28/02/2021
Adam here, I hope that you are all keeping well.
The website is updated with the weekly newsletter and Fr. Anton's weekly column.
Our Church reopens again today!
Please check out the resources for children and the Holy Mass from Redemption Publications.
View forthcoming events page for events happening in the diocese. Also visit the Archdiocese of Birmingham website.
Please look after yourselves.
20/02/2021
Adam here, I hope that you are all safe and well.
The website is updated with the weekly newsletter and Fr. Anton's weekly column.
The local foodbank collection last weekend collected 130 kilos of food. Thank you for this generous support.
Lent begins this Sunday as we reopen our Church again next week!
Please check out the resources for children and the Holy Mass from Redemption Publications.
View forthcoming events page for events happening in the diocese. Also visit the Archdiocese of Birmingham website.
Please look after yourselves and stay safe.
14/02/2021
Adam here, I hope that you are all safe and well.
The website is updated with the weekly newsletter and Fr. Anton's weekly column.
The local foodbank collection takes place today between 2 to 3 p.m.
Lent begins this Wednesday with Ash Wednesday and mass at 7 p.m. As it says in the Newsletter, what is there left to give up? It is a fair question.
Check out the resources for children and the Holy Mass from Redemption Publications.
View forthcoming events page for events happening in the diocese. Also visit the Archdiocese of Birmingham website.
Please look after yourselves and stay safe.
14/02/2021
Our representative for our local Foodbank will be in the church car park on Sunday 20th December. They will be gathering supplies for those in need between 2.00 – 3.00pm.
07/02/2021
Adam here, I hope that you are all keeping well.
The website is updated with the weekly newsletter and Fr. Anton's weekly column.
Wednesday was the Feast of Saint Werburgh, the patron Saint of our Clayton Parish and Parish School. The school reception class and years one to four celebrated the day in style. Each class made and sent Father Anton some lovely cards and posters. Watch the Mass again.
See forthcoming events page for events happening in the diocese. Also visit the Archdiocese of Birmingham website.
Please look after yourselves and stay safe.
07/02/2021
07/02/2021
This week we have received an appeal from a local charity called “Homestart” who help local people in need. If you have a spare bed, duvet, bedding, a double orthopaedic bed, desks with computer chairs or a spare washing machine then let the parish office know and we will furnish a contact name and number to arrange a pickup.
03/02/2021
Well done to Reception, Year 2, and Years 4!
30/01/2021
Adam here, I hope that you are all well as can be.
The website is updated with the weekly newsletter, Fr. Anton's weekly column, and new streamed Mass times.
The Act of Spiritual Communion can be sourced here. https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/act-of-spiritual-communion-339
This Wednesday is the Feast of Saint Werburgh, the patron, along with Our Lady, of our parish and parish school.
There are a few events taking place later this month. See forthcoming events page. Also visit the Archdiocese of Birmingham website.
Please look after yourselves and stay safe.
30/01/2021
Our representative for our local Foodbank will be in the church car park on Sunday 14th February. They will be gathering supplies, including tins and toiletries, for those in need between 2.00 – 3.00pm.
23/01/2021
Adam here, I hope that you are all okay and keeping warm. It has been very cold lately. Ashford had some extremely heavy hail two days ago that it set off the alarms in all the cars parked outside.
This week the website is updated with the weekly newsletter and Fr. Anton's weekly column. The live streaming continues while our Church is closed. Last week was our 60th live streamed Mass.
The Act of Spiritual Communion can be sourced here. https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/act-of-spiritual-communion-339
There are a few events taking place later this month including events by the FCJ Young Adult Network and Archdiocese Evangelisation Meeting via Zoom.
See forthcoming events page. Also visit the Archdiocese of Birmingham website.
Please look after yourselves and stay safe.
My Jesus,
I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love You above all things,
and I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace You as if You were already there
and unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from You.
src https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/act-of-spiritual-communion-339
16/01/2021
Adam here, I hope that you all are okay.
Firstly, the website is updated with the weekly newsletter and Fr. Anton's weekly column.
Secondly, the Live Streaming continues while our Church is closed.
The Act of Spiritual Communion can be sourced here. https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/act-of-spiritual-communion-339
There are lots of online events taking place. See forthcoming events page. Also visit the Archdiocese of Birmingham website.
Please look after yourselves and stay safe.
13/01/2021
It has been decided to close the church for a couple of weeks. We will continue the live streaming Masses until further notice.
Please look after yourselves and stay safe.
10/01/2021
Adam here, I hope that you all as well as can be. And keeping warm despite the cold
Firstly, the website is updated with the weekly newsletter and Fr. Anton's weekly column.
Secondly, the Live Streaming continues. As time are challenging and abit gloomy for some, the three Christmas Masses will remain on the website to bring some much needed joy.
With online things in mind, the FCJ Young Adult Network have three online events taking place this month, and in February.
And finally, booking your place for Mass continues. Book by telephone to give everyone a reasonable chance of attending. Leave a message. Please note until you receive a reply, we cannot guarantee a place.
Please look after yourselves and stay safe.
03/01/2021
Adam here, I hope that you all had as nice Christmas and New Year celebrations as possible.
You are lucky to have snow where you all are. I didn't have a thing apart from the cold.
Firstly, the website is updated with the weekly newsletter and Fr. Anton's weekly column. The parish blog has a new look following inspiration over the holiday. The Christmas Carol-A-Day continues until January 5th. I hope you have enjoyed the contribution from one of the parishioners.
Secondly, the Live Streaming has been well recieved. The three Christmas Masses will remain on the website until the end of the Christmas period.
Thirdly, there was a generous response to the Foodbank appeal with almost 200 kilograms of food and essentials gathered. Golly! I am told there were a group of carol singers present add to cheer the atmosphere around the collection.
And finally, Wednesday January 6th, is the Feast of the Epiphany when the Three Wise Men come to visit Jesus with gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh.
The Masses for the Epiphany are 10:00am and 7:00pm
Booking your place for by telephone to give everyone a reasonable chance of attending. Leave a message. Pease note until you receive a reply, we cannot guarantee a place.
Please look after yourselves and stay safe.
01/01/2021
Wishing you all a Happy New Year. We are all hoping that this year will be better.
Watch this year's Christmas Message from His Grace, filmed in St Chad's Cathedral.