Current & Weekly Events
Parish Mission | 25th July – 1st August 2025
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Come and be part of something special!
You are warmly invited to a unique and joy-filled week at St. Francis’ Church, Chester. Whether you’ve been part of the parish for years or have just recently walked through our doors, this Parish Mission is for you. It’s a time to step away from the routine, open your heart, and rediscover what it means to walk with God—in community, in prayer, in healing, and in celebration. Bring your friends, your family, and even those who’ve never been to church—there’s something here for everyone.
Join us for a week of grace, community, and renewal as we launch our Parish Mission.
Eight missionaries will be coming to St. Francis’ from the House of the Open Door Community and are staying in parishioners’ homes. There are lots of events for you to be part of, so come along to whatever takes your fancy.
Meet the MissionariesFriday 25th July | 7:00pm
- This is our introduction to the mission and promises to be a dynamic opening to the week. These people are not what you expect! Be prepared for fun, conversations, music and sharing as you encounter people who have ‘gone out there’ for the Gospel.
- Healing is where it all begins. We’ll hear about healing and have the opportunity to receive personal prayer for healing ourselves.
- Worship is where this whole mission leads. The team will give a teaching on worship and lead us into a deeper experience of heavenly praise.
- Do you know someone who doesn’t come to Church, isn’t ready for Mass, but is open to exploring faith? This evening is for them. Invite them, come with them, and share in an experience where it is safe to ask questions, disagree graciously, and explore the meaning of life. This could be the moment when the Lord takes hold.
- A time to connect with the peace of Christ. The repetitive, meditative songs of Taizé help us to enter the quiet and rest in God’s presence.
- A joyful, age-appropriate morning especially for our children to meet Jesus in their own way.
- We celebrate the end of the mission with a feast! Bring a dish to share that reflects your national background, and come ready to taste the rich variety of food (and people!) the Lord has gathered here in Chester.
Healing Talk & MinistrySaturday 26th July | 10:30am
Worship Talk & MinistrySaturday 26th July | 7:30pm
Exploring Faith LiveMonday 28th July | 7:00pm
Taizé Prayer ServiceTuesday 29th July | 6:30pm
Children’s MissionThursday 31st July | 10:00am
International Food MarketThursday 31st July | 6:30pm
All are welcome. Let’s eat, laugh, worship, and give thanks to God together!
Weekly Events
Morning Masses at the Friary with the Capuchin Brothers
Starting in December, additional morning Masses will be celebrated at 8:00am in the Friary choir (the brothers' chapel) on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Access to the choir is through the church, as the chapel is located behind the sanctuary.
On these days, from 7:00am, the brothers pray Morning Prayer (Lauds) and adore the Blessed Sacrament. You are warmly invited to join us for this time of prayer and adoration.
Please note that on these days, there will be no Masses at the Benedictine Abbey on Curzon Park. Masses at the Benedictine Abbey will continue to be celebrated at 8:00 AM on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Weekday Masses at 12:00pm in the church remain unchanged. We warmly invite everyone to join us in prayer.
Invitation to Weekly Parish Community Gatherings Over Coffee and Tea
We warmly invite you to join our weekly parish community gatherings over coffee and tea, held after the Sunday 9:30am Mass. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect, enjoy fellowship, and strengthen our bonds within the community.
If you are interested in helping organize these gatherings on a rotating basis, please send us an email [email protected] Together, we can create a welcoming space where everyone feels at home. We look forward to seeing you this Sunday!
The Rosary
The Rosary will be recited at 11.30am Monday to Thursday. If you would like to volunteer to lead the Rosary please contact Br Piotr. All are welcome to join in.
The prayers that compose the Rosary are arranged in sets of ten Hail Marys, called "decades". Each decade is preceded by one Lord's Prayer, and traditionally followed by one Glory Be.
Usually, five decades are recited in a session. Each decade provides an opportunity to meditate on one of the Mysteries of the Rosary, which recall events in the lives of Jesus Christ and his mother Mary.
Wikipedia contains a series on the Rosary of the Catholic Church available via this link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosary
St Francis Holy Hour
We will be meeting weekly for a Holy Hour to pray, to reflect and to share. We pray for our parish and our country in the sacramental presence of our Lord. We reflect on inspired readings and most of all on God’s Word. We share our thoughts and life experiences as Christian brothers and sisters. You are more than welcome to join in weekly, or bi-weekly or just once in a while when you can make it on Thursday evenings from 6:30 p.m. in the Church (Entry via the green door at the left hand side of the Church).
If you have questions call 01244 351331. See you there!
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