Library
Below is an index of the items in our Library.
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- 366. The Re-dedication of England as the Dowry of Mary: Sunday 29th March 2020 [View Item]
- 365. Funeral Mass for Mrs Kathleen Anne Woodhouse: Thursday 19th March 2020 [View Item]
- 364. Reflections on the Life of Oscar Romeo: Saturday 14th March 2020 [View Item]
- 363. The Language We Use To Speak Of God: Saturday 7th March 2020 [View Item]
- 362. Altar Servers' Day: Saturday 7th March 2020 [View Item]
- 361. CAFOD Lent Family Fast Day: Friday 6th March 2020 [View Item]
- 360. Funeral Mass for Mr George Martin Jones: Thursday 27th February 2020 [View Item]
- 359. Year of the Word Diocesan Spring Talks: 16th,19 & 22nd Feb 2020 [View Item]
- 358. Annual Diocesan Mass to Celebrate Marriage: Saturday 8th February 2020 [View Item]
- 357. Bingo Night: Friday 7th February 2020 [View Item]
- 356. Catholic Teachers Required: Tuesday 14th January 2020 [View Item]
- 355. St Francis Carol Concert: Sunday 29th December 2019 [View Item]
- 354. St Francis Carol Service: Sunday 22nd December 2019 [View Item]
- 353. Catholic High School Carol Service: Wednesday 18th December 2019 [View Item]
- 352. The Immaculate Conception of The Blessed Virgin Mary: Mon 9th Dec 2019 [View Item]
- 351. Shrewsbury Lourdes Hospitality Mass: Saturday 7th December 2019 [View Item]
- 350. Requiem Mass for Christina North: Wednesday 4th December 2019 [View Item]
- 349. 'Hustings for the General Election': Tuesday 3rd December 2019 [View Item]
- 348. November Dead Lists: 2019 [View Item]
- 347. Deanery Memorial Mass for Bishop Brian: Wednesday 27th November 2019 [View Item]
- 346. Caritas at Christmas Diocese of Shrewsbury: Sat 23rd - Sun 24th Nov 2019 [View Item]
- 345. Day for Children's Liturgy Leaders: Saturday 23rd November 2019 [View Item]
- 344. Sacrament of Confirmation: Tuesday 19th November 2019 [View Item]
- 343. Funeral Service for Mrs Elizabeth Pritchard: Thursday 7th November 2019 [View Item]
- 342. The Funeral Arrangements for Bishop Brian Noble, our Emeritus Bishop: Tuesday 5th and Wednesday 6th November 2019 [View Item]
- 341. Annual Diocesan Mass for Grandparents: Saturday 2nd November 2019 [View Item]
- 340. The Holy Land: 21st - 28th October 2019 [View Item]
- 339. Annual Mass Attendance Count: 2019 [View Item]
- 338. Parenting Teens: Wednesday 16th October 2019 [View Item]
- 337. Day of Reflection and Healing: Saturday 5th October 2019 [View Item]
- 336. CAFOD Harvest Family Fast Day: Friday 4th October 2019 [View Item]
- 335. Crib Event: Thursday 3rd October 2019 [View Item]
- 334. Cheese and Wine Evening: Friday 27th September 2019 [View Item]
- 333. Shrewsbury Lourdes Hospitality: Sunday 8th September 2019 [View Item]
- 332. Funeral Service for Mrs Winnifred Mary Kettell: Thursday 5th September 2019 [View Item]
- 331. Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes: 25th July - 2nd August 2019 [View Item]
- 330. Funeral Service for Mr. Patrick Barker: Wednesday 24th July 2019 [View Item]
- 329. Funeral Service for Mr. Gerald Simblett: Wednesday 17th July 2019 [View Item]
- 328. Funeral Service for Mrs Philomena May Robinson: Tuesday 16th July 2019 [View Item]
- 327. MISSIO Summer Mass: Saturday 29th June 2019 [View Item]
- 326. Pause For Hope Service: Sunday 16th June 2019 [View Item]
- 325. Northern Catholic Conference: 7th - 9th June 2019 [View Item]
- 324. Br Andrzej Derdziuk: Tuesday 4th June 2019 [View Item]
- 323. Major Diocesan Event: Saturday 18th May 2019 [View Item]
- 322. Lourdes Pilgrimage Group Leader Training: Saturday 11th May 2019 [View Item]
- 321. CCRS The Next Module: Saturday 11th May 2019 [View Item]
- 320. Parenting Course: Wednesday 8th May 2019 [View Item]
- 319. Octave Day of Easter: Sunday 28th April 2019 [View Item]
- 318. Cello & Organ Recital: Saturday 27th April 2019 [View Item]
- 317. Thanks To Our Research Participants: April - May 2019 [View Item]
- 316. Easter 2019 Services at St Francis, Chester [View Item]
- 315. ACTS Day of Reflection: Saturday 13th April 2019 [View Item]
- 314. Funeral Service for the Late John Hoyle: Monday 8th April 2019 [View Item]
- 313. Solemn Profession Of Sister Maria Graziella: Monday 25th March 2019 [View Item]
- 312. Lourdes Pilgrimage Group Leader Training: Saturday 23rd March 2019 [View Item]
- 311. Funeral Services for the Late Br. Raymund Hewell: 20th - 21st March 2019 [View Item]
- 310. Mass in Polish: Tuesday 19th March 2019 [View Item]
- 309. Funeral Service for the Late Arthur Wright: Monday 18th March 2019 [View Item]
- 308. Called To Holiness, Gifted For Mission: Saturday 16th March 2019 [View Item]
- 307. Called To Holiness, Gifted For Mission: Wednesday 13th March 2019 [View Item]
- 306. Parish Finance Council Meeting: Monday 4th March 2019 [View Item]
- 305. Healing Mass: Saturday 2nd March 2019 [View Item]
- 304. Vatican Meeting - Protection of Minors in the Church: 21st - 24th Feb 2019 [View Item]
- 303. Funeral Service for the Late Mr Reginald Buckland: Tue 19th February 2019 [View Item]
- 302. Darwin and the Invisible Gardener: Monday 18th February 2019 [View Item]
- 301. The Humanity of Christ: Saturday 16th February 2019 [View Item]
- 300. Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes: Sunday 10th February 2019 [View Item]
- 299. Annual Diocesan Mass to Celebrate Marriage: Saturday 9th February 2019 [View Item]
- 298. Family Bingo Night: Friday 25th January 2019 [View Item]
- 297. CCRS The Next Module: Saturday 19th January 2019 [View Item]
- 296. Adoremus Revisited: Saturday 19th January 2019 [View Item]
- 295. Catholic Teachers Meeting: Tuesday 15th January 2019 [View Item]
- 294. Parenting Teens: Wednesday 9th January 2019 [View Item]
- 293. Christmas Message From Br Jarek: December 2018 [View Item]
- 292. Christmas Eve Mass Carol Service: Monday 24th December 2018 [View Item]
- 291. St Francis Carol Service: Sunday 23rd December 2018 [View Item]
- 290. Catholic High School Carol Service: Tuesday 18th December 2018 [View Item]
- 289. Br Andrzej Derdziuk: Monday 17th December 2018 [View Item]
- 288. NightFever: Friday 14th December 2018 [View Item]
- 287. Adoremus Revisited: Saturday 8th December 2018 [View Item]
