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2023

December

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This Week's Newsletter

By Adam Grannell
Parish Website Administrator

03/12/2023

Dear parishioners,

I hope you are all keeping safe and well.

Sunday morning Mass will be live streamed via Zoom. Sign up to the newsletter by email to receive Zoom details.

The parish website updates include Fr. Anton's weekly column, and the newsletter

The Prayer & Life Workshop runns every Saturday until Christmas then resuming in the New Year.

Next week is the afternoon of music at Holy Trinity. Carol singing at Royal Stoke University Hospital is on Monday 11th December.

Have a great week.

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The Piety Stall

By Parish Office

03/12/2023

There are a selection of Christmas Cards and Advent calendars on sale. Catholic Diaries: £3 each. Archdiocese of Birmingham Directory 2024: £3.

November

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This Week's Newsletter

By Adam Grannell
Parish Website Administrator

26/11/2023

Dear parishioners,

I hope you are all keeping safe and well.

Sunday morning Mass will be live streamed via Zoom. Sign up to the newsletter by email to receive Zoom details.

The parish website updates include Fr. Anton's weekly column, the newsletter, and events in the parish.

The Winter Fayre is on December 2nd. Raffle prizes and donations for the stalls are required.

There will be an afternoon of music at Holy Trinity on 10th December. Carol singing at Royal Stoke University Hospital will take place on Monday 11th December.

Have a great week.

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This Week's Newsletter

By Adam Grannell
Parish Website Administrator

19/11/2023

Dear parishioners,

I hope you are all keeping safe and well.

Sunday morning Mass will be live streamed via Zoom. Sign up to the newsletter by email to receive Zoom details.

The parish website updates include Fr. Anton's weekly column, the newsletter, and events in the parish.

The Winter Fayre is on December 2nd. Raffle prizes and donations for the stalls are required.

Have a great week.

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This Week's Newsletter

By Adam Grannell
Parish Website Administrator

12/11/2023

Dear parishioners,

I hope you are all keeping safe and well.

Sunday morning Mass will be live streamed via Zoom. Sign up to the newsletter by email to receive Zoom details.

The parish website updates include Fr. Anton's weekly column, the newsletter, and events in the parish.

CAFOD send their thanks to everyone who signed ‘Salina’s letter’ this summer.

Also, Christmas cards, gifts and advent Calendars on sale at the piety stall.

The Winter Fayre is on December 2nd. Raffle prizes and donations for the stalls are required.

Have a great week.

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Holy Souls Envelopes

By Parish Office

12/11/2023

You are invited to write down the names of those you would especially like to remember, or if you would like to enclose a donation towards a Mass for Holy Souls please put in the envelope marked November List of the Dead. The envelopes will be brought up to the altar at each Mass. If you wish to have a Mass said for someone in particular, please put your Mass offering and name in the envelopes marked November Mass Offering.

CAFOD

CAFOD Update

By Parish Office

12/11/2023

CAFOD Update: Thank you to everyone who signed ‘Salina’s letter’ this summer. Salina is the small-scale farmer from Bangladesh who is calling on the World Bank to protect the rights of farmers over their own seeds. 70,000 parishioners in England and Wales signed the letter, and a third of all parishes took part. Salina said, “I am very happy to know about 70,000 signatures along with mine.” This helped CAFOD to secure initial meetings with World Bank staff, who heard the message that seeds are for all. This is a long struggle but it’s a very promising start. Thank you for adding your voice. ALSO Christmas CAFOD World Gifts brochures are now available in the porch.

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The Piety Stall

By Parish Office

12/11/2023

We have a selection of Christmas cards, gifts and advent Calendars on sale. Also catholic diaries £3.00.

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This Week's Newsletter

By Adam Grannell
Parish Website Administrator

05/11/2023

Dear parishioners,

I hope you are all keeping safe and well.

Sunday morning Mass will be live streamed via Zoom. Sign up to the newsletter by email to receive Zoom details.

The parish website updates include Fr. Anton's weekly column, the newsletter, and events next month,

November is our month to remember our faithful departed, our loved ones who have left this world for the next.

Also, Confirmation Gifts and Cards: Available on the piety stall this weekend.

Coming up next week is the Kenelm Youth Trust - Parish Retreat Weekend and the Prayer & Life Workshop.

The Winter Fayre is on December 2nd. Raffle prizes and donations for the stalls are required.

