Our Lady & St. Werburgh Catholic Church in Clayton
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Our Blessed Lady & St. John The Baptist Catholic Church in Ashley
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Our Lady & St. Werburgh Catholic Church
Seabridge Lane,
Clayton,
Staffordshire,
ST5 4AG
Tel: 01782 613023
Our Blessed Lady & St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
Church Road,
Ashley,
Market Drayton,
Shropshire,
TF9 4JY
Tel: 01782 613023
Our Lady & St Werburgh Catholic Church Primary School
Seabridge Lane,
Clayton,
Staffordshire,
ST5 4AG
Tel: 01782 973888
Website: ourlady-st werburghs.staffs.sch.uk
Parish Priest: Father Anton Madej
I belong to the Congregation of the Priests of the Sacred Heart of Betharram. Betharram is a small village and shrine to Our Lady about nine miles outside of Lourdes.
Mass Times
Mass Times at Clayton
Sundays at 8.15 a.m.
10.00 a.m. (Lived Streamed)
Mass Times at Ashley
Wednesdays with Adoration at 6.45 p.m. followed by Mass at 7.15 p.m.
Saturdays at 6 p.m.
How to watch Mass at Clayton live using Zoom™
Confessions
Saturdays at Clayton: 10.30 a.m. - 11.30 a.m.
Saturdays at Ashley before the evening Mass.
News
Father Anton's Weekly Message
Father Anton's weekly message including church notices.
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Latest News
By Father Anton - Parish Priest
Father Anton's Weekly Column
The Baptism Of The Lord
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
This weekend we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord! Why did Jesus need to be baptised. I suppose the truth is that he did not need baptism because of who he was. His actions were for us and for his Father in heaven. John wanted Jesus to take over the baptising, but Jesus insisted on John baptising him. His actions show us the way forward and simultaneously confirming his humanity. Perhaps that is why it was heard from heaven, “This is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased.” Jesus subjects himself to all he requires of us. Whenever we think of our Baptisms, may we think of those words and ask ourselves, “Is the heavenly Father pleased with me and how I have lived out my promises to him and those made by parents and friends on my behalf?”
By Adam Grannell - Parish Website Administrator
This Weeks Newsletter
The parish website updates include Fr. Anton's weekly message and the newsletter for this week.
Prayer Life Workshop starts on Thursday 15th January 10.15 am – 12.15 pm in the upper room at Clayton. All welcome.
First Holy Communion Preparation Classes will begin shortly for children living in the both parishes.
Newcastle Staffs Foodbank send their thanks for your generous donations throughout 2025.
Have a great week
By Parish Office
First Holy Communion Preparation
Children not attending a Catholic Primary School
Preparation classes will begin shortly for children living in the parishes of Our Lady & St Werburgh and Our Lady & St John the Baptist, Ashley. Please can parents contact the parish office to fill in the necessary form.
