: The St John of the Cross – Talks by Father Matthew Blake, the Archdiocese of Birmingham Mass for Marriage, Reconnect by Kenelm Youth Trust, and the North Staffs Area Pastoral Council evening talk on the Vatican II document Sacrosanctum Concilium.
Also, the retiring collection next weekend is for the Sudan crisis appeal 2024. Find out more at www.cafod.org.uk/SudanAppeal.
Have a great week.
21/04/2024
Dear Parishioners,
The parish website updates include Fr. Anton's weekly column, the newsletter for this week, and parish events.
Coming up in May are the St John of the Cross – Talks by Father Matthew Blake, the Archdiocese of Birmingham Mass for Marriage, and the North Staffs Area Pastoral Council evening talk on the Vatican II document Sacrosanctum Concilium.
Have a great week.
14/04/2024
Dear Parishioners,
The parish website updates include Fr. Anton's weekly column, the newsletter for this week, and parish events.
Coming up is the formation of the New Youth Group at St. Werburgh's. The first session will be on Saturday 20 April. Read more.
Have a nice week.
31/03/2024
Dear Parishioners,
The parish website updates include Fr. Anton's weekly column, and the newsletter for this week and next. The next will be issued on 7th April.
Easter Monday Mass will be at Sacred Heart Church, Hanley at 10.00 am.
Happy Easter!
24/03/2024
Dear Parishioners,
The parish website updates include Fr. Anton's weekly column, and the newsletter
Please see the Deanery Penance Services for Lent.
Happy Holy Week and Happy Easter!
24/03/2014
At 5:30pm on Maundy Thursday there will be a short service in the Upper Room. Good Friday at midday: We will hold a special Stations of the Cross prayer service for children in Church. If possible, please arrive a few minutes early so we can practice and prepare our songs and readings in the Side Chapel. All are welcome.
17/03/2024
Dear Parishioners,
The parish website updates include Fr. Anton's weekly column, the newsletter, and parish events.
Coming up this week is The North Staffs Area Pastoral Council - Year of Prayer Mass.
The final Ashley Lenten Lunch is on Wednesday 20th March at the Catholic Church.
Finally, please see the Deanery Penance Services for Lent.
Have a great week.
17/03/2014
Mass of the Lord’s Supper: On Thursday 28th March at Our Lady & St Werburgh’s 7.30 pm. Lists for watching and washing of feet are available to sign in the porch.
Easter Monday Mass: At Sacred Heart Church, Hanley at 10.00 am. Chief Celebrant Canon Paul McNally. All welcome. Light refreshments available.
10/03/2024
Dear Parishioners,
Firstly, a very Happy Mother's Day to all mothers.
The parish website updates include Fr. Anton's weekly column, the newsletter, and parish events.
Coming up this week is the North Staffs Deanery Vocations Mass and the North Staffs Christian Aid Sponsored Walk at Tittesworth Water. Next week is The North Staffs Area Pastoral Council -Year of Prayer Mass.
The final Ashley Lenten Lunch is on Wednesday 20th March at the Catholic Church.
Finally, please see the notices for Holy Week for Children and Children's Liturgy.
Have a great week.
03/03/2024
Dear Parishioners,
I hope you are all keeping safe and well.
The parish website updates include Fr. Anton's weekly column, the newsletter, and parish events.
The team at CAFOD send their thanks for the donations made during the family fast day. Also, The Newcastle Foodbank send their thanks for donations made.
Coming up on Wednesday is the Ashley Lenten Lunch at the Anglican Church. This is followed by the next meeting of the Teen Discussion group on Saturday.
Finally, please see the notices for Holy Week for Children and Children's Liturgy.
Have a great week.
03/03/2024
Thank you for giving to CAFOD’s Family Fast Day appeal this Lent. Your generous donations, given in love, will support families around the world and help them with the resources to feed their families for good. You can still give online at https://www.cafod.org.uk
25/02/2024
Dear Parishioners,
I hope you are all keeping safe and well.
The parish website updates include Fr. Anton's weekly column, the newsletter, and parish events.
The next Ashley Lenten Lunch is on 6th March at the Anglican Church. Also, The next meeting of the Teen Discussion group is on 9th March.
Lastly, the Pilgrimage to Walsingham by North Staffs Walshingham Association is between 20th – 23rd March.
Have a great week.
18/02/2024
Dear Parishioners,
I hope you are all keeping safe and well.
The parish website updates include Fr. Anton's weekly column, the newsletter, and parish events.
Coming up are the Ashley Lenten Lunches and the CAFOD Family Fast Day.
The next meeting of the Teen Discussion group is on 9th March.
Lastly, the Pilgrimage to Walsingham by North Staffs Walshingham Association is between 20th – 23rd March.
Have a great week.
11/02/2024
Dear Parishioners,
I hope you are all keeping safe and well.
The parish website updates include Fr. Anton's weekly column, the newsletter, and parish events.
Walk With Me Lenten Booklets and Calendar are available. Please take one today as you leave Church.
The local foodbank have thanked us for the recent donations.
Coming up on 1st March is the World Day of Prayer at Ashley.
The Prayer & Life Workshops continue until March on Saturday’s after the 10 a.m. Mass. Join in at the upper room.
Also, there is the Bethsaida Parish Youth Leader Training Course taking place in this month and in March.
Lastly, the Pilgrimage to Walsingham by North Staffs Walshingham Association is between 20th – 23rd March.
Have a great week.
04/02/2024
Dear Parishioners,
I hope you are all keeping safe and well.
The parish website updates include Fr. Anton's weekly column, the newsletter, and parish events.
The local foodbank have listed what they are short of in the newsletter.
Coming up on 1st March is the World Day of Prayer at Ashley. The theme this year is very special as it is the Christians in Palestine.
The Prayer & Life Workshops continue until March on Saturday’s after the 10 a.m. Mass. Join in at the upper room.
Also, there is the Bethsaida Parish Youth Leader Training Course taking place in February and March.
Lastly, the Pilgrimage to Walsingham by North Staffs Walshingham Association is between 20th – 23rd March.
Have a great week.
28/01/2024
Dear Parishioners,
I hope you are all keeping safe and well.
The parish website updates include Fr. Anton's weekly column, the newsletter, and parish events.
The Prayer & Life Workshops continue until March on Saturday’s after the 10 a.m. Mass. Join in at the upper room.
Also, there is the Bethsaida Parish Youth Leader Training Course taking place in February and March.
Have a great week.
28/01/2024
Items that the foodbank are short of at the moment are:Items that the foodbank are short of this week are: custard, rice pudding, cereal, instant mash, squash, long life fruit juice, household cleaning items, shower gel, toilet paper, toothpaste, toothbrushes and washing up liquid.
14/01/2024
Dear Parishioners,
Happy New Year to you all.
I hope you are all keeping safe and well.
The parish website updates include Fr. Anton's weekly column, the newsletter, and parish events.
The Prayer & Life Workshops continue until March on Saturday’s after the 10 a.m. Mass. Join in at the upper room.
Coming up on 17th January is the next meeting for the Potteries Theological Society. The meeting will take place via Zoom. Meeting details are in this week's newsletter.
Have a nice week.
07/01/2024
Dear Parishioners,
Happy New Year to you all.
I hope you are all keeping safe and well.
The parish website updates include Fr. Anton's weekly column, the newsletter, and parish events.
Fr. Anton send his best wishes.
Coming up are the Prayer & Life Workshops and the Annual Parish Youth Leaders Retreat.
All the best for the New Year!