In March next year is the Pilgrimage to Walsingham.

Have a great week.

October

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This Week's Newsletter

By Adam Grannell
Parish Website Administrator

29/10/2023

Dear parishioners,

I hope you are all keeping safe and well.

Sunday morning Mass will be live streamed via Zoom. Sign up to the newsletter by email to receive Zoom details.

The parish website updates include Fr. Anton's weekly column, the newsletter, and events next month,

November is our month to remember our faithful departed, our loved ones who have left this world for the next.

Next week is half-term and it is also the time for All Saints and All Souls. Please note the special Mass times for both celebrations. All Saints is a Holy Day of Obligation.

Coming up in December is the Winter Fayre. Raffle prizes and donations for the stalls are required.

In March next year is the Pilgrimage to Walsingham.

Have a great week.

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This Week's Newsletter

By Adam Grannell
Parish Website Administrator

22/10/2023

Dear parishioners,

I hope you are all keeping safe and well.

Sunday morning Mass will be live streamed via Zoom. Sign up to the newsletter by email to receive Zoom details.

The parish website updates include Fr. Anton's weekly column, the newsletter, and events next month,

Next week is the Archdiocese of Birmingham – Justice and Peace Assembly, and a Organ Recital by the Director of Music, St Chad’s Cathedral.

In March 2024, there is the Pilgrimage to Walsingham between 20th and 23rd.

Holy Souls for the month of November will be available next weekend.

Lastly, more volunteers are needed to join the rotas. Please speak to Sharon in the parish office for further details.

Have a great week.

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This Week's Newsletter

By Adam Grannell
Parish Website Administrator

14/10/2023

Dear parishioners,

I hope you are all keeping safe and well.

Sunday morning Mass will be live streamed via Zoom. Sign up to the newsletter by email to receive Zoom details.

The parish website updates include Fr. Anton's weekly column, the newsletter, and events in the parish.

Coming up this week is the The People to Lourdes Trust - A Day with Our Lady. On the 28th October is the Archdiocese of Birmingham – Justice and Peace Assembly.

Have a great week.

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Samaritan’s Purse Shoeboxes

By Parish Office

14/10/2023

Shoeboxes are now available in the porch. Please note there are no leaflets this year. Please tick the front of the box to say if it is for a boy or girl and the age group. If possible please pay the £5 postage online. If that is not possible please put the payment in the box in an envelope.

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MISSIO Red Boxes

By Parish Office

14/10/2023

Please return all boxes to Church by Sunday 22nd October. Please return all contents of the box in the brown envelopes which are available in the porch.

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The Piety Stall

By Parish Office

14/10/2023

The piety stall has a selection of Confirmation cards and gifts available.

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This Week's Newsletter

By Adam Grannell
Parish Website Administrator

8/10/2023

Dear parishioners,

I hope you are all keeping safe and well.

Sunday morning Mass will be live streamed via Zoom. Sign up to the newsletter by email to receive Zoom details.

The parish website updates include Fr. Anton's weekly column and the newsletter.

Coming up this week is the Harvest Supper at Our Lady & St John the Baptist Catholic Church Ashley, and the Day Pilgrimage to The Church of St Anne and Blessed Dominic Barberi, Sutton by the North Staffs Area Pastoral Council.

The Archdiocese of Birmingham – Justice and Peace Assembly is on the 28th October.

Have a great week.

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This Week's Newsletter

By Adam Grannell
Parish Website Administrator

01/10/2023

Dear parishioners,

I hope you are all keeping well.

Sunday morning Mass will be live streamed via Zoom. Sign up to the newsletter by email to receive Zoom details.

The parish website updates include Fr. Anton's weekly column, parish events and the newsletter.

Coming up this week is the CAFOD Fast Day. Next week is the Harvest Supper at Our Lady & St John the Baptist Catholic Church Ashley, and the Day Pilgrimage to The Church of St Anne and Blessed Dominic Barberi, Sutton by the North Staffs Area Pastoral Council.

Have a great week.

September

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This Week's Newsletter

By Adam Grannell
Parish Website Administrator

24/09/2023

Dear parishioners,

I hope you are all keeping well.

This weekend is a celebration of the Harvest!

Sunday morning Mass will be live streamed via Zoom. Sign up to the newsletter by email to receive Zoom details.

