The Catholic Parishes of Our Lady & St. Werburgh, Clayton & Our Lady & St. John the Baptist, Ashley

Tel: 01782 613023 | Email: olstwerburgh.clayton@rcaob.org.uk

The parishes are part of the Archdiocese of Birmingham: Registered Charity No: 234216

Our Church in Ashley and Our Church and School in Clayton

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Our Lady & St. Werburgh Catholic Church

Seabridge Lane,
Clayton,
Staffordshire,
ST5 4AG
Tel: 01782 613023

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Our Blessed Lady & St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

Church Road,
Ashley,
Market Drayton,
Shropshire,
TF9 4JY
Tel: 01782 613023

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Our Lady & St Werburgh Catholic Church Primary School

Seabridge Lane,
Clayton,
Staffordshire,
ST5 4AG
Tel: 01782 973888
Website: ourlady-st werburghs.staffs.sch.uk

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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

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Mass Times at Clayton

Sundays at 8.15 a.m.
10.00 a.m. (Lived Streamed)

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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.

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How to watch Mass at Clayton live using Zoom™

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Confessions

Saturdays at Clayton: 10.30 a.m. - 11.30 a.m.
Saturdays at Ashley before the evening Mass.

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Penitential Services:

Clayton – Thursday 10th April at 7.15 pm
Holy Trinity – Monday 14th April at 7 pm
Trent Vale – Tuesday 15th April at 7 pm

News

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Latest News

The latest updates including website updates, notices, and events.

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Father Anton's Weekly Message

Father Anton's weekly message including church notices.

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Latest News

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By Adam Grannell - Parish Website Administrator
13th March

This Weeks Newsletter

The parish website updates include Fr. Anton's weekly message, parish events, and the newsletter for this week. Please note the change of mass time on Tuesday 15th April.

Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week.

On Good Friday the Walk of Witness at Clayton begins at St Lukes.

Coming up is 'A Pilgrims of Hope Walk' in aid of CAFORD on Monday 5th May.

Have a great week.

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By Father Anton - Parish Priest
13th April

Father Anton's Weekly Column

The blessing of palms this weekend marks the beginning of Holy Week, the most Sacred and important time in the life of the Church. Easter Vigil and Easter Day mark the celebration of the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus. By his rising to new life, he promises us hope, salvation and eternal life.

This week we celebrate the Triduum, which consists of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and the Easter Vigil. These services are markedly different from what we might celebrate on a normal Sunday. Maundy Thursday has the “Washing of the Feet” of twelve representative disciples, the renewal of “Eucharistic Ministers” promises for the year, the stripping of the altar and procession of the “Blessed Sacrament” to the side chapel, watching until midnight. Please note that the times of next weekend Masses are different from the usual times!

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By Parish Office
6th April

Fr Anton's Golden Jubilee - 50 years of Holy Priesthood.

Fr Anton will be celebrating his Golden Jubilee in June, 50 years of Holy Priesthood. Please collect an invitation to the mass and party planned for Friday 27th June (1 per family). RSVP by Sunday 27th April.

Church & Parish Events

Lenten Lunches

Walk of Witness

Good Friday 18th April

Taking place in Clayton begins at St Lukes, Severn Drive at 5 pm.

Lenten Lunches

Traditional Men’s Mass

Easter Monday 21st April

There will be the traditional Men’s Mass at Holy Trinity at 10 am. Chief Celebrant Bishop Timothy Menezes.

Archdiocese of Birmingham Lourdes Pilgrimage

Archdiocese of Birmingham Lourdes Pilgrimage

24th-30th May

Booking now open for this year's Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage: You are most welcome to join us this Jubilee Year as we journey to Lourdes in May. The pilgrimage runs from Saturday 24 - Friday 30 May 2025 with the theme: "With Mary, Pilgrims of Hope".

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Our Lady & St. Werburgh Catholic Church in Clayton

Our Blessed Lady & St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Ashley