- 286. Adoremus Revisited: Saturday 1st December 2018 [View Item]
- 285. November List Of The Dead: 2018 [View Item]
- 284. Annual Mass Attendance Count: 2018 [View Item]
- 283. Deanery Holy Hour: Wednesday 28th November 2018 [View Item]
- 282. Confirmation Mass: Tuesday 27th November 2018 [View Item]
- 281. Diocesan Mission Catechist: Wednesday 21st November 2018 [View Item]
- 280. Rene Brandon Funeral Mass: Monday 19th November 2018 [View Item]
- 279. Adoremus Revisited: Saturday 17th November 2018 [View Item]
- 278. Br Krzysztof Przybylski: Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th October 2018 [View Item]
- 277. The Annual Diocesan Mass for Grandparents: Saturday 13th October 2018 [View Item]
- 276. 40 Days For Life (Manchester): 26th September - 4th November 2018 [View Item]
- 275. Shrewsbury Lourdes’ Hospitality AGM: Sunday 23rd September 2018 [View Item]
- 274. Cheese and Wine Evening: Friday 21st September 2018 [View Item]
- 273. The Journey in Faith Group (RCIA): Wednesday 19th September 2018 [View Item]
- 272. CAFOD Harvest Family Fast Day: Monday 17th September 2018 [View Item]
- 271. Kerala floods - SVP Appeal: September 2018 [View Item]
- 270. Adoremus, The Eucharistic Congress, Liverpool: 7th – 9th September 2018 [View Item]
- 269. Lifeteen Summer Camp UK #LTCAMPUK, 5th – 9th August 2018 [View Item]
- 268. Poor Clares Hawarden: Tuesday 31st July 2018 [View Item]
- 267. The Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes: 26th July – 3rd August 2018 [View Item]
- 266. Funeral Mass for the Late Susan Rudham: Wednesday 18th July 2018 [View Item]
- 265. The Carmelite Monastery 100 Years: Monday 16th July 2018 [View Item]
- 264. Multidisciplinary Conference on Sex and Gender for Catholic Educators: 13th-14th July 2018 [View Item]
- 263. Catholic Teachers: Saturday 30th June 2018 [View Item]
- 262. 'First Holy Communion': Sunday 17th June 2018 [View Item]
- 261. NightFever: Friday 15th June 2018 [View Item]
- 260. CCRS: The next module, The Person of Jesus: Saturday 19th May 2018 [View Item]
- 259. Fruitful Discipleship: Saturday 12th May 2018 [View Item]
- 258. Shrewsbury Lourdes Hospitality: Saturday 12th May 2018 [View Item]
- 257. 'First Holy Communion': Sunday 6th May 2018 [View Item]
- 256. The Rambling Group: Wednesday 2nd May 2018 [View Item]
- 255. Parents Association Dance Night: Friday 27th April 2018 [View Item]
- 254. Healing Mass: Saturday 21st April 2018 [View Item]
- 253. SPUC Pro-Life Chain: Saturday 21st April 2018 [View Item]
- 252. 'CCRS' Catholic Certificate of Religious Studies: Saturday 21st April 2018 [View Item]
- 251. 'ACTS' Day of Reflection: Saturday 21st April 2018 [View Item]
- 250. Shrewsbury Youth Mission Team: Sunday 8th April 2018 [View Item]
- 249. Octave Day of Easter: Sunday 8th April 2018 [View Item]
- 248. Funeral Mass for the Late Gertrude Wright: Thursday 22nd March 2018 [View Item]
- 247. Symposium on The Eucharist: 3rd - 4th March 2018 [View Item]
- 246. Youth Connect 5: Wednesday 28th February 2018 [View Item]
- 245. Fairtrade Fortnight: 26th Feb - 11th Mar 2018 [View Item]
- 244. Week Of Prayer For Christian Unity: 18th - 25th February 2018 [View Item]
- 243. A Recovery of Mercy: Saturday 17th February 2018 [View Item]
- 242. Diocesan Hospitality Group Mass: Sunday 11th February 2018 [View Item]
- 241. CCRS (Catholic Certificate In Religious Studies): Saturday 10th February 2018 [View Item]
- 240. Mass for the Celebration of Marriage: Saturday 10th February 2018 [View Item]
- 239. Funeral Mass for the Late Eileen Morgan: Monday 22nd January 2018 [View Item]
- 238. Meeting for Catechists: Saturday 13th January 2018 [View Item]
- 237. Christmas Offering: December 2017 [View Item]
- 236. St Francis Carol Service: Sunday 17th December 2017 [View Item]
- 235. St Francis Rambling Group: Saturday 9th December 2017 [View Item]
- 234. The Diocesan Lourdes Hospitality Group: Friday 8th December 2017 [View Item]
- 233. Parish Council Meeting: Monday 4th December 2017 [View Item]
- 232. November Dead Lists: 2017 [View Item]
- 231. Parish Finance Council Meeting: Wednesday 29th November 2017 [View Item]
- 230. World Gifts Coffee Morning: Tuesday 28th November [View Item]
- 229. Parish Social Evening: Sunday 26th November 2017 [View Item]
- 228. ACTA Shrewsbury Gathering in Chester: Saturday 25th November 2017 [View Item]
- 227. Provincial Chapter: Decision About St Francis Church: November 2017 [View Item]
- 226. Requiem Mass for the Late Peter Jackson: Tuesday 14th November 2017 [View Item]
- 225. 'Inspirational Catholics in Healthcare': Saturday 4th November 2017 [View Item]
- 224. Pilgrimage to the Holy Land: 23rd – 30th October 2017 [View Item]
- 223. Youth Pilgrimage to the Holy Land: 22nd – 29th October 2017 [View Item]
- 222. Annual Mass Attendance Count 2017 [View Item]
- 221. Commission for Marriage and Family Life, Educating Children in Sexuality: 24th October 2017 [View Item]
- 220. 'Exploring our Catholic Faith through the Arts': 20th – 22nd October 2017 [View Item]
- 219. Annual Diocesan Grandparents Mass: Saturday 14th October 2017 [View Item]
- 218. Catholic Certificate of Religious Studies: Sat 16th Sept and 7th Oct 2017 [View Item]
- 217. CAFOD Collection for Harvest Fast Day: Friday 6th October 2017 [View Item]
- 216. The Transitus of St Francis: Tuesday 3rd October 2017 [View Item]
- 215. Journey in Faith Group (RCIA): Wednesday 27th September 2017 [View Item]
- 214. AGM of the Shrewsbury Diocese Lourdes' Hospitality: Sunday 17th Sept 2017 [View Item]
- 213. Provincial Chapter: 3rd - 8th September 2017 [View Item]
- 212. Lourdes by Jumbulance: August/September 2017 [View Item]
- 211. Our Lourdes Pilgrimage: July/August 2017 [View Item]
- 210. Chester Heritage Festival: Monday 20th - 25th July 2017 [View Item]
- 209. Chester CAFOD Special Mass: Tuesday 27th June 2017 [View Item]
- 208. Visit of Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima: Sat 20th and Sun 21st May 2017 [View Item]
- 207. 'Learning to live with Hope': Saturday 13th May 2017 [View Item]
- 206. Requiem Mass for the Late Jeanette Gaughranat: Wednesday 10th May 2017 [View Item]