The parish website updates include Fr. Anton's weekly column, parish events and the newsletter.

Coming up are quite a few events and activities.

Tuesday 26th is the Movie Night – The Letter: A message for Our Earth. Also, the North Staffs Vocations Promotions Group - Vocations Discussion Day is on Saturday 30th.

October begins with the Harvest Supper at Our Lady & St John the Baptist Catholic Church Ashley is on 13th October. North Staffs Area Pastoral Council have organised a Day Pilgrimage to The Church of St Anne and Blessed Dominic Barberi, Sutton on the 14th of October.

The Kenelm Youth Trust parish retreat weekend. Takes place during the 17th – 19th November.

Have a great week.

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Second Collection Next Week Is For Father Hudson’s Care

By Parish Office

24/09/2023

On 23-24 September the second collection will be for Father Hudson’s Care. Father Hudson’s mission is to provide Catholic Social Care in the Archdiocese of Birmingham, reaching out to support vulnerable people in need in communities near you. As inflation rises the challenges faced by those with the least are multiplied. Please give generously to support those with nowhere else to turn.

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Peter’s Heart of the Pennine Way Challenge

Fund Raising for the British Heart Foundation

By Parish Office

24/09/2023

Peter O’ Hagan will complete this on 20th September. Any donations will be gratefully received. Contact No. 07986891485

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This Week's Newsletter

By Adam Grannell
Parish Website Administrator

17/09/2023

Dear parishioners,

I hope you are all keeping well.

This Sunday has been declared “Evangelii Gaudium” Sunday, “The joy of the Gospel.” Sunday. It reflects not only the gospel itself but also the work that it inspires.

Sunday morning Mass will be live streamed via Zoom.

The parish website updates include Fr. Anton's weekly column, parish events and the newsletter.

Coming up are quite a few events and activities.

The Movie Night – The Letter: A message for Our Earth is on September 26th September. Also, the North Staffs Vocations Promotions Group - Vocations Discussion Day is on Saturday 30th September.

The Harvest Supper at Our Lady & St John the Baptist Catholic Church Ashley is on 13th October. North Staffs Area Pastoral Council have organised a Day Pilgrimage to The Church of St Anne and Blessed Dominic Barberi, Sutton on the 14th of October.

The Kenelm Youth Trust parish retreat weekend. Takes place during the 17th – 19th November.

Have a great week.

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This Week's Newsletter

By Adam Grannell
Parish Website Administrator

10/09/2023

Dear parishioners,

Welcome back everyone! I hope you are all keeping well.

Sunday morning Mass will be live streamed via Zoom this week.

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

Volunteers are needed to form a new church cleaning team and to help trim the grass at the side of the presbytery, and for a general clear up of weeds around the house and side of the Church.

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This Week's Newsletter

By Adam Grannell
Parish Website Administrator

03/09/2023

Dear parishioners,

Welcome back everyone! I hope you are all keeping well.

Sunday morning Mass will be live streamed via Zoom this week.

The parish website has updated in a few places during the summer holiday. Updates this week include Fr. Anton's weekly column and the newsletter.

Coming up is the talk by Mgr. Timothy Menezes concerning Moral issues and The Church on Friday 15th September. Also, the Youth Mass is on 17th September.

Lastly, volunteers are needed to form a new church cleaning team and to help trim the grass at the side of the presbytery, and for a general clear up of weeds around the house and side of the Church.

August

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This Week's Newsletter

By Adam Grannell
Parish Website Administrator

06/08/2023

Dear parishioners,

I hope you are all keeping well.

Sunday morning Mass will be live streamed via Zoom this week.

The parish website is updated with Fr. Anton's weekly column and the newsletter for the whole of August.

Over the next few weeks there will be visiting priests covering the Masses except for the 8.15 am Mass at Clayton on Sunday 27th August. There will only be a 10 a.m. Mass on that day.

Have a great summer!

July

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This Week's Newsletter

By Adam Grannell
Parish Website Administrator

30/07/2023

Dear parishioners,

I hope you are all keeping well and enjoying the nice weather.

Sunday morning Mass will be live streamed via Zoom this week.

The parish website is updated with Fr. Anton's weekly column, events in September, and this week's newsletter.

There will be cover during August including the Feast of the Assumption except for the 8.15 am Mass at Clayton on Sunday 27th August. There will only be a 10 am Mass on that day.

