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St Francis Holy Hour

We have a Holy Hour every Thursday at 6.30pm in the Church. Everyone who would like to join is very welcome. See our News and Groups page.

Capuchin Friars in Chester

Our Facebook page is live. See our News page for further information.

St Francis Repository

At our repository you will find a new range of gift ideas and cards. All purchases go towards the upkeep of the Church and helping our Parish community. See our Gallery, Home and News pages for further information.

Repository Items Wanted

St Francis' Church would appreciate any donated items such as statues, framed holy pictures, bibles or missals. See News.

Help Father Francis Feed The Starving

If you are thinking of a Christmas present for someone how about buying an article of Fr. Francis' crochet, a coat, a shawl, a slipper or a mitten. You will be helping him raise money for the starving children in the world. They can be bought from the display at the back of the Church. See our News page.

Father Francis Books and Publications

Our very own Father Francis has released several books and publications for sale on Amazon. Copies are also available at the back of our Church. See our News page for further information.

St Francis Choir

Anyone who loves singing and would like to join the our Sunday 9:45am Mass Choir, please see Peter Cooke after the 9:45am Sunday mass. See our Groups page.

Vocation Promotion

Let us all pray together for the promotion of more vocations to the Priesthood. There are a number of cards at the back of the Church with a prayer attached please take one. See News.

First Friday Devotion

Join us for our monthly First Friday Devotion to The Sacred Heart of Jesus. See News and Events.

First Saturday Devotion

Join us for our monthly First Saturday Devotion to The Immaculate Heart Of Mary. See News and Events.

New Podcast Available

We continue our reflections on Vatican II, in Part III On The Church. See our News page.

Holy Land Pilgrimage

8th - 15th February 2024

A Pilgrimage for the Diocese of Shrewsbury under the leadership of Bishop Mark Davies. See the brochure and booking form Here, and on our Events and News pages.

CAFOD Volunteers Wanted

CAFOD, the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development, are looking for people from this parish to give some time and join them in their mission.
See our News page.

Over 440 Events On Our Library Page

Our library page now has events from the last eight years. Starting in March 2013 to the present day we now have over 440 events from our recent history. See Library page.

Feast Days 2023

The 'Feast Days' page has been added to the main menubar. There is now a direct link to the Wiki page for each feast day. Just click the name to open up the information in a new tab.
See Feast Days

Events - Web Page

All the current and future local events are now listed on our 'Events' webpage.
See Events.

Listen To Our Prayers Page

Permission has been granted to use a beautiful song called 'Resting In The Arms Of Angels' on our Prayers web page. We will update the page to record all the anniversaries of family and friends who have died in the Parish. See Prayers Page.

Franciscans In Chester: Book Published

A book detailing the history of our Church has been published. See News and History.

St Francis Church Tour

Take a virtual tour of our beautiful Church on-line or printout the tour guide and visit us. See Tour.

Church Cleaning Rota

The Church Cleaning Rota is available online. See Groups.

Order Of Mass

We have included an on-line link to the printable 'Order Of Mass' leaflets. See News and Useful Link (below).

Useful Links

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 December 2023

Advent 2023

Advent is a very special time to prepare ourselves for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. We can read in the Catechism Of The Catholic Church no 524: When the Church celebrates the liturgy of Advent each year, she makes present this ancient expectancy of the Messiah, for by sharing in the long preparation for the Savior's first coming, the faithful renew their ardent desire for his second coming. By celebrating the precursor's birth and martyrdom, the Church unites herself to his desire: "He must increase, but I must decrease."

Second Sunday of Advent
Sunday 10th December 2023

Third Sunday of Advent
Sunday 17th December 2023

Highlight from the High - Christmas Fayre
Tuesday 19th December 2023

Save the date! The Catholic High School, Chester, invites you to come along to the Christmas Fair followed by Carol Service on Tuesday 19th December from 4pm in the school. There will be stalls, games, and refreshments. Visit Santa's Grotto! The Carol Service will start at 6:30pm. Entry Fee £1. Everyone is welcome!

Fourth Sunday of Advent
Sunday 24th December 2023

Future Events

Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
Thursday 8th - Thursday 15th February 2024

"Jesus Christ the same yesterday, today and forever"

A Pilgrimage for The Diocese of Shrewsbury under the leadership of Bishop Mark Davies.

"As we prepare for the Holy Land Pilgrimage of 2024, we set out in the joyful confidence that Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever (Heb. 13: 8). A pilgrim to the Holy Land seeks more than the beauty of landscapes or the memories of ancient places but seeks Jesus Christ in all the places associated with his life, death and resurrection. In pilgrimage we trace the path Christ walked on earth; we set out to meet Christ today, above all, in the Holy Eucharist and glimpse the pilgrim path of our own lives in the light of Him who is the same yesterday, today and forever. I look forward to our pilgrimage together,"" + Mark

For further a brochure and booking form visit www.dioceseofshrewsbury.org/

Any questions regarding the pilgrimage should be directed to Father David Long via email at longdv1@aol.com

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