- 205. Sisters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary (Chigwell Sisters) a Mission Appeal: 6th/7th May 2017 [View Item]
- 204. Ministers Formation Day: Saturday 29th April 2017 [View Item]
- 203. SPUC Pro-Life Chain: Saturday 29th April 2017 [View Item]
- 202. Easter Collections: 2017 [View Item]
- 201. Octave Day of Easter: Sunday 23rd April 2017 [View Item]
- 200. Easter 2017 Services at St Francis, Chester [View Item]
- 199. Chrism Mass: Wednesday 12th April 2017 [View Item]
- 198. Healing Mass: Wednesday 5th April 2017 [View Item]
- 197. Pastoral Visitation: Saturday 1st April and Sunday 2nd April 2017 [View Item]
- 196. Healing Mass: Saturday 25th March 2017 [View Item]
- 195. Oscar Romero – Modern Martyr: Friday 24th March 2017 [View Item]
- 194. The Gift of Human Sexuality and the implications of Transgenderism, by Mrs Gabriele Kuby: Tuesday 21st March 2017 [View Item]
- 193. Funeral Mass for John Fitzpatrick: Monday 20th March 2017 [View Item]
- 192. Provincial Retreat: 13th - 17th March 2017 [View Item]
- 191. A Recovery of Mercy: Saturday 11th March 2017 [View Item]
- 190. Flame III: 10,000 Reasons: Saturday 11th March 2017 [View Item]
- 189. SPUC Youth Conference: 3rd – 5th March 2017 [View Item]
- 188. Children's Liturgy and Confirmation: Saturday 25th February 2017 [View Item]
- 187. Catechetical Development Co-ordinator: Friday 17th February 2017 [View Item]
- 186. Mass for Marriage and Family Life: Saturday 11th February 2017 [View Item]
- 185. CARITAS, Diocese of Shrewsbury Agency: Saturday 4th February 2017 [View Item]
- 184. CAFOD Talks: 18th & 19th January 2017 [View Item]
- 183. School Performance Tables: 2016 [View Item]
- 182. St Columba’s & St Theresa’s: New Mass Times 2016 [View Item]
- 181. Shrewsbury Diocesan Refugee Response: 2016 [View Item]
- 180. St Francis Carol Service: Sunday 18th December 2016 [View Item]
- 179. Peter Winder Funeral Mass: Wednesday 7th December 2016 [View Item]
- 178. Parish Finance Council Meeting: Monday 5th December 2016 [View Item]
- 177. Chester & Ellesmere Port Foodbank: Saturday 3rd - Sun 4th December 2016 [View Item]
- 176. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Salford - Finance Manager: Saturday 21st November 2016 [View Item]
- 175. Shrewsbury Diocesan Day Of Recollection: Saturday 19th November 2016 [View Item]
- 174. ‘Looking @ Matthew’: Tuesday 15th November 2016 [View Item]
- 173. Parish Social Evening: Sunday 13th November 2016 [View Item]
- 172. Diocesan Day for All Catechists: Saturday 12th November 2016 [View Item]
- 171. Mental Health - A Healing Mass: Saturday 5th November 2016 [View Item]
- 170. Annual Mass Attendance Count: October 2016 [View Item]
- 169. Young Adults Retreat For The Jubilee Year "Reflecting On Mary, Mother Of Mercy": Friday 28th - Sunday 30th October 2016 [View Item]
- 168. St Francis Parish Council Meeting: Wednesday 26th October 2016 [View Item]
- 167. Healing Mass for all families affected by mental illness and those that work with them: Saturday 22nd Oct 2016 [View Item]
- 166. Our Holy Year Pilgrimage to Rome: 17th - 21st October 2016 [View Item]
- 165. Symposium: The Place of Mercy in end-of-life Care Department for New Evangelisation: Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th October 2016 [View Item]
- 164. Annual Diocesan Mass Celebrating the Vocation of Grandparents: Saturday 1st October 2016 [View Item]
- 163. Shrewsbury Diocesan History Day: Saturday 24th September 2016 [View Item]
- 162. Catholic Certificate Of Religious Studies: Saturday 10th September 2016 [View Item]
- 161. 'Diocese of Shrewsbury Lourdes Hospitality Annual General Meeting': Sunday 4th September 2016 [View Item]
- 160. Our Lourdes Pilgrimage: July/August 2016 [View Item]
- 159. Funeral Mass for Winifred Salter: Monday 18th July 2016 [View Item]
- 158. Special Collection Apostleship Of The Sea: Sunday 17th July 2016 [View Item]
- 157. Funeral Mass for Christina Milton: Thursday 14th July 2016 [View Item]
- 156. Parish Social Evening: Sunday 3rd July 2016 [View Item]
- 155. The Solemnity of Ss. Peter and Paul, Apostles: Wednesday 29th June 2016 [View Item]
- 154. Ursuline Convent Chester Reunion: Saturday 25th June 2016 [View Item]
- 153. Relics of St Anthony of Padua: Friday 24th June 2016 [View Item]
- 152. Campaign Directors Required: Advertised June 2016 [View Item]
- 151. Administrator Required: Advertised June 2016 [View Item]
- 150. The Annual Diocesan Day for Catechists: Saturday 11th June 2016 [View Item]
- 149. The Official 90th Birthday Celebration of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II: Saturday 11th June 2016 [View Item]
- 148. The Annual Diocesan Day for Catechists: Saturday 11th June 2016 [View Item]
- 147. Br Patrick’s Golden Jubilee Celebration: Wednesday 8th June 2016 [View Item]
- 146. Pause for Hope Service: Sunday 5th June 2016 [View Item]
- 145. Healing Masses: 21st & 25th May 2016 [View Item]
- 144. First Holy Communion: 14th & 15th May 2016 [View Item]
- 143. World Communications Day: Ascension Sunday 8th May 2016 [View Item]
- 142. 'Day of Reflection': Saturday 30th April 2016 [View Item]
- 141. Pope Francis Appeal: Sunday 24th April 2016 [View Item]
- 140. An Evening of Music: Friday 22nd April 2016 [View Item]
- 139. World Day of Prayer for Vocations: Sunday 17th April 2016 [View Item]
- 138. Funeral Mass for Muriel Vickers: Tuesday 5th April 2016 [View Item]
- 137. Easter 2016 Services at St Francis Church: 24th-28th March 2016 [View Item]
- 136. The Jubilee Year Event For Young People: Sunday 20th March 2016 [View Item]
- 135. P/T School Chaplain Required for September 2016: Advertised March 2016 [View Item]
- 134. Br Patrick Mulligan - Golden Jubilee of Profession: Thursday 17th March 2016 [View Item]
- 133. Funeral Mass for Eileen Jones: Thursday 10th March 2016 [View Item]
- 132. Funeral Mass for Terry Cunniffe: Tuesday 8th March 2016 [View Item]
- 131. Monday Club Future Activities Meeting: Monday 7th March 2016 [View Item]
- 130. Funeral Mass for George Duncan Ross: Wednesday 2nd March 2016 [View Item]
- 129. Funeral Mass for Norma Dempsey: Monday 29th February 2016 [View Item]
- 128. Day of Reflection: Saturday 20th February 2016 [View Item]
- 127. Local Job Advertisements: February 2016 [View Item]