Have a great summer!

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The North Staffs Visitation Report for July 2023

By Parish Office

28/07/2023

Dear parishioners,

The North Staffs Visitation Report for July 2023 is available to read in the Downloads section.

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This Week's Newsletter

By Adam Grannell
Parish Website Administrator

16/07/2023

Dear parishioners,

I hope you are all keeping well.

Sunday morning Mass will be live streamed via Zoom this week.

The parish website is updated with Fr. Anton's weekly column, events, and this week's newsletter.

Please note that there will be no Mass on Tuesday evening as it is the closing service for the Deanery Visitation.

Also, due to the unpredictable weather forecast this week regretfully we need to postpone our outdoor Mass at Trentham Gardens.

Have a great week.

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This Week's Newsletter

By Adam Grannell
Parish Website Administrator

09/07/2023

Dear parishioners,

I hope you are all keeping well.

Today is Sea Sunday when the Church prays for all those who live and work at sea. Prayer for Sea Sunday

Sunday morning Mass will be live streamed via Zoom this week.

The parish website is updated with Fr. Anton's weekly column, events, and this week's newsletter.

Next week is The Scripture Day by North Staffs Area Pastoral Council, the Mass on St Werburgh’s Grass, and the Pact (Prison Advice and Care Trust) Roadshow.

Please read the important notice in this week's newsletter concerning Confirmation Preparation.

Have a great week.

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This Week's Newsletter

By Adam Grannell
Parish Website Administrator

02/07/2023

Dear parishioners,

I hope you are all keeping well and had a great time at the Summer Fayre.

Sunday morning Mass will be live streamed via Zoom this week.

The parish website is updated with Fr. Anton's weekly column, events, and this week's newsletter.

The big events this month are The Scripture Day by North Staffs Area Pastoral Council and the Mass on St Werburgh’s Grass.

Also, the Petition by Society for the Protection of Unborn Children - Say No to funding China’s genocidal regime - is available at the back of Church if you would like to sign it.

Have a great week.

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St Werburgh parish and parish school’s joint Summer Fayre

By Parish Office

02/07/2023

This weekend was also the St Werburgh parish and parish school’s joint Summer Fayre. We were blessed in that the weather stayed dry and it meant an ease and relaxation as people made use of all the stalls, especially those outside. As ever the barbecue burgers were in great demand. Thank you to all our sponsors and those who helped organise the event and helped on the day. Thank you to the parish committee and school PTA!

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Ashley Parish Social Evening

By Parish Office

02/07/2023

Congratulations to Ashley Parish for the pleasant and successful social evening last Saturday. Thank you to Hazel and her helpers for organising and conducting the evening for us. Following the buffet, we had a quiz and bingo to round off the evening.

June

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This Week's Newsletter

By Adam Grannell
Parish Website Administrator

25/06/2023

Dear parishioners,

I hope you are all keeping safe and well in the hot weather.

The parish website is updated with Fr. Anton's weekly column, events, and this week's newsletter.

Mass will be live streamed via Zoom this week.

Our summer fayre is next Saturday. Raffle tickets are available after Mass today. Read more

Have a great week.

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This Week's Newsletter

By Adam Grannell
Parish Website Administrator

18/06/2023

Dear parishioners,

I hope you are all enjoying the nice weather.

The parish website is updated with Fr. Anton's weekly column and the weekly newsletter.

Mass will be live streamed via Zoom this week.

Our summer fayre is on the 1st July. Raffle tickets are available after Mass today. Read more

Please also see the notice concerning the mini pilgrimage to one of the sites of St Werburgh.

Have a good week.

May

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This Week's Newsletter

By Adam Grannell
Parish Website Administrator

28/05/2023

Dear parishioners,

The parish website is updated with Fr. Anton's weekly column and the weekly newsletter. It is a double edition this week because it is half term.

Mass will be live streamed via Zoom this week.

On Sunday 4th June at 3pm at Holy Trinity, Newcastle a Mass will be celebrated specifically for the Filipino Catholic Community in the area.

Our Summer fayre is on the 1st July. Raffle tickets are available at Mass today.

Please also see the notice concerning the mini pilgrimage to one of the sites of St Werburgh.

Have a good week.

