New Lectionaries from 1st Sunday of Advent

A new translation of the Holy Bible for Mass is coming into use on 1st December. This means new Lectionaries for both the main church and for Rowton: Main Church Edition – Four volumes at £175 each. Chapel Edition (for Rowton) – Four volumes - £100 each. Some of you have been kind enough to ask if you could sponsor one of these eight volumes, possibly in memory of a family member or friend. On display today on the Sanctuary, so do please come and have a look - but please handle carefully!  

 

Cardinal Michael Fitzgerald Talk: 13th November

Cardinal Fitzgerald has spent his life on the interface between the Muslim and Christian worlds, in key Vatican appointments and as Papal Nuncio in Egypt and the Arab States. We are delighted and honoured that he has agreed to come here to St Werburgh’s for a talk on the crucial question of how Islam and Christianity relate to each other in both theory and practice, and how both World Faiths might be able to work together to bring peace to a fractured Middle East. Wednesday, 7.30 pm.

 

Shrewsbury Diocesan Director of Schools

Recruitment process for this role is now underway, and further details can be found at https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/director-of-schools-birkenhead-2130729  If you would like further information or candidate pack and application form please contact Liam Dowds, Emmaus Advising Consultant, on 01737 652 043 or email at ldowds@emmausleadership.me

 

SVP Reconciliation Service: Saturday 30th November

Here at 10.30 in St. Werburgh's. Everyone is welcome.

 

Our Parish Posada Journey

An old Mexican tradition, the journey is made with a 7" model of Mary, Joseph and the Donkey being welcomed into the home of parishioners for each day of Advent.

Beginning 1st Sunday of Advent (1st December) when FP invites the first person/family to receive Mary, Joseph and Donkey into their home. The Holy Family stays overnight and is then transported by the host to the next person /family on the rota. To facilitate this, please add your name to the rota at the back of the church, giving your location and telephone number. The arrangements for transfer are made between host families.

Any queries: contact Elizabeth Hoey 01244 683258

 

Welcome Wednesday

Hospice of the Good Shepherd Wednesday 13th November, at 10.00 am, in our Day Chapel, a short talk on the vital work of the Hospice, followed by a selection of their excellent Christmas Shop, offering high quality items for sale at great prices, cards, wrapping paper, diaries etc for you to purchase, providing much needed funds for the free end-of-life care that the Hospice can continue to offer. Do come to support them.

 

First Holy Communion Meeting For All Parents

Monday 11th November at 7.00 pm at St Werburgh's and St Columba's School, Lightfoot St, Hoole, Chester CH2 3AD. We look forward to seeing you all there.

 

Admin Vacancies at the Curial Offices

Two posts (full time: 35 hours and part time: 25 hours) in our Inter-Diocesan Fuel Management Department. Salary: £23K to £25K (pro rata) depending on experience.  Further details can be found via our Diocesan website https://www.dioceseofshrewsbury.org/latest-vacancies/  Closing date Friday 29th November 2024.

 

Christleton Methodist Church Coffee Morning

Saturday 16th  November 10 am -12 noon Charity Christmas Cards, Cake Stall & Raffle
Proceeds to World Church Fund

 

Chester Cathedral Nave Choir: Fauré’s “Requiem”

Here in our Church, Tuesday 12th November at 7.45, plus Motets by Duruflé and Kerensa Briggs. Free admission, retiring collection. All warmly welcome!

 

“Spend, spend, spend!” Royal Exchange Theatre

The Theatre Outings Group is organising a parish trip to see the musical inspired by the life of lottery winner Viv Nicholson, at the Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester on Thursday 2nd January at 2.30 pm. Tickets are approximately £27 each and we’d take the train together from Chester to Manchester Piccadilly (around £20 return without a railcard). At this point, we’d like expressions of interest. If you’d like to join us on the trip, please sign the form at the back of church by Monday 18th November. Many thanks.

 

“Getting More Involved in the Life of the Parish”

Thank you so much for the 25 forms that have come in so far. Do please keep them coming in, and we will relish putting you in touch with the various activities.

 

SVP  Remembrance Service at Grosvenor Villas

Tuesday 12th November 10.30 am. The old Crawford’s Walk NH, we have held this very popular service every November for many years. All welcome to join us and the residents for their Remembrance Day. 

 

Next House Mass: Thursday 21st November

Lunchtime: any bidders? 

 

Next Parish Council Meeting Thurs 14th November

Please get any agenda items in to any member. 

 

CAFOD Gift Catalogue and Fast Day Envelopes

At the back of church. Gift-wrapped goat, anyone?

 

NW University Catholic Chaplains Meeting

On Thursday, all day, with the Jesuits at Manchester University, a great chance to swap ideas. 

 

Welcome Wednesday On the Road

Great trip out to Bents Garden Centre last Wednesday. We took 25 WWers with us, and, amazingly, brought 25 home again… Where to for our next trip? 

 

Assisted Suicide Bill Open Meeting

Tuesday 19th November, 7.30 pm.  All welcome at this Open Meeting where we discuss this Bill together and share our individual responses.  

 

November – Month of the Holy Souls

• Blessing of Graves: Blacon (17th), Overleigh (24th), Christleton (1st)
• Mass of the Holy Souls: Wednesday 27th 7.30 pm. 

 

CathSoc Tonight, 10th November: Treasure Hunt!

All students warmly welcome: Sunday, 7.00 pm

 

Safeguarding Sunday 17th November.

Our Parish Safeguarding Representatives, Liz Aiello and Chris Proudfoot will be giving a Safeguarding update at all Masses during the weekend 16th/17th November. Handout will also be available.

 

Photo of the Week: St Peter’s Rome By Night

Wonderful photo sent in by our High School Chaplain, Ana. Keep them coming in, folks!