- 126. A Mass to celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes: Thu 11th February 2016 [View Item]
- 125. Applications for World Youth Day Krakow 2016: Monday 8th February 2016 [View Item]
- 124. Annual Mass For The Celebration Of Marriage: Saturday 6th February 2016 [View Item]
- 123. CAFOD: Thursday 4th February 2016 [View Item]
- 122. Funeral Mass of John Patrick Donnelly: Thursday 4th February 2016 [View Item]
- 121. Jesus Christ: The Face of Father’s Mercy: 13th January - 6th February 2016 [View Item]
- 120. Priest Retirement Fund: January 2016 [View Item]
- 119. Crib Offering: December 2015 [View Item]
- 118. Carol Service at St Francis, Chester: Sunday 20th December 2015 [View Item]
- 117. 'Advent Reflection Afternoon': Sunday 6th December 2015 [View Item]
- 116. CAFOD Mass: Tuesday 1st December 2015 [View Item]
- 115. Diocesan Symposium IV: Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th November 2015 [View Item]
- 114. CAFOD Coffee Morning: Tuesday 24th November 2015 [View Item]
- 113. Parish Social Evening: Sunday 22nd November 2015 [View Item]
- 112. St Agnes, West Kirby, Justice & Peace Group: Saturday 21st November 2015 [View Item]
- 111. St Francis Parish Council: Monday 16th November 2015 [View Item]
- 110. St Francis Finance Committee: Monday 16th November 2015 [View Item]
- 109. St. Werburgh's Great War Study Group: 7th - 15th November 2015 [View Item]
- 108. Second Collections: October 2015 [View Item]
- 107. Annual Mass Attendance Count: October 2015 [View Item]
- 106. Concert in Aid of the Refugees: Friday 30th October 2015 [View Item]
- 105. Annual Mass Attendance Counts: Sunday 4th - 25th October 2015 [View Item]
- 104. Young Adults Weekend Retreat: Friday 23rd - Sunday 25th October 2015 [View Item]
- 103. Shrewsbury Diocese Lourdes Hospitality: Sunday 18th October 2015 [View Item]
- 102. Talks on the Persecuted Church: Wednesday 14th October 2015 [View Item]
- 101. Diocesan Education Department: October 2015 [View Item]
- 100. Charity Concert: Friday 9th October 2015 [View Item]
- 99. Diocesan Vigil of Prayer for the Synod: Saturday 3rd October 2015 [View Item]
- 98. Transitus of St Francis: Saturday 3rd October 2015 [View Item]
- 97. CAFOD Harvest Fast Day: Friday 2nd October 2015 [View Item]
- 96. The Journey in Faith Group (RCIA): Wednesday 30th September 2015 [View Item]
- 95. The Ursuline Sisters Moved South: Sunday 27th September 2015 [View Item]
- 94. Shrewsbury Caritas Roadshow ‘Being A Church For The Poor’: 26th Sep 2015 [View Item]
- 93. Shrewsbury Diocesan History Day: 26th September 2015 [View Item]
- 92. Liverpool Seafarers Centre: September 2015 [View Item]
- 91. Home Mission Sunday: 20 September 2015 [View Item]
- 90. Br Pawel Sierotko Moving to Pantasaph: Friday 18th September 2015 [View Item]
- 89. Year For Vocations: Friday 18th September 2015 [View Item]
- 88. Diocese of Shrewsbury Lourdes Hospitality Members Annual General Meeting: Sunday 6th September 2015 [View Item]
- 87. Day of Recollection for Readers and Ministers of Holy Communion: Saturday 5th September 2015 [View Item]
- 86. The Parish Rambling Group: Wednesday 2nd September 2015 [View Item]
- 85. Youth 2000 Summer Prayer Festival: The Promised Land: 27th - 31st Aug 2015 [View Item]
- 84. Job Vacancy with The Spiritans: August 2015 [View Item]
- 83. Mary’s Way Camping; Pilgrims of Love Foundation, Pantasaph: 9-16th Aug 2015 [View Item]
- 82. Diocesan Pilgrimage To Lourdes 28/29th July – August 4/5th 2015 [View Item]
- 81. Mary’s Way Camping; Pilgrims of Love Foundation: Knock Shrine. 26th July - 2nd August 2015 [View Item]
- 80. Proclaim ’15: Saturday 11th July 2015 [View Item]
- 79. The Funeral Mass of Christine Ann Jones: St Francis Church, Thu 2nd July 2015 [View Item]
- 78. The Requiem Mass of Irene Jones: St Columba’s Church, Wed 1st July 2015 [View Item]
- 77. Pause for Hope: Sunday 21st June 2015 [View Item]
- 76. Summer Fayre at Poor Clares Monastery, Ellesmere: Sunday 14th June 2015 [View Item]
- 75. Catholic Miracle Rally; Miracle Healing Service: Sat 13th – Sun 14th June 2015 [View Item]
- 74. A Healing Mass: Saturday 13th June 2015 [View Item]
- 73. Pentecost Vigil 2015 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & All Night Vigil of Prayer: 7.30pm Saturday 23rd May 2015 - 8.00am Sunday 24th May 2015 [View Item]
- 72. First Holy Communions: Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th May 2015 [View Item]
- 71. The Funeral Mass of Pearl Theresa McMahon: Thursday 21st May 2015 [View Item]
- 70. The Lay Vocation: Saturday 16th May 2015 [View Item]
- 69. ‘Called to be …?' : Friday 15th May 2015 [View Item]
- 68. Our Lady of Guadalupe: 9-15th May 2015 [View Item]
- 67. Our Lady of Fatima Day: Sunday 10th May 2015 [View Item]
- 66. Br Zbigniew Fryska OFM Cap: 9-10th May 2015 [View Item]
- 65. The Parish Rambling Group: Wednesday 6th May 2015 [View Item]
- 64. Pope Francis and the Future of Catholic Social Thinking: Friday 1st May 2015 [View Item]
- 63. The Funeral Mass of William Patrick Hill: Thursday 30th April 2015 [View Item]
- 62. The Funeral Mass of Pam Wood: Monday 20th April 2015 [View Item]
- 61. A Special Thank You From Brother Jarek, Easter 2015 [View Item]
- 60. Good Friday Mass Collection, 3th April 2015 [View Item]
- 59. 2015 Easter Services at ST Francis, Chester [View Item]
- 58. Explore2, World Youth Day Event, Shrewsbury: Sunday 29th March 2015 [View Item]
- 57. The Funeral Mass of George John Hewitt: Tuesday 17th March 2015 [View Item]
- 56. St Francis Parish Council: Monday 16th March 2015 [View Item]
- 55. St Francis Finance Committee: Monday 16th March 2015 [View Item]
- 54. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Sat 14th and Sun 15th March 2015 [View Item]
- 53. 24 Hours for the Lord: Saturday 14th March 2015 [View Item]
- 52. Second Collection: Sunday 1st March 2015 [View Item]
- 51. Flame 2 - National Youth Event: Saturday 7th March 2015 [View Item]
- 50. The Funeral Mass of Margaret Mc Hugh: Tuesday 3rd March 2015 [View Item]
- 49. Day of Reflection: Saturday 28th February 2015 [View Item]
- 48. Ash Wednesday Collection: Wednesday 18th February 2015 [View Item]
- 47. The Beginning Of Lent: Wednesday 18th February 2015 [View Item]
