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
This Sunday is “Evangelii Gaudiem Day” or “The Joy of the Gospel.” The word Gospel, itself means Good News! Jesus gave the news of redemption to his disciples, the good news of the salvation of the world and it was to be done through the love of him, our saviour. Sometimes I think the world’s population only see the gospel as a burden upon their back, restricting them of their freedom, when it is trying to do exactly the opposite and give us true freedom, especially that of mind heart and soul.
By Adam Grannell - Parish Website Administrator
This Weeks Newsletter
The parish website updates include Fr. Anton's weekly message, the weekly newsletter for this week, and parish events.
The first session of Journey In Faith will be on Tuesday 23rd September at 8pm in the upper room. The Youth Group restarts on Saturday 27th September in the parish hall.
Coming up, the Ashley Harvest Supper will be on Friday 3rd October. The Parish Mission will take place on Friday 17th – Sunday 19th October 2025.
Concerning Safeguarding, The Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency (CSSA) is undertaking a thematic inspection of survivor engagement and support, and the Archdiocese of Birmingham has been chosen as one of the Dioceses to be involved in this project. Read more
Have a great week.
By Graham Knight - Ashley Parishioner
News From the Pews
New Orleans is a unique city with an identity all of its own. St Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square has two shops. The one in the Cathedral itself is a traditional 'piety' shop, but the Cathedral Shop nearby has a different take on its goods, and some may feel that its tone is irreverend. Hawkeyed parishioners will no doubt be on the lookout for the item I purchased, but perhaps our piety stall will take note?
N.B. AD is no longer universally used and the year has been challenged by some historians.
Oppido et ruri
Church & Parish Events
Alton Castle and St Johns Garden Party
Saturday 20th September
12.30 - 4.00pm
Visit the castle and grounds for a Garden Party, a tradition that has been running for over 100 years! We have live music from the Cheadle community Band and the Heart of Oak Morris Dancers performing.
You can also enjoy afternoon teas, homemade cakes and a BBQ, craft stalls, tombola, raffles, games, and children’s fun activities. Find us at Alton Castle, Alton, ST10 4TT.
