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 Jinson. 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!
Saturday 14th September 2024Friday 27th September 2024Philip Chidell - Live At Chester Town Hall
Philip is a well-known classical musician based in the city of Chester. He has played at St Francis Church and performs regularly at events and private functions. During the summer months he can often be heard playing his violin in the city's charming town centre.
Since he was a student at music school, Philip has dreamed of launching his own orchestra – and this September, that dream is coming true. Alongside ten other professional classical musicians, together forming a small orchestra, he will perform a selection of some of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written, in the spectacular setting of Chester's Town Hall.
From Elgar to Mozart to Strauss, as well as hits from movies and musicals, these two evenings promise to provide a magical experience for all present. If you wish to attend one of the concerts, tickets are available to purchase from his website www.philipchidell.com/
July 2024
Sunday 28th July 2024Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 2024
Friday 2nd August 2024Monthly First Friday Devotion
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.
Saturday 3rd August 2024Monthly First Saturday Devotion
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.
Saturday 3rd August 2024Pilgrimage To Walsingham
Here are the live links from the poster:
For further details go to; www.prolifepilgrimage.org
Follow online at; www.youtube.com/c/walsinghamcatholictv
Or follow online at; www.walsingham.org.uk/live-stream/
Sunday 4th August 2024Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday 11th August 2024Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Thursday 15th - Saturday 24th August 2024Lourdes Overland via Jumbulance
Tony Murphy made an appeal for a nurse, helpers and sick and disabled pilgrims for the two local Across Groups that go to Lourdes by Jumbulance. Wirral Group travel from Thursday 30th May to Saturday 8th June. Chester Group travel from Thursday 15th to Saturday 24th August and Brother John Cavanagh is the Chaplain. A second collection was made at all masses, the weekend of 27th/28th April.
Franciscan Brother John Cavanagh is Chaplain. Cost including a kitty and insurance is £1,095. Nurses and young people in full time education pay half price. Help may be available if people cannot afford the full amount. Travel insurance is available for just £65.
For further information, visit www.across.org.uk or contact Tony Murphy 07881 656974 or email tonymurphyefc2002@yahoo.co.uk
Sunday 18th August 2024Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday 25th August 2024Twenty First Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 2024
Sunday 1st September 2024Twenty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Friday 6th September 2024Monthly First Friday Devotion
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.
Saturday 7th September 2024Monthly First Saturday Devotion
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 September 2024Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday 14th September 2024Friday 27th September 2024Philip Chidell - Live At Chester Town Hall
Philip is a well-known classical musician based in the city of Chester. He has played at St Francis Church and performs regularly at events and private functions. During the summer months he can often be heard playing his violin in the city's charming town centre.
Since he was a student at music school, Philip has dreamed of launching his own orchestra – and this September, that dream is coming true. Alongside ten other professional classical musicians, together forming a small orchestra, he will perform a selection of some of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written, in the spectacular setting of Chester's Town Hall.
From Elgar to Mozart to Strauss, as well as hits from movies and musicals, these two evenings promise to provide a magical experience for all present. If you wish to attend one of the concerts, tickets are available to purchase from his website www.philipchidell.com/
Sunday 15th September 2024Twenty Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday 22nd September 2024Twenty Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday 29th September 2024Twenty Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Future Events
Friday 8th November 2024Sacrament of Confirmation
The next Chester parishes Sacrament of Confirmation will be on Friday, 8th November, 2024. Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation will be led by St. Columba and St. Theresa's Confirmation team.
Any one who is currently at high school may be Confirmed in November, with no upper age limit. If you wish to be Confirmed please email stcolumbatheresaconfirmation@hotmail.co.uk to register and receive further information about the preparation program. Please say in your email if you are over 18, as adults will be prepared separately.
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