- 46. Diocesan Celebration Of Married Life: Saturday 14th February 2015 [View Item]
- 45. Catholic Education Fund: February 2015 [View Item]
- 44. The Funeral Mass of Timothy John Ehlen: Friday 6th February 2015 [View Item]
- 43. Crib Offering Project January 2015 [View Item]
- 42. Holocaust Memorial Day 2015: 29th January 2015 [View Item]
- 41. A Special Thank-you From Brother Jarek: January 2015 [View Item]
- 40. Christmas Crib Appeal 2014 [View Item]
- 39. First Communion Programme: Response Required by 31st December 2014 [View Item]
- 38. St Francis Church Repository: December 2014 [View Item]
- 37. Carol Service at St Francis, Chester: Sunday 21st December 2014 [View Item]
- 36. Christmas Services at St Francis, Chester: December 2014 [View Item]
- 35. Quarant' Ore in St Clare's: December 2014 [View Item]
- 34. Justice, Peace and Social Responsibility Commission: 7th December 2014 [View Item]
- 33. Prayer Vigil for Religious Freedom: Saturday 6th December 2014 [View Item]
- 32. Sunday Polish Family Mass at 12:00 Noon [View Item]
- 31. Annual Mass Attendance Count 2014 [View Item]
- 30. First Sunday of Advent: Sunday 30th November 2014 [View Item]
- 29. The November Dead Lists 2014 [View Item]
- 28. St. Werburgh's Great War Study Group: November 2014 [View Item]
- 27. Parish Social Evening: Sunday 23nd November 2014 [View Item]
- 26. Bethlehem Art Weekend: 22nd and 23rd November 2014 [View Item]
- 25. Liturgy Commission Training Day: Saturday 22nd November 2014 [View Item]
- 24. Resources For Lectors: Saturday 22nd November 2014 [View Item]
- 23. Extraordinary Synod Final Report: Sunday 9th November 2014 [View Item]
- 22. Remembrance Sunday: 9th November 2014 [View Item]
- 21. The Journey in Faith group (RCIA) [View Item]
- 20. Provincial Chapter: Election Results [View Item]
- 19. CAFOD’s Novena for Peace: Saturday 8th November 2014 [View Item]
- 18. 'Time For Jesus': Started Friday 7th November 2014 [View Item]
- 17. Fourth and Final Annual Attendance Count: Sunday 2nd November 2014 [View Item]
- 16. Blessed are the Peacemakers: Saturday 1st November 2014 [View Item]
- 15. Third Annual Attendance Count: Sunday 26th October 2014 [View Item]
- 14. World Mission Collection: Sunday 19th October 2014 [View Item]
- 13. Second Annual Attendance Count: Sunday 19th October 2014 [View Item]
- 12. Diocesan Mass in Celebration of Grandparents: Saturday 18th October 2014 [View Item]
- 11. Francis the Holy Jester: Wednesday 1st October 2014 [View Item]
- 10. Calling All Golfers: Monday 22nd September 2014 [View Item]
- 09. CAFOD Day: Saturday 13th September 2014 [View Item]
- 08. Coffee Mornings: Sunday 7th September 2014 [View Item]
- 07. The Little Church (Children's Liturgy): Sunday 7th September 2014 [View Item]
- 06. St Columba’s Church Flower Festival [View Item]
- 05. Brother Lawrence Pozzuoli RIP (14.12.1916 - 16.8.2014) [View Item]
- 04. Website Update: Sunday 24th August 2014 [View Item]
- 03. Brother Marcin Mikuskiewicz [View Item]
- 02. Relics of St Anthony of Padua [View Item]
- 01. 50th Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood [View Item]
- Sunday 1st March, Sacred Heart and St Peter’s, Baguley 19:00-20:30 (Registration 18:30).
- Wednesday 4th March, Our Lady Star of the Sea, Ellesmere Port 19:00-20:30 (Reg 18:30).
- Saturday 7th March, Shrewsbury Cathedral 11:00-12:30 (Registration 10:30).
- Sun 16th February, Sacred Heart and St Peter's, Baguley, 19:00-20:30 (registration 18:30)
- Wed 19th February, St Columba's, Chester, 19:00-20:30 (registration 18:30)
- Sat 22nd February, Shrewsbury Cathedral, 11:00-12:30 (registration 10:30)
- 11:00am - 12:00 Noon - Confessions
- 7:00pm - Mass of The Lord’s Supper and Watching at the Altar of Repose
- 10:30pm - Night Prayer
- 10:30am - Stations of the Cross
- 3:00pm - Celebration of The Lord’s Passion
- 7:00pm - Celebration of The Lord’s Passion in Polish
366. The Re-dedication of England as the Dowry of Mary: Sunday 29th March 2020
The Statue of The Blessed Virgin Mary
This Re-dedication on March 29th 2020 is a both a personal promise of the people of our country, and a renewal of the entrustment vows made by King Richard II in 1381. On Sunday 29th March at 12noon, The Re-dedication took place throughout the country. As King Richard II once gave England as a gift to Our Lady, so we are invited to give ourselves, as the people of this country, to Mary.
We responded to this invitation on the day of Re‑dedication in two ways; by making a personal promise and a communal entrustment.
Our personal promise brings us closer to Mary, the first disciple of Christ. In this we unite in her joy by following her openness to God’s call.
Our communal entrustment unites us together as the people of our country in prayer, by renewing the vows of dedication made to Mary by our ancestors.
More information on: https://www.behold2020.com/
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365. Funeral Mass for Mrs Kathleen Anne Woodhouse: Thursday 19th March 2020
We had the funeral Mass of the late Mrs Kathleen Anne Woodhouse on Thursday 19th March 2020 at 12.00 noon, followed by committal at Chester Crematorium at 1.20pm.
Eternal Rest grant unto her O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in Peace. Amen.
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364. Reflections on the Life of Oscar Romeo: Saturday 14th March 2020
Reflections on the Life of Oscar Romeo, a Martyr for Faith was led by David McLoughlin (Emeritus Fellow of Newman University) on Saturday 14th March, 10.30am – 3pm at Our Lady of the Rosary and St Luke, Church Road, Trench, Telford, TF2 7HG.
Further details were available on 01952 568118.
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363. The Language We Use To Speak Of God: Saturday 7th March 2020
There was a series of short talks by Miss Barbara Davies on the language we use to speak of God. All were welcome.
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362. Altar Servers' Day: Saturday 7th March 2020
This day was a great event and one we looked forward to hosting. Saturday 7th March 2020, 10.30am till 3.00pm at St. John Henry Newman Church, Back Brook Place, Knutsford Rd, Warrington, WA4 1JE.
