Evan and Ann

The whole Parish has been in mourning this week for the loss of two beautiful parishioners. Evan and Ann’s family and friends would like to thank everyone for all the messages of love and support that have been pouring in. Below is the photo of Evan that Katie and James chose to accompany the press release, Evan astride one of Anthony Gormley’s amazing Iron Men on Crosby Beach. 

 

And here is one message we received from a former colleague of Ann’s in the Library Service: “I’ve known Ann ever since we both worked at Library HQ in Hoole Road back in 1969. I last saw her at one of the regular lunch gatherings for retired staff about a month ago. We’re all getting older, with various health problems, but Ann seemed to keep well and was continuing to live an active life. I expected her to last into her 90’s at least, just like her amazing Mum, Mollie”. At 82, Ann had lived a life; at 11, Evan had his life in front of him. Two wonderful parishioners: may they Rest in Peace and Rise to Glory.

 

Advent Day-by-Days and Sacred Heart Messenger

Now both on the News-stand, £1 each. 

 

Support our Primary School Christmas Fair Raffle

Tickets £1 each or £5 a book. On sale at the back of Church between Sunday morning Masses on 1st Dec and at Welcome Wednesday 27th Nov. Thanks for your support!

 

FHC Parish Group – Next Meeting, 3rd December 6.30

In Church and in the Parish House. For parents and children not at Catholic Schools. The children will need their preparation books and pencil cases.  If there are any photographs or forms that need to be returned, please will you bring them along too.

 

CAFOD Advent Prayer Cards - Limited Number

Free and available on the table at the back of Church.

 

Vacancy in Local Financial Services Office

Wanted: a trainee paraplanner, doing the paperwork and research for an Independent Financial Adviser. This is basically an admin role: see FP if interested. 

 

“Welcome Back!” Masses – Old and New

The Mass for the Recently Bereaved held every November was as keenly supported as it always is, with so many messages expressing appreciation and gratitude afterwards. Now we’ve experimented with a “Welcome Back!” Mass for couples married here in the last five years. Nine couples came along and told us afterwards how much they’d valued the occasion. So, let’s run it again next year? Any more “Welcome Back” ideas? Photo of the Week this week features our nine couples renewing their vows. Not a dry eye in the house!

 

SVP Christmas 2nd Collection: 7th and 8th December

The money raised will go to the families and beneficiaries we support especially during Christmas. We thank you as usual for your generosity and support.

 

SVP High School Tea: Thursday 5th Dec, 2.00 pm

Everyone warmly invited. Let Marco know if you’d like to attend (bububaba05@icloud.com) and contact Fran fran.waldie@gmail.com if you require transport.

 

Chaplaincy Vacancy at HMP Stoke Heath Prison

Near Market Drayton in Shropshire. For a job description and application information: 92268 - Roman Catholic Ordained Priest/ Deacon, Religious Brother, Sister - MoJ or contact Mohammed Rahman,
Imam & Managing Chaplain, HMP & YOI Stoke Heath on
01630 636175. Closing date: 13th December.

 

Wanted: English Language A Level (AQA) Tutor

SVP Reconciliation Service: Saturday 30th November
Here at 10.30 in St Werburgh's. Everyone welcome.

 

Chester Ursuline Convent Class of 1975

50 years “Grand Re-union” on 25th April 2025. Some are proving difficult to locate. Can you possibly help? Please contact Pat Riddell patriddell31@aol.com

 

Welcome Wednesdays Last Week and This

Great to welcome Beth Gibbons last week, to talk about “Sanctuary Seekers in Chester and District”. 
This week – Christmas Crafts!

 

PAT (Portable Appliance Testing) Here on 28th Nov

For all our equipment & any that parishioners bring in. 

 

Our Parish Posada Statue Journey

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. Queries: Elizabeth Hoey 01244 683258

 

Two Admin Vacancies at the Curial Offices

https://www.dioceseofshrewsbury.org/latest-vacancies/  Closing date Friday 29th November 2024.

 

Youth Mass This Sunday 6.00 pm for Christ the King

 

“Spend, spend, spend!” Royal Exchange Theatre

A 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). Please sign up!

 

CAFOD Gift Catalogue and Fast Day Envelopes

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

 

Assisted Suicide Bill Open Meeting

Really good meeting on Tuesday. Thanks to the 15 who came along to share their views and experiences. 

 

CathSoc Tonight, 24th November: Card Night

All students warmly welcome: Sunday, 7.00 pm

 

Safeguarding Sunday 17th November

Many thanks to our excellent Parish Safeguarding Representatives, Liz Aiello & Chris Proudfoot, for their “Report to Parish” last weekend. Copies available. 

 

Photo of the Week: Welcome Back, Couples!