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This Week's Newsletter

By Adam Grannell
Parish Website Administrator

21/05/2023

Dear parishioners,

The parish website is updated with Fr. Anton's weekly column, parish events, and the weekly newsletter.

Mass will not be live streamed via Zoom this week.

Coming up is Father Hudson’s – Being a Welcoming Church third online evening meeting on Monday 22nd May, from 7.30 to 8.30 p.m.

On Sunday 4th June at 3pm at Holy Trinity, Newcastle a Mass will be celebrated specifically for the Filipino Catholic Community in the area.

Our Summer fayre is on the 1st July. Raffle tickets are available at Mass today.

Please also see the notices for the mini pilgrimage to one of the sites of St Werburgh, and the safeguarding notices.

Have a good week.

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This Week's Newsletter

By Adam Grannell
Parish Website Administrator

14/05/2023

Dear parishioners,

The parish website is updated with Fr. Anton's weekly column and the weekly newsletter.

Coming up is Father Hudson’s – Being a Welcoming Church third online evening meeting on Monday 22nd May, from 7.30 to 8.30 p.m.

Please also see the notices for the mini pilgrimage to one of the sites of St Werburgh, and the safeguarding notices.

Have a great week.

April

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This Week's Newsletter

By Adam Grannell
Parish Website Administrator

30/04/2023

Dear parishioners,

The parish website is updated with Fr. Anton's weekly column, a post from Oppido et ruri in News From The Pews, and the weekly newsletter.

Events coming up are the pilgrimages to Rome and Assisi and to Walsingham..

Also, the updated rotas for reading, counting and children’s liturgy are available in the porch.

Have a great week.

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This Week's Newsletter

By Adam Grannell
Parish Website Administrator

23/04/2023

Dear parishioners,

The parish website is updated with Fr. Anton's weekly column and the weekly newsletter.

Sunday morning Mass be live streamed.

Events coming up are the Station Mass at St. Gregery's in Longton, and the pilgrimages to Rome and Assisi and to Walsingham..

The Journey of Faith group is meeting on Thursday at 7 p.m.

Also, the updated rotas for reading, counting and children’s liturgy are available in the porch.

Have a great week.

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Newcastle Foodbank

By Adam Grannell
Parish office

23/04/2023

Thank you for all your generous donations, please leave any donations in the porch.

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Newsletter for two weeks

By Adam Grannell
Parish Website Administrator

09/04/2023

Dear parishioners,

The parish website is updated with Fr. Anton's weekly column, News from The Pews, and the newsletter for this week and next.

Sunday morning Mass be live streamed.

Events coming up are the pilgrimages to Rome and Assisi in April and to Walsingham. in May.

Happy Easter!

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Lenten Appeal – Mary’s Meals and WaterAid

By Parish Office

09/04/2023

Please return all donations to Church after Easter, or use the tap and go in the porch to donate.

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Red Box 2022

By Parish Office

09/04/2023

Thank You! In 2022, Our Lady & St. Werburgh in Clayton and St John the Baptist in Ashley raised £919.50 through our Red Boxes and donations to Missio and the Mill Hill Missionaries. Thank you!

Our missionary community here is part of a worldwide network of people supporting missionaries through prayer and financial assistance. Your support of projects such as the Funding Mission station in Cameroon has enabled Fr Leon, a Mill Hill Missionary, to help children learn in a safe environment and instil values that empower them to turn away from conflict and towards faith in God. Visit missio.org.uk to find out more about how your support changes lives for the better.

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This Week's Newsletter

By Adam Grannell
Parish Website Administrator

02/04/2023

Dear parishioners,

The parish website is updated with Fr. Anton's weekly column, this week's newsletter, and Holy Week Mass Times.

Sunday morning Mass be live streamed. The following Masses will also be live streamed.

  • Mass of the Lord’s Supper - 7.30 pm. Thursday 6th April
  • Solemn Liturgy 3.00 p.m. - Friday 7th April
  • Easter Sunday Mass at Clayton - 11.00 a.m. Sunday 9th April

There are penitential services takes place in parish. See newsletter for times. Also, there is a special Stations of the Cross for children on Good Friday.

Events coming up are the pilgrimages to Rome and Assisi in April and to Walsingham. in May.

Have a happy Holy Week and Easter Holiday!

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Ashley Lenten Lunches

By Parish Office

02/04/2023

Thank you to all who helped to organise and support the lunches. £506 was raised for the Turkey/Syria Appeal.