This event was open to all altar servers in the Diocese. The day had activities and reflections lead by the SYMT (Shrewsbury Youth Mission Team) which was streamed for different age groups. We also made sure there was a copious amount of tea and coffee for all adult helpers. The young people brought their own packed lunch.
This was a great day with the young (and not so young) people getting together and sharing their experiences.
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361. CAFOD Lent Family Fast Day: Friday 6th March 2020
The CAFOD Lent Family Fast Day was on Friday 6th March and was the 60th anniversary of the first Family Fast Day led by our founding mothers and, as it has been for sixty years, was an opportunity to reach out and support highly-skilled local experts around the world who help the poorest members of our global family. Family Fast Day envelopes were collected to help experts like Sister Consilia - a nun and trained pharmacist who treats people in rural Zimbabwe - continue their vital work.
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360. Funeral Mass for Mr George Martin Jones: Thursday 27th February 2020
We had the funeral Mass of the late Mr George Martin Jones on Thursday 27th February 2020 at 12.00 noon, followed by committal at Chester Crematorium at 1.20pm.
George was our faithful parishioner coming to 6.30 pm Masses on Saturdays as long as he could and the last few years he was living at Chester Lodge Nursing. His way of dealing with pain and difficulties of daily life was inspirational to all who visited him. He was a great example of real Christian life. Please remember him in your prayers.
Eternal Rest grant unto him O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in Peace. Amen.
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359. Year of the Word Diocesan Spring Talks: Sun 16th, Wed 19 & Sat 22nd February 2020
Everyone was welcome to come and reflect on the Word of God; no prior study was needed. The same talk was given in three different areas of the diocese, as follows:
Talk 1. Fr Nick Kern on Dei Verbum/ Word of God (Vatican II)
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358. Annual Diocesan Mass to Celebrate Marriage: Saturday 8th February 2020
The Annual Diocesan Mass to Celebrate Marriage was celebrated by Bishop Mark at 12 noon in St Joseph’s Church, North Road, Birkenhead, CH42 7JY on Saturday, 8th February, 2020. All married couples and their families were welcome. There was refreshments afterwards in the Church Hall.
People were informed that if they were celebrating a significant anniversary (25th, 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th) and wished to attend the Mass, to let their Parish Priest know (by the 26th January) and they would receive a special letter of invitation. If you were not celebrating a significant anniversary, but still wanted to attend the Mass and enjoy the refreshments, contact the Bishop’s PA curia@dioceseofshrewsbury.org - 01743 290052, so that you could be added to the numbers for catering purposes.
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357. Bingo Night: Friday 7th February 2020
The Catholic High School Parents and Friends’ Association invited everyone to a Family Bingo Night on Friday 7th of February at 7.00pm in the School Lyceum. A bar was open. Both adults and children were welcome. Thank you for your support.
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356. Catholic Teachers Required: Tuesday 14th January 2020
Are You A Catholic Teacher Not Teaching In A Catholic School? Your Diocese Needs You !
The Department for Education wants to recruit as many Catholic teachers to its schools as possible, and is aware that across the Diocese there area number of Catholic teachers who are not currently or have never worked in a Catholic school. Sometimes making the transition back to Catholic education can be perceived as being difficult and therefore we would like to offer support to those teachers who are considering returning to the Catholic sector or would like more information on the appointment process in our schools. We held an informal session on Tuesday 14th January at Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, Capenhurst Lane, Ellesmere Port, CH65 7AQ from 6 – 7.30 pm. If you would like further information about returning to Catholic education, please e-mail Sue Jenkinson on sue.jenkinson@dioceseofshrewsbury.org
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355. St Francis Carol Concert: Sunday 29th December 2019
We had a Carol Concert on Sunday 29th December at 6.30pm. Malgorzata Hutek & Karol Makowski performed their repertoire (Carols of their own lyrics and music) and sang the traditional Polish and English Carols. There was a collection after the concert to cover their costs. Everybody was very welcome
See the Gallery page for photographs of the event.
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354. St Francis Carol Service: Sunday 22nd December 2019
A Carol Service in our Parish was held on Sunday the 22nd December at 2.00pm in our parish hall, followed by tea, coffee and cakes. Everybody was welcome.
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353. Catholic High School Carol Service: Wednesday 18th December 2019
The Catholic High School Parents’ Association held a Carol Service on Wednesday 18th December at 6:30pm at the Catholic High School. This was followed by refreshments, a Christmas raffle and musical entertainment by the school City Jazz Orchestra & Singers. Free entrance, everybody was welcome.
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352. The Immaculate Conception of The Blessed Virgin Mary: Monday 9th December 2019
We had a Mass in English at 12 Noon and Mass in Polish at 7.00pm on Monday 9th December on the Solemnity of The Immaculate Conception of The Blessed Virgin Mary.
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351. Shrewsbury Lourdes Hospitality Mass: Saturday 7th December 2019
A Shrewsbury Lourdes Hospitality Mass for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception was held on Saturday 7th December 2019 at 12 noon at St. Peter's Church, 16 Green Lane, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 4EA, followed by refreshments in the parish centre. We also celebrated John Campbell's service to the pilgrimage as Chief Branc, any pictures or memories of John please were sent to events@teamshrewsbury.co.uk
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350. Requiem Mass for Christina North: Wednesday 4th December 2019
A Requiem Mass for the late Christina North was held on Wednesday 4th December 2019 at 12.00 noon in our church followed by committal at Chester Crematorium at 1.20pm. Please keep her and her family in your prayers.
Eternal Rest grant unto her O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in Peace. Amen.
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349. 'Hustings for the General Election': Tuesday 3rd December 2019
Hustings for the General Election took place on Tuesday 3rd December 7.30pm at Queen’s Park High School, Queen's Park Rd, Chester, CH4 7AE.
All the local candidates attended including Samantha George (Conservative), Chris Matheson (Labour), Bob Thompson (Liberal Democrat), Andy Argyle (Brexit Party) and Nicholas Brown (Green). Everyone was welcome to attend.
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348. November Dead Lists: 2019
Throughout the month of November the November dead lists were available at the back of the Church. They were placed under the altar during November and each day Mass was offered for all those mentioned on the lists.
People were also asked to check that the names of their loved ones were included on our 'Prayers Web Page'. Why not write them a brief epitaph and email your request to St Francis Church on stfrancis.chester@gmail.com
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347. Deanery Memorial Mass for Bishop Brian: Wednesday 27th November 2019
There was a Deanery memorial Mass for Bishop Brian. St. Werburgh's deanery, Ellesmere Port and Chester celebrated a Mass for the Late Bishop Emeritus, Brian Noble. Date: Wednesday, 27th November Venue: St. Theresa’s Blacon Time: 7.00pm. Everyone was encouraged to attend.
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346. Caritas at Christmas Diocese of Shrewsbury: Saturday 23rd - Sunday 24th November 2019
Christmas is hard for many in our communities, this is why we need your support. To help us provide food and gifts for those most in need in our diocese this Christmas, end of service collections took place over the coming weekends. Give someone the unforgettable gift of kindness this Christmas.
