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 stfrancis.chester@gmail.com Together, we can create a welcoming space where everyone feels at home. We look forward to seeing you this Sunday!


Preparation for Baptism and Confirmation for Adults

Everyone is welcome to join, whether you're already baptized or just looking to grow in your faith. Catechesis classes are held every Saturday at 7:30pm in our parish hall. If you would like to get involved, please let Br Piotr know via email at stfrancis.chester@gmail.com


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 November 2024


Sunday 24th November 2024
Christ King of the Universe

Saturday 30th November 2024
Arts & Craft Workshop

Due to illness, the workshops originally scheduled for Saturday, November 23rd, have been postponed to Saturday, November 30th, at 1:00 p.m. in our church hall. Apologies for any inconvenience caused and hope to see you on the new date!

We invite everyone to the workshops which will take place on Saturday, 30th November at 1:00pm in our church hall. Children will be making Christmas decorations and adults will make decorative candles.

Entry for adults £5 and children £3. The entry fee will cover materials costs, use of the room as well as refreshments. Every participant can take hand made stuff with them. We look forward to seeing you there!


Events in December 2024


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.

Sunday 1st December 2024
1st Sunday of Advent

Monthly First Friday Devotion
Friday 6th December 2024

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.

Monthly First Saturday Devotion
Saturday 7th December 2024

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.

Sunday 8th December 2024
2nd Sunday of Advent

Sunday 15th December 2024
3rd Sunday of Advent

Kids’ Catechesis at St. Francis, Chester
Saturday 21st December 2024

We warmly invite all children who have already received their First Holy Communion to join our monthly Kids’ Catechesis sessions!

Theme: St. Francis – His Life and Inspiration for Us
Objective: Integration, inspiration, and learning through prayer, activities, and fun.
When: Once a month (with some exceptions for dates)

Each session will follow a standard agenda, including prayer, catechesis, practical activities, song, snacks, and opportunities for choir or altar server practice when applicable.

Session Dates and Themes:

Saturday 19th October 2024, at 4 pm
Theme: St. Francis’s Inspired Brotherhood

Sunday 3rd November 2024, at 10:30 am
All Saints’ Ball

Saturday 21st December 2024 at 4 pm
Combined session with the First Communion Group

These catechesis sessions are a wonderful opportunity for children to grow in their faith, make new friends, and learn about the life and teachings of St. Francis in a fun and interactive way.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Sunday 22nd December 2024
4th Sunday of Advent

Wednesday 25th December 2024
The Nativity of the Lord

Sunday 29th December 2024
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

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