March

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This Week's Newsletter

By Adam Grannell
Parish Website Administrator

26/03/2023

Dear parishioners,

The parish website is updated with Fr. Anton's weekly column and this week's newsletter.

Sunday morning Mass be live streamed this week.

The Lenten Appeal during Lent is for WaterAid and Mary’s Meals.

Events coming up include the The Crucifixion by John Stainer, The Evening of Prayer and Reflection for Vocations, and the talks about Edith Stein and Holy Week.

The fundraising concert for the Ukraine is on 1st April.

Also, there are the pilgrimages to Rome and Assisi in April and to Walsingham. in May.

Have a great week!

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Lenten Appeal

By Parish Office

26/03/2023

We are collecting for WaterAid and Mary’s Meals during Lent. Please hand any donations into Church. The tap & go is available in the porch if you would like to make a donation via that.

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This Week's Newsletter

By Adam Grannell
Parish Website Administrator

19/03/2023

Dear parishioners,

Happy Mother’s Day to all mums in the parish! It is a day where traditionally the faithful would visit their mother Cathedral but it has become a day where we remember all of our mothers, whether living or deceased, and pray with gratitude for all the love and nurturing they have given us.

Sunday morning Mass be live streamed this week.

The parish website is updated with Fr. Anton's weekly column and this week's newsletter

Coming up are the Youth Mass,  The Crucifixion by John Stainer, The Evening of Prayer and Reflection for Vocations, and the talks about Edith Stein and Holy Week.

Have a great week!

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This Week's Newsletter

By Adam Grannell
Parish Website Administrator

12/03/2023

Dear parishioners,

I hope that you are all keeping well.

This week is Dementia Prayer Week – 12th -19th March: Please keep those who are suffering from dementia and their families in your prayers.

The parish website is updated with Fr. Anton's weekly column, this week's newsletter, and further events in the parish including The Crucifixion by John Stainer.

Sunday morning Mass be live streamed this week.

Coming up are the Youth Mass,  The Crucifixion by John Stainer, The Evening of Prayer and Reflection for Vocations, and the talks about Edith Stein and Holy Week.

Have a great week!

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This Week's Newsletter

By Adam Grannell
Parish Website Administrator

05/03/2023

Dear parishioners,

I hope that you are all keeping well.

The parish website is updated with Fr. Anton's weekly column, this week's newsletter, and events in the parish including Ashley Lenten Lunches, Edith Stein and Holy Week, and the fundraising concert for Ukraine.

Sunday morning Mass be live streamed this week.

There will be Stations of The Cross on alternating Sundays. Please refer to newsletter.

Have a great week!

February

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This Week's Newsletter

By Adam Grannell
Parish Website Administrator

26/02/2023

Dear parishioners,

I hope that you are all keeping well.

The parish website is updated with Fr. Anton's weekly column and this week's newsletter.

Sunday morning Mass be live streamed this week.

There will be Stations of The Cross on alternating Sundays. Please refer to newsletter.

Also, find details for the Sycamore Course for Lent.here.

Have a great week!

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This Week's Newsletter

By Adam Grannell
Parish Website Administrator

19/02/2023

Dear parishioners,

I hope that you are all keeping safe and well.

The parish website is updated with Fr. Anton's weekly column, this week's newsletter, events, and the Sycamore Course for Lent.

Sunday morning Mass be live streamed this week. We welcome Bishop Stephen Wright who is visting both our parishes.

Next week is the Come and See Weekend by the Sacred Heart Fathers and Brothers of Betharram.

Lastly, see the newsletter for Mass times for Ash Wednesday.

Have a great week!

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This Week's Newsletter

By Adam Grannell
Parish Website Administrator

12/02/2023

Dear parishioners,

I hope that you are all keeping safe and well.

The parish website is updated with Fr. Anton's weekly column and this week's newsletter.

Sunday morning Mass be live streamed this week. We welcome to Mass Sister Geraldine to our parishes. She will be talking to us about the charity Whispers of Hope.

The Parish Visitation is next week. Bishop Stephen Wright will visit both Ashley and Clayton.

Later this month is the Come and See Weekend by the Sacred Heart Fathers and Brothers of Betharram. This is for young men and will take place between the 24th and 26th February.

Lastly, see the newsletter for the CAFOD disaster appeal.

