Weekly Events
Divine Renovation Book Club Meeting
As a result of our recent parish meeting, we are launching a weekly discussion group focused on the Divine Renovation program. Created by Fr. James Mallon, Divine Renovation is an initiative that helps parishes worldwide move from a maintenance model, primarily focused on structures, to a mission-oriented model that emphasizes building a vibrant faith community, deepening relationships with God, and fostering evangelization.
The program highlights three key elements: revitalizing personal and communal faith, building committed leadership teams, and utilizing pastoral tools to enable parishes to thrive in today’s world.
Starting January 21, at 6:30 PM, we will meet every Tuesday in the parish hall and online via Zoom to discuss one chapter of the book each week.
This initiative is a direct fruit of our recent parish gathering, aimed at deepening our faith and engagement as a community.
We are now taking orders for the book. To purchase a copy, simply send an email with your name to stfrancis.chester@gmail.com by January 12. The price is £20.
Join us and let Divine Renovation inspire our community to live our faith more fully!
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 stfrancis.chester@gmail.com 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!
Events in January 2025
We invite you to join the Divine Renovation Book Club!Tuesday 28th January 2025
As a result of our recent parish meeting, we are launching a weekly discussion group focused on the Divine Renovation program. Created by Fr. James Mallon, Divine Renovation is an initiative that helps parishes worldwide move from a maintenance model, primarily focused on structures, to a mission-oriented model that emphasizes building a vibrant faith community, deepening relationships with God, and fostering evangelization.
The program highlights three key elements: revitalizing personal and communal faith, building committed leadership teams, and utilizing pastoral tools to enable parishes to thrive in today’s world.
Starting January 21, at 6:30 PM, we will meet every Tuesday in the parish hall and online via Zoom to discuss one chapter of the book each week.
This initiative is a direct fruit of our recent parish gathering, aimed at deepening our faith and engagement as a community.
We are now taking orders for the book. To purchase a copy, simply send an email with your name to stfrancis.chester@gmail.com by January 12. The price is £20.
Join us and let Divine Renovation inspire our community to live our faith more fully!
Events in Febuary 2025
Monthly First Saturday DevotionSaturday 1st February 2025
Join us for First Saturday Devotion to The Immaculate Heart Of Mary. Prayers will be led by members of The St Francis Prayer Group. Part of The Holy Rosary will be said in different languages. Anyone who would like to lead a decade of the Holy Rosary is welcome to come forward.
Invitation to Monthly Saturday Vigil Mass with Worship, Adoration, and CatechesisSaturday 1st February 2025
We invite you to join us for our monthly English Vigil Mass, held on the first Saturday of each month at 6:30 pm. Following the Mass, there will be musical prayer meetings led by a worship team, along with adoration and catechesis. This month, during catechesis, Br. Loarne will help us delve deeper into the mystery of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, drawing inspiration from Pope Francis' latest encyclical. This initiative is part of our mission to build an international community within our parish for those seeking to deepen their faith.
The next Mass will be on 7th December at 6:30 pm. For those interested in contributing musically, we welcome new members to join the team! There will be a rehearsal on Saturday, 7th December, at 5:00 pm for anyone wishing to participate in the worship team.
We’ve created a dedicated WhatsApp group for communication about rehearsals and organization. Every contribution is welcome! Looking forward to seeing you there!
Invitation to Read Scripture at Our Church
Sunday 2nd February 2025
Dear Parishioners, We warmly invite all those who are interested in reading Scripture during our Masses to join us. There will be an organizational and formation meeting for all readers on Sunday 2nd February 2025, after the 9:30am Mass.
This meeting will be an opportunity to discuss the role of readers, receive guidance on how to read the Scriptures effectively, and prepare for future Masses. Your presence and participation will be greatly appreciated. We look forward to seeing you there!
Monthly First Friday DevotionFriday 7th February 2025
Join us for First Friday Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, following the 10.30am Stations of the Cross in St Francis Church, in front of the Sacred Heart statue of our Lord Jesus Christ.
The statue depicts the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a representation of the love of Christ, devotion to which, although it first appeared explicitly in the late 13th century, only became widespread after the Napoleonic Wars.
It was declared a universal feast of the Church in 1856, and in 1875, the year our church was opened, Pope Pius IX exhorted all Catholics to consecrate themselves to the Sacred Heart. It might be considered a visual portrayal of the same sense of Jesus's overflowing love for mankind as is conveyed in the words of Methodist hymns dating from the same era.
Healing Mass at St. Werburgh’s ChurchSunday 9th February 2025
You are warmly invited to a special Healing Mass on Sunday, 9th February, at 2:30pm at St Werburgh’s Church.
The Mass will include the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of the Sick at the end, followed by refreshments and fellowship. Everyone is welcome come and experience God’s healing grace!
Hope we see you all there!
Invitation to a Saturday Kids’ Catechesis!Saturday 15th February 2025
Hope you are looking forward to the Saturday Kids’ Catechesis!
We are meeting on Saturday 15th February 2025 at 4.00pm and have prepared a bunch of activities to learn, talk about, and have fun. After the Catechesis, those kids who serve by the altar or sing in the children’s choir will stay for their own sessions/rehearsal.
This Catechesis is designed for children aged 8 to 13 years old, and we are always welcoming new altar servers and children to join the choir! Choir rehearsals take place on the third Saturday of each month at 5:15pm.
Parents, please have a think about how you might engage in these initiatives. Would you like to help with some Catechesis activities? Help with snack logistics? Or maybe enjoy some time off or a coffee with other parents from our community? Let us know so we can organise ourselves in a way that works best for everyone!
Hope we see you all there!
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