We had a second collection on 23/24 November in our Church to support Caritas at Christmas.
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345. Day for Children's Liturgy Leaders: Saturday 23rd November 2019
A day for children's liturgy leaders was offered by the Diocesan Office for Liturgy in partnership with the Diocesan Mission for Catechetics. This took place on Saturday 23rd November at St Joseph’s Parish Centre, Birkenhead, CH42 7JY, and was open to all those who work with and support Children's Liturgy of the Word in our parishes.
Participants were asked to book their places with the Liturgy Office by emailing Anthony.Timothy@dioceseofshrewsbury.org They asked for a £5 contribution from each participant, parish will cover the cost. Participants were asked to bring a packed lunch, drinks were provided.
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344. Sacrament of Confirmation: Tuesday 19th November 2019
The sacrament of confirmation took place in St. Clare's on Tuesday, 19th November at 7.00pm. Bishop Mark administered the sacrament to all the candidates drawn from all the Chester Parishes. Prayers were requested for all candidates, their Sponsors and families.
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343. Funeral Service for Mrs Elizabeth Pritchard: Thursday 7th November 2019
We held a Funeral Service of the late Mrs Elizabeth Pritchard in our Church on Thursday 7th November at 10.30am. Followed by Cremation at Chester Crematorium.
Eternal Rest grant unto her O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in Peace. Amen.
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342. The Funeral Arrangements for Bishop Brian Noble, our Emeritus Bishop
Tuesday 5th November:
Bishop Brian’s mortal remains were received into Shrewsbury Cathedral at 5.00pm with the Prayers of the Vigil and Reception. His body rested before the Altar until the Vigil Mass at 7.00pm.His mortal remains were then transferred to rest overnight at Saint Joseph’s, Birkenhead.
Wednesday 6th November:
Bishop Brian’s mortal remains were transferred to the Church of Saint Michael and All Angels, Birkenhead at 10.00am where his body rested before the Altar until the Requiem Mass at 12.00 Noon His mortal remains were then laid to rest at Saint Winefride’s Churchyard, Neston at 2.00pm.
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341. Annual Diocesan Mass for Grandparents : Saturday 2nd November 2019
The Annual Diocesan Mass for Grandparents took place at 12 noon on Saturday 2nd November at St Alban’s, Mill Lane, Liscard, CH44 5UD. Families were brought to celebrate and give thanks for the part you play in the lives of your grandchildren. All priests were welcome to support grandparents in their parish by concelebrating. Afterwards there was refreshments. The nearest car parking was in the shopping precinct opposite the Parish Hall in St Alban’s Road, Liscard.
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340. The Holy Land: 21st - 28th October 2019
The Holy Land - “Go and announce the Gospel of the Lord” A journey through the Holy Land in this “Year for Mission” under the leadership of Bishop Mark Davies 21st - 28th October, 2019.
“I am very happy to introduce our fourth Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Holy Land. The title of our pilgrimage in 2019 will echo those words first heard by the Sea of Galilee, 'Follow me' (Mt. 4:19)." Mark Bishop of Shrewsbury
Inclusive Holy Land Tour Cost - £1,695
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339. Annual Mass Attendance Count: 2019
The first of the Annual Mass Attendance counts was made on the 21st/22nd September. The second, third and fourth counts were taken on the 29th/30th September, 5th/6th October and 12th/13th October.
Here are the numbers for our Parish; last year's figures are shown for comparison.
| Day | Time | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Last Year |
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| Saturday | 6:30pm | 68 | 52 | 63 | 41 | 43 - 56 |
| Sunday | 8:00am | 27 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 - 40 |
| Sunday | 9:45am | 58 | 53 | 56 | 61 | 50 - 75 |
| Sunday (Polish Mass) | 12:00 noon | 170 | 196 | 150 | 173 | 155 - 245 |
| Sunday (Polish Mass) | 4:30pm | 140 | 134 | 176 | 169 | 146 - 162 |
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338. Parenting Teens: Wednesday 16th October 2019
Another of the popular free courses for parents started at the High School. Youth Connect 5 began on Wednesday 16th October at 7pm in the High School. It aimed to help parents to help their children to develop strong emotional wellbeing and resilience. Here's the link to the website so you can see a little more about the course https://youthconnect5.org.uk/
Like all our courses it was free to parents. The course ran over 5 weeks with a break for half term in the middle and was suitable for parents of children aged 8-18yrs.
The contact was Claire on 07743 704383.
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337. Day of Reflection and Healing: Saturday 5th October 2019
There was a 'Day of Reflection and Healing' for those affected by mental health issues and their families on Saturday 5th October. Bishop Richard Moth, who leads the ministry to those affected by mental health issues, lead a day of reflection and celebrated Mass with anointing of the sick at St Columba’s Church, Plas Newton, Chester CH2 1PL from 11am to 5pm. Tea and coffee were served from 10.30am and at lunchtime. People were asked to bring their own lunch.
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336. CAFOD Harvest Family Fast Day: Friday 4th October 2019
This year CAFOD's Harvest Fast Day took place on Friday 4th October 2019.
This Harvest we heard from 14-year-old Fabiano about the danger he faced on the long walk to collect water in the dark. Now that a solar powered pump has been installed in his village, Fabiano can get water safely, easily and have time and energy for school.
There are many more children who still need our help and who are risking their safety and missing school to get water. Help us this Harvest to reach more children and communities this Harvest!
Full details were available from the CAFOD website. www.cafod.org.uk
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335. Crib Event: Thursday 3rd October 2019
There was a wonderful exhibition of Christmas cribs on Thursday 3rd October. Click on the poster or information sheet to open them in a new window. You may need to zoom in your browser to read the details.
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334. Cheese and Wine Evening: Friday 27th September 2019
The Catholic High School Parent & Friends’ Association held a Cheese and Wine Evening. All Year 7 and 8 parents and their children were invited to a Cheese and Wine Evening with a Family Quiz on Friday 27th of September at 7.30pm in the School Hall. It was an evening to meet and socialise with other parents. The event was free.
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333. Shrewsbury Lourdes Hospitality: Sunday 8th September 2019
The AGM was held Sunday 8th September 2019 at 2pm at St Thomas More Catholic High School, Dane Bank Avenue, Crewe, CW2 8AE. Refreshments were provided. Questions or apologies were sent to secretary@teamshrewsbury.co.uk
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332. Funeral Service for Mrs Winnifred Mary Kettell: Thursday 5th September 2019
We held a Funeral Service for the late Winnifred Mary Kettell in our Church on Thursday 5th September at 10.00am.
Eternal Rest grant unto her O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in Peace. Amen.
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331. Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes: 25th July - 2nd August 2019
The Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes took place from Thursday 25th July to Friday 2nd August overland and Friday 26th July to Thursday 1st August by air. The 2019 brochure and booking form was now available and could be downloaded from: www.shrewsburypilgrimage.co.uk
Please note the new travel arrangements which enabled prices to be reduced. People were asked to return completed booking forms to: Diocesan Pilgrimage Office, St Alban's, 30 Mill Lane, Liscard, Wallasey, CH44 5UD.