Have a great week!

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This Week's Newsletter

By Adam Grannell
Parish Website Administrator

05/02/2023

Dear parishioners,

I hope that you are all keeping safe and well.

The parish website is updated with Fr. Anton's weekly column and this week's newsletter.

Sunday morning Mass be live streamed this week. We welcome to Mass our year three children with their families who will celebrate their First Holy Communion Commitment Mass.

Next weekend we welcome Sister Geraldine to our parishes. She will be talking to us about the charity Whispers of Hope.

This coming Saturday is the Coffee Morning/Bring and Buy Sale.

The Parish Visitation is in two weeks’ time. Bishop Stephen Wright will visit both Ashley and Clayton.

Later this month is the Come and See Weekend by the Sacred Heart Fathers and Brothers of Betharram. This is for young men and will take place between the 24th and 26th February.

Have a great week!

January

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This Week's Newsletter

By Adam Grannell
Parish Website Administrator

29/01/2023

Dear parishioners,

I hope that you are all keeping safe and well.

The parish website is updated with Fr. Anton's weekly column, weekly newsletter, and fixes so that the website performs better on tablets and mobiles.

Sunday morning Mass be live streamed this week.

Coming up next Saturday 4th February is the National Rethink Abortion Training Day at St Mary’s College. The following week is the Coffee Morning Bring and Buy Sale.

The big event in February will be The Parish Visitation. This will be between February 18th to 19th. Bishop Stephen Wright will visit both Ashley and Clayton. It is a time to represent your parish and an opportunity to talk to our Bishop about the church and other churches nearby.

Also in February is the Come and See Weekend by the Sacred Heart Fathers and Brothers of Betharram. This is for young men and will take place between the 24th and 26th February.

Have a great week!

Blog - Our Lady and St Werburgh

This Week's Newsletter

By Adam Grannell
Parish Website Administrator

22/01/2023

Dear parishioners,

I hope you are are keeping safe and well.

The parish website is updated with Fr. Anton's weekly column and weekly newsletter.

Sunday morning Mass be live streamed this week.

Coming up next Saturday 4th February is the National Rethink Abortion Training Day at St Mary’s College.

The Parish Visitation will be between February 18th to 19th. Bishop Stephen Wright will visit both Ashley and Clayton and he has expressed the wish to speak to people after Mass regarding the parish and its future.

Also, Sacred Heart Fathers and Brothers of Betharram will be holding a Come and See Weekend for young men on between the 24th and 26th February.

Have a great week!

Blog - Our Lady and St Werburgh

This Week's Newsletter

By Adam Grannell
Parish Website Administrator

15/01/2023

Dear parishioners,

I hope you are are keeping safe and well.

The parish website is updated with Fr. Anton's weekly column and weekly newsletter.

The parish office sends thanks for the donation of household goods. Donations of kitchen utensils are needed. See newsletter for more details.

Sunday morning Mass be live streamed this week.

On Thursday this week is the 7p.m. Station Mass at St Wulstan’s.

Coming up on Saturday 4th February is the National Rethink Abortion Training Day at St Mary’s College.

And finally, more volunteers are needed to join the counting rota at Clayton. Contact the parish office if you can help.

Have a great week!

Blog - Our Lady and St Werburgh

This Week's Newsletter

By Adam Grannell
Parish Website Administrator

08/01/2023

Dear parishioners,

I hope you are are keeping safe and well.

The parish website is updated with Fr. Anton's weekly column and weekly newsletter.

Sunday morning Mass be live streamed this week.

Tuesday evening Mass at 7.15 p.m. at Clayton is restarting.

On 19th january there is the Station Mass at St Wulstan’s at 7 p.m.

And finally, more volunteers are needed to join the counting rota at Clayton. Contact the parish office if you can help.

Have a great week!

Blog - Our Lady and St Werburgh

This Week's Newsletter

By Adam Grannell
Parish Website Administrator

01/01/2023

Dear parishioners,

Happy New Year to you all.

This week's updates include Fr. Anton's weekly column, weekly newsletter, and news for both parishes.

Sunday morning Mass be live streamed this week.

Friday is the Feast of the Epiphany and the Church encourages us to observe this day as a Holy Day and to do our best to attend Mass.

And finally, more volunteers are needed to join the counting rota at Clayton. Contact the parish office if you can help.

Have a great week!