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330. Funeral Service for Mr. Patrick Barker: Wednesday 24th July 2019
There was a Funeral Mass at 12 noon in our church for the late Patrick Barker on Wednesday 24th July 2019 followed by burial at Blacon Cemetery at 1.30 pm.
Eternal Rest grant unto him O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in Peace. Amen.
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329. Funeral Service for Mr. Gerald Simblett: Wednesday 17th July 2019
We held a Funeral Mass of the late Mr. Gerald Simblett who was our faithful parishioner and altar server for many years and who died on 7th July 2019 at Countess of Chester Hospital. Reception of the body took place on Tuesday 16th July at 7.00 pm.
Funeral Mass took place on Wednesday 17th July 12 noon at our Church followed by cremation at Blacon Crematorium at 1.20 pm.
Eternal Rest grant unto him O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in Peace. Amen.
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328. Funeral Service for Mrs Philomena May Robinson: Tuesday 16th July 2019
We held a Funeral Mass of the late Mrs Philomena May Robinson who was our faithful parishioner and who died on 24th June 2019 aged 93 years at the Orchard Manor Care Home, Chester.
Funeral Mass took place on Tuesday 16th July 12 noon at our Church followed by interment at Blacon Cemetery at 1.30pm. Please keep her family, especially Peter and Roberta in your prayers.
Eternal Rest grant unto her O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in Peace. Amen.
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327. MISSIO Summer Mass: Saturday 29th June 2019
There was a MISSIO Summer Mass celebrated by Bishop Mark Davies and Fr Tony Chantry MHM with talks by Mill Hill Missionaries and Missio’s APF (Association for the Propagation of the Faith) on Saturday 29th June at 12 Noon. It was open to all and especially Red Box volunteers and supporters, the mass was held at the Church of St Michael & All Angels, Woodchurch, CH49 5LE.
It was an opportunity to meet fellow volunteers, discuss fundraising activities and enjoy refreshments in the adjacent primary school.
Further information on the work of MISSIO is available on their website at www.missio.org.uk.
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326. Pause For Hope Service: Sunday 16th June 2019
On Sunday 16 June at 3pm Bishop Mark led the third Pause for Hope service held in Saint Columba's church in Chester (Plas Newton Lane CH2 1SA).
Pause for Hope is an ecumenical service offering all those affected by cancer a chance to come together in a spirit of prayer. It is an opportunity to pray for those living with cancer, for loved ones, carers, doctors, nurses and those scientists searching for a cure for cancer.
The service was open to everyone and included a reflection by Lynne Moorhead from the Hospice of the Good Shepherd. Following the time of prayer there were refreshments in the parish centre.
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325. Northern Catholic Conference: 7th - 9th June 2019
'Love One Another… as I have loved you!” (John 15:12)'
This request by Jesus was the theme of a wonderful weekend in Liverpool at the Northern Catholic Conference on 7th, 8th and 9th June 2019 at Liverpool HOPE University. There was a daily Holy Mass, Adoration and Devotions, an amazing healing service led by the Cor et Lumen Christi Community on Friday as well as great inspiring speakers, good food and fellowship.
People were asked to join us and celebrate our wonderful Catholic Faith. The contacts were Denise on 07543 800812, or writing to NCC “Regina Coeli” 6 Warner Drive, Liverpool L4 8US or emailing: northencatholic@outlook.com
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324. Br Andrzej Derdziuk: Tuesday 4th June 2019
Br Andrzej Derdziuk OFM Cap who has been with us since 15th December and helped with the pastoral care went back to Poland on 4th June. We thanked him for all the goodness the Lord has made through him in our Parish and the friary and we wished him a save journey home and a happy service for the people the Lord is giving him to serve. Please keep him in your prayers.
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323. Major Diocesan Event: Saturday 18th May 2019
There was a major diocesan event open to all called 'Conference on Holiness and the Mission of the Laity' on Saturday, 18th May at St Ambrose College, Hale Barns, WA15 0HE. 9:30am for 10:00am start, ends at 3:30pm (Mass in the School Hall, 10:00am).
Please bring packed lunch. No charge, contributions welcome. Registration was by phone 0151 652 9855, or simply online at: www.dioceseofshrewsbury.org/catholic-faith/the-new-evangelisation/registration.
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322. Lourdes Pilgrimage Group Leader Training: Saturday 11th May 2019
Mandatory training took place this year for all Lourdes Pilgrimage Group Leaders. To provide some context, a series of concerning behaviours and events during recent pilgrimages has led to the diocese requiring attendance at this training. There is now a requirements that all groups must have 3 Group Leaders and all 3 of these must attend a training session. Failure to attend will result in refusal of groups engaging with our pilgrimage this year. • Saturday 11th May (St Columba’s, Chester) Start 10am
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321. CCRS The Next Module: Saturday 11th May 2019
CCRS the next module; Christian Morality, for the Catholic Certificate of Religious Studies began on Saturday 11th May at Our Lady’s, Ellesmere Port, CH65 8BY 10:00 – 3:30pm (9:30am for tea and coffee) with the second on Saturday 8th June. You could start the course (comprising 8 modules) at the beginning of any module – registration forms and details are on the website at www.dioceseofshrewsbury.org/education/ccrs.
A non-certificate option is also available (no essays!) Particularly aimed at Teachers, Catechists and those who wish to learn more about the Catholic Faith. For more information please contact Jonny Mansfield at ccrs@diocesofshresbury.org
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320. Parenting Course: Wednesday 8th May 2019
There was another opportunity to join one of the popular parenting courses, this time for those with children aged 5-15. The course focused on simple techniques for supporting our children and adapting to the changes that a growing family brings.
The course began at 7pm on 8th May at St Werbrugh's and St. Columba's Primary School in Lightfoot Street, Hoole. If you'd like to know more about the course, please contact Claire on 07743 704383 or 07880 553830.
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319. Octave Day of Easter: Sunday 28th April 2019
Sunday, 28th April, was the Octave day of Easter, which was also the Feast of the Divine Mercy. We held a special holy hour here at St Francis, from 2:30pm to 3:30pm. All were welcome.
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318. Cello & Organ Recital: Saturday 27th April 2019
There was be a Cello & Organ Recital at St Francis Church on Saturday 27th April at 8.00pm.
Urszula Krukowska-Byzdra played the Cello & Simon Hughes the Organ. All were welcome, no tickets were required. An optional collection was held at the back of the Church after the Recital.
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317. Thanks To Our Research Participants: April - May 2019
Image: Rochdale Unitarian Church © Phillip Medhurst 2011
Adrianna Wyszynska is one of our parisioners and she updates the Polish page of our website on a weekly basis. She undertook a research project as part of her BSc Psychology degree at Glyndwr University in Wrexham and invited people to take part in a study.
Participants were requested who were aged 18 and over and practising Christians. Her research was trying to understand the relationship between people’s religiosity and their humility. In order to take part in this research people were asked to complete an online survey by completing a series of multiple choice questions relating to religiosity and humility. The survey took approximately 25 minutes to complete.
Further information about the study was available when people accessed the survey using an online link. The data collected was anonymous and kept confidential in accordance to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Adrianna would like to thank everyone who took the time to complete the survey and assist with the research